Description |
xxviii, 449 pages ; 24 cm |
Contents |
1. An Introduction to the Debate between Science and Religion -- 2. Truth and Reason in Science and Theology -- 3. Theology and the New Physics -- 4. Theology and Evolutionary Biology -- 5. Psychology and Theology -- 6. Models of God in an Ecological Age -- 7. A Test Case - Divine Action -- 8. Science and Education -- 9. Islam and Science -- 10. Technology and Christianity -- 11. Biotechnology - A New Challenge to Theology and Ethics -- 12. A look to the future -- App. A note for teachers |
Summary |
"A systematic exploration of contemporary perspectives in physics, evolutionary biology and psychology as they relate to theological descriptions of the universe, humanity and consciousness."--BOOK JACKET. "Contributors examine such issues as theological responses to the ecological crisis; how science is treated and valued in education; and the development of the science and religion debate in the 21st century."--BOOK JACKET. "This is a comprehensive textbook for the student, with periodic exercises to test understanding and encourage discussion of the different topics, and suggestions for further reading."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-432) and index |
Subject |
Religion and science.
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Author |
Southgate, Christopher, 1953-
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LC no. |
99019940 |
ISBN |
1563382881 |
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1563382881 : |
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