This book brings together the latest research in education in relation to science and religion.
Leading international scholars and practitioners provide vital insights into the underlying
debates and present a range of practical approaches for teaching. Key themes include the origin
of the universe the theory of evolution the nature of the human person the nature of science
and Artificial Intelligence. These are explored in a range of international contexts. The book
provides a valuable resource for teachers students and researchers in the fields of education
science religious education and the growing specialist field of science and religion. Science
and Religion in Education is a compelling read for current and future generations of academic
researchers and teachers who wish to explore the fascinating intersect between science
education and religious studies. The research findings and insights presented by these
international scholars offer new dimensions on contemporary practice. - Vaille Dawson
Professor of Science Education University of Western Australia Science and Religion in
Education offers a fascinating and diverse collection of chapters surveying the current state
of thinking about how science and religion can be understood in education. The book offers a
wealth of thought-provoking material for anyone interested in the natures of science and
religion their relationship(s) or their representation within the curriculum. - Professor
Keith Taber University of Cambridge Science education and religious education are
uncomfortable bedfellows. This book written in part as a response to the ¿ perhaps too clear ¿
accounts of Ian Barbour provides suitably nuanced pictures of how science and religion are
dealt with in schools. Whatever the views of specialists young people ¿receive¿ an education
in both science and religion: hearing their voices is refreshing in such a serious academic
account. - Julian Stern Professor of Education and Religion York St John UniversityHumans
have long endeavored to make sense of the world often using science and religion. Yet these
two great traditions are frequently seen as incompatible. This useful volume features
thoughtful contributions from experts whose work straddles the divide and provides educators
with arguments engaging strategies and historical perspectives to help build a bridge and
allow a fruitful discussion in schools. - William F. McComas Distinguished Professor of
Science Education University of Arkansas Equal parts critical examination of existing models
for the relationship between science and religion scholarly exposition of newer models and
insights toward practical application in classrooms this book is an invaluable resource for
science and religion educators. If you have been thinking it is time we looked beyond Barbour¿s
taxonomy you will want to read this book. If you have not I implore you to read this book. -
Jason Wiles Associate Professor of Biology and Science Education Syracuse University
