Data and debate in science and faith: exploring and extending Ecklund’s research programme

Astley, Jeff

Abstract

In the context of the distinction between normative and descriptive approaches to the relationship between science and religion, this article discusses the recent work of the sociologist Elaine Ecklund. It reviews four of her published outputs, summarising her data concerning the views of religious people and professional scientists, including their positions on the relationship between science and religion and on cognate issues, and discusses her attempt to show the relevance of these data in a particular formational context. It seeks to evaluate and extend her work from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Citation

Astley, J. (2023). Data and debate in science and faith: exploring and extending Ecklund’s research programme. Journal of Beliefs and Values, 44(2), 243-253. https://doi.org/10.1080/13617672.2022.2099682

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Jul 18, 2022
• Publication Date: 2023
• Deposit Date: Aug 2, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: May 18, 2023
• Journal: Journal of Beliefs & Values
• Print ISSN: 1361-7672
• Electronic ISSN: 1469-9362
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 44
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 243-253
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13617672.2022.2099682