Publications

CTNS is recognized worldwide as a leader in theology and science publications. From 1981-2002, CTNS published the quarterly, scholarly journal, The CTNS Bulletin (Index available on-line). Since 2003, CTNS publishes the tri-annual peer-reviewed journal, Theology and Science (Routledge-Taylor & Francis) which is a benefit of CTNS membership.

Numerous CTNS books are used in colleges, universities, and seminaries around the world. From 1996-2000, CTNS also helped recognize some of the best publications in theology and science by awarding the Outstanding Books in Theology and the Natural Sciences Prize.

Current CTNS members now have full online access to Theology and Science and full online access to to 52 past issues of The CTNS Bulletin.

CTNS Books
Numerous science and religion books by CTNS faculty and associates are in circulation and more are scheduled to be published soon. Authors include Robert John Russell, Ian Barbour, Philip Clayton, Nancey Murphy, Ted Peters, W. Mark Richardson, Francisco Ayala, William Stoeger, and Wesley Wildman. CTNS has also supported book translations into non-English languages to help broaden the religion and science dialogue. Books by Ian Barbour have been translated and published in German and Russian. Books resulting from the CTNS Science and Religion Course Program have been translated into Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and Portuguese with more to come.

Recent CTNS Books...Details and ordering information here.

2008

Cosmology From Alpha to Omega: The Creative Mutual Interaction of Theology and Science
by Robert John Russell
(Fortress Press) 2008. ISBN: 978-0-8006-6273-8

The Evolution of Evil
Edited by Gaymon Bennett, Martinez J. Hewlett, Ted Peters and Robert John Russell.
(Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co. KG.), 2008.ISBN 978-3-525-56979-5.

Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action: Twenty Years of Challenge and Progress
Distributed by University of Notre Dame Press in North America.
Edited by Robert John Russell, Nancey Murphy and William Stoeger, S.J.
(Vatican Observatory – Vatican City State) 2008. ISBN: 978-88-209-7961-4.

Sacred Cells? Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research
By Ted Peters, Karen Lebacqz, and Gaymon Bennett
(Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.) 2008.
ISBN:0-7425-6288-3 / 978-0-7425-6288- 2007

Physics and Cosmology: Scientific Perspectives on the Problem of Natural Evil
Edited by Nancey Murphy, Robert John Russell and William Stoeger, S.J.
(Vatican Observatory – Vatican City State) 2007.
ISBN: 978-88-209-7959-1.

Visit the CTNS Books page for ordering details.

CTNS/Vatican Observatory Series on Divine Action
The CTNS/Vatican Observatory book series is the fruit of a multi-year collaboration between the two institutions. The project, and the accompanying book series, focuses on the theological concept of divine action in relation to contemporary scientific theories. Featuring an international team of scholars including physicists, biologists, neuroscientists, philosophers, and theologians, this series consists of an inaugural volume on foundational topics ( Physics, Philosophy, and Theology) followed by five co-published volumes on the theme of divine action.

Chapter summaries of CTNS/Vatican Observatory Series on divine action: click here.

Online Resources for CTNS Members

• Current CTNS members may access volumes 10 through 22 of The CTNS Bulletin here. (your login and password were emailed to you in the CTNS Member's E-News). If you did not receive this, please email CTNS to request it.

Online Resources for the Public

• Searchable articles written by leading scholars on topics such as genetics and ethics, the history of creationism, cosmology, evolution and the neurosciences
• Media clips of speakers from CTNS workshops and conferences
• Introductory featured books on the science and religion dialogue
• Chapter summaries of the five-volume CTNS-Vatican Observatory series on divine action, organized by book, author, or topic
• Bibliography organized as basic, introductory and research levels.
• "Theology and Science: Current Issues and Future Directions" by Robert J. Russell
• "Bridging Science and Theology: Why It Must Be Done" by Robert J. Russell
• Interdisciplinary Encyclopaedia of Religion and Science in English and in Italian, winner of 2004 ESSSAT Communication Prize

• Links to DVD Resources by other organizations:
• Religion and Science: Pathways to Truth (Wesley Ministries Network)
  New Resource: DVD class on the intersection of faith and science, hosted by Dr. Francis Collins.
  Visit /www.wesleyministrynetwork.com/RS/
  
• Printed Publications by other organizations:
  Science and Spirit: Exploring Things that Matter
  Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science

Theology and Science Journal

Begun in 2003, Theology and Science draws its academic strength from the background of over twenty years of CTNS development, the expertise of hundreds of scientists and theologians from around the world who have participated in CTNS research programs, as well as a cadre of more than 50 editors on the Editorial Advisory Board. From physics and cosmology to evolutionary biology, genetics, neuroscience and the environmental sciences, Theology and Science engages scientific discourse in dialogue with both Christian and multi-religious perspectives. With these affiliations, the journal provides a critical and comprehensive collection of articles and reviews that promote the creative mutual interaction between the natural sciences and theology. CTNS members receive both the printed and on-line versions of this outstanding journal. To view an on-line sample journal (Vol. 1, No. 1), see the instructions in the About Us section of this website.

To view the current Table of Contents, click here.

Become a member of the CTNS to receive Theology and Science in both the print and on-line versions. The fees are $67 per year (domestic or international) for regular membership and $40 per year for FT Student or over 65 Senior and includes four issues per year. Libraries and institutions wishing to subscribe to this journal may contact Taylor and Francis directly.

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