The Author: Wilko van Holten (*1970) was until recently a research associate in the philosophy of religion at Utrecht University, The Netherlands. At present he works as a pastor in the mental health institute Meerkanten, Ermelo, The Netherlands.

• Contents: Inference to the best explanation – Explanatory power of religious belief – Scientific explanation – Religious explanation – Theism – Theistic explanation – Metaphysical explanation.

The Author: Wilko van Holten (*1970) was until recently a research associate in the philosophy of religion at Utrecht University, The Netherlands. At present he works as a pastor in the mental health institute Meerkanten, Ermelo, The Netherlands.

• Contents: Inference to the best explanation – Explanatory power of religious belief – Scientific explanation – Religious explanation – Theism – Theistic explanation – Metaphysical explanation.

The Author: Wilko van Holten (*1970) was until recently a research associate in the philosophy of religion at Utrecht University, The Netherlands. At present he works as a pastor in the mental health institute Meerkanten, Ