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Polkinghorne earned his Bachelor's Degree from Trinity College, Cambridge
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Polkinghorne earned his Doctorate Degree in Quantum Field Theory from Trinity College, Cambridge
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John Polkinghorne became a lecturer in Mathematical Physics at the University of Edinburgh
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Polkinghorne moved to Cambridge as a Lecturer in Mathematical Physics
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Polkinghorne advanced to a Professor of Mathematical Physics white at Cambridge
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Polkinghorne earned another Doctorate Degree in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics at Trinity College, Cambridge
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Polkinghorne received recognition for his achievement in creating mathematical models used to calculate the paths of quantum particles
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Polkinghorne was a member of the Science Research Council
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Polkinghorne left his previous studies and moved to theological studies at Westcott House in Cambridge
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Polkinghorne was ordained and appointed to a parish in South Bristol
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Polkinghorne published many books and research texts in his attempt to bridge the gap between science and religion. He has been able to explain the Bible using scientific background. Polkinghorne is "using the habits of a rigorous scientific mind have brought him international recognition as a unique voice for understanding the Bible as well as evolving Christian doctrine." (Templeton Prize)
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Polkinghorne moved to a parish in Blean when he was appointed as a Vicar
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Polkinghorne moved back to Cambridge as the appointed Fellow, Dean, and Chaplain of Trinity Hall
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A preaching order of the Anglican Community called the Society of Ordained Scientist was founded with the help of Polkinghorne.
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Polkinghorne was chosen to be the President of Queens' College, Cambridge
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Polkinghorne was a member of the Doctrine Commission of the Church of England
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Queen Elizabeth II knighted John Polkinghorne for his distinguished service to science, religion, learning and medical ethics
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Polkinghorne was a member of the Human Genetics Advisory Commission
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Polkinghorne won the Templeton Prize in 2002 for Progress Toward Research or Discoveries About Spiritual Realities. He is quoted as saying "I want to take science and religion with great and equal seriousness. I see them as complementary to each other and not as rivals. The most important thing that they have in common is that both believe that there is a truth to be sought and found, a truth whose attainment comes through the pursuit of well-motivated belief." (Templeton Prize)
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Timeframe that Polkinghorne was President of the International Society of Science and Religion
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Polkinghorne discusses time in his book: Faith, Science and Understanding. In the attached video, he also goes into more details about time. He first talks about time from a physicist stand point and then shifts over to the theologist side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkHfWezUAak
