Emily Qureshi-Hurst
@emilyqureshihurst.bsky.social
Philosopher of Religion and Science, University of Cambridge.
Decoding the Cosmos: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666785654/decoding-the-cosmos/
https://www.emilyqureshihurst.com/
Decoding the Cosmos: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666785654/decoding-the-cosmos/
https://www.emilyqureshihurst.com/
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ISSR 2025 Book Prize - International Society for Science & Religion (ISSR)
ISSR 2025 Book Prize
Professor Fraser Watts, Executive Secretary of the International Society for Science and Religion
This is the sixth year of the Book
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Its an honour to have been awarded the International Society for Science and Religion's 2025 Book Prize for my book 'Salvation in the Block Universe'
I am so grateful to the ISSR and to everyone who supported me as I wrote the book!
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I am so grateful to the ISSR and to everyone who supported me as I wrote the book!
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It was great to be back on Premier Unbelievable to discuss 'Decoding the Cosmos' - do check it out to hear a wide-ranging conversation on all things God and modern physics!
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Decoding the Cosmos: Atheist vs Christian on Fine-Tuning, Time, Incarnation & Alien Life
YouTube video by Premier Unbelievable?
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January 9, 2026 at 9:32 AM
It was great to be back on Premier Unbelievable to discuss 'Decoding the Cosmos' - do check it out to hear a wide-ranging conversation on all things God and modern physics!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...
Less than a week to go until you can watch my discussion with Sam McKee exploring a range of topics including whether the cosmos was designed, the nature of time, and the incarnation and alien life
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...
Decoding the Cosmos: Atheist vs Christian on Fine-Tuning, Time, Incarnation & Alien Life
YouTube video by Premier Unbelievable?
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January 2, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Less than a week to go until you can watch my discussion with Sam McKee exploring a range of topics including whether the cosmos was designed, the nature of time, and the incarnation and alien life
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...
So much of the 'new year, new me' stuff is bollocks. But I have 9 years worth of new year goals / resolutions written down & love going over them each Jan to see how my hopes for life have changed, what has stayed the same, etc. Its also v nice to see some long hoped-for goals have now been achieved
January 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM
So much of the 'new year, new me' stuff is bollocks. But I have 9 years worth of new year goals / resolutions written down & love going over them each Jan to see how my hopes for life have changed, what has stayed the same, etc. Its also v nice to see some long hoped-for goals have now been achieved
Looking for last minute Christmas gifts for any big thinkers in your life? If you know someone fascinated by religion, philosophy, and science, then my book 'Decoding the Cosmos' might just be the perfect thing!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Looking for last minute Christmas gifts for any big thinkers in your life? If you know someone fascinated by religion, philosophy, and science, then my book 'Decoding the Cosmos' might just be the perfect thing!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...
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Now that the announcement has been made, I'm delighted to share that after my maternity leave comes to an end I will be returning to Oxford to work on this fantastic interdisciplinary project running until 2029! Really excited to get to work next year.
www.theology.ox.ac.uk/article/univ...
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University of Oxford's Faculty of Theology and Religion Awarded Major Templeton World Charity Foundation Grant
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December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Now that the announcement has been made, I'm delighted to share that after my maternity leave comes to an end I will be returning to Oxford to work on this fantastic interdisciplinary project running until 2029! Really excited to get to work next year.
www.theology.ox.ac.uk/article/univ...
www.theology.ox.ac.uk/article/univ...
Earlier in the summer I had a great conversation with two colleagues from Cambridge's Faculty of Divinity on my research in science and religion. You can listen below!
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11 | Dr Emily Qureshi-Hurst - God, Science and 'Many Worlds'
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November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Earlier in the summer I had a great conversation with two colleagues from Cambridge's Faculty of Divinity on my research in science and religion. You can listen below!
open.spotify.com/episode/4Jzy...
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Only a few days left to take advantage of the huge 50% discount on 'Decoding the Cosmos' if you buy direct through my publisher's website!
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Decoding the Cosmos- Wipf and Stock Publishers
In Decoding the Cosmos, Dr. Emily Qureshi-Hurst (University of Cambridge) takes five of Christianity's most important ideas--creation, design, providence, in...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Only a few days left to take advantage of the huge 50% discount on 'Decoding the Cosmos' if you buy direct through my publisher's website!
All you need to do is select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout and enter the code: CONFSHIP
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All you need to do is select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout and enter the code: CONFSHIP
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My editorial for the 'Religion and Contemporary Crises' special issue of Zygon is now live!
I really loved putting this special issue together and showcasing the fantastic conversations we had at our workshop last year.
www.zygonjournal.org/news/872/
I really loved putting this special issue together and showcasing the fantastic conversations we had at our workshop last year.
www.zygonjournal.org/news/872/
Religion and Contemporary Crises: Editorial for the September 2025 issue
In this Editorial for the September 2025 issue [click here browse the issue online; click here to view and download a PDF of the entire issue; and to order a …
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November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
My editorial for the 'Religion and Contemporary Crises' special issue of Zygon is now live!
