The Order of Things: Explorations in Scientific Theology
by Alister McGrath
Provocative and immensely well informed, The Order of ThingsThe Order of Things represents a substantial and original contribution to the fields of systematic theology, historical theology, and the science and religion dialogue. Leading theologian, Alister E. McGrath explores how the working methods and assumptions of the natural sciences can be used to inform and stimulate systematic theology.
Written by one of today's best-known Christian writers
Explores how the working methods and assumptions of the natural sciences can be used to inform and stimulate systematic theology
Continues McGrath's acclaimed exploration of scientific theology, begun with his groundbreaking three-volume work, A Scientific TheologyA Scientific Theology
Includes a landmark extended analysis of whether doctrinal development can be explained using Darwinian evolutionary models, and exploration of how the transition from a "scientific theology" to a future "scientific dogmatics" might be made
Supported by a published review of McGrath's scientific theology project, which is currently the best brief introduction to his thought.
Written by one of today's best-known Christian writers
Explores how the working methods and assumptions of the natural sciences can be used to inform and stimulate systematic theology
Continues McGrath's acclaimed exploration of scientific theology, begun with his groundbreaking three-volume work, A Scientific TheologyA Scientific Theology
Includes a landmark extended analysis of whether doctrinal development can be explained using Darwinian evolutionary models, and exploration of how the transition from a "scientific theology" to a future "scientific dogmatics" might be made
Supported by a published review of McGrath's scientific theology project, which is currently the best brief introduction to his thought.
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Paperback, 255 pages
Published June 23rd 2006 by Wiley-Blackwell (first published 2006)
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Alister Edgar McGrath is a Christian theologian and apologist, who holds both a PhD (in molecular biophysics) and an earned Doctor of Divinity degree from Oxford. He is noted for his work in historical, systematic and scientific theology. He was formerly an atheist.
In his writing and public speaking, he promotes "scientific theology" and opposes antireligionism. McGrath was until recently Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford, but has now taken up the chair of Theology, Religion and Culture at King's College London since September 2008. Until 2005, he was principal of Wycliffe Hall.
McGrath is a prolific writer. His work often refers both to the early Church Fathers and to contemporary evangelical stalwarts such as Thomas Torrance and J. I. Packer. His areas of expertise include doctrine, Church history, the interaction of science and faith, and evangelical spirituality.
In 2005 he resigned as Principal of Wycliffe Hall, whilst remaining President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics which was based there.
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