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Faith and Computer Science Subject Guide

Introduction

This guide lists resources for the integration of the Christian faith and the sciences. All Christian theological perspectives are included.

Research Databases


(Consult this list for interdisciplinary databases)

ATLA Religion Database


Journal articles, essays in multi-author works, and book reviews on such topics as biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religious perspectives on social issues.
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Christian Reformed Church Periodical Index (CRCPI)


The CRCPI provides access to biblographic records for the Calvin Theological Journal, the Banner and other CRC-related publications.
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Philosopher's Index


The Philosopher's Index provides indexing and abstracts from books and journals of philosophy and related fields.
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Religious & Theological Abstracts


R&TA currently abstracts more than 400 journals, with summaries produced by a team of scholars from around the world.
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Reference Materials



Christianity and scholarship, 1900-1977 : an International Bibliography of Books and Articles on Christian Scientific Endeavour in the Various Sciences

- Z7776.6 .K45 1982
An extensive bibliography dealing with scholarship on the integration of science and Christianity. Coverage ends in 1977.
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Encyclopedia of Science and Religion

- BL240.3 .E53 2003
Articles by scientists of many fields, philosophers and thinkers from all the major world religions present a variety of perspectives on the major scientific discoveries of our time and their effects on our religious belief system. [Publisher's website]
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Web Sources



American Scientific Affiliation


"The American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) is a fellowship of men and women in science and disciplines that relate to science who share a common fidelity to the Word of God and a commitment to integrity in the practice of science." [from website]


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Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation


"We are a group of men and women with a common interest in science and a common allegiance to the Christian Faith. We are chemists, biologists, historians of science, physiologists, mathematicians, physicists, teachers, and pastors....We are an association of professionals devoted to the highest standards of intellectual inquiry, research, teaching, and public service." [from website]
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Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences


"The central scientific focus of CTNS is on developments in physics, cosmology, evolutionary biology, and genetics, with additional topics in the neurosciences, the environmental sciences, and mathematics. With regard to the theological task, CTNS engages in both Christian and multi-religious reflection. The Christian theological agenda focuses on the various doctrinal loci of systematic theology. The multi-religious agenda attends primarily to theological issues arising from the engagement between the sciences and religious traditions such as Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and indigenous spiritualities."
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Christians in Science


"CiS is an international network of those concerned with the relationship between science and Christian faith, open to scientists, teachers, students and all those with an interest in this dialogue." [from website]


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CounterBalance: New Views on Complex Issues


"Counterbalance is a non-profit educational organization working to promote counterbalanced perspectives on complex issues.  It is our hope that individuals, the academic community, and society as a whole will benefit from a struggle toward integrated and counterbalanced views." [from website]
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Institute for the Study of Christianity in an Age of Science and Technology (ISCAST)


"ISCAST Ltd, The Institute for the Study of Christianity in an Age of Science and Technology...studies issues related to Christianity and the scientific and technological thinking in our society. The Fellows of ISCAST are academically of the standard of the teaching staff of Australian universities. They take a theological stance which, among other things, declares that Jesus, the living Word of God, is revealed in the Holy Scriptures. ISCAST is interested in the relation between basic Christian doctrinal statements and the theoretical bases of modern science and technological development." [from website]


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Science and Faith: Perspectives on Christianity and Science


This site is maintained by Dr. Robert J. Schneider.
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Periodicals



Faith and Thought

- AS122 .L9
Journal of the Victoria Institute
View:   In Print

Pascal Centre Notebook

- BL240.2 .P26
Pascal Centre for Advanced Studies in Faith and Science
View:   In Print

Perspectives on science and Christian faith

- BL240 .A642
Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation
View:   In Print

Science & Christian belief

- BL240.2 .S3228
View:   In Print

Science and Spirit

- BL240.2 .S3234
Hekman Library Holdings: 1999 - Current 
View:   In Print

Theology and Science

- BL240.3 .T44
View:  Online  In Print

Zygon

- BL240.2 .Z9
Joint Publication Board of the Institute on Religion in an Age of Science and Meadville Theological School

View:  Online  In Print

WebCat Search Hints

- Subject-specific hints for searching the library catalog

The library's collection in this area of study is very strong. Use the search hints below to locate relevant books in WebCat. Do not use narrow terms like stem cells or erosion in the fields shown below with brackets (<>). Use broad terms like nature, biology, mathematics, or physics.

WebCat - Integration of Faith

WebCat - Integration of Faith 2

Several prominent theologians and scientists write about the interaction of science and Christianity. Pay close attention to what these people say.

  • Ian Barbour, R. J. Berry, Celia Deane-Drummond, Calvin DeWitt, Denis Edwards, John F. Haught, Philip Hefner, Sallie McFague, Alister McGrath, Donald MacKay, Keith B. Miller, Jűrgen Moltmann, George L. Murphy, Nancey Murphy, Arthur Peacocke, John Polkinghorne, William G. Pollard, Samuel M. Powell, Del Ratzsch (Calvin professor), Robert John Russell, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas F. Torrance, J. Wentzel van Huyssteen, Howard J. Van Till (former Calvin professor), Richard Wright

 

Computer Sciences Subject Guide Librarian


Remelts, Glenn

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