ECLAS Project
@eclasproject.bsky.social
We're Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science, a research project based at St John's College, Durham.
Science, faith, theology, sociology, history, public engagement, grant opportunities for churches.
Science, faith, theology, sociology, history, public engagement, grant opportunities for churches.
There is ONE WEEK remaining to apply for a Scientists in Congregations award. This is the last time these grants will be available!
We’re looking for short letters of interest with a brief outline of your idea, by 21 Nov.
And here’s a reminder of some of the previous projects we’ve funded…
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We’re looking for short letters of interest with a brief outline of your idea, by 21 Nov.
And here’s a reminder of some of the previous projects we’ve funded…
🧵
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
There is ONE WEEK remaining to apply for a Scientists in Congregations award. This is the last time these grants will be available!
We’re looking for short letters of interest with a brief outline of your idea, by 21 Nov.
And here’s a reminder of some of the previous projects we’ve funded…
🧵
We’re looking for short letters of interest with a brief outline of your idea, by 21 Nov.
And here’s a reminder of some of the previous projects we’ve funded…
🧵
Our online seminar next week features Susan Wanja, Dean of Health Sciences at St Paul's University, Kenya - home of ECLAS Africa.
Susan will be talking how churches can play a role in improving health outcomes.
Register here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars
Susan will be talking how churches can play a role in improving health outcomes.
Register here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars
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November 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Our online seminar next week features Susan Wanja, Dean of Health Sciences at St Paul's University, Kenya - home of ECLAS Africa.
Susan will be talking how churches can play a role in improving health outcomes.
Register here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars
Susan will be talking how churches can play a role in improving health outcomes.
Register here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars
Our researcher Dr Sarah Qidwai has shared her experience of visiting Singapore's missionary archives and Botanic Garden in a new blog post.
The first of 3 articles on how science, faith, and colonialism have interacted through history.
www.eclasproject.org/faith-and-fl...
The first of 3 articles on how science, faith, and colonialism have interacted through history.
www.eclasproject.org/faith-and-fl...
Faith and Flora: Missionaries and Natural History in Singapore – ECLAS
Dr Sarah Qidwai spent time in Singapore researching science, mission, and religion.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Our researcher Dr Sarah Qidwai has shared her experience of visiting Singapore's missionary archives and Botanic Garden in a new blog post.
The first of 3 articles on how science, faith, and colonialism have interacted through history.
www.eclasproject.org/faith-and-fl...
The first of 3 articles on how science, faith, and colonialism have interacted through history.
www.eclasproject.org/faith-and-fl...
We have supported @regentsox.bsky.social with a grant to explore science and Baptist beliefs in ministerial training.
This thought-provoking guest blog post from ordinand Amanda Higgin describes a session bringing together art, science, and eco-theology.
www.eclasproject.org/art-science-...
This thought-provoking guest blog post from ordinand Amanda Higgin describes a session bringing together art, science, and eco-theology.
www.eclasproject.org/art-science-...
Art, Science, and Theology: To See and to Believe – ECLAS
Guest post on art, science, and belief from Regent's Park College, Oxford.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We have supported @regentsox.bsky.social with a grant to explore science and Baptist beliefs in ministerial training.
This thought-provoking guest blog post from ordinand Amanda Higgin describes a session bringing together art, science, and eco-theology.
www.eclasproject.org/art-science-...
This thought-provoking guest blog post from ordinand Amanda Higgin describes a session bringing together art, science, and eco-theology.
www.eclasproject.org/art-science-...
Don't forget to send in your expression of interest for our FINAL round of church grants by 21 Nov! #ScientistsInCongregations
Churches can apply for up to £10k to support creative, science-engaged projects in their communities - full details here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
Churches can apply for up to £10k to support creative, science-engaged projects in their communities - full details here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
SCIENTISTS IN CONGREGATIONS – ECLAS
Church and science can seem like separate worlds, but scientists appear in pews and pulpits across the UK. At ECLAS, we work to affirm the work of these faithful scientists and all who bring their voc...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Don't forget to send in your expression of interest for our FINAL round of church grants by 21 Nov! #ScientistsInCongregations
Churches can apply for up to £10k to support creative, science-engaged projects in their communities - full details here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
Churches can apply for up to £10k to support creative, science-engaged projects in their communities - full details here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
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In honor of today’s holiday in the US, I present an article I wrote for @eclasproject.bsky.social on how Columbus came to be seen as the one who disproved the Flat Earth:
eclas.shorthandstories.com/lent/flat-ou...
eclas.shorthandstories.com/lent/flat-ou...
