Christian thinkers have always studied God’s creation through science—and used the results to benefit others

Readers respond to Christian History

The Scientific Revolution was led by people of faith who pursued scientific and technological innovation out of Christian motives and understandings.

The medieval flourishing of natural philosophy in Christianity

Has Christianity always warred with science?

 Debates over Aristotle’s role in scientific exploration

Hildegard of Bingen, naturalist and apothecary

The preserver of scientific riches 

Roger Bacon on experimental science

A few of the highlights of Christian exploration of science that we touch on in this issue

Enlightenment-era pastors didn’t oppose modern science. They helped advance it.

 What is really at war here?

Christian theology shaped modern science through the work of Johannes Kepler and Robert Boyle

Edward Hitchcock

Michael Faraday’s experiments advanced the study of electricity

On several occasions Maxwell indicated his view on the relationship between his faith and physics.

George Washington Carver sought to understand God’s creation and develop its benefits for others

We talked to four scientists who are believers—three with distinguished careers and one embarking on the journey.

Learn more about Christian scientists and inventors throughout church history with these resources selected by this issue’s authors and editors.