Dominican University Samonda, Ibadan on Friday 28th January 2022 held a lecture to mark the celebration and legacy of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
The lecture tagged "Religion and Science are Friends" took place at the Tom and Carolyn Walker Hall, Dominican University, Samonda Campus, Ibadan.
The Vice Chancellor Rev Fr. Prof Anthony Akinwale in his opening remarks said "If Freedom is found in truth as the motto of Dominican University professes, We must bear in mind that truth is learnt, when researchers in various provinces of knowledge; researchers in provinces of natural science and religion carry out their conversation in collaboration".
He however said the lecture was used to mark the celebration of the legacy of Saint Thomas Acquinas.
Professor Akinwale further stated that the topic was necessary based on the current pandemic (COVID19) the whole world is battling with.
The Guest Lecturer Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Akunne while delivering his lecture stressed the belief that people have on religion and science stating that they should ally towards the advancement of society.
Fr Patrick noted that there are two models that were identified in the relationship between religion and science which are the conflict/warfare model and the ally model.
In his words, "There are people who think religion and science occupy disparate universes in human affairs and thus there is no ground for any form of relationship; friendly or hostile." Read More: https://www.ceoafrica.com/newsdetails.php?tabnews=85267
The dignitaries at the event includes: Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Akinwale,OP , Vice Chancellor, Dominican University Ibadan, Prof. Domingo Okorie, Prof. Francis Offor, Prof Issac Ukpokolo, Prof. O. A. Okwilagwe, Prof Jude O. Mbukanma,OP, Prof John Anetor from University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan ,Representatives from NISLT and NISER, Oludare J. Ajayi NIPOST, Ibadan, Oludamilare Ola-Daniels,Institute of Church and Society , Ehindor G. Esohe, Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan. St. Thomas Catholic Church, Agbowo, St Richard's Parish, Agbowo were ably represented and others.
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