David Wilkinson (theologian)
| David Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1963 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Theological college principle |
| Title | Principal of St John's College, University of Durham |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | astrophysics, theology |
| Institutions | University of Liverpool (chaplin), University of Durham |
David Wilkinson, FRAS (born 16 May 1963[1]) is a British minister, theologian, astrophysicist and academic. He is the current Principal of St John's College, Durham, and a professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University.[2] He is the author of several books on the relationship between science and religion,[3][4] and a regular contributor to Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4.[5] He has a PhD in astrophysics and is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Prior to his arrival at Durham in 1999, he was a student at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge[6] and a chaplain at the University of Liverpool.
Selected bibliography
Books
- ... (1993). God, the big bang, and Stephen Hawking. Tunbridge Wells, England: Monarch. ISBN 9781854242075.
- ... (1997). Alone in the universe?: aliens, the X-files & God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 9780830819386.
- with Frost, Rob (1999). A new start?: hopes and dreams for the new millennium. London: Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 9780340713891.
- ... (2002). The message of creation: encountering the Lord of the universe. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 9780830824052.
- with Barton, Stephen (2009). Reading Genesis after Darwin. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195383362.
- ... (2010). Christian eschatology and the physical universe. London: T & T Clark. ISBN 9780567045461.
- ... (2013). Science, religion, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-1996-8020-7.
- ... (2015). When I pray what does God do. Oxford, UK: Monarch. ISBN 978-0-8572-1604-5.
Articles
- ... (2002). "The Art of Apologetics in the 21st Century". Anvil 19: 5–17.
- ... (2008). "(2008). Dawkins, the Simpsons and God: Public Theology and Pop Culture". Epworth Review 35 (4): 6–20.
- ... (2009). "The Work of a Friend: Theology in the Light of the Origin of Species". Epworth Review 36 (2): 45–65.
- ... (2009). "Christian Apologetics in a Post-Christian Culture". Catalyst 35 (2): 1–3.
References
- ↑ "Birthday's today". The Telegraph. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
the Rev Prof David Wilkinson, Principal of St John's College, University of Durham, 50
- ↑ "St John's College". St John's College. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ↑ "Theology and Religion Department Staff". Durham University. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ↑ Tallentire, Mark (16 September 2013). "Is God an alien? Science, religion and the search for extraterrestrial life". Durham Times. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
- ↑ "Thought for the Day". BBC. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
- ↑ "Engaging with awe". Fitzwilliam College. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
External links
- Profile: Revd Professor David Wilkinson Durham University
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