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SRT Neuroethics Working Group
Published: Mar 31, 2011
The SRT Project is currently running a working group looking at the subject of neuroethics. The group aims to produce a report for the General Assembly in 2012.
Trusting in Science or in God? Edinburgh International Science Festival, 5:30-7pm Mon 9 April 2012
Published: Feb 08, 2012
The SRT Project have put together this interesting panel discussion exploring the nature of scientific creativity, the role and limitations of science and whether a modern scientific approach mean we have no need (or room) for religion.
Science and Religion: Friends or Foes? 1 March 2012, 7:30pm, Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
Published: Feb 01, 2012
Christians in Science presents: An introductory talk and questions on science and religion with Rodney Holder from the Faraday Institute in Cambridge.
Medicine Unboxed: Belief, 24-25 November 2012, Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
Published: Jan 26, 2012
A medical humanities conference in November 2012 which explores medicine & belief (touching on arts, philosophy, literature, poetry and imagination).
Box Office Bioethics
Published: Oct 04, 2011
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics announces the launch of its new film-making competition for students, Box Office Bioethics.
End of Life Issues
Published: Sep 01, 2011
Issues surrounding the end of life continue to provoke controversy and debate, with deeply and passionately held opinions on all sides of any argument. The position of the Church however remains that, while the relief of suffering is an obligation, the artificial ending of life is unacceptable.
Darling urges united economic plan
Published: Aug 25, 2011
The Herald, 25 August 2011: Alistair Darling, the Labour MP for Edinburgh South West comments after giving evidence to the Church of Scotland’s Economics Commission on Wednesday 24 August 2011.
‘Utter lack of leadership’ in Europe risks fresh slump, says Darling
Published: Aug 25, 2011
The Scotsman, 25 August 2011: Alistair Darling, the Labour MP for Edinburgh South West comments after giving evidence to the Church of Scotland’s Economics Commission on Wednesday 24 August 2011.
‘see me’ launches local grants scheme to support communities in fighting stigma
Published: Jul 26, 2011
‘see me’ is Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health. It is fully funded by the Scottish Government, and owned and run by an alliance of five mental health organisations. Find out more about the Local Grants Scheme and new Equalities Fund and how you can enter your ideas for scheme.
Dare 2 Hope
Published: Jun 22, 2011
Cutting Edge Theatre Production Presents: Dare 2 Hope, a play touring schools and venues across Scotland. A new one hour play commissioned by Cutting Edge Theatre Productions and developed with young people in focus groups and workshops. The play is suitable for Secondary Schools, Community Centres, Further Education Centres and Arts Venues. This is the first play in a 5 year programme of educational plays and workshops.
Christians in Science Northern Conference 2011
Published: May 23, 2011
The talks from the recent Christians in Science Northern Conference are now online.
Invitation to submit your views to the Economics Commission
Published: Mar 02, 2011
Church members views are sought on the purposes of economics. At the General Assembly in May 2010 it established a Special Commission on the Purposes of Economic Activity. The Commission is representative of the wider community and includes people from the financial services industry, poverty campaigners, academics, theologians and representatives from business and trades union organisations. Submissions may be made at any time during the life of the Commission (before February 2012, but early submissions, before June 2011, would be especially welcome as this will enable the Commission to take all submissions fully into its thinking and to reflect these in its report.
All Things New: A Brief History of the First Forty Years of the Church of Scotland SRT Project
Published: Feb 01, 2011
An article written by John M Francis and Murdo Macdonald as featured in the Journal of Technology, Theology and Religion.
SRT@40 by John Butterfield
Published: Jan 26, 2011
An article reviewing the SRT@40 anninversary conference, by John Butterfield, Methodist Minister, Stirling.
Review of SRT@40 Conference in John Ray Initiative Newsletter
Published: Jan 26, 2011
Society, Religion and Technology Project 40th Anniversary by Dr Andrew Wright.
SRT 40th Anniversary
Published: Nov 11, 2010
The Society, Religion and Technology Project (SRT) was set up in 1970 by the Church of Scotland to examine some of the vital issues within the intersection of technology, religion and society and in 2010, celebrated its 40th anniversary. A variety of events surrounding this anniversary took place throughout the year.
Biographies of speakers
Published: Nov 11, 2010
Read short biographies from some of our regular authors and contributors.