Publisher's Synopsis
"A textbook on the current theology and science dialogue that is directly addressed to teachers and students, and as such, manages to be remarkably accessible; it also carefully addresses all the contemporary issues in the field in such a way that it moves the theology and science debate to the cutting edge of the current conversation , and in so doing, brings readers to the newest frontier of one of the most exciting issues of our time." -- J. Wentzel van Huyssteen, Princeton Theological Seminary
The volume is divided into five "books," making it possible to read the volume as a whole or to use its individual sections (books) or the individual chapters within the sections. Book One introduces the science and religion debate. Book Two examines how three types of science -- physics, biology, and psychology - interact with one another. Book Three explores theological resources for making a model of God, humanity and the cosmos and how these can applied to a description of divine action in the light of contemporary science. Book Four looks at science's place in society, while Book Five speculates on how the debate between science and religion is likely to develop.
Includes figures, exercises, a note for teachers, references, bibliography, and index.
Christopher Southgate is Lecturer and Director of Modular Studies at the University of Exeter in England.
