Preface / ix
Introduction / 3
Part I: THE BENEFITS OF INVESTING IN HUMILITY THEOLOGY SCIENCE
CHAPTER 1: An Investment in Scientific Research for More Spiritual Knowledge / 15
The human evolutionary pilgrimage • Acceleration of spiritual research • Awe at the size and intricacy of the universe • The human ego • The humble approach to comprehending more about God • How little we know, how eager we are to learn • Benefits from a new field of science, humility theology science
CHAPTER 2: Research on Spiritual Characteristics / 27
Testing the laws of the spirit • Universal principles of the spirit • Love hoarded dwindles, love given grows • It is better to give than to receive • Self-centeredness leads to loneliness • To be forgiven we must first forgive • Thanksgiving opens the door to spiritual growth
CHAPTER 3: Research in the Sciences / 39
Applying rigorous methodology to investigate deeper reality • Research at the limits of science • Scientists testing theological and philosophical questions • Paul Davies on mysticism • Research on purpose in the universe • Research on human creativity
CHAPTER 4: Research on the Role of Spirituality in Medicine / 49
Is religion the forgotten factor in medicine? • Contrasting religious attitudes of patients and health-care providers • Attitudes of medical scientists • Changing the attitudes of medical educators • New research opportunities
CHAPTER 5: A Call to Humility / 61
Theology is often resistant to new ideas • Science is providing empirical and scholarly approaches to new ideas • Prizes for papers in humility theology • The Progress in Theology newsletter • Who’s Who in Theology and Science
CHAPTER 6: Discovering the “Laws of Life” / 69
A high school essay program • Finding direction for life in rural Tennessee • How John Templeton’s parents influenced him • The Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges • Future plans for academic courses emphasizing spiritual “Laws of Life” • Discovering the “Laws of Life”
CHAPTER 7: Bringing Science and Religion Together on Campus / 81
The gap between science and religion • The openness of scientists • New scientific developments of significance for theology • The Science & Religion Course Program
Part II: THE MAKING OF A WORLD-CLASS INVESTOR
CHAPTER 8: The Winchester Years / 95
A trip through Winchester • John’s parents and grandparents • Reminiscing with John’s brother • A remarkable upbringing • Educational trips • Marriage to Irene Butler • Eight weeks in Europe in a Volkswagen bus • John’s mother’s spiritual influence
CHAPTER 9: Reaching Out: Yale, Oxford, and Across the World / 109
Selling magazines to raise money for college • Studying economics at Yale • Attending Oxford as a Rhodes scholar • Founding Templeton College at Oxford years later • A post-graduation around-the-world tour • A brush with death in Palestine • Marriage to Judith Dudley Folk
CHAPTER 10: The Growth Years / 123
The early investment years • The principles of thrift and bargain hunting • The typewriter principle • The birth of John’s three children • Church and community activities • Dudley’s accidental death • Board of Trustees of Princeton Theological Seminary • Young Presidents Organization • The Templeton Growth Fund
CHAPTER 11: Investing with John Templeton / 135
The Templeton investment philosophy • The principle of maximum pessimism • The move to the Bahamas • John’s commitment to prayer and double tithing • The rise to international prominence • John Galbraith and Mark Holowesko • The sale to Franklin Resources, Inc.
CHAPTER 12: John Templeton’s Spiritual Investment Program / 147
The Templeton Prize • The Templeton Foundation • The Humility Theology Information Center • Honors for Sir John Templeton
CHAPTER 13: The Future of the Vision / 169
The staff of the John Templeton Foundation • The advisory board of the Humility Theology Information Center • Main objectives of the John Templeton Foundation • Researching creativity, purpose, the “Laws of Life,” and spiritual benefits to health and character building • Academic courses on science and religion • Science and Spiritual Quest programs • Humble Approach Initiative • Meaning of Freedom Program • Extending spirit of humility to all religions • Conclusion
Appendixes
A. Awards and Accomplishments of John Marks Templeton / 195
B. Board of Advisors of the John Templeton Foundation Humility Theology Information Center / 201
C. Trustees and Members of the John Templeton Foundation / 209
D. Recipients of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion / 211
E. Examples of Grants from the John Templeton Foundation / 214
F. 1999 Science & Religion Course Competition and Workshops / 222
G. 1999 Call for Exemplary Papers in Humility Theology / 223
H. Two Hundred Spiritual Principles from Worldwide Laws of Life / 224
I. Statement on Humility Theology / 233
J. Humility Theology Questions / 236
Notes / 239
Index / 243