Science and Theology as Gifts to the Church: How Creation Allows Scientists and Theologians to Work Together

In contrast to common practice, which separates science and theology, this article takes the doctrine of creation as the key to map out fruitful interactions between science and theology. In particular, it asks how theologians-and the wider church-can benefit from science and what scientists can learn from theology for their professional work. Such an integrated view enables us to understand science as a gift to the church and also to consciously take advantage of theological resources in scientific practice. Although this article mainly uses creation as the lens through which to address these questions, it also hints at contributions which the doctrines of sin and redemption offer.