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Reverend David Wilkinson
Professor

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Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion |
Project Director, ECLAS of St John's College |
Publications
Authored book
- God, Stephen Hawking and the MultiverseHutchings, D., & Wilkinson, D. (2020). God, Stephen Hawking and the Multiverse. SPCK.
- When I pray what does God doWilkinson, D. A. (2015). When I pray what does God do. Monarch.
- Christian Eschatology and the Physical UniverseWilkinson, D. (2010). Christian Eschatology and the Physical Universe. T&T Clark.
- God, the Universe and Everything: 42 days through faith and pop culture.Wilkinson, D. (2007). God, the Universe and Everything: 42 days through faith and pop culture. Epworth.
- The Case Against ChristYoung, J., & Wilkinson, D. (2006). The Case Against Christ. Hodder & Stoughton.
- CreationWilkinson, D. (2002). Creation. IVP.
- God, time and Stephen HawkingWilkinson, D. (2001). God, time and Stephen Hawking. Monarch.
Chapter in book
- Being Human in a Cosmic ContextWilkinson, D. (2017). Being Human in a Cosmic Context. In M. Fuller, D. Evers, A. Runehov, & K.-W. Sæther (Eds.), Issues in Science and Theology: Are We Special?: Human Uniqueness in Science and Theology (pp. 3-16). Publications of the European Society for the Study of Science and Theology: Springer.
- The Accelerating Universe and New Creation: Christian eschatology in the face of scientific futilityWilkinson, D. (2017). The Accelerating Universe and New Creation: Christian eschatology in the face of scientific futility. In C. Chalamet, A. Dettwiler, M. Mazzocco, & G. Waterlot (Eds.), Game Over? Reconsidering Eschatology (pp. 97-110). De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110521412-006
- The origin and end of the Universe: A challenge for ChristianityWilkinson, D. (2016). The origin and end of the Universe: A challenge for Christianity. In E. Priest (Ed.), Reason and Wonder: Why Science and Faith Need Each Other (pp. 64-73). SPCK.
- From Beginning to End: The Scientific Relevance of Creation and New CreationWilkinson, D. (2014). From Beginning to End: The Scientific Relevance of Creation and New Creation. In B. Leahy (Ed.), Faith and the Marvellous Progress of Science (pp. 171-188). New City Press, New York.
- Worshipping the Creator God : the doctrine of creationWilkinson, D. (2009). Worshipping the Creator God : the doctrine of creation. In R. Berry & T. Noble (Eds.), Darwin, Creation and the Fall. (pp. 15-29). Inter-Varsity Press.
- Reading Genesis 1-3 in the light of modern scienceWilkinson, D. (2009). Reading Genesis 1-3 in the light of modern science. In S. Barton & D. Wilkinson (Eds.), Reading Genesis after Darwin. (pp. 127-144). Oxford University Press.
- Turning the corner: Educating the theological educators, shaping the church traditions and engaging a new generationWilkinson, D. (2009). Turning the corner: Educating the theological educators, shaping the church traditions and engaging a new generation. In R. Frost, D. Wilkinson, & J. Cox (Eds.), The call and the commission : the challenge of how the church equips a new generation of leaders for a new world. (pp. 194-208). Paternoster.
- What are the lessons from evangelism and apologetics for new communities?Wilkinson, D. (2008). What are the lessons from evangelism and apologetics for new communities?. In S. Croft (Ed.), Mission shaped questions : defining issues for today’s church. (pp. 102-113). Church House Publishing.
- Creation Accounts in the Old TestamentWilkinson, D. (2008). Creation Accounts in the Old Testament. In N. Spurway (Ed.), Creation and the Abrahamic faiths. (pp. 1-12). Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
- Natural Theology in Contemporary CosmologyWilkinson, D. (2008). Natural Theology in Contemporary Cosmology. In A. Bentley (Ed.), The edge of reason ? science and religion in modern society. (pp. 186-192). Continuum Press.
- .Mistakes, Failures and the Confidence of Others'Wilkinson, D. (2006). .Mistakes, Failures and the Confidence of Others’. In G. Stevenson (Ed.), Pulpit Journeys. DLT.
- ‘Carl Sagan’Wilkinson, D. (2006). ‘Carl Sagan’. In C. Campbell-Jack & G. McGrath (Eds.), New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics. IVP.
- The Significance of the Theology of Creation Within Christian TraditionMurray, P., & Wilkinson, D. (2005). The Significance of the Theology of Creation Within Christian Tradition. In C. Southgate (Ed.), God, Humanity and Cosmos (pp. 39-61). T&T Clark.
