Teaching Scripture and Science Schedule

Below you will find the detailed schedule for the Teaching Scripture and Science Educator Conference. Use the buttons below to view each speaker's biography or to read abstracts of the papers.

5:30 p.m.
Doors Open and Light Reception

6:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks

6:10 p.m.
Keynote Address by Dr. Deborah Haarsma

6:40 p.m.
Museum Immersion
Join our Museum Educators in curiosity-driven programming around the museum. Educators will participate in one museum immersion program, but don’t worry! You can come again Sunday to participate in any programming you want to dive into!

7:30 p.m.
Exhibit Tour of Scripture and Science: Our Universe, Ourselves, Our Place
Join the exhibit’s curator, Director of Collections and Curation Dr. Anthony Schmidt, for a guided tour and Q&A session.

7:30 p.m.
Makerspace Exploration
Looking for hands-on learning techniques related to the historical relationship between the Bible and science? Come explore at Museum of the Bible’s Education Department Makerspace, featuring digital engagement, tactile learning, living history interpretation, and more.

9:00 p.m.
Closing Thoughts

9:00 a.m.
Registration Opens

10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction

10:15–11:00 a.m.
Keynote Address with Dr. Susan Benecchi and Gladys Kober
“Astronomy as a Tool for the Science & Faith Dialogue in High School Classrooms”

11:00–11:15 a.m.
Break

11:15–11:50 a.m.

Breakout Session 1

Session 1
“Science & Faith Discussions in High School Classrooms” with Gladys Kober 

Session 2
“The Bible, Christian Beliefs, and the Scientific Revolution” with Dr. Ted Davis

Session 3
"Teaching Scripture and Science: Using the IDM to Engage Curiosity in the Classroom” with Craig Perrier and Michaela Hernandez

 11:55 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Breakout Session 2 

Session 1
“Apply It! Using Astronomy as a Tool for the Science & Faith Dialogue in High School Classrooms” with Dr. Susan Benecchi

Session 2
“What the Heavens Declare:  Power, Beauty, Wonder, and Life” with Jennifer Wiseman

Session 3
“How (Not) to Make Friends and Influence People: The Life of Galileo Galilei” with Curator Wes Viner

12:30–1:30 p.m.

Lunch

(on your own)

1:30–2:05 p.m.

Breakout Session 3

Session 1
“Science & Faith Discussions in High School Classrooms” with Gladys Kober 

Session 2
“Science Methods in the Classroom: A Practical Application” with Tania Anderson

Session 3
"Teaching Scripture and Science: Using the IDM to Engage Curiosity in the Classroom” with Craig Perrier and Michaela Hernandez

2:10–2:45 p.m.

Breakout Session 4

Session 1
“Apply It! Using Astronomy as a Tool for the Science & Faith Dialogue in High School Classrooms” with Dr. Susan Benecchi

Session 2
“Science Methods in the Classroom: A Practical Application” with Tania Anderson

Session 3
“The Bible, Christian Beliefs, and the Scientific Revolution” with Dr. Ted Davis

2:45– 3:20 p.m.
Exploration Time
Visit the Education Makerspace on Floor B1 for presentations of activities that can be used in the classroom. Presented by conference participants and presenters, this time of exploration will provide teaching resources for inspiring wonder in schools.

3:20–3:40 p.m.
Break 

3:45–4:45 p.m.
Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Jennifer Jones Powell: “Wonder in the Classroom” 
Join conference committee member Dr. Jennifer Jones Powell and conference presenters to ask the big question—how to use the lessons learned at this conference in our classrooms to inspire the next generation of teachers, scientists, theologians, and historians?

4:45–5:00 p.m.
Closing Thoughts

Each of our breakout sessions can accommodate 35 people. To reserve your spot in the sessions of your choice, we kindly ask that you use the button below to access the reservation form and submit your selections.

Join the Education Department for a day at the museum! Participants will be invited to join museum tours, participate in school programming, and tour Museum of the Bible for a day of learning.