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Alister McGrath: Book launch and Interview
We are joined by Alister McGrath, speaking on a cross-section of some of his most well known areas, Science and Religion, and C.S Lewis. Interviewed by Ruth Jackson co-host of Premier Unbelievable’s The CS Lewis Podcast , Alister will be speaking to us about his newest publication, followed by a time of audience questions, refreshments, and selling initial release copies of the book.
About the event
Alister McGrath’s Science and Religion in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis offers the first comprehensive exploration of Lewis’s perspectives on the interplay between science and religion. Written by a globally recognized expert on both Lewis and the science-religion dialogue, this work offers an original and penetrating analysis of Lewis’s views on the roles that science and religion play in humanity’s quest for meaning and significance. This study emphasizes the vital, constructive role of imagination—not just the analytical function of reason—in shaping an authentic “model of the universe.” It breaks new ground by investigating Lewis’s apologetic use of scientific concepts and methods, particularly the idea of identifying the “best explanation” or “best model” of our universe. This book serves as an essential introduction to a crucial yet often overlooked dimension of Lewis’s thought and its relevance to the life of faith today.
The evening continues with a drinks reception, book sale and signing. All are welcome, and booking will be essential!
Date:
12 March 2026, 18:00
Venue:
Wycliffe Hall, 54 Banbury Road OX2 6PW
Venue Details:
Chapel
Speaker:
Professor Alister McGrath (University of Oxford)
Organising department:
Wycliffe Hall
Organiser:
Conferences and Events office (Wycliffe Hall)
Organiser contact email address:
conferences@wycliffe.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Dr Jonathan Brant (University of Oxford)
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wycliffe-hall-110906632781?_gl=1*1jk640y*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg0MzM0NTk3Mi4xNzY1OTY3ODMx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NjU5Njc4MzAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjU5Njc4NDYkajQ0JGwwJGgw
Booking email:
conferences@wycliffe.ox.ac.uk
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Rowan Azevedo-Greenwood
