International Conference on Science and Religion ICSR on December 09-10, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Science and Religion Debate in Current Social Context

Sociological and historical perspectives on the contemporary relationship between
science and religion
Religion and scientific naturalism: conflict or integration?
Current relgious and scientific interpretations and narratives
The philosophical and scientific study of atheism
The philosophical and scientific study of fundamentalist religion
Implications of the scientific study of religion for religious life and thought
Scientific research on morality/ humanity related to /or separated from religion

Science and Religions Explaining the Human Being

Science and religions’ explanations for human evolution, past and future
Mechanisms and functions of the brain/mind
The meaning of being human in religion and sciences
Existential and basic human questions
Meaning-giving beliefs throughout history: supernatural, religious, science–based systems of beliefs
Science and religion on death and the finiteness of human life

Science and Religions Explaining Religion-/Spirituality-related Phenomena

Evolution of religious and spiritual traditions
Mechanisms and functions of souls/spirits/ancestors/gods and supernatural phenomena
Mechanisms and functions of meditation/prayer/religious and spiritual rituals
Religious/mystical/spiritual experiences
Religious development across the lifespan (including relationships with cognitive, emotional and social development; parenting styles; god image(s); identity formation; personality, personal values, moral development, scientific education, life events and personal experiences, gender, social, political features, life style)
Traditional, modern, and postmodern orientations to religion and spirituality
Religion/spirituality and human (mental) health and well being
Research reports from Psychopathology, religion and culture
Culture/religion/spirituality sensitive psychotherapy
Contemporary research in psychology, psychotherapy and spirituality/religion
Assessing religious and spiritual phenomena

Applied Issues in the Contemporary Life, Culture and Society

Science and religions on functions of religions: benefits and vulnerabilities
Science and religions on Compassion and morality
Ethics, human rights, and gender issues
Family issues
Science education and technology
Transhumanism/Posthumanism