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John Pokinghorne was born in Weston-super-Mare to Dorothy Charlton and George Polkinghorne.
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John Charlton Polkinghorne earned his bachelors degree in Mathematics from Trinity College in Cambridge
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John Charlton Polkinghorne earned his Master's Degree in Quantum Field Theory from Trinity College in Cambridge
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John Charlton Polkinghorne earned his Doctorate in Quantum Field Theory from Trinity College in Cambridge
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Polkinghorne received his second doctorate in Elementary Particle Physics from Trinity College
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Polkinghorne was recognized for his creation of mathematical models to calculate the paths of quantum particles by receiving a fellowship in the Royal Society, the oldest national scientific society in the world.
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Since leaving his post at Cambridge to pursue theological studies, Polkinghorne has sought to prove a connection between science, specifically quantum theories, and theology. Through published works, the founding of the Society of Ordained Scientists and the International Society for Science and Religion, and lectures Polkinghorne has continued to preach how religion and science work to complement each other, filling in gaps in each others works, as opposed to working against each other.
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After leaving his position at Cambridge, Polkinghorne began theological studies at Westcott House in Cambridge and was ordained as a priest.
Stating that he was not disillusioned by science, but rather sought a broader truth provided by science, Polkinghorne has devoted his life to seeking their common grounds. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/1998/05/08/may-08-1998-sir-john-polkinghorne-on-science-and-theology/15143/ -
The first of his works tying science and religion together, Polkinghorne published his book The Way the World Is, in which he details how a thinking person can be a Christian.
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Polkinghorne helped found the Society of Ordained Scientists, an order of the Anglican Communion.
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John Charlton Polkinghorne was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his distinguished service to science, religion, learning and medical ethics.
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Turner, Darrell J. “John Polkinghorne.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/John-Polkinghorne. “May 8, 1998 ~ Sir John Polkinghorne on Science and Theology.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 29 Jan. 2015, www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/1998/05/08/may-08-1998-sir-john-polkinghorne-on-science-and-theology/15143/.
