Faith and the Future of Scotland
Event Details
Where
66 South Street St Andrews KY16 9QWWhen
27 September 2024 08:30 - 17:00Cost
Ticket: FreeAbout the Event
Come join us for an engaging discussion on the role of faith in shaping the future of Scotland. Funded by Scotland’s Future Series and organised at the School of Divinity of the University of St Andrews, this event will feature insightful keynote talks from prominent speakers and thought-provoking panel discussions. Whether you are interested in politics, religion, or social issues, this event is sure to spark your curiosity and inspire meaningful conversations. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the dialogue at Parliament Hall!
09:00 – 09:15 Introduction from the Vice-Principal and Event Organiser
09:15 – 10:00 The Compatibility of Liberal Pluralism and Religious Commitment – Dr. Jared Michelson
10:05 – 10:45 Faith and Policy Making in Secular Scotland. Panel Discussion on how far faith should influence policy making and political representatives in Scottish politics
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 Interfaith and the Future of Scotland – Dr. Maureen Sier
12:20 – 13:00 The Right to Freedom of Religion and Belief: Its Needs and Limits. Panel Discussion on balancing the need to have freedom of religious expression with the ways it can be used to silence, coerce or oppress others
Lunch Break 14:00 – 14:40
14:45 – 15:45 Faith and Wellbeing – Sir Harry Burns
15:45 – 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 – 16:55 Faith and Suffering. Panel Discussion exploring the unique perspective faiths bring to responding to suffering. How this relates to the current assisted dying bill being discussed at Holyrood.