2025 SECF Grant Archives - Science for Seminaries

South Dakota Synod ELCA

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At the leading edge of contemporary physical cosmology, scientists and theologians are discovering surprising synergy. The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota is host to world-leading experiments deep underground which seek to answer the most profound mysteries of the universe. In this electromagnetically “quiet” environment, scientists address

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Department of Lifelong Learning, Virginia Theological Seminary

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“Being With Science” will be an invitational process, a replicable course, and curated resources to equip leaders across the Episcopal Church with language and knowledge to lead congregations in critical conversations at the intersection of science and faith. The pilot program will engage participants in the science behind familiar, but

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American Baptist Home Mission Societies

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“Equipping Congregational Leaders for Science and Technology Engagement” is a groundbreaking 2-year initiative aimed at empowering Christian leaders to engage thoughtfully and ethically with artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. From January 2025 through December 2026, this program will combine faith, technology, and ethical reflection, equipping leaders to integrate science

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William Jessup University

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Multnomah Biblical Seminary of Jessup University will equip pastors to cultivate resilience in the face of suffering and trauma in their personal and ecclesial settings. We will be partnering with the scientific community, and will also be working with The Institute for Cultural Engagement: New Wine, New Wineskins and Science

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In furtherance of the AAAS mission of advancing science in service to society, AAAS|DoSER’s role in the Science for Seminaries project is to support efforts to integrate science into seminary education. AAAS|DoSER does not advise on or endorse the theological content of the participating seminaries.