John Polkinghorne Timeline

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  • John Polkinghorne - Date of Birth

    Sir John Charlton Polkinghorne is an English physicist, Anglican Priest, and Theologian who was born on October 16, 1930, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, known for publicly championing the reconciliation of science and religion.

  • John Polkinghorne - Academic Achievements 1952

    In 1952 he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics. In 1955 he earned a masters in quantum field theory and in 1956 earned a doctorate in quantum field theory. In 1968, became professor of mathematical physics. In 1974 he received another doctorate in theoretical elementary particle physics from Trinity College.
    in 2002 he became the Founding President of the International Society for Science and Religion.

  • Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics: 1974

    The study of the fundamental subatomic particles, including both matter and antimatter, and the carrier particles of the fundamental interactions as described by the quantum filed theory. All theories within particle physics involve quantum mechanics, in which symmetry is the primary importance. John Polkinghorne's creation of mathematical models was used to calculate the paths of quantum particles, which was recognized in 1974 by the Royal Society. He concluded his research in 1979.

  • John Polkinghorne - Theologian career: 1982

    Polkinghorne began studying theology at Westcott House in Cambridge. In 1982 he was ordained as a priest and assigned to a parish in Blean (1984-1986). appointed as fellow, dean, and chaplain of Trinity Hall, Cambridge (1986-1989). In 1989, he was appointed fellow dean of Queens' College, Cambridge, retired in 1996.

  • Publications

    Polkinghorne published The Way the World Is (1983), where he explained how a thinking person can be a Christian. His first book was the first of several books that focused on the relationship between science and religion. Other books he has written are: The Faith of a Physicist: Reflections of a Bottom-Up Thinker (1994) and Faith, Science and Understanding (2000), The God of Hope and the End of The World (2002) to name a few. He published an autobiography, From Physicist to Priest (2007).

  • Awards

    in 1997 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for distinguished service to science, religion, learning, and medical ethics. In 2002, he was awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize Is an award presented annually to a living person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery or practical works? It is considered to some to be the equivalent of a Nobel Peace Prize for religion.

  • References: 2021

    Sir John Polkinghorne. "Science and Theology." Religion & Ethics Newsweekly. PBS 08 May 1998, https//www.pbs.org/wnet/religiousandethics/1998/05/08/may-08-1998-sir-john-polkinghorne-on-science-and-theology/15143/.
    The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. “Particle Physics.” Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 26 Apr. 2013, www.britannica.com/science/particle-physics.Turner, Darrell J. John Polkinghorne. 12 Oct. 2019, www.britannica.com/biography/John-Polkinghorne.

  • John Polkinghorne - Date of Death

    Cambridge, England
    Another important contribution he made was his service to multiple government committees. They include: the task force to review services to Drug Misusers, The National Outcome Research Study, and the Human Genetics Advisory Commission. He was awarded honorary degrees from several universities: Kent (1994), Exeter (1994), Leicester (1995), Durham (1999), and Marquette (2003)
    John Polkinghorne - Why is the Quantum so Mysterious: https://youtu.be/35Tp8UqdaEU