Science, Genesis, & Faith / Dr. Michael Farley

This equipping event is being brought to you by ReThink315 in partnership with The Journey Church (West County). This is event three of six in a series. All teens – adults welcome.

TOPIC: Science, Genesis, and Faith
SPEAKER: Dr. Mike Farley

QUESTION: Does modern science contradict Genesis? Do Christians have to choose between intellectual integrity and biblical conviction?

From evolution to the age of the earth, from scientific discovery to theological interpretation, this session tackles the tension many believers quietly feel. Dr. Farley will help us think clearly about how Christians historically have understood Genesis — and how faith and science can engage one another without fear.

Instead of forcing false dilemmas, we’ll explore thoughtful frameworks that allow us to honor both God’s Word and God’s world. Clarity replaces confusion. Confidence replaces anxiety.

SPEAKER BIO:

Rev. Michael Farley, MDIV, PhD
Central Presbyterian Church

Mike Farley is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Central Presbyterian Church in Saint Louis, Missouri where he directs ministries of adult education and discipleship and helps to plan and lead worship. Mike received a B.A. in chemistry from Wittenberg University and an M.S. in biochemistry from Indiana University, and he has had a life-long love of studying the relationship of Christian faith and natural science. He received an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2000 and a Ph.D. in historical theology at Saint Louis University in 2007 with a special research focus on the history and theology of worship. Mike continued to teach as an adjunct professor of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University until 2012. Mike has also taught Greek and Hebrew classes at Covenant Seminary and serves there as an adjunct professor of worship. He has published articles in journals such as Studia Liturgica, The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, and the Calvin Theological Journal, and has been an online contributor to Modern Reformation