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The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Speakers at the 2024 conference

Entangled Worlds: Seeking Understanding Through Faith and Science

The Institute for the Study of Christianity in an Age of Science and Technology (ISCAST) 15th biennial Conference on Science and Christianity (COSAC) will be held in Melbourne on 6 to 8 November 2026. COSAC 2026 will explore the vibrant history and prospects of the dialogue between science and religion.

Scholars have long debated how science and faith meet. Some see them as fundamentally unintelligible to one another. Others see a deeply fruitful partnership where different approaches offer complementary insights into the nature of reality.

Today, new thinking is breathing fresh life into the field. Movements like “science-engaged theology” and work described as “after science and religion” are renewing the conversation. These developments reexamine old assumptions to connect rigorous scholarship with the lived experiences of churches, professionals, and the wider community.

The conference offers a space for robust, generous discussion. Whether you are a scholar, a church leader, an educator, or a curious layperson, this conference invites you to reflect on enduring questions:

How does our faith inform our understanding of the natural world?

How can scientific discovery enrich the life of the church?

In a fractured world, how can we foster a dialogue that is intellectually serious, pastorally attentive, and publicly engaged?

Academics and church leaders from the Antipodes and across the globe are invited to share their research and perspectives. Our goal is to think together about the “entangled worlds” of science and faith, marked by a spirit of generous listening and a shared journey towards God’s kingdom.

The call for papers is now open. Academics and church leaders from Australia and around the world are invited to submit an abstract of up to 200 words and a short bio of up to 100 words. Submissions close at the end of June 2026. Whether you’re considering attending, presenting, or just want to stay in the loop, visit the COSAC 2026 website for details and to register your interest.