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Accomplished Author
John Polkinghorne was an accomplished author, having over 30 books published. His first book was "The Way The World Is" which was published in 1983. In the following link, there is a video of John Polkinghorne explaining his beliefs as a Christian physicist. In Memoriam: John C. Polkinghorne (1930-2021). (n.d.). John Templeton Foundation. Retrieved October 8, 2023, from https://www.templeton.org/news/in-memoriam-john-c-polkinghorne-1930-2021 -
Society of Ordained Scientists
In 1986 John Polkinghorne was a co-founder of the Society of Ordained Scientists. This is a society that believes in the strong impact that God has had on our world. It is a way for believers to incorporate God into their work. Sir John Polkinghorne | Socrates in the City. (2017, December 6). Socrates in the City |. https://socratesinthecity.com/guests/sir-john-polkinghorne/ About. (2014, January 29). Society of Ordained Scientists. https://ordsci.org/constitution/ -
Sir John Polkinhorne
Sir is a title bestowed to those who have received knighthood from the Queen. He was knighted in 1997 for all of his accomplishments and contributions to the scientific and religious communities. Wilkinson, D. (2021, March 26). Obituary: The Revd Professor John Polkinghorne. https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/26-march/gazette/obituaries/obituary-the-revd-professor-john-polkinghorne -
Templeton Prize Laureate
In 2002 John Polkinghorne was awarded the Templeton Prize. This is an award given to those who pioneer discoveries in religion. It shows the importance of religion with the natural world.
About the Templeton Prize. (n.d.). Templeton Prize. Retrieved October 8, 2023, from https://www.templetonprize.org/templeton-prize-history/
John C. Polkinghorne. (n.d.). Templeton Prize. Retrieved October 8, 2023, from https://www.templetonprize.org/laureate/john-c-polkinghorne/