Suggested Readings - Science Religion
Mike Ervin
Suggested
Readings on Science & Religion
For
those who would like to explore the topic further, here are a few accessible
and influential works:
- Ian G. Barbour, Religion and
Science: Historical and Contemporary Issues (1997)
A classic overview introducing the four models of interaction (conflict,
independence, dialogue, integration). - John Hedley Brooke, Science and
Religion: Some Historical Perspectives (1991)
A foundational scholarly survey that challenges the “conflict thesis” and
shows the complexity of history. - Stephen Jay Gould, Rocks of Ages:
Science and Religion in the Fullness of Life (1999)
An accessible presentation of the idea that science and religion occupy
“non-overlapping magisteria.” - John Polkinghorne, Quarks, Chaos,
and Christianity (1994)
Written by a physicist-priest, this book explores how scientific
discoveries can inform and enrich theological thinking. - Elaine Howard Ecklund, Science
vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think (2010)
A sociological study based on surveys and interviews, revealing that many
scientists’ views of religion are more nuanced than stereotypes suggest.
Suggested Readings Science Religion