I really loved putting this special issue together and showcasing the fantastic conversations we had at our workshop last year.
www.zygonjournal.org/news/872/
I really loved putting this special issue together and showcasing the fantastic conversations we had at our workshop last year.
www.zygonjournal.org/news/872/
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Self promo is my bane; it makes me feel like an immense tit when I post stuff about my writing (thanks to upbringing - never blow your own horn), but it is increasingly apparent that all it means is that I'm utterly invisible as a writer...
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Self promo is my bane; it makes me feel like an immense tit when I post stuff about my writing (thanks to upbringing - never blow your own horn), but it is increasingly apparent that all it means is that I'm utterly invisible as a writer...
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
So, anyway.
I have books and stories out there.
Excited to see William Lane Craig responding to some of my critiques of his work in his latest episode of Reasonable Faith!
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Does God Know What Time It Is? Part One
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November 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Excited to see William Lane Craig responding to some of my critiques of his work in his latest episode of Reasonable Faith!
open.spotify.com/episode/2M1n...
open.spotify.com/episode/2M1n...
Really enjoyed discussing all things quantum mechanics and theology on BBC Radio Wales
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All Things Considered - The Quantum Universe - BBC Sounds
Rosa Hunt investigates the unexpected links between quantum science and theology.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Really enjoyed discussing all things quantum mechanics and theology on BBC Radio Wales
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Very lucky to have such wonderful friends who made me a cake to celebrate the publication of Decoding the Cosmos 🥰
You can get your copy now!
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You can get your copy now!
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November 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Very lucky to have such wonderful friends who made me a cake to celebrate the publication of Decoding the Cosmos 🥰
You can get your copy now!
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You can get your copy now!
www.amazon.co.uk/Decoding-Cos...
I'm over the moon to share that 'Decoding the Cosmos' is officially available!
Do spread the word - and if you grab yourself a copy, let me know what you think!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...
Do spread the word - and if you grab yourself a copy, let me know what you think!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...
Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation
Buy Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation by Qureshi-Hurst, Emily (ISBN: 9781666785654) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I'm over the moon to share that 'Decoding the Cosmos' is officially available!
Do spread the word - and if you grab yourself a copy, let me know what you think!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...
Do spread the word - and if you grab yourself a copy, let me know what you think!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...
How can we understand personal identity in the context of the Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics?
In my latest open access article, I argue that the best way to understand identity in the context of world-branching is narrative in nature...
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In my latest open access article, I argue that the best way to understand identity in the context of world-branching is narrative in nature...
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Many Worlds and Narratives of Personal Identity
| Scientia et Fides
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November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
How can we understand personal identity in the context of the Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics?
In my latest open access article, I argue that the best way to understand identity in the context of world-branching is narrative in nature...
apcz.umk.pl/SetF/article...
In my latest open access article, I argue that the best way to understand identity in the context of world-branching is narrative in nature...
apcz.umk.pl/SetF/article...
Only a few days until 'Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation' is published.
AND you can now get 50% off books purchased from Wipf&Stock's website. You won't find a cheaper copy!
Select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout.
Enter the code: CONFSHIP
AND you can now get 50% off books purchased from Wipf&Stock's website. You won't find a cheaper copy!
Select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout.
Enter the code: CONFSHIP
October 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Only a few days until 'Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation' is published.
AND you can now get 50% off books purchased from Wipf&Stock's website. You won't find a cheaper copy!
Select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout.
Enter the code: CONFSHIP
AND you can now get 50% off books purchased from Wipf&Stock's website. You won't find a cheaper copy!
Select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout.
Enter the code: CONFSHIP
I am consistently inspired by science communicators like Brian Cox and @seanmcarroll.bsky.social - it is so important (now more than ever) to share the wonders of science with the world. Other academic disciplines should learn from this - keeping ideas locked away in the ivory tower helps no one!
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I am consistently inspired by science communicators like Brian Cox and @seanmcarroll.bsky.social - it is so important (now more than ever) to share the wonders of science with the world. Other academic disciplines should learn from this - keeping ideas locked away in the ivory tower helps no one!
Really enjoyed sitting down with @cosmicskeptic.bsky.social to discuss my new book 'Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation' - an atheist's take on the relationship between God and modern physics.
You can pre-order the book now!
youtu.be/1e_PZdg3Kmw?...
You can pre-order the book now!
youtu.be/1e_PZdg3Kmw?...
Does God Know What Time It Is? - Emily Qureshi-Hurst
YouTube video by Alex O'Connor
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October 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Really enjoyed sitting down with @cosmicskeptic.bsky.social to discuss my new book 'Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation' - an atheist's take on the relationship between God and modern physics.
