Science and Christianity: An Introduction to the Issues

Science and Christianity is an accessible, engaging introduction to topics at the intersection of science and Christian theology.

• A philosophically orientated treatment that introduces the relationship of science to Christianity and explores to what extent the findings of science affect traditional Christian theology
• Addresses important theological topics in light of contemporary science, including divine action, the problem of natural evil, and eschatology
• Historically oriented chapters and chapters covering methodological principles for both science and theology provide the reader with a strong foundational understanding of the issues
• Includes feature boxes highlighting quotations, biographies of major scientists and theologians, key terms, and other helpful information
• Issues are presented as fairly and objectively as possible, with strengths and weaknesses of particular interpretations fully discussed

Keywords: Christianity, science, Christianity and science, methodological naturalism, natural theology, cosmology, evolution, divine action, natural evil, eschatology, Christian theology, scientific origins, intellectual design, secularism, creationism, the Bible, science and the Bible, creation, theodicy, Religion & Science