The queens of science

The queens of science

By Gray Manicom. Both Theology and Mathematics have been celebrated as “the queen of the sciences”. Perhaps the famous mathematician Gauss, who thus crowned Mathematics, was critiquing the aged words of the famous theologian Aquinas. Perhaps he was implying that

Is there Mathematics without God?

Is there Mathematics without God?

By Gray Manicom, Phd student in mathematics, University of Auckland Galileo Galilei supposedly said “Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe”. This makes Mathematics seem like something independent of God, that exists without God and that

The Sixth Mass Extinction & Genesis

Lascaux painting

By Dr. Yael Klangwisan Suffering tends to be silent. Extinction is no different. We need science, the humanities and Scripture to give voice to this silence. In this blog, a biblical scholar reflects on human loneliness without animals, how science

Scientists and God in Colonial Life

Scientists and God in Colonial Life

This blog is a shortened form of the paper John presented at the conference, God of Wonder in September. Scientists and God in colonial New Zealand. John Stenhouse, Department of History, University of Otago ‘Extinguished theologians lie about the cradle of

Introductions – Prof. Peter Munro

Introductions – Prof. Peter Munro

Introductions is a blog series introducing members of New Zealand Christians in Science, our stories into faith and into science. We hope you will get to know us and join the movement. Prof. Peter Munro, FRSNZ I liked chemistry and mathematics

Introductions – George Seber

Introductions – George Seber

Introductions is a blog series introducing members of New Zealand Christians in Science, our stories into faith and into science. We hope you will get to know us and join the movement. George Seber, FRSNZ, Ph.D, Dip. Counsel., Cert. Supervision Emeritus

Explaining, Not Explaining Away

Explaining, Not Explaining Away

Reblogged with permission from Science and Belief Human beings tend to look after their families and friends, and at times we even show concern for complete strangers. Some of this care and compassion can be explained in terms of hormones.

Auckland Launch Event

Auckland Launch Event

On the 29th of March 2017 the first Launch Event was hosted by Maclaurin Chapel in Auckland. Speakers include: Welcome from the Rev Dr Carolyn Kelly Introduction to NZCIS from Dr Nicola Hoggard Creegan Followed by short talks from Dr

Introductions – Prof. Gareth Jones

Introductions – Prof. Gareth Jones

Introductions is a blog series introducing members of New Zealand Christians in Science, our stories and journeys into faith and science. We hope you will get to know us and join the movement. Gareth Jones, Emeritus Professor, Department of Anatomy, University of

Interview with Prof. Jeff Tallon

Interview with Prof. Jeff Tallon

Professor Jeff Tallon is Professor of Physics at Robinson Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington. He is internationally known for his research and discoveries in high-Tc superconductors (HTS), which are currently being developed for applications across all sectors – health, transport, energy,