Where science and theology meet
The Colloquium for Science and Theology is a gathering of scientists and theologians who study scientific discovery and the questions of faith together.
Serious research — and sharing it with the church and the public.
Our purpose is twofold: to study the dialogue of science and theology in depth, and to introduce its fruits to the wider church — especially to Christians who feel torn between faith and science.
Members work to understand the major scientific theories of the origins of the cosmos, the Earth, life and humanity; to analyse the relation of science and theology through a range of models; and to develop a coherent theological view of creation, evolution, humanity and the last things.
Areas of research
Origins of the Cosmos
Standard Big Bang cosmology and Genesis 1; cosmology in dialogue with Christian eschatology
Earth and Life
The history of the Earth, evolution and genetics, and faith in creation
Humanity and Technology
The human vocation within creation; theology in the Anthropocene and the age of AI
Method in Science and Theology
The nature of science, philosophy of science, and models of relation: conflict, independence, dialogue, integration
Our story
- Origins
Isu Forum
The Colloquium grew out of the Isu Forum, an earlier gathering on science and faith.
- Founding
The Colloquium is formed
Formed at the proposal of Rev. Lim Chang-Se and led by Prof. Emeritus Choe Seung-Urn together with several scientists and theologians who had taken part in the Isu Forum.
- 2024
Members' co-authored book
Cho Hee-Hyung, Lim Chang-Se and Choe Seung-Urn, The Challenge and Reconciliation of Science and Technology with Christianity (Saemulgyul Plus).
- Mar–Jun 2026
Seminary course 'Scientific Theories of Origin and Theology of Science'
Six scientists and six theologians taught in turn on the origins of the cosmos, Earth, life and humanity and their theological implications (PUTS).
- Sep 2026
Official name, website and Open Journal
The name 과학신학연구회 / The Colloquium for Science and Theology was adopted, and an open journal was launched for members' research.
- 29 Sep 2026
Leads Day 2 of the Hanshin University international conference
As an MOU partner of the International Public Theology Forum-Center, Berkeley, the Colloquium leads the 'Dialogue between Science and Religion' day.
Organization and partners
Forum on East-West Knowledge and Action
The Colloquium belongs to the Forum on East-West Knowledge and Action (chair: Suh Won-Mo) and manages its own budget.
International Public Theology Forum-Center, Berkeley
Through an MOU with IPTFC we co-host science-and-theology sessions at international conferences.
Related organizations
Organizations in Korea and abroad working on science and faith. Links open in a new tab.
Science and Theology Dialogue (Scitheo)
A Korean Christian organization for dialogue between science and theology
biologos.orgBioLogos
An American organization exploring the harmony of science and Christian faith
ctns.orgCenter for Theology and the Natural Sciences (CTNS), GTU
Research center for theology and the natural sciences at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley
Books by members
The Faith and Theological Thoughts of an Astronomer
Choe Seung-Urn · Korean Institute for Biblical Studies · 2026 · 216 pp. (Korean)
A Christian astronomer’s testimony of faith. Following cosmic evolution through standard Big Bang cosmology, he proposes a “principle of all things”.
Easily Misunderstood Science, for Young Readers (rev. ed.)
Park Jae-Yong & Cho Hee-Hyung · Jeonpa Science · 2026
Revisits core science concepts through the misconceptions students commonly hold.
- The Challenge and Reconciliation of Science and Technology with Christianity
Cho Hee-Hyung, Lim Chang-Se, Choe Seung-Urn · 2024 - What Is Science?
Park Jae-Yong, Lee Young-Hee, Cho Hee-Hyung · 2025 - Reformed Science-Theology · The Science-Theology of Karl Heim
Shin Kyung-Soo - The Philosophy of AI and Virtual Reality
Yoon Sungryun et al. · CommunicationBooks · 2025