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Book 2 (was Religion, Science and Culture)

Alister McGrath

9780281077922
128 pages
SPCK Group
Overview

Alister McGrath helps us explore some major theological questions which arise from the natural sciences, and to unpack their cultural implications. He draws on six leading figures who have given thought to these themes and shows how their perspectives might feed into our reflections. In each case, the writer selected has a high profile, though not necessarily because of their interest in theology: some are actually hostile to religion, some neutral, and some supportive – but all are interesting!

Each chapter in the book introduces the topic and writer under discussion, giving an overview of their importance before explaining their views and using these to lead into some reflections on the topic’s wider cultural and theological significance.

Author Bio

ALISTER McGRATH is the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford, Director of the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion at Oxford, and (from 2015 to 2018) Gresham Professor of Divinity. His previous posts include Professor of Theology and Education at King’s College, London, and Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University.

Alister gained first class honours from Oxford University in Chemistry (1975) and first class honours in Theology (1978). He holds an Oxford DPhil (1978) for his research in molecular biology, a DD from Oxford University’s Faculty of Theology for his work in historical and systematic theology (2001), and a DLitt from Oxford University’s Division of Humanities for his research in science and religion (2013). He was elected FRSA in 2005, in recognition of his work as a public intellectual.