A Science and Religion Primer

by Heidi A. Campbell (Editor), Heather Looy (Editor)

Overview

A Science and Religion Primer is a unique resource: an encyclopedia, an annotated bibliography, and a survey of the relationship between two equally complex fields. Editors Heidi Campbell and Heather Looy begin their work with four chapters from expert contributors: history of the science and religion dialogue, the role of philosophy in the science and religion dialogue, theology's intersection with the science and religion dialogue, and science and technology in light of religion. Entries cover such diverse topics as philosopher of science Karl Popper, the anthropic principle, Gaia, theodicy, hermeneutics, Intelligent Design, and more. Professors and students of theology, religion, and science—at both the undergraduate and graduate levels—will welcome this contribution. A Science and Religion Primer is an accessible and affordable contribution to interdisciplinary studies and provides a respectful conversation between science and faith.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801031502
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/01/2009
Pages:	230
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Heidi A. Campbell (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is associate professor of communication at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. She is the author of Exploring Religious Community Online and has written numerous articles and encyclopedia entries. Heather Looy (PhD, McMaster University) is professor of psychology at The King's University College in Alberta, Canada. She specializes in biopsychology and is an active researcher and writer. Both Campbell and Looy participated in the Sir John Templeton Oxford Seminars in Science and Christianity.

Table of Contents

Editorial and Advisory Board 8

List of Entries 9

Introduction Healther Looy Heidi A. Campbell 11

Section 1 Introductory Essays on Science and Religion 17

History of the Science/Religion Dialogue Peter Harrison 19

The Role of Philosophy in the Science/Religion Dialogue Nancey Murphy 23

Theology's Intersection with the Science/Religion Dialogue Celia Deane-Drummond 28

Science and Technology in Light of Religion Holmes Rolston III 33

Section 2 Entries 41

List of Contributors 223

Index 227