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Back to EpisodesFrom the Big Bang to Belief: Astrophysicist David Wilkinson
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In this episode, Professor Andrew C. Scott speaks with Professor Rev. David Wilkinson about his journey through science and faith.
David Wilkinson is an astrophysicist, theologian, Methodist minister, and former Principal of St John’s College, Durham. He is also a professor in Durham University’s Department of Theology and Religion, a director of Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science, and a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day.
The conversation explores his work at the intersection of cosmology, theology, and Christian ministry, reflecting on how scientific discovery can deepen rather than diminish faith. Andrew and David discuss wonder, creation, vocation, and how Christians can engage confidently with science today.