What ISSR is

The International Society for Science and Religion is dedicated to studies that reflect the conviction that the dialogue between science and religion, broadly understood, is of great social and cultural importance. The Society’s underlying commitment is that religion and science, broadly defined, each proceed best when they are pursued in dialogue with each other. Fellows share a recognition of the value and the intellectual integrity of pursuing both scientific and theological understanding, and the Society welcomes those of all faith traditions and those of no faith.

The Fellowship of ISSR now numbers over 400 worldwide and includes many of the leading scholars in the field. It is international in character, multi-faith, and includes those of no faith. For the Society’s founding story, Granada conference origin, and past presidents, see About ISSR.

Fellowship is by invitation only

There is no open application for Fellowship. Scholars who wish to be considered should seek an existing Fellow and discuss the nomination process. Nominations are processed on a rolling basis.

The four nomination categories

Nominations may only be made by an existing Fellow and are made on the basis of one or more of the following categories of achievement:

  1. Significant contribution (e.g. books) to the field of science/religion; or
  2. Excellent standing in one of the relevant areas (science, religion, philosophy) together with sustained interest in or support of the science/religion debate; or
  3. Demonstration of significant organizational and entrepreneurial skills within the science/religion field, especially in geographical regions or religious traditions in which science-religion studies are not yet well-developed; or
  4. Early career scholars whose publications in the science-religion field indicate outstanding promise.

How nominations are reviewed

All nominations are carefully considered and reviewed by at least two of the Society’s current Fellows with relevant research backgrounds. Those reviews are then deliberated upon and finalized by the Executive Committee of ISSR.

What a Fellow should send

An existing Fellow who wishes to nominate a colleague will send:

  • the nominee’s name;
  • an academic profile or website;
  • a short rationale keyed to one or more of the four nomination categories; and
  • a curriculum vitae.

Please send nominations using the contact details in the site footer.

Dues

ISSR Fellowship has annual dues of £80 (£25 for those on a reduced income, retired, or from under-represented areas).

Fellows are billed each year automatically on the date of the first payment, using the same payment method (PayPal or Stripe).

Cancellations and refunds can only be processed at the time of the initial payment for application errors. In that case, please contact ISSR at admin@issr.org.uk.

What Fellows receive

Fellows benefit from regular communications from the Society, reduced fees for Society conferences, direct emails from our two partner journals, Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science, and Reviews in Science, Religion and Theology, and reduced subscription fees to journals in the science and religion field, including Philosophy, Theology and the Sciences; Science and Christian Belief; and Theology and Science.

If you are not seeking Fellowship

Those who are not seeking Fellowship are welcome to follow the Society’s public work. Conferences and related events are listed under the Events page. The Boyle Lecture series is available digitally via The Boyle Lectures and shared annually on YouTube. ISSR In Conversation and other video content appear on the Society’s YouTube channel and podcast. News, statements, and blogs are published under News & Blog. Following this public work does not confer Fellowship or open a separate membership route.