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John Polkinghorne

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John Polkinghorne (1930 - ) is a British scientist and theologian.

After a career in theoretical physics, in his late 40s Polkinghorne began studying for the Anglican ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge, and was ordained in the Church of England. He received a knighthood in 1997, and in 2002 was awarded the Templeton Prize for his contributions to research at the interface between science and religion.

Polkinghorne has written a number of books concerning science and religion, including:

  • Quarks, Chaos and Christianity (1994) ISBN 0281047790
  • Scientists as Theologians (1996) ISBN 0281049459
  • Belief in God in an Age of Science (2000) ISBN 0300080034
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