Pop science and pop theology: new ways of exploring an old dialogue

Wilkinson, David A.

Abstract

While the contemporary media scene often reinforces the conflict model of science and religion, it also may offer new opportunities in moving present discussions of science and religion forward. Looking at news reporting, the new priesthood of scientific celebrities and the universal popularity of The Simpsons and Star Wars, this article argues that in the importance of the person, imagination and narrative, the scientist and the theologian can rediscover older and fruitful resources.

Citation

Wilkinson, D. A. (2020). Pop science and pop theology: new ways of exploring an old dialogue. Theology, 123(1), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040571x19883534

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Jan 2, 2020
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: Jan 16, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 16, 2020
• Journal: Theology
• Print ISSN: 0040-571X
• Electronic ISSN: 2044-2696
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 123
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 20-27
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0040571x19883534
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1279370