Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science
Zygon’s entire collection of 55 years of articles is available online at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14679744. This puts at your fingertips what is surely the richest library of religion-and-science writing available anywhere. About half of our authors are rooted in the sciences; the other half in the humanities, including philosophy, religious studies, and theology. For more information about becoming an author in Zygon please visit https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/14679744/homepage/forauthors.html for guidelines.
Statement of Perspective
Traditional religions, which have transmitted wisdom about what is of essential value and ultimate meaning as a guide for human living, were expressed in terms of the best understandings of their times about human nature, society, and the world. Religious expression in our time, however, has not drawn similarly on modern science, which has superseded the ancient forms of understanding. As a result religions have lost credibility in the modern mind. Nevertheless some recent scientific studies of human evolution and development have indicated how long-standing religions have evolved well-winnowed wisdom, still essential for the best life.
Zygon’s hypothesis is that, when long-evolved religious wisdom is yoked with significant, recent scientific discoveries about the world and human nature, there results credible expression of basic meaning, values, and moral convictions that provides valid and effective guidance for enhancing human life. Zygon also publishes manuscripts that are critical of this perspective, as long as such papers contribute to a constructive reflection on scientific knowledge, human values, and existential meaning.
Sponsoring Organizations
Institute on Religion in an Age of Science (IRAS)
Center for Advanced Study in Religion and Science (CASIRAS)
International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR)
Joint Publication Board
Editorial Advisory Board
Staff
Professor Petersen studied physics and philosophy, obtained doctorate degrees in atmospheric sciences (Doctor of Philosophy – PhD, Utrecht University, 1999) and philosophy of science (Doctor of Public Administration – DPA, VU University Amsterdam, 2006), and now also finds disciplinary homes in anthropology, political science and science & religion. He is currently working on his third doctorate (DPhil in Science and Religion) at the University of Oxford, under the supervision of Prof. Alister McGrath, where he is writing a book on uncertainty in science and religion.Book Review Editor:Mladen Turk, Elmhurst University, USAAssociate Managing Editor:James R. Cook, Wiley, Oxford, UKEditorial Assistant:Lalbiaktluangi Chhakchhuak, Wiley, Chennai, IndiaAssistant Treasurer and Chicago Editorial Office Asssitant: David M. Glover, Zygon Journal of Religion and Science NFP
Privacy Policy
The types of personal information that Zygon might collect from you may include:• Contact details, such as your name, email address, postal address and telephone number;• Professional academic interests, such as area of expertise and of competence;• Manuscripts of articles and book reviews, whether under review, published, or rejected, and correspondence related to such manuscripts;• Reviews (evaluations) of submitted articles;• Comments, proposals, feedback, posts and other content you provide to us;
Zygon may also receive information about you if you use any of the services associated with the journal as provided by our Publishing Agent, such as Manuscript Central and Wiley Author Services. With respect to such information the Privacy Policy of those organizations has priority. Zygon may also receive information from IRAS, CASIRAS, ISSR or other partners in the field.Use of Your Information
Zygon may use your personal information in the process of selecting papers for its scholarly, peer reviewed journal and for producing, distributing and advertising this journal. In addition, we may use your information to analyze our operations. If used for another purpose, you will be notified in advance.
Articles published are expected to remain available for an indefinite period, with the personal information (name, contact, acknowledgments) you provided therein. Contact information of reviewers and authors, with their area of expertise and their history with Zygon (submissions, reviews) will be retained as long as there is no reason not to expect future submissions or invitations to review. Otherwise, personal information will not be kept longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. This means that, unless information must be retained for legal or archival purposes, such personal information will be securely destroyed, put beyond use or erased from Zygon’s systems when it is no longer required or, where applicable, following a request from you to destroy or erase your personal information.Disclosure and Sharing of Your Information
Zygon will not disclose to or share your personal information with any unaffiliated third party unless• Where necessary in connection with services provided by third parties that serve our processes of production and distribution of the journal such as Wiley, Manuscript Central, and Wiley Author Services;• Where Zygon is required to disclose personal information in response to lawful requests by public authorities and government agencies, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements; to comply with a subpoena or other legal process; when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, to enforce our Terms of Service, or to protect the rights, property or safety of our services, users or others; and to investigate fraud; and• Where all or substantially all of the business or assets of Zygon relating to our services are sold, assigned, or transferred to another entity. Cross Border TransfersZygon may transfer your personal information outside of your country of residence, outside the country where our office is, and outside the country where the editor resides, when that facilitates the peer review process, the production process, or the distribution and visibility of the journal, and when needed to satisfy reporting requirements.Security
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We will not use your personal information for marketing purposes, nor disclose your information to any third parties, unless we have your prior consent. If at any point you wish to review or change your preferences you can indicate so by sending an email to zygon@lstc.edu. Third-PartiesWiley’s websites or services may include links to third-party websites and cookies. In using such links, please be aware that each third-party website is subject to its own privacy and data protection policies and is not covered by our Privacy Policy.Changes to this Privacy Policy
Zygon reserves the right to modify its Privacy Policy at any time without notice. Any changes to the Privacy Policy will be posted on this page and will become effective on the date of posting. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices. RecourseAny comments, complaints or questions concerning this policy or complaints or objections about our use of your personal information should be addressed first by directing your comments to the Editor-in-chief, via zygon@lstc.edu. If you do not receive timely acknowledgment of your complaint, or if your complaint is not satisfactorily addressed by the Editor-in-Chief, you may appeal to the Joint Publication Board, as listed in the most recent issue of Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science. If thereafter a dispute is not resolved satisfactorily, Zygon will follow the procedures outlined in the Privacy Policy of our publishing agent, Wiley.