While Christian theologians generally believe we are uniquely made in the image of God, few agree on the details of what it is that makes humans unique. The topic is rich and complex, requiring us to consider Scripture, theology and science. In an attempt to do this complexity justice, BioLogos has produced six podcast episodes on the imago Dei which at least provide a good opening to the conversation.
Wheaton Professor John Walton’s The Lost World of Adam and Eve considers how reading Genesis 2 and 3 with consideration to the culture in which it was written can inform our understanding not only of the scriptural text itself but also how we interact with scientific knowledge about the origins of humans.
What better way to learn how to integrate science in a sermon than by example? Here’s one from Greg that he preached for Trinity Sunday. It includes Augustine, C.S. Lewis, banana slugs, and beauty.
This 30-minute listen is a great introduction to us and our work.
The Ciencia, Fe y Esperanza (i.e., Science, Faith, and Hope) project addresses the disconnection between faith and science in the Latinx community with the intent of creating a safe space for dialogue, providing education, and encouraging young people to see STEM careers as vocational callings.
Our own Greg Cootsona discusses the supposed conflict between science and religion in Princeton Theological Seminary’s Podcast, The Distillery.