From cosmos to consciousness: The scientific and theological evolution of creation

This study aims to interpret the holistic journey of creation in light of both scientific inquiry and theological thought. The Science of Evolution is considered a discipline that accurately explains the true-life stories (life cycles) and transformation processes of all creatures (animate, inanimate, etc.) through scientific principles (Demirkuş, 2018;2023). The evolutionary transformation of all creatures, from cosmological origins to the stage of cultural consciousness, is interpreted in the light of natural sciences and as a manifestation of divine truth (Ayala, 2007). This approach sets an interdisciplinary tone by addressing the complex narrative of universal creation with a comprehensive and balanced perspective. How science and theology come together in an effort to understand a singular phenomenon such as creation is the basis of this article. This approach treats science as two complementary perspectives that explain the 'how' and theology as 'the why' and interprets creation as a meaningful process.