Scientific Inquiry and Faith | Ted Davis & Michael Ruse
February 24, 2022
The Veritas Forum
This program was recorded at a Veritas Forum event on University of Minnesota in 2017. The original title was "Scientific Inquiry and Faith" and featured Ted Davis, Historian of Science and Religion, and Michael Ruse, Professor and Director of the History and Philosophy of Science Program. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe. And, if you’re interested in more content from Veritas, check out our Beyond the Forum podcast. Visit veritas.org to learn more about the mission of the Veritas Forum and find more resources to explore the ideas that shape our lives.
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