Science & Faith

Saturday

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June 27

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Saturday - June 27 -

Cost $25

Salem Alliance Church
555 Gaines St NE
Salem, OR 97301

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for a special one-day Science & Faith Seminar hosted in partnership with Reasons to Believe on Saturday, June 27 in Cedar Hall. This conference will explore compelling conversations surrounding faith, science, creation, and the wonder of God’s design through engaging teaching sessions and Q&A discussions. Featured speakers include renowned scholars Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Hugh Ross, who will cover topics such as Beyond the Cosmos, Why I Believe God Exists, Who Are We? The Scientific Case for the Image of God in the Age of AI, and more. The day will include multiple teaching sessions, live Q&A opportunities, and lunch. Whether you’re deeply interested in apologetics, science, theology, or simply curious about how faith and reason intersect, this conference is designed to encourage thoughtful conversation and strengthen your faith.

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Hugh Ross

Founder of reasons to believe

Astrophysicist

Dr. Hugh Ross is founder and senior scholar of Reasons to Believe, an organization dedicated to demonstrating the compatibility of science and the Christian faith. With a degree in physics from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in astronomy from the University of Toronto, Hugh continued his research on quasars and galaxies as a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology before transitioning to full-time ministry.

Fazale R. Rana

President & CEO of Reasons to believe

Biochemist

Dr. Fazale R. Rana attended West Virginia State College and then Ohio University, where he earned a PhD in chemistry. His postdoctoral work was conducted at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. He now serves as President and CEO of Reasons to Believe.

Topics

As an international, interdenominational ministry, our purpose is to show that science and the Christian faith are allies, not enemies.