The Boston University School of Theology is proud to present the bi-annual Lowell Lecture, which features renowned speakers in fields related to theological studies. In collaboration with the Boston University Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, the Fall 2024 Lowell Lecture event will feature the North American Premiere of the documentary film “Simulating Religious Violence” by So Fare Films. This documentary film follows a crew of computer scientists and religion scholars, including Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics and Computing and Data Sciences Wesley Wildman, as they embark on a three-year project to apply computer simulation and modeling to find solutions to worldwide humanitarian crises.
Simulating Religious Violence
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An expert crew of computer scientists and religion scholars embark on a three-year project to apply computer simulation and modeling to find solutions to worldwide humanitarian crises. Called to action by the Boston Marathon Bombing and increasing religious extremist terrorist attacks in North America and Europe, the scientists develop cutting-edge technology at their headquarters in research centers in Boston and Virginia as well as at a Norwegian university.
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Fall 2024 Event
On November 19, So Fare Films, in collaboration with the Boston University Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and the School of Theology, will host the North American Premiere of Simulating Religious Violence at Boston University. This powerful film takes viewers behind the scenes of a three-year project linking computer scientists and religion scholars as they harness the power of computer simulation and modeling to explore solutions for global conflicts rooted in religious violence. The event will begin with a welcome reception, followed by the film premiere, and culminating with an expert panel moderated by Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics, and of Computing and Data Sciences Wesley Wildman.
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