Cosmology - In Search of Wisdom

Science, Philosophy & Spirituality – Season 1

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Jul 1, 2022 |

An integrated review of what science, philosophy and spirituality contribute to our understanding and experience of the world today.
We each have a unique ‘worldview’ that is shaped by our knowledge, experiences and our beliefs. This course will provide the opportunity to examine (and possibly expand) that worldview in the light of modern scientific discoveries, critical questions posed by philosophers, and diverse beliefs revealed through spiritual traditions. It will be of particular interest to people who care about the lasting damage that humanity is causing to our home planet, and who are seeking to understand what resources the fields of science, philosophy and spirituality can offer

Pathways to Wisdom: the Risky Adventure of Expanding One’s Horizons

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Mar 1, 2021 | Reflections |

How six books on cosmology, human nature, consciousness, stories and thermodynamics challenge the faith of a progressive Christian.

Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Feb 13, 2021 | Books |

In both time and space, the cosmos is astoundingly vast, and yet is governed by simple, elegant, universal mathematical laws.

On this cosmic timeline, our human era is spectacular but fleeting. Someday, we know, we will all die. And, we know, so too will the universe itself. — amamzon.co.uk

The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Sep 19, 2020 | Books |

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins.

Inventing the Universe

Posted by Dr Terry Cooke-Davies | Aug 1, 2020 | Books |

We just can’t stop talking about the big questions around science and faith. They haven’t gone away, as some predicted they might; in fact, we seem to talk about them more than ever. Far from being a spent force, religion continues to grow around the world. Meanwhile, Richard Dawkins and the New Atheists argue that religion is at war with science – and that we have to choose between them.

It’s time to consider a different way of looking at these two great cultural forces. What if science and faith might enrich each other? What if they can together give us a deep and satisfying understanding of life?

Issue: Cosmology

Pathways to Wisdom: the Risky Adventure of Expanding One’s Horizons

Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe

The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate

Inventing the Universe

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