Flat-out stupid
Questions for discussion
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October 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In honor of today’s holiday in the US, I present an article I wrote for @eclasproject.bsky.social on how Columbus came to be seen as the one who disproved the Flat Earth:
eclas.shorthandstories.com/lent/flat-ou...
eclas.shorthandstories.com/lent/flat-ou...
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SCIENCE RELIGION AND THE HUMAN FUTURE (Oxford UP) available Jan 16! So grateful to fabulous co-authors Charlotte Sleigh & David Wilkinson who stepped up after the dreadful loss of Tom McLeish (plus new jobs for other authors): book would not be here without them! @eclasproject.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
SCIENCE RELIGION AND THE HUMAN FUTURE (Oxford UP) available Jan 16! So grateful to fabulous co-authors Charlotte Sleigh & David Wilkinson who stepped up after the dreadful loss of Tom McLeish (plus new jobs for other authors): book would not be here without them! @eclasproject.bsky.social
Our final round of grants for churches is NOW OPEN!
Apply before 21 November for up to £10k to kick-start creative science-faith engagement in your community.
www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
Apply before 21 November for up to £10k to kick-start creative science-faith engagement in your community.
www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
SCIENTISTS IN CONGREGATIONS – ECLAS
Church and science can seem like separate worlds, but scientists appear in pews and pulpits across the UK. At ECLAS, we work to affirm the work of these faithful scientists and all who bring their voc...
www.eclasproject.org
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our final round of grants for churches is NOW OPEN!
Apply before 21 November for up to £10k to kick-start creative science-faith engagement in your community.
www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
Apply before 21 November for up to £10k to kick-start creative science-faith engagement in your community.
www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
Podcast episode 2 - on Science, Mission and Ministry - is out now! www.eclasproject.org/new-podcast-...
Listen as we chat to guests Gavin Merrifield and Revd Dr Dave Gregory about awe and wonder in science, what a 'science missioner' is, and their church-science outreach.
Listen as we chat to guests Gavin Merrifield and Revd Dr Dave Gregory about awe and wonder in science, what a 'science missioner' is, and their church-science outreach.
New podcast episode: Science, mission and ministry – ECLAS
Equipping Christian Leadership in an age of Science
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September 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Podcast episode 2 - on Science, Mission and Ministry - is out now! www.eclasproject.org/new-podcast-...
Listen as we chat to guests Gavin Merrifield and Revd Dr Dave Gregory about awe and wonder in science, what a 'science missioner' is, and their church-science outreach.
Listen as we chat to guests Gavin Merrifield and Revd Dr Dave Gregory about awe and wonder in science, what a 'science missioner' is, and their church-science outreach.
We've partnered with Keep The Faith for their #BlackHistoryMonth issue.
Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it for free here!
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Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it for free here!
issuu.com/keepthefaith...
Keep The Faith Issue 139
Keep The Faith is Britain's leading magazine about the Black Christian community. This is our Black History Month edition.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We've partnered with Keep The Faith for their #BlackHistoryMonth issue.
Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it for free here!
issuu.com/keepthefaith...
Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it for free here!
issuu.com/keepthefaith...
We've partnered with @KeepTheFaithmag for their #BlackHistoryMonth issue.
Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it here!
issuu.com/keepthefaith...
Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it here!
issuu.com/keepthefaith...
Keep The Faith Issue 139
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September 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We've partnered with @KeepTheFaithmag for their #BlackHistoryMonth issue.
Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it here!
issuu.com/keepthefaith...
Feat. inspiring stories from Black scientists, testimonies from Christians about their faith and scientific career, and ways to become a bridge-builder.
Read it here!
issuu.com/keepthefaith...
🗓️Our final round of Scientists in Congregations grants will open on 6 October!
In this guest blog post, previous recipient Clair Griffiths describes how the grant helped churches in Wrexham engage their local community.
www.eclasproject.org/bridging-sci...
In this guest blog post, previous recipient Clair Griffiths describes how the grant helped churches in Wrexham engage their local community.
www.eclasproject.org/bridging-sci...
Bridging Science and Faith in Community: Reflections from Xplore’s Scientists in Congregations project – ECLAS
Equipping Christian Leadership in an age of Science
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September 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🗓️Our final round of Scientists in Congregations grants will open on 6 October!
In this guest blog post, previous recipient Clair Griffiths describes how the grant helped churches in Wrexham engage their local community.
www.eclasproject.org/bridging-sci...
In this guest blog post, previous recipient Clair Griffiths describes how the grant helped churches in Wrexham engage their local community.
www.eclasproject.org/bridging-sci...
New article published in Zygon today by David Wilkinson.
