Addressing the complex issues at the interface of science and religion, this introductory textbook examines a range of basic scientific topics and their theological responses, including methodology, cosmology, evolution, and contemporary bio-ethical and environmental concerns. Examples and careful explanations of scientific concepts are included throughout. To shed light on the various issues at the crossroads of religion and science, the text also delves into the past to examine ideas from early scientists and theologians that have helped shape current thinking. While diverse viewpoints are considered, the focus of the text is on theological responses to science from a Christian perspective, and emphasizes areas where science and religion merge, rather than where they conflict. Taking a balanced approach to the main debates, each chapter is accompanied by discussion questions and a list of biblical passages and relevant primary readings by a wide range of scientists and theologians. Timely, and without engaging in advocacy, Science and Religion: Understanding the Issues is an accessible introduction to the fascinating interface of science and theology.
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"This is a well presented and interesting book written ina clear and economic style . . . These suggestions are made in thehope that this excellent work could become essential reading forcourses in this country on science and religion." (Science and Religion, 1 November 2012)"Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professionalcollections." (Choice, 1 March 2011)"Professor Morvillo has written a most informative, interesting,and timely work on the relationship between science and religion.Her creative synthesis has the distinction of being accessible tostudents and other readers without sacrificing depth andoriginality. A most appealing introduction to a very complex set oftopics."
--John F Haught, Georgetown University
"This is an excellent introduction to science and religion thatfocuses on how the disciplines of science and Christian theologycan inform each other. Nancy Morvillo offers both a historicalperspective and an up-to-date survey of contemporary thinking onthe central topics of methodology, cosmology, evolution, andethics."
--Mary Kathleen Cunningham, North Carolina StateUniversity
--John F Haught, Georgetown University
"This is an excellent introduction to science and religion thatfocuses on how the disciplines of science and Christian theologycan inform each other. Nancy Morvillo offers both a historicalperspective and an up-to-date survey of contemporary thinking onthe central topics of methodology, cosmology, evolution, andethics."
--Mary Kathleen Cunningham, North Carolina StateUniversity