Christians in Science (CiS) is pleased to invite abstracts for ‘Short…’ talk sessions at our upcoming conference in Swindon.
Our theme for the conference is ‘Enjoying Science’ during which we will be taking time to explore the latest science in a range of fields, reflecting on being Christians in the sciences and how we can rejoice and enjoy God’s gift of the sciences to all creation.
Our conferences provide opportunities to hear from leading scientists, theologians and others engaged in discussions around matters of science and Christian belief.
Submissions can be on any topic related to the study and/or positive promotion of science and Christianity. This might include a traditional academic presentation, a report on a science/faith outreach event or program at your church or a discussion piece outlining a new area of thought that you think we should be engaging with as a community or something else entirely!
We want these sessions to be led by you – get creative, be open to sharing your successes and failures, your passions and your findings! Help us all to learn from one another. Submissions should be no more than 300 words (not including references, titles, etc).
Short… presenters will be expected to be able to attend the conference onsite to deliver their papers (10-12 minutes in length) and to then respond to questions and discussions raised by their papers (3-5 minutes). If onsite attendance would be a difficulty, please contact us to discuss further. Time limits will be strictly adhered to.
Anyone is welcome to submit something for consideration, but due to the nature of the event and the organisation hosting it applicants should have either a personal Christian faith and/or a sufficient understanding of it to engage with the event proactively and helpfully. Multiple authorship is acceptable, but the lead author who will present at the event should be identified.
Submissions should be the author’s own original work, produced without the aid of Artificial Intelligence-based tools (ChatGPT, etc).
Entries must be submitted electronically as a .doc, .docx or .pdf file to Dr Mary Wood (CiS Committee Member) (maryhwood@gmail.com) by midnight on September 6th 2026, with ‘CiS Annual Conference 2026 Short… Submission’ in the subject field. Applicants will be notified of the result of their submission by September 13th 2026.
Further details about the conference itself are available on our bookings page.
References
Book references:
Author / Editor Surname, Initial. Initial. (eds – if editor) (Year), Book title (edition number), page numbers, publisher.
For example: Jones, P.J., Smith, R. & Watson, E.P. (eds) (1988), Artificial Intelligence Reconsidered (2nd edition), 14 – 20, Wiley.
Journal references:
Author Surname, Initial. Initial. (Year), Journal title, issue number (volume number), page numbers.
For example: Carson, P.R. (1970), Journal of Applied Artificial Intelligence, 38 (3), 4-11.
To include references to other sources, please use the follow the APA style guidance.
About Christians in Science
Science and religious faith are two of the most powerful influences on our culture today. The relationship between them is key to some of the big questions of life and meaning, but many think that science conflicts with belief in God or religion. Even within the Christian Church some see science as a threat, viewing the discoveries of science as undermining faith. By contrast, at Christians in Science (CiS) we believe that science enhances our religious faith. We are passionate about correcting the view that a conflict exists between science and Christian belief. It is widely acknowledged, by historians, that modern science was nurtured
and encouraged by a Christian worldview and where there have been historic flashpoints there is more to them than the too simple narrative of science versus religion. Many of the pioneering figures in science believed in God and this tradition continues today. We aim to support the faith of Christians working in science and scientists in churches. By helping the Church present a positive message around science, CiS can also become a church’s partner in mission to a sceptical world.
We are a network of people including research scientists in universities, commercial and government laboratories and hi-tech companies, engineers, theologians and philosophers, as well as students, teachers, administrators and anyone interested in science and faith issues. CiS has close links and actively works with other science-faith organisations around the UK and internationally.