Science & ReligionThe New Nexus
On July 24, a sold-out audience filled the Bush Conference Center for a defining dialogue on how an expanding scientific understanding of the universe and biology is opening new, compatible expressions of faith. Relive the afternoon through the photos, the program, and the research below.
The Full Event, Coming Soon
The complete program — the keynote, both panel discussions, and the audience conversation — was recorded and will be showcased on the Feudal Future podcast in the coming months, start to finish.
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Photo Highlights
A look back at the afternoon, from registration through the rooftop networking hour. Every photo links to the full gallery.
A New Dialogue Between Science & Faith
On Friday, July 24, 2026, a sold-out audience of students, lay people, and scientists filled the Bush Conference Center to explore how a growing number of scientists see modern discoveries as compatible with, and even supportive of, renewed expressions of faith — reflecting historic connections found in Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Provost Michael Ibba welcomed guests, Congressman Lou Correa offered opening remarks, and President Emeritus Daniele Struppa delivered the keynote before two panels brought together voices from science, technology, ministry, and community life. The conversation carried on well past closing remarks, as speakers and guests gathered on the rooftop for a sunset networking hour.
This gathering was made possible by The Fieldstead Company, whose generosity covered every ticket cost so the program could be free and open to students, lay people, and scientists alike.
Featured Speakers
Panel Discussions
Panel 1 · Personal Journeys
Panel 2 · Reactions and Community Conversation
Complete biographies for all featured speakers and panelists are available on the Speaker Biographies page.
The Program
A look back at how the afternoon unfolded, from the welcome and keynote to two panels, audience questions, and a sunset rooftop networking hour.
The Report
Is There a New Religious Revival?
The afternoon’s conversation was grounded in this companion report by Bheki Mahlobo & Joel Kotkin for the Center for Demographics and Policy (February 2026). Every guest took home a printed copy — the full report and its audio edition remain available online.
The Data at a Glance
A one-page visual summary of Is There a New Religious Revival? — the mobility, demographic, and intellectual shifts behind the question we explored together.
Center for Demographics & Policy, Chapman University · Mahlobo & Kotkin, 2026. Click the infographic to read the full report.
