ABSTRACT
A discussion of science and religion in the contemporary period could justifiably present a historical narrative of the major scientific advancements and theological movements in the twentieth century along with the key developments in the rapidly growing specialization of religion and science. This approach would illumine the origins of the specialization as well as the events that have shaped it—and surely the emergence of a systematic, international dialogue among scientists, philosophers, and theologians is the biggest story of the twentieth century as far as religion and science is concerned.
