Video - Supernatural Light: Navigating Science, Doubt & Faith Through Poetry
May 25, 2026
In this lecture, Adrea Johnson explores how 17th-century Christians navigated a world shaped by scientific discovery and spiritual uncertainty. Drawing on their poetry, she reflects on the relationship between cosmology, scientific inquiry, and devotion to God.
As Adrea Johnson suggests, the poetry of John Donne and George Herbert reminds us that scientific discovery alone cannot satisfy the human longing for meaning, wisdom, and grace. Their work calls readers to cultivate a “double vision,” one that explores the natural world with curiosity while also seeing creation through the light of Christ and devotion to God.
This lecture is part of Regent's Evening Public Lecture series for Summer 2026. Visit rgnt.net/epl to learn more!