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B. Introductions to Current Science/Theology Engagement

  • Astley, Jeff, et al. Science and Religion: A Reader. London: T & T Clark, 2004.
  • Attridge, Harold W., ed. The Religion and Science Debate: Why Does it Continue? New Haven, CN: Yale University Press, 2009.
  • Barbour, Ian. Nature, Human Nature, and God. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2002.
  • Barbour, Ian. Religion and Science: Historical and Contemporary Issues. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1997.
  • Barbour, Ian. When Science Meets Religion. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 2000.
  • Barnes, Michael Horace. Understanding Science and Religion: Introducing the Debate. New York: Continuum, 2010.
  • Bentley, Alex, ed. The Edge of Reason? Science and Religion in Modern Society. New York: Continuum, 2008.
  • Byrne, Patrick H. The Dialogue between Science and Religion: What We Have Learned from One Another. Scranton, PA: University of Scranton Press, 2005.
  • Clayton, Philip. Religion and Science: The Basics. New York: Routledge, 2011.
  • Cunningham, Mary Kathleen. God and Evolution: A Reader. New York: Routledge, 2007.]
  • Cunningham, Mary Kathleen. God and Evolution: A Reader. New York: Routledge, 2007.
  • Deane-Drummond, Celia E. Biology and Theology Today. London: SCM, 2001.
  • Dixon, Thomas. Science and Religion: A Very Short Introduction. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008.
  • Dorricott, Jean. Science and Religion: SCM Studyguide. London: SCM Press, 2005.
  • Dowe, Phil. Galileo, Darwin, and Hawking: The Interplay of Science, Reason, and Religion. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2005.
  • Drees, Willem, Religion and Science in Context: A Guide to the Debates. New York: Routledge, 2010.
  • Haught, John F. Science and Faith: A New Introduction. New York: Paulist, 2012.
  • Haught, John F. Science and Religion: From Conflict to Conversation. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist, 1996.
  • Huchingson, James E. Religion and the Natural Sciences: The Range of Engagement. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace College Publishers, 1993.
  • Jeeves, Malcolm. Science, Life, and Christian Belief: A Survey of Contemporary Issues. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1998.
  • Luscombe, Philip. Groundwork of Science and Religion. Petersborough: Epworth, 2000.
  • McGrath, Alister E. Science and Religion: An Introduction. Oxford: Blackwell, 1999.
  • Paulson, Steve. Atoms and Eden: Conversations on Religion and Science. New York: Oxford University Press, 2010.
  • Polkinghorne, John and Nicholas Beale. Questions of Truth: Fifty-One Responses to Questions about God, Science, and Belief. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2009.
  • Polkinghorne, John C. Science and Theology: An Introduction. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1998.
  • Ratzsch, Del. Science and Its Limits: The Natural Sciences in Christian Perspective. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000.
  • Rolston II, Holmes. Science and Religion: a Critical Survey. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press, 1987; reprint with new Introduction, West Conshohocken, PA: Templeton Foundation Press, 2006.
  • Southgate, Christopher, et al.  God, Humanity and the Cosmos: A Textbook in Science and Religion.  Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press Intl., 1999. 2nd edition, New York: Continuum, 2005.
  • Sweetman, Brendan. Religion and Science: An Introduction. New York: Continuum, 2009.
  • Van Huyssteen, J. Wentzel. Duet or Duel? Theology and Science in a Postmodern World. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press Intl., 1998.
  • Ward, Keith. The Big Questions in Science and Religion. West Conshohocken, PA: Templeton Foundation Press, 2008.
  • Weaver, John. Christianity and Science. London: SCM, 2010.

Contributed by: Dr. Randy Maddox

The Natural Sciences and Christian Theology - A Select Bibliography

  I. Historical and Social Background of Contemporary Western Science
  II. Reflections on the Nature of Modern Science
     A. Expositions of Modern Scientific Method
     B. Introductions to the Philosophy of Science
     C. Debates over the Social Dimensions of Modern Science
  III. Popular Expositions of Contemporary Natural Science
     A. General and Survey Treatments
     B. Mathematics
     C. Particle Physics
     D. Chemistry
     E. Chaos & Complexity Theory
     F. Cosmology and Astrophysics
     G. Geology and Natural History
     H. Evolutionary Molecular Biology
     I. Sociobiology / Evolutionary Psychology
     J. Neuroscience
     K. Environmental Science/Ecology
  IV. Historical Treatments of Interaction between Natural Science and Christianity in the West
  V. Contemporary Engagement of the Natural Sciences and Christian Theology
     A. Typological Surveys of Current Science/Theology Engagement
     B. Introductions to Current Science/Theology Engagement
     C. Survey Essay Collections of Current Science/Theology Engagement
     D. Important Journals for the Current Science/Theology Engagement
     E. Representative Recent Engagements of Theology by Natural Scientists
     F. Representative Recent Engagements of Natural Science by Christian Theologians
        1. Broad Western Christian Engagements
        2. “Evangelical” Western Christian Engagements
        3. Eastern Orthodox  Engagements
        4. Consciously Revisionist Christian Engagements
           a. Moving toward a fully “Naturalist” Theology
           b. Moving toward a Universal “Mystical” Theology
     G. Select Topics in Current Natural Science / Christian Theology Dialogue
        1. The Status of Theology as a “Science”
        2. Mathematical Order of the Universe and the Divine
        3. Contemporary Physics and Divine Action / Providence
        4. Contemporary Evolutionary Biology and Divine Action / Providence
        5. Contemporary Cosmology and Creatio ex Nihilo
        6. The Creation/Evolution Controversy
           a. Detailed Bibliographies of the Controversy
           b. Historical and Sociological Perspectives on the Controversy
           c. Contemporary Anti-supernaturalist Darwinists
           d. Recent Critiques of Naturalistic Darwinism (esp. “Intelligent Design”)
           e. Scientific Counter-Critiques of Creationism
           f. Surveys of the Diversity in “Creationist” Views
           g. Representative Young-Earth Creationist Advocates
           h. Representative Progressive Creationists
           i. Representative Fully Gifted Creationists (or Theistic Evolutionists)
           j. Additional Exegetical and Theological Perspectives
        7. Cosmology and Eschatology
        8. Sociobiology / Evolutionary Psychology and Human Nature
        9. Genetic Impact on Behavior and Human Responsibility
        10. Neuroscience and the Human Soul / Human Responsibility
     H. Engagement of Ethical Dimensions of Modern Science/Technology
       1. Survey Treatments
       2. Nuclear Energy and Weapons
       3. Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering
       4. Ecological Crisis, Environmentalism, and Christian Worldview

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Dr. Randy Maddox

Prepared with support of the John Templeton Oxford Seminar on Science and Christianity (1999-2002)