91制片厂 professor emeritus publishes book on religion and science
Dr. Glenn Utter, a distinguished professor emeritus of political science at 91制片厂, has released his latest book, “Religious Belief and Science,” through Bloomsbury Press. The work explores the dynamic relationship between religious beliefs and the rapid growth of scientific knowledge in areas such as biology, medical science, physics, astronomy, and education during the 20th and 21st centuries.
The book primarily focuses on attitudes held by Christian believers in the United States, while also examining perspectives from other major religions, including Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. It provides a historical overview of key moments in the religion-science dialogue, such as Galileo’s 17th-century trial by the Inquisition and the landmark 1925 Scopes Trial on teaching evolution in schools.
Utter addresses contemporary issues such as climate change and discussions around medicine in today’s society. The book also includes profiles of individuals and organizations involved in the ongoing interplay between faith and science.
One chapter features essays by other scholars, including 91制片厂 Political Science Department Chair Thomas Sowers, who contributed “Religious Belief and Views of the Covid-19 Vaccine.”
Utter is a prolific author, with other notable works including “The Religious Right in American Politics” (4th ed., 2019), “The Gun Debate” (3rd ed., 2016, coauthored with Robert J. Spitzer), and “Guns and Contemporary Society” (2015).
“Religious Belief and Science” is now available through Bloomsbury Press. More details, including an overview and table of contents, can be found at .