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Advancements in genetic science have unlocked unprecedented possibilities and also significant perils. These breakthroughs raise technical and medical questions as well as ethical and theological questions including questions about what it means to be human. For people of faith, such questions are grounded in sacred beliefs about life, purpose, and the divine. For scientists, they touch on issues of responsibility, progress, and ethical integrity. Yet, while scientists (geneticists, stem cell researchers, and synthetic biologists) and people of faith are often perceived as opposing one another, ideally they both seek  a deeper understanding of truth and the flourishing of life. There is a great need to share and discuss ethical concerns, to promote the flourishing of society through public debate and dialogue, and to ensure that progress in genetics serves humanity holistically and builds public trust. Strengthening and equipping faith communities to better participate and contribute in public dialogue at the interface of Faith and Genetics is a goal of this short training programme in faith and genetics.