David Wilkinson (theologian)
David Adam Wilkinson, FRAS (born 16 May 1963[1]) is a British Methodist 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.
David Wilkinson | |
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Born | 16 May 1963 |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Theological college principal |
Title | Principal of St John's College, Durham |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Astrophysics and theology |
Institutions | University of Liverpool University of Durham |
Career
Wilkinson began his career as a scientist. He studied theology at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge[6] as part of his training as a Methodist minister. After ordination, he worked at Elm Hall Drive Methodist Church in Liverpool and acted as chaplain at the University of Liverpool.
Selected bibliography
Books
- ... (1993). God, the big bang, and Stephen Hawking. Tunbridge Wells, England: Monarch. ISBN 9781854242075.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ... (1997). Alone in the universe?: aliens, the X-files & God. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN 9780830819386.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- 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.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- 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.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ... (2013). Science, religion, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-1996-8020-7.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ... (2015). When I pray what does God do. Oxford, UK: Monarch. ISBN 978-0-8572-1604-5.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
Articles
- ... (2002). "The Art of Apologetics in the 21st Century". Anvil. 19: 5–17.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ... (2008). "(2008). Dawkins, the Simpsons and God: Public Theology and Pop Culture". Epworth Review. 35 (4): 6–20.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ... (2009). "The Work of a Friend: Theology in the Light of the Origin of Species". Epworth Review. 36 (2): 45–65.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- ... (2009). "Christian Apologetics in a Post-Christian Culture". Catalyst. 35 (2): 1–3.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
References
- "Birthday's today". The Telegraph. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
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- "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. Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2014-02-23.