Baptists and Science
This podcast is part of the Science and Religion in the Baptist World project at the Centre for Baptist Studies, which aims to integrate cutting-edge science into the theological curriculum for vocational and ministerial students at Regent’s Park College.
The initiative is part of the Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science (ECLAS) Science for Seminaries programme, which is based at St John’s College, Durham.
Episodes
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
19 min
Tim Middleton and Andy Goodliff speak to John Weaver about his life as a scientist and as a former principal of a Baptist Theological College who sought to integrate science and religion in his life and teaching.
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
18 min
Karen Smith talks about Ellen Farrer, a remarkable Baptist Missionary medical doctor.
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
18 min
Tim and Andy are joined by Saptarshi Mallick who delves into the botanical work of renowned Baptist Missionary William Carey.
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
15 min
Andrew Kaiser share the story of Timothy Richard, a Baptist Missionary who integrated his love of science into his missionary work (including famine relief and teaching).
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
12 min
In the final episode of the series, Tim and Andy chat to Sarah Qidwai about the wider Baptist context of 'Colonialism and Science'