You can pre-order the book now!
youtu.be/1e_PZdg3Kmw?...
You can pre-order the book now!
youtu.be/1e_PZdg3Kmw?...
Its been two years since I recorded an episode of The Lesbian Supper Club, a brilliant podcast for queer women hosted by my oldest friend. We discussed religion (mainly Christianity) and homophobia
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26 - Religion & Homophobia by Lesbian Supper Club
*Content Warning* The use of homophobic slurs is used within this episode to give context to the abhorrent views and actions by the extremist anti - homosexual religious groups.In this episode, we sit...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Its been two years since I recorded an episode of The Lesbian Supper Club, a brilliant podcast for queer women hosted by my oldest friend. We discussed religion (mainly Christianity) and homophobia
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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First day back at Cambridge after the summer. Looking forward to kicking off this year's course on Theology and Natural Science!
October 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
First day back at Cambridge after the summer. Looking forward to kicking off this year's course on Theology and Natural Science!
One month until publication day!
'Decoding the Cosmos' is an atheist's take on the relationship between Christian theology and physics. The difference is, I'm not trying to use science to disprove religion. See an extract below.
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW
wipfandstock.com/978166678565...
'Decoding the Cosmos' is an atheist's take on the relationship between Christian theology and physics. The difference is, I'm not trying to use science to disprove religion. See an extract below.
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW
wipfandstock.com/978166678565...
Decoding the Cosmos- Wipf and Stock Publishers
In Decoding the Cosmos, Dr. Emily Qureshi-Hurst (University of Cambridge) takes five of Christianity's most important ideas--creation, design, providence, in...
wipfandstock.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
One month until publication day!
'Decoding the Cosmos' is an atheist's take on the relationship between Christian theology and physics. The difference is, I'm not trying to use science to disprove religion. See an extract below.
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW
wipfandstock.com/978166678565...
'Decoding the Cosmos' is an atheist's take on the relationship between Christian theology and physics. The difference is, I'm not trying to use science to disprove religion. See an extract below.
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW
wipfandstock.com/978166678565...
Reposted by Emily Qureshi-Hurst
A new book responding to Pope Francis’ social teaching on ecology and climate crisis is now available as a free digital download:
lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/node/1882
From the Laudato Si' Research Institute, Campion Hall, University of Oxford
lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/node/1882
From the Laudato Si' Research Institute, Campion Hall, University of Oxford
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A new book responding to Pope Francis’ social teaching on ecology and climate crisis is now available as a free digital download:
lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/node/1882
From the Laudato Si' Research Institute, Campion Hall, University of Oxford
lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/node/1882
From the Laudato Si' Research Institute, Campion Hall, University of Oxford
Reposted by Emily Qureshi-Hurst
I'm often surprised at how much researchers are using LLMs for intellectual work. It's not that I disapprove, or at least not on principle. It's more that I'm surprised at the trust being placed in the process. And by that I don't just mean LLMs can give wrong information...
September 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I'm often surprised at how much researchers are using LLMs for intellectual work. It's not that I disapprove, or at least not on principle. It's more that I'm surprised at the trust being placed in the process. And by that I don't just mean LLMs can give wrong information...
Last year I ran a workshop 'Religion and Contemporary Crises', bringing together 10 early career researchers whose work focuses on various global crises that interact with - are exacerbated or ameliorated by - religion.
The first paper is out now! More to come
www.zygonjournal.org/article/id/1...
The first paper is out now! More to come
www.zygonjournal.org/article/id/1...
Faces of the Peaceable God: Religious Imaginaries and the Challenge of Peace in Colombia
After more than fifty years of civil conflict and nearly a quarter million casualties, Colombia finally signed a peace agreement in 2016. Subsequently, a Truth Commission was tasked with producing a r...
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September 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Last year I ran a workshop 'Religion and Contemporary Crises', bringing together 10 early career researchers whose work focuses on various global crises that interact with - are exacerbated or ameliorated by - religion.
The first paper is out now! More to come
www.zygonjournal.org/article/id/1...
The first paper is out now! More to come
www.zygonjournal.org/article/id/1...
I really enjoyed recording this episode of The Human Podcast. We talked about my research and my journey through academia so far. You can check it out below!
youtu.be/Hm6knClxaqY?...
youtu.be/Hm6knClxaqY?...
Meet The Philosopher of Quantum Physics, Time & Christianity | The Human Podcast #2 (New Series)
YouTube video by The Human Podcast
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September 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I really enjoyed recording this episode of The Human Podcast. We talked about my research and my journey through academia so far. You can check it out below!
youtu.be/Hm6knClxaqY?...
youtu.be/Hm6knClxaqY?...