Session Four: Human Sexuality: It’s all in the Brain. May 22nd at Heritage Baptist 7:00 pm.

May 22: Human Sexuality: It’s all in the Brain
at Heritage Baptist Fellowship

This week’s session is all about sexuality. First, we will explore the biology of sexuality with a focus on neurology. Are male and female brains different? How does neurology determine masculinity or femininity? Is attraction hard wired in our brains?  If so, how?

Presenter: Dr. Mary Jo Osteen, D.V.M. Adjunct Professor of Physiology
Brenau College

Part two examines sexuality, gender and the Christian tradition.  Dr. Swann’s lecture will explore various ways that the Christian tradition has engaged or expressed gender and sexuality. Does the Bible present singular perspective in regards to sexuality? How have gender roles evolved in the texts of scripture? Does the bible speak to present day conversation about sexuality?

Presenter: Rev. Dr. Chuck Swann, S.T.D. Retired Presbyterian Minister

The Science and Faith Cherokee series has been brought to you by Heritage Baptist and Faith Presbyterian Church, made possible by the Scienctists in Congregations program, funded by a generous grant from the Templeton Foundation.

Dr. Brahn Luckhoff, of Faith Presbyterian and Rev. Jake Hall of Heritage Baptist welcome you to this community offering.

Session Three: Tuesday @ 7:00pm Science, Faith & the Self

Session 3 Part 1: Rev. Dr. Curt Lindquist

Professor of Religion and Philosophy Reinhardt University

Ph.D., Emory University

Session 3 Part 2: Round Table Conversations

Ready to talk about some of the topics that we have been learning about? Curious about the opinions around the room? Part two of this session will engage our growing community of attendees in conversation around the tables. You will have a chance to speak with some of our presenters as well as engage with others in the community.

 

Childcare is available by reservation. Call 770-479-9415 or email jhall@heritagebaptistfellowship.com

Session Two this week

We began this series last week with a discussion on the Big Bang and religious responses to the Big Bang Theory.  This week, we will continue with our thoughtful conversations.

Tuesday, May 8   7:00 pm at Heritage Baptist Fellowship.

The Theory of Evolution and Life on Earth
Presenters:  Dr. Scott Reese and Rev. Jake Hall

Join in this Tuesday for another lecture and time for discussion. There will be childcare provided upon request. Call 770-479-9415.

Do you have questions that you would like to share prior to the session? Have thoughts about last week’s presentation? Email your questions to this week’s presenters: Dr. Scott Reese and Rev. Jake Hall.

Presenter: Scott A. Reese, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Biology, Comparative Physiology, at Kennesaw State University. His research looks at the evolutionary paths that have led to physiological mechanisms allowing amphibians and reptiles to survive during the harsh winter environments found in the northern United States. He uses a comparative approach, looking at respiratory and acid-base physiology among several species that utilize different mechanisms for surviving.

Rev. Hall

Presenter:  Rev. Jake Hall has served as Pastor of Heritage Baptist Fellowship since 2006. A graduate of Duke University’s Divinity School, he and his wife Erin have lived in Canton for 6 years. He is completing his Doctorate at Mercer University and teaches as an adjunct at Reinhardt University, in the religion department.

Join us tomorrow for the first session: 7:00pm at Heritage Baptist Fellowship in Canton

May 1: The Genesis Creation Story and the Big Bang Theory of How the World Began

at Heritage Baptist Fellowship

Dr. Eddie Robertson, Ph.D. Professor of Biology, Biology Program Coordinator
Reinhardt University

Rev. Dr. Chuck Swann, S.T.D. Retired Presbyterian Minister

We will begin at 7:00 pm. We have limited childcare available. Reservation required.  Call 770-479-9415.

Schedule of Topics: Tuesdays in May @ 7:00 pm

May 1: The Genesis Creation Story and the Big Bang Theory of How the World Began
at Heritage Baptist Fellowship

Dr. Eddie Robertson, Ph.D. Professor of Biology, Biology Program Coordinator
Reinhardt University

Rev. Dr. Chuck Swann, S.T.D. Retired Presbyterian Minister

May 8: The Theory of Evolution and Life on Earth
at Heritage Baptist Fellowship

Dr. Scott Reese, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology-Comparative Physiology
Kennesaw State University

Rev. Jake Hall, Pastor, Heritage Baptist Fellowship
Adjunct Professor of Religion, Reinhardt University

May 15: Religion: How it Began and its Partnership with Science
at Faith Presbyterian Church

Rev. Dr. Curtis Lindquist, Ph.D. Professor of Religion and Philosophy
Reinhardt University

May 22: Human Sexuality: It’s all in the Brain
at Heritage Baptist Fellowship

Dr. Mary Jo Osteen, D.V.M. Adjunct Professor of Physiology
Brenau College

Rev. Dr. Chuck Swann, S.T.D. Retired Presbyterian Minister

May 29: Perspectives of Life and Death, Theology and Medicine
at Faith Presbyterian Church

Dr. Paige Sibley, M.D. Adjunct Professor of Biology
Reinhardt University

Exploring Science and Faith

Is there a conflict between Judeo-Christian theology and the findings of science

How can science help us understand what the Scriptures say?

What can Judeo-Christian theology tell us about the findings of science?

 

Join us for a series of five weekly sessions, exploring the intersections of science and faith, on the five Tuesday nights in May, 2012. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

These forums are hosted by Heritage Baptist Fellowship and Faith Presbyterian Church. Heritage Baptist Fellowship and Faith Presbyterian Church are located next door to each other at 3615 and 3655 Reinhardt College Parkway (Highway 140 West)

This series is made possible by the Scientist in Congregations program, funded by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation’s Science and Ministry Initiative.