Awards

TEMPLETON PRIZE FOR PROGRESS IN RELIGION

Awarded since 1972 to a living person who has shown "extraordinary originality in advancing humankind's understanding of God and/or spirituality."

1990 L. Charles Birch, scholar at several U.S. universities, researcher of science and faith

1991 no American winner

1992 no American winner

1993 Charles W. Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship International

1994 Michael Novak, religious philosopher

1995 no American winner

1996 William R. "Bill" Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ

1997 no American winner

1998 no American winner 1999

Ian Barbour, scholar of science and religion

GRAWEMEYER AWARD IN RELIGION

Awarded annually since 1990, the Award honors "ideas rather than lifelong or personal achievement." Thus winners are listed with the book for which they were recognized.

1990 E. P. Sanders,...

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