Robert John Russell

Robert John Russell

Robert John Russell is Founder and Director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences (CTNS) and the Ian G. Barbour Professor of Theology and Science in Residence at the Graduate Theological Union. He is a leading researcher and spokesperson for the growing international body of theologians and scientists committed to a positive dialogue and creative mutual interaction between these fields. He is the author of "Cosmology, Evolution, and Resurrection Hope: Theology and Science in Creative Mutual Interaction" (Pandora Press, 2006). He has also co-edited a five volume CTNS/Vatican Observatory series on science and divine action. He recently co-edited "Resurrection: Theological and Scientific Assessments" ( Eerdmans, 2002) and edited "Fifty Years in Science and Religion: Ian G. Barbour and His Legacy" (Ashgate, 2004). Russell is co-editor of the journal "Theology and Science" and Principal Investigator of "STARS: Science and Transcendence Advanced Research Series". He also edited the five volume series "Scientific Perspectives on Divine Action" (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2002).

Russell is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. He received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a B.S. in physics from Stanford University, an M.S. in physics from UCLA, and an M.A. in Theology and an M. Div. from Pacific School of Religion. Russell taught physics at Carleton College and science and religion with Ian Barbour for several years before coming to the GTU in 1981. His spouse, Charlotte, is an associate minister at First Congregational Church, Berkeley, California.

External links

* [http://www.ctns.org CTNS Website]
* [http://www.gtu.edu Graduate Theological Union Website]


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