Early this year, after a private workshop that Blueprint 1543 designed and facilitated, a colleague asked me whether Blueprint could also be contracted to do public events. He had hosted a lackluster event designed and administered by his university’s events department and wondered if there was a better way for his grant-supported work to have […]
Why is Theology Important, Even for the Science-Minded?
Blueprint 1543 is heavily invested in promoting science-integrated theology. But why do we care so much about theology? It is tempting to think that, in our contemporary age, theology doesn’t have much to contribute anymore. Those of us who are people of faith might think that, for the most part, theology was settled centuries ago, […]
Seven Ways to Put Science in the Pulpit
Plpit was a former initiative we led to help pastors bring science into their sermons. We summarized scientific research, demonstrated theological connections, and offered ideas to include the research in congregational life. We also hosted a contest to encourage pastors to use science in sermons. This article was originally published in 2016 and was written […]
Fall 2020: Letter from the President
Blueprint 1543’s mission is to support scholars and thought leaders in leaving aside unnecessary dichotomies and bringing the best tools of inquiry to problems like these. We are working toward more integrated scholars and scholarship.
Spring 2020: Letter from the President
Calamity has a way of putting priorities into focus. When this COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, it will be in large part because of God’s grace working through science-trained professionals: epidemiologists, chemists, biotech engineers, as well as doctors, nurses, and many others. In hindsight, we’ll learn more about what went well and what didn’t in […]
