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Convergence Q45Equipped in stewardship
Restoring protected account continuity…

04 · Faith and Formation

Faith and Science

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Intellectual humility that strengthens inquiry

Aims for the session

Learning objectives

  1. Separate an empirical result from the interpretation placed upon it.
  2. Identify bias, confounding and uncertainty in a causal claim.
  3. Revise a public claim while preserving truthful communication and appropriate hope.

Teaching framework

WONDER

WWonder
OObserve carefully
NName uncertainty
DDiscern responsibility
EEngage dialogue
RRevise conclusions

The original five movements are retained; Revise conclusions completes the final R.

Ways to gather

15 minute presentation · 30 minute presentation · 60 minute workshop

Christian reflection

Psalm 19:1; Proverbs 18:13; James 1:5. Reflection: wonder can coexist with careful listening and intellectual humility.

This educational resource supports learning and reflection. Clinical decisions remain within the appropriate patient specific professional relationship and current evidence.