John polkinghorne

John Polkinghorne

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  • Birth and early life

    Birth and early life
    John Polkinghorne born October 16, 1930 in in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England. He is a physicist and priest , most notably known for bringing science and theology together.

  • Education

    Education
    John received his bachelors degree in 1952 from Trinity college, Cambridge. He later on obtain his Master degree 1955 and doctorate degree 1956 both in quantum field theory from the same college.

  • Work

    Work
    John also gave lectures in Edinburgh in mathematical physics. Later on he became a professor at Cambridge department of mathematical physics. He also obtained a second doctorate degree in elementary particle physics in 1974.

  • Research and completion

    Research and completion
    John was recognized in 1974 for his creation of mathematical models that helped calculate paths of quantum particles. Five years later 1979 John announced that he had completed his work and resigned his post.

  • Theological studies

    Theological studies
    In 1982 he John joined Westcott house in Cambridge to take upon theological studies. "In 1982 he received his ordination, and was assigned to a parish in South Bristol. He became vicar of a parish in Blean in 1984. In 1986 he was appointed fellow, dean, and chaplain of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. In 1989 he was appointed president of Queens’ College, Cambridge. He retired from this position in 1996."

  • Awards

    Awards
    In 2002 John was awarded the Templeton Prize for his contributions in science, religion and medical ethics. He is one of the most important figures to bring the two practices together.

  • Publications

    Publications
    John is also a famous author for many books putting together physics and theological studies. He wrote 29 books regarding science and religion. He last book been published in 2007 Quantum physics and Theology. John Polkinghorne is currently alive at 90 years old

  • Citations

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Polkinghorne
    https://socratesinthecity.com/guests/sir-john-polkinghorne/
    https://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Polkinghorne/
    http://www.starcourse.org/jcp/
    https://biologos.org/people/john-polkinghorne
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/261304.Quantum_Physics_and_Theology