He is the Andreos Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford, and one of the worldвЂ™s most respected theologians. This 5th edition has been completely revised, and now features new and extended material, numerous additional illustrations, and companion resources, ensuring it retains its reputation as the ideal introduction to Christian theology.Alister McGrath was the Gresham Professor of Divinity from 2015-2018. Alister McGrathвЂ™s Christian Theology: An Introduction is one of the most internationallyacclaimed and popular Christian theology textbooks in use today.

A new edition of the bestselling Christian theology textbook to celebrate its 25th. It now features new and extended material and companion resources, ensuring it retains its reputation as the ideal introduction for students. He then altered focus and achieved a First Class Honours in Theology, a DD from the Faculty of Theology for his work on historical and systematic theology, and a DLitt from the Division of Humanities for his work in science and religion.Christian Theology: An Introduction, one of the most internationally-acclaimed Christian theology textbooks in use, has been completely rewritten for the 6th edition. It focuses on the relation of the natural sciences and Christian theology, but its approach.Born in Belfast, Professor McGrath began his university studies in the field of science, achieving a First Class Honours in Chemistry (specialising in Quantum Theory), followed by a doctorate in molecular biophysics, both at the University of Oxford. Alister McGrath was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1953.Alister McGrath is a regular faculty at Oxford University. While proposing that vibrant theology can have a positive impact on Christian life, worship and faith, McGrath also explores other benefits of theology that include a deeper engagement with the culture and concerns of the modern world.

As a former atheist, Professor McGrathвЂ™s work has established him as one of the worldвЂ™s leading Christian apologists. He is actively engaged in the development and defence of natural theology, and in showing that the dialogue between science and religion can be theologically productive and engaging. His books have been translated into 27 languages including Chinese, Arabic, Farsi and Vietnamese.In line with his unique academic background, Professor McGrathвЂ™s main area of interest is in the interaction of theology and the sciences. Other books include: DawkinsвЂ™ God: Genes, Memes and the Meaning of LifeВ (2004), A Brief History of Heaven (2002) and The Future of Christianity (2000). Lewis вЂ“ A Life (2013), Darwinianism and the Divine: Evolutionary Thought and Natural Theology (2011) and A Fine-Tuned Universe? The Quest for God in Science and Theology (2009). Alister McGrath points out that this is a communal continuity with the past.Before becoming Andreos Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford in April 2014, Professor McGrath was Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education at KingвЂ™s College London (2008-14), and Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Oxford (1999-2008).He has published 24 books, the most recent of which include: Emil Brunner: A ReappriasalВ (2014), C.

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