- ‘Hawking, Dawkins and The Matrix: The dialogue of science and religion in the media’Wilkinson, D. (2005). ‘Hawking, Dawkins and The Matrix: The dialogue of science and religion in the media’. In D. Alexander (Ed.), Can We Be Sure About Anything? Science, Faith and Postmodernism (pp. 214-236). IVP.
- The end of it all : contemporary cosmology and Christian eschatology in dialogueWilkinson, D. (2005). The end of it all : contemporary cosmology and Christian eschatology in dialogue. In C. Ledger & S. Pickard (Eds.), Creation and complexity : interdisciplinary issues in science and religion.. Australian Theological Forum.
- The activity of God : a methodist perspectiveWilkinson, D. (2004). The activity of God : a methodist perspective. In C. Marsh, B. Beck, A. Shier-Jones, & H. Wareing (Eds.), Unmasking methodist theology : a way forward. (pp. 142-154). Continuum Press.
- ‘An Absence of God or a Surer Path to God?’Wilkinson, D. (2004). ‘An Absence of God or a Surer Path to God?’. In C. Ledger & S. Pickard (Eds.), Creation and Complexity: Interdisciplinary Issues in Science and Religion (pp. 167-182). Australian Theological Forum.
- The God of the Physical UniverseWilkinson, D. (2004). The God of the Physical Universe. In J. Astley, D. Brown, & A. Loades (Eds.), Problems in Theology 4: Science and Religion (pp. 49-51). T&T Clark.
- Jesus Christ: God's Way of SalvationWilkinson, D. (2004). Jesus Christ: God’s Way of Salvation. In Proceedings of the Eighteenth World Methodist Conference (pp. 32-42). World Methodist Council.
Edited book
- The Call and the Commission: Equipping a New Generation of Leaders for a New WorldFrost, R., Wilkinson, D., & Cox, J. (Eds.). (2009). The Call and the Commission: Equipping a New Generation of Leaders for a New World. Paternoster.
- Reading Genesis After DarwinBarton, S., & Wilkinson, D. (Eds.). (2009). Reading Genesis After Darwin. Oxford University Press.
Journal Article
- Pop science and pop theology: new ways of exploring an old dialogueWilkinson, D. A. (2020). Pop science and pop theology: new ways of exploring an old dialogue. Theology, 123(1), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040571x19883534
- Why should theology take SETI seriously?Wilkinson, D. (2018). Why should theology take SETI seriously?. Theology and Science, 16(4), 427-438. https://doi.org/10.1080/14746700.2018.1525222
- Attempting Cultural ChangeWilkinson, D. (2017). Attempting Cultural Change. Crucible: The Journal of Christian Social Ethics, July, 6-15.
- Going beyond the How and Why of Science-Religion? Senior Christian Leaders on Science and Personal FaithBouveng, R., & Wilkinson, D. (2016). Going beyond the How and Why of Science-Religion? Senior Christian Leaders on Science and Personal Faith. Science and Christian Belief, 28(2), 100-116.
- Searching for Another Earth: The Recent History of the Discovery of ExoplanetsWilkinson, D. (2016). Searching for Another Earth: The Recent History of the Discovery of Exoplanets. Zygon, 51(2), 414-430.
- Proofs of the divine power? Temple Chevallier and the design argument in the 19th centuryWilkinson, D. (2015). Proofs of the divine power? Temple Chevallier and the design argument in the 19th century. Scottish Journal of Theology., 68(1), 34-42.
- Flannel and the ClothDouglas, B., & Wilkinson, D. (2014). Flannel and the Cloth. The Nightwatchman - The Wisden Cricket Quarterly, 8, 121-124.
- Christian Apologetics in a Post-Christian CultureWilkinson, D. (2009). Christian Apologetics in a Post-Christian Culture. Catalyst, 35(2), 1-3.
- The Work of a Friend: Theology in the Light of the Origin of SpeciesWilkinson, D. (2009). The Work of a Friend: Theology in the Light of the Origin of Species. Epworth Review., 36(2), 45-65.
- Dawkins, the Simpsons and God: Public Theology and Pop CultureWilkinson, D. (2008). Dawkins, the Simpsons and God: Public Theology and Pop Culture. Epworth Review., 35(4), 6-20.
- ‘The Art of Apologetics in the 21st Century’Wilkinson, D. (2002). ‘The Art of Apologetics in the 21st Century’. Anvil, 19, 5-17.
Newspaper/Magazine Article
- Hawking and God.Wilkinson, D. (2010). Hawking and God. The Times Online.
Supervision students
Chanil Lee
PhD student
Tedroy Powell
Reverend Tom King
DThM student
Tim Wright
PhD student (TEI)