A systematic exploration of contemporary perspectives in physics, evolutionary biology and psychology as they relate to theological descriptions of the universe, humanity and consciousness.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.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.

List of Figures and TablesList of Exercises List of ContributorsHow to Use this BookForewordEditor's Note and AcknowledgementsBOOK ONE1. An Introduction to the Debate between Science and Religion - Christopher Southgate and Michael Poole2.The Significance of the Theology of Creation Within Christian Tradition: Systematic Considerations - Paul D. Murray and David Wilkinson 4. Truth and Reason in Science and Theology - Paul D. MurrayBOOK TWO 5. Theology and the New Physics - Lawrence Osborn 6. Theology and Evolutionary Biology - Andrew Robinson, Michael Robert Negus and Christopher Southgate7. Psychology and Theology - Fraser Watts and Geoff DumbreckBOOK THREE 8. Models of God in an Ecological Age - Christopher Southgate9. Some Resources for Theological Thinking on God and the World from Outside the Christian Tradition - Michael Robert Negus and Christopher Southgate 10. A Test Case - Divine Action Christopher SouthgateBOOK FOUR11. The New Atheism - Christopher Southgate12. Science and Education - Michael Poole13. Islam and Science - Michael Robert Negus14. Technology and Christianity - Jacqui Stewart 15. Biotechnology - A New Challenge to Theology and Ethics - Celia Deane-Drummond 16. Climate Change: Engaging Theology with Science in Society - Celia Deane-DrummondBOOK FIVE17. A look to the future - Christopher Southgate References and bibliographyIndex