"What the Future Holds for the Universe and Us? Christian Theology in Conversation with Stephen Hawking"
www.eclasproject.org/new-article-...
"What the Future Holds for the Universe and Us? Christian Theology in Conversation with Stephen Hawking"
www.eclasproject.org/new-article-...
New article: What the Future Holds for the Universe and Us? – ECLAS
A new article brings Stephen Hawking's warnings of future existential threats into conversation with Christian theology.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
New article published in Zygon today by David Wilkinson.
"What the Future Holds for the Universe and Us? Christian Theology in Conversation with Stephen Hawking"
www.eclasproject.org/new-article-...
"What the Future Holds for the Universe and Us? Christian Theology in Conversation with Stephen Hawking"
www.eclasproject.org/new-article-...
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2/ Representing @eclasproject.bsky.social, Steve, alongside Prof. Diphus Chemorion, Director of ECLAS Africa, facilitated a powerful session on Faith and Science for the Anglican Francophone Network.
September 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
2/ Representing @eclasproject.bsky.social, Steve, alongside Prof. Diphus Chemorion, Director of ECLAS Africa, facilitated a powerful session on Faith and Science for the Anglican Francophone Network.
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Congratulations to Professor Sadiah Qureshi on receiving the @royalsociety.org's Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal for her groundbreaking work on science, race, empire and extinction.
A proud moment for us and a powerful reminder of how history shapes our future.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
A proud moment for us and a powerful reminder of how history shapes our future.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
Manchester expert wins Royal Society’s highest honour for historian of science
Professor Sadiah Qureshi, a leading historian at The University of Manchester, has been awarded the prestigious Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture by the Royal Society in recognition of her inte...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations to Professor Sadiah Qureshi on receiving the @royalsociety.org's Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal for her groundbreaking work on science, race, empire and extinction.
A proud moment for us and a powerful reminder of how history shapes our future.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
A proud moment for us and a powerful reminder of how history shapes our future.
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/h...
Next month we open our FINAL round of Scientists in Congregations grants.
If you're interested in applying, or want to hear about the lessons we've learned over 10 years of awards, join David Wilkinson for this free seminar next Thursday.
www.eclasproject.org/eclas-semina...
If you're interested in applying, or want to hear about the lessons we've learned over 10 years of awards, join David Wilkinson for this free seminar next Thursday.
www.eclasproject.org/eclas-semina...
www.eclasproject.org
September 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Next month we open our FINAL round of Scientists in Congregations grants.
If you're interested in applying, or want to hear about the lessons we've learned over 10 years of awards, join David Wilkinson for this free seminar next Thursday.
www.eclasproject.org/eclas-semina...
If you're interested in applying, or want to hear about the lessons we've learned over 10 years of awards, join David Wilkinson for this free seminar next Thursday.
www.eclasproject.org/eclas-semina...
What a wonderful time we've had this week with our Scientists in Congregations awardees from 2024 and 2025.
We spent two days sharing, learning, and affirming one another as some projects begin and others come to an end.
Find out more about these grants here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
We spent two days sharing, learning, and affirming one another as some projects begin and others come to an end.
Find out more about these grants here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
September 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
What a wonderful time we've had this week with our Scientists in Congregations awardees from 2024 and 2025.
We spent two days sharing, learning, and affirming one another as some projects begin and others come to an end.
Find out more about these grants here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
We spent two days sharing, learning, and affirming one another as some projects begin and others come to an end.
Find out more about these grants here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
A new blog post from David Wilkinson on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Rice Burroughs, author of Tarzan.
'From Tarzan to Star Trek: race and science fiction'
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'From Tarzan to Star Trek: race and science fiction'
www.eclasproject.org/from-tarzan-...
From Tarzan to Star Trek: race and science fiction – ECLAS
Science fiction is an avenue to explore counter-cultural beliefs and alternative realities.
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September 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A new blog post from David Wilkinson on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Rice Burroughs, author of Tarzan.
'From Tarzan to Star Trek: race and science fiction'
www.eclasproject.org/from-tarzan-...
'From Tarzan to Star Trek: race and science fiction'
www.eclasproject.org/from-tarzan-...
Out today - our first podcast episode 😎
A wide-ranging conversation with lovely and wise guests, Charlotte Sleigh and Karen Best, in which we discuss how Christians and churches can take the lead in environmental care.
Give it a listen now!
www.eclasproject.org/new-podcast-...
A wide-ranging conversation with lovely and wise guests, Charlotte Sleigh and Karen Best, in which we discuss how Christians and churches can take the lead in environmental care.
Give it a listen now!
www.eclasproject.org/new-podcast-...
