-
Birth
1930: Born- John Charlton Polkinghorne October 16, 1930. In Weston-super-Mare, England (88 years old) -
School Studies
John Polkinghorne began higher learning at Trinity College, Cambridge. His studies earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1952, a master’s degree in 1955, and a doctorate in quantum field theory by 1956. -
Transistion from student to Professor
John turned to lecturing at University of Edinburgh in 1956, and joined Cambridge with the same title in 1958. Cambridge elevated him to professor of mathematical physics in 1968. John went on to receive an additional doctorate in theoretical elementary particle physics (Cambridge 1974). -
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society
John’s ability to create mathematical models that could calculate quantum particle paths, earned recognition and selection as a fellow of the Royal Society (the oldest national scientific institution in the world (Founded in 1660), joining the ranks of Sir Isaac Newton (1672), Charles Darwin (1839) and Stephen Hawking (1974). -
Ordained Anglican priest
In 1979, John declared his research had ended. Starting a new chapter in his life, John began theological studies at Westcott House in Cambridge, this allowed him to be ordained as a priest in 1982, and vicar in 1984. In 1986, back at Trinity Hall, Cambridge he was appointed fellow, dean, and chaplain. John retired from his post in 1996. -
Knight Commander
1997: Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II as a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE). Made an honorary fellow of the St. Chad’s College, Durham. Awarded an honorary doctorate by the University if Durham. -
The Templeton Prize
In 2002, Polkinghorne was awarded the Templeton Award. According to the “The Templeton Prize.” website; The Templeton Prize honors a living person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works. Former recipients include Mother Teresa (first award, 1973), Billy Graham (1982) and the 14th Dalai Lama (“The Templeton Prize.”). Citied:
“The Templeton Prize.” Templeton Prize - Purpose, www.templetonprize.org/. -
-
Life Long Dedication
John Polkinghorne has been an influential figure in the promotion of science and God. Having dedicated thoughts that can outline quantum physics, and the need to understand the correlation between the two areas, John Polkinghorne has spent his life’s journey in pursuit of the ultimate truth. Polkinghorne has honored multiple times for his contributions to science, and religion.
