Prof John F. Haught
Distinguished Research Professor
Georgetown University
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Biography
John F. Haught (Ph. D. Catholic University, 1970), is Distinguished Research Professor, Theology Dept Georgetown University. He was formerly Professor in the Department of Theology at Georgetown University (1970-2005) and Chair (1990-95). His area of specialization is systematic theology, with a particular interest in issues pertaining to science, cosmology, evolution, ecology, and religion.He has written nineteen books, many on topics in science and religion, including Science and Faith: A New Introduction (2012); Making Sense of Evolution: Darwin, God, and The Drama of Life (2010); God and the New Atheism: A Critical Response to Dawkins, Harris, and Hitchens (2008); Christianity and Science: Toward a Theology of Nature (2007); Is Nature Enough? Meaning and Truth in the Age of Science (2006); Deeper Than Darwin: The Prospect for Religion in the Age of Evolution (2003); God After Darwin: A Theology of Evolution (2000; 2007); Science and Religion: From Conflict to Conversation (1995); The Promise of Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose (1993); Mystery and Promise: A Theology of Revelation (1993); What Is Religion? (1990); What Is God? (1986);The Cosmic Adventure: Science, Religion and the Quest for Purpose; and Religion and Self-Acceptance (1976). His books have been translated into many languages. Haught has also authored numerous articles and reviews.
He lectures internationally on issues related to science and religion. In 2002 he was the winner of the Owen Garrigan Award in Science and Religion, in 2004 the Sophia Award for Theological Excellence, and in 2008 a “Friend of Darwin Award” from the National Center for Science Education. He testified for the plaintiffs in the Harrisburg, PA “Intelligent Design” trial (Kitzmiller et al. vs. Dover Board of Education). In 2009 he received an honorary doctorate from Louvain University in Belgium. He and his wife Evelyn have two sons and live in Falls Church, Va.
Honoraria Titles
Major Prizes
Religion, Philosophy & History Interests
Ethics
Website
http://woodstock.georgetown.edu/fellows/John-Haught.html
Publications
God and The New Atheism: A Critical Response to Dawkins, Harris and Hitchens
Westminster/John Knox Press 2008
Christianity and Science,
Orbis Books 2007
Is Nature Enough? Meaning and Truth in the Age of Science,
Cambridge University Press 2006
Purpose, Evolution and the Meaning of Life,
Pandora Press 2004
Deeper Than Darwin: the Prospects for Religion in the Age of Evolution,
Westview Press 2003
Responses to 101 Questions on God and Evolution,
Paulist Press 2001
God After Darwin: A Theology of Evolution,
Westview Press 2000; Second Edition 2007
Science and Religion in Quest of Cosmic Purpose (edited volume)
Georgetown University Press 2000
Science and Religion: From Conflict to Conversation,
Paulist Press 1995
The Promise of Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose,
Paulist Press f Nature: Ecology and Cosmic Purpose, Paulist Press, 1993; 2nd ed, Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2004
Mystery and Promise: A Theology of Revelation,
Liturgical Press 1993
What Is Religion?,
Paulist Press 1990
What Is God?,
Paulist Press 1986
Making Sense of Evolution: Darwin God and the Drama of Life
Westminster/John Knox 2010
Science and Faith: A New Introduction
Paulist Press 2012
