A Two-day National Seminar on “Recent Developments in Science and their Impact on Religion and Society: an Interdisciplinary Approach”, organised by the Department of Philosophy of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science and Religion (IISR), New Delhi and Science and Religion Sangam (SRS), Goa, commenced on February 14, 2018.

The inaugural was graced by the distinguished presence of Chief Guest, Dr. Job Kozhamthadam, Director of Indian Institute of Science and Religion (IISR), New Delhi; Guest of Honour, Shri. Rajesh Bhatikar, Administrator of Dempo Charities Trust’s educational institutions; Dr. Vrinda Borker, Principal of Dhempe College of Arts and Science; Dr. Mukta Karamadi, Vice Principal; Dr. Zinia Da Silva, Head of the Department of Philosophy; Conference Convenor, Dr. Roshida Rodrigues and Dr. Victor Ferrao, Co-founder and Director of Science and Religion Sangam, Goa. Dr. Job Kozamthamdam delivered the keynote address enlightening the audience on the “Developments in Science and their Impact on Religion and Society through the Ages”.

The Seminar covered a wide range of topics surrounding the main theme of science and religion. It included multi and interdisciplinary deliberations through paper-presentations, debates and panel discussions on the peaceful coexistence of Science and Religion through mutually enriching dialogues. Experts from disciplines of Science, Philosophy, Literature and Religion presented their views.

The Seminar concluded with the Valedictory Ceremony graced by Honourable Minister Shri. Vijai Sardesai who commended the college on choosing a nodal topic for the Seminar. Presiding Chair Mrs. Pallavi Dempo, Trustee of DCT, reinforced the significance of the seminar by highlighting the relevance of the dialogue between Science and Religion. The principal, Dr. Vrinda Borkar opined that since the endeavour of both science and religion is the advancement of human society we should work in a spirit of mutual cooperation.

This National Seminar was the first in a long list of seminars and conferences to be organised in the year 2018 at Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar.