The BioLogos Forum: Jennifer Wiseman
Dr. Wiseman is an astronomer, author, and speaker. She holds a B.S. in physics from MIT and a Ph.D. in astronomy from Harvard. Active in science and faith dialogue, she enjoys giving talks to congregations, youth groups, civic groups, and science enthusiasts on the excitement of science
Series by Wiseman
Science as an Instrument of Worship (3 Parts)
In this brief series (take from a 2009 paper), Jennifer Wiseman first uses an excerpt from the famous hymn “How Great Thou Art,” to explain why the study of God’s creation is powerful to lead Christ’s followers into meaningful worship and overcome the obstacles which impede true praise. Creation as encountered through our senses is pondered by our minds, which flows into wonder-filled songs from the soul. She further explains how knowledge of creation will help Christians to address the moral dilemmas of science and she encourages all to see the process of scientific inquiry as a means to discover God’s truth. Posts by Wiseman
Essays by Wiseman
Science as an Instrument of Worship: Can recent scientific discovery inform and inspire our worship and service?
November 2009
NASA astronomer Jennifer Wiseman asserts that studying creation can show us the nature of God; science can inform us of what we need to do as stewards of God’s creation; understanding the natural world gives us a deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ; and science can give us a better understanding of ourselves. This essay was presented at the November 2009 Theology of Celebration Workshop.