Christa McKirland on Science Engaged Theology & Leaving New Zealand
22 April 2026 | Join Dr Christa McKirland online as she talks science, faith, and her move from New Zealand back to the US!
Conspiracy Theories
7-21 May 2026 | Conspiracy theories are everywhere, and Christians are not immune. In this three-part series, the ISCAST–NZCIS Conversations 2026 brings together scholars from across science, theology, and technology to explore why conspiracy theories spread, who believes them, and what resources Christian faith offers for navigating a world awash with misinformation.
Christian & Muslim Approaches to Creation & Climate Change
29 April 2026 | Join us in person to explore how Christians and Muslims view creation and tackle climate change together!
Evolutionary Innovation, Chance, and Necessity
21 March 2026 | Join us as we explore the deeper evolutionary framework of biology
The Times of our Lives: The Psychological Necessity of Ritual
October 8th, 2025 | Join us for a live lecture exploring ritual events across cultures, examining how they foster social bonding, emotional regulation, and meaning-making, especially during times of stress and trauma.
Intergenerational Conversations
The 2025 ISCAST–NZCIS Conversation Series introduces intergenerational dialogue. Each week, an experienced voice pairs with a younger scholar to explore the meeting point of science and Christian faith. Through personal and professional reflection, they’ll share shifting insights, before opening the floor for audience questions and lively, thought-provoking exchange.
Faith for Earth: Sacred Wisdom in a Time of Uncertainty
August 30th, 2025 | At our Saturday gathering, we will reflect on two vital responses to the ecological crisis-inner transformation rooted in spiritual and relational connection with the natural world, and practical action using all available tools- exploring how both are essential and deeply relevant in the context of Aotearoa.
From Galileo to Laudato Si’: Why Science Needs Faith
August 3rd, 2025| Explore the universe with an astronomer at the intersection of science and faith.
Mental Health and Faith: The Struggle for Soul, Identity, and Flourishing
ISCAST–NZCIS Conversations 2025, in collaboration with the Centre for Theology and Psychology at Melbourne School of Theology.
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