WHO:
Azusa Pacific University's Center for Research in Science (CRIS) welcomes Roy Clouser, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion at the College of New Jersey.
WHAT:
Lecture: "The Character of Christian Ethics"
In this lecture, Clouser will contrast the two most widespread theories of ethics, rationalism and utilitarianism, to the ethic of love taught in scripture. This will be an exposition contrasting Christian ethics with the rationalism of the western philosophical tradition of Aristotle and Kant, and the utilitarianism admired in the current English-speaking world.
WHEN:
Wed., Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Perry Lecture Hall, Segerstrom Science Center, West Campus
675 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa
WHY:
CRIS invites lecturers to discuss current issues of science and theology in order to educate students and the community on the evidence for God's handiwork in the universe and to equip Christians to defend their faith through science. For a complete schedule of upcoming guests and lectures, visit www.apu.edu/research-science/.
FACTS:
Clouser holds a B.A. from Gordon College, a B.D. from Reformed Episcopal Seminary, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Along the way, he also studied with Paul Tillich at Harvard Graduate School and with Herman Dooyeweerd at the Free University of Amsterdam. In 1997 he won a Templeton Award for his course in science and religion. He is the author of The Myth of Religious Neutrality and Knowing with the Heart.
For more information, contact the CRIS office at (626) 815-6480 or [email protected].
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to God First and excellence in higher education. Offering more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, 26 master's degree programs, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,500 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges for six years running and by Princeton Review as one of the Best in the West. APU graduates are known for professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and their desire to make a difference in the world.