New podcast episode: Don’t Call It Ecotheology! – ECLAS
How can Christians and churches get involved in environmental care?
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August 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Out today - our first podcast episode 😎
A wide-ranging conversation with lovely and wise guests, Charlotte Sleigh and Karen Best, in which we discuss how Christians and churches can take the lead in environmental care.
Give it a listen now!
www.eclasproject.org/new-podcast-...
A wide-ranging conversation with lovely and wise guests, Charlotte Sleigh and Karen Best, in which we discuss how Christians and churches can take the lead in environmental care.
Give it a listen now!
www.eclasproject.org/new-podcast-...
Did you spot us in the Church Times this week?
Featuring our newest Scientists in Congregations awardees 👇
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Featuring our newest Scientists in Congregations awardees 👇
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
UK news in brief
Inquest held into the deaths Steve and Kathy Burch
AN INQUEST into the deaths last August of a ret...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Did you spot us in the Church Times this week?
Featuring our newest Scientists in Congregations awardees 👇
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Featuring our newest Scientists in Congregations awardees 👇
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Today's guest post from Prof Cathriona Russell of @tcddublin!
Cathriona held a summer school on environment, science, and theology as part of the Science for Seminaries programme - read her highlights here.
www.eclasproject.org/environmenta...
Cathriona held a summer school on environment, science, and theology as part of the Science for Seminaries programme - read her highlights here.
www.eclasproject.org/environmenta...
Environmental Hermeneutics: a Science for Seminaries summer school at TCD – ECLAS
Guest post from Trinity College Dublin on their environmental hermeneutics summer school, funded by Science for Seminaries.
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August 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Today's guest post from Prof Cathriona Russell of @tcddublin!
Cathriona held a summer school on environment, science, and theology as part of the Science for Seminaries programme - read her highlights here.
www.eclasproject.org/environmenta...
Cathriona held a summer school on environment, science, and theology as part of the Science for Seminaries programme - read her highlights here.
www.eclasproject.org/environmenta...
'How Does God Act in the World?' is out now!
In this book, David Wilkinson argues that the biblical picture of a God who acts in the world makes sense in the light of modern science -- but that how God acts cannot be reduced to simple models.
www.eclasproject.org/new-book-how...
In this book, David Wilkinson argues that the biblical picture of a God who acts in the world makes sense in the light of modern science -- but that how God acts cannot be reduced to simple models.
www.eclasproject.org/new-book-how...
August 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
'How Does God Act in the World?' is out now!
In this book, David Wilkinson argues that the biblical picture of a God who acts in the world makes sense in the light of modern science -- but that how God acts cannot be reduced to simple models.
www.eclasproject.org/new-book-how...
In this book, David Wilkinson argues that the biblical picture of a God who acts in the world makes sense in the light of modern science -- but that how God acts cannot be reduced to simple models.
www.eclasproject.org/new-book-how...
Our latest round of Scientists in Congregations awards have been announced!
Churches have received funding for projects which start a conversation about science and faith.
www.eclasproject.org/announcing-t...
Churches have received funding for projects which start a conversation about science and faith.
www.eclasproject.org/announcing-t...
Announcing the 2025 Scientists in Congregations awardees – ECLAS
Nine churches have received grants to explore science and faith in their community.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our latest round of Scientists in Congregations awards have been announced!
Churches have received funding for projects which start a conversation about science and faith.
www.eclasproject.org/announcing-t...
Churches have received funding for projects which start a conversation about science and faith.
www.eclasproject.org/announcing-t...
Catch ECLAS project director David Wilkinson on UCB 1 all this week, or watch here.
In Space, Who's Really Speaking to Us?
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In Space, Who's Really Speaking to Us?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6md...
Space, who’s really speaking to us? | UCB
YouTube video by UCB Media
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August 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Catch ECLAS project director David Wilkinson on UCB 1 all this week, or watch here.
In Space, Who's Really Speaking to Us?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6md...
In Space, Who's Really Speaking to Us?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6md...
Our next and final round of awards will open in early October, with 9 grants available.
If you've been thinking about applying, it'll be your last chance!
Check out previous projects here for inspiration and get thinking... www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
If you've been thinking about applying, it'll be your last chance!
Check out previous projects here for inspiration and get thinking... www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
August 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Our next and final round of awards will open in early October, with 9 grants available.
If you've been thinking about applying, it'll be your last chance!
Check out previous projects here for inspiration and get thinking... www.eclasproject.org/congregations/
If you've been thinking about applying, it'll be your last chance!
Check out previous projects here for inspiration and get thinking... www.eclasproject.org/congregations/