Theological and religious studies raise special challenges for Christian students. Academic and devotional life, scholarship and personal faith, the intellectual and the practical all need to be balanced and integrated. Cherished or deeply-held beliefs may be called into question - perhaps by new understanding of the Bible, perhaps in intellectually hostile settings. Such challenges can be stimulating, but can also be disorientating or distressing. This collection of essays offers help and advice, for those studying in universities and in theological colleges. The first two contributions provide some general orientation. The next sketches the contours of an evangelical approach to theology. This leads to an exploration of 'faith and certainty', some guidelines for maintaining a devotional life and some perspectives on preaching. The concluding essay revisits key themes and offers further reflections.

For theology, religion and philosophy students. Would you like an evangelical overview of the influence of theological figures including Moltmann, Hick and Cupitt? After reading you'll have a clearer understanding of the works of such thinkers as Hick and Cupitt from an evangelic perspective. Getting Your Bearing' is a book in which students of theology, religion and philosophy soon encounter challenging and influential figures such as Moltmann, Pannenberg, Hick, Cupitt and Milbank. These essays offer keys for understanding and engaging with such thinkers from an evangelical perspective.

The relationship of science and theology is most usually discussed in terms of their subject matter - as in the 'Genesis-creation-evolution' controversies. Philip Duce instead focuses upon the strategies they employ in interpretation. Exploring the methodological and philosophical description used in science and theology yields fresh insights and far-reaching implications for both enterprises. He concludes that science and theology are organically related, and, indeed, belong within the same epistemological framework Key features o Unique perspective on interpretative methods of science and theology o Handles conflict, resolution and the importance of belief in both science and theology o Argues that both enterprises share a common epistemological framework o Major study of science and theology issues from a neglected angle.