Data and debate in science and faith: exploring and extending Ecklund’s research programme

In the context of distinction between normative and descriptive approaches to relationship science religion, this article discusses recent work sociologist Elaine Ecklund. It reviews four her published outputs, summarising data concerning views religious people professional scientists, including their positions on religion cognate issues, attempt show relevance these in a particular formational context. seeks evaluate extend from multidisciplinary perspective.