Wolfhart Pannenberg's Theological Methods and His Conversation with Science

Abstract

Wolfhart Pannenberg, a leading theologian of the twentieth century, has dedicated his life to dialogue with the natural sciences. In this article, I argue that Pannenberg's discourse on science and religion is founded upon his theological methodology. To demonstrate, I initially explain Pannenberg's three main methods, and show how each method is related to the dialogue between religion and science. I then explore how Pannenberg discusses specific fields of science in relation to theology, such as field theory and evolution, and how he interprets these within the discourses of Christian doctrine, that is, the doctrines of God and creation.