FAITH AND SCIENCE WORKSHOP FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS HELD ON 7TH NOVEMBER 2022 HOSTED BY ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY, JOSHUA AND TIMOTHY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

SUBJECT: “THE QUESTION OF INTELLIGENT DESIGN”

The one-day workshop that brought together around 60 church leaders and students of theology explored the Question of Intelligent Design in the face of Faith-Science dialogue. The audience were made to appreciate that elevation of the theory of evolution makes it difficult for Christian believers and leaders to integrate faith and science. By exploring the Theory of Intelligent Design, the workshop provided the church leaders and theological students with the tools to effectively do pastoral ministry in light of the scientific questions of the day.

The speakers of the day were:

  1. Dag Kr. Norli – CEO/Chair, BioCosmos Africa
  2. Kjell Tveter – Author & Board Member, BioCosmos Africa
  3. Richard Ochieng’- Chair, BioCosmos Kenya
  4. Martin Tanui – Treasurer, BioCosmos Kenya

Mr. Dag Kr. Norli gave the background of the workshop and presented on “The Challenges of Our Time”, Prof. Kjell Tveter talked about “Intelligent Design vs The Theory of Evolution”, Dr. Richard Ochieng’ presented on “Introduction of Intelligent Design and Examples in Nature that Point Towards Design”, while Fr. Martin Tanui addressed the issue of “Science vs Faith: Is Intelligent Design the Answer?”.

The audience appreciated the presentations and yearned for more. The Question and Answer session was very interactive and educative, with the participants seeking clarifications on questions that have always disturbed their minds or issues that required further explanation.

The participants appreciated the need for the Theory Intelligent Design to be taught in learning institutions in Kenya so as to provide learners with an opportunity to decide on which theory provides a better explanation to the origin of life and the universe. The audience further acknowledged the need of engaging the students through BioCosmos Kenya Student Clubs alongside other platforms.

Each participant received copies of two books authored by Prof. Kjell Tveter from BioCosmos Foundation. The books include:

  1. Kjell, J.T. (2018). The Little Book of Creation: A Simple Guide to Intelligent Design. Proklamedia.
  2. Kjell, J.T. (2020). How and Why the West Lost its Faith. Emphasis on the Christian Worldview. Ventura

As BioCosmos Foundation, we believe that the workshop created a platform for partnership, access, uptake and dissemination of Intelligent Design information across the nation.