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Science and Worship: Enriching Faith Through Science

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Science and Worship: Enriching Faith Through Science

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Rediscovering the mystery of Christian worship through science

Rediscovering the mystery of Christian worship through science

Rediscovering the mystery of Christian worship through science

Far from dispelling mystery from Christian worship, science increasingly affirms its value. Research into the biology of belief and embodied cognition shows how practices such as group singing, shared speech, and sacred gesture engage biological processes that foster belonging and belief. In this light, worship actions are not irrational—they are biologically intelligent. Science does not flatten a layered understanding of worship  —as the secular story often claims—it affirms its necessity.

Removing science as a barrier to worshipping God

Rediscovering the mystery of Christian worship through science

Rediscovering the mystery of Christian worship through science

In a culture that privileges reason and evidence, scientific knowledge is sometimes perceived as a barrier to worship. Yet, scientific inquiry can actually deepen spiritual understanding and support Christian faith. By engaging with disciplines like physics, mathematics, cognitive science, and decision theory, the science4faith section invites readers to see science not as a rival to faith, but as a resource for wonder, clarity, and conviction.

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Synopsis  

This five-part Lent course aims to bring science, the Bible and Christian worship into meaningful conversation in a new way. Side by side reading of science and scripture promotes a deeper understanding of how reading the Bible and using words, postures and actions during worship can bring about a sense of God’s presence. This original and compelling approach builds on concepts introduced in From Billiard Balls and Bishops: A scientist’s introduction to Christian worship. Although it is not essential to have read From Billiard Balls and Bishops, chapters from the book are suggested for further reading if desired.

This original and engaging Lent study illustrates how human knowledge, and the Word of God can work together, and brings to light God-given resources within science that can support a life of faith and worship.

Published by Wipf and Stock

Review


“For me, the faith experience is first and foremost about encounter. So, I am delighted that Kenneth Miles’s book about the dialogue between faith and science is focused on worship, one of the places of encounter. Miles demonstrates how worship and scientific exploration are bound together by the shared experience of being fascinated. Miles speaks to my own journey of becoming an ordained scientist, a journey that allowed for the combination of two transforming fascinations.”

—Peter Catt, dean, St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane

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A Fresh Explanation of Church

If science and faith are in conflict, as commonly portrayed by the media, then the idea that science can enrich worship may come as a surprise. 

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Focus on research

Scientific research with implications for worship

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Invite a Visiting Speaker

science4worship would love to inspire and challenge your church, event or festival with a presentation on how science can enrich faith.

(Available in the UK and Australia)

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Science4worship Articles on Other Websites

The Science of Sacred Spaces

A guest blog published in May 2023 by Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science 

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Can Science Help Save the Parish

Published on the Save the Parish website 16th June 2023

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God & The Value of Information

Published on the Solas website 26 June 2023.

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Is the presence of God merely an illusion? A scientist investigates

Published on the Unbelievable website 14th September 2023

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Atheism and the ignorance of science

Published on the Unbelievable website 9th August 2024

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Links

Equipping christian leadership in an age of scienceLambeth Conference Call: Science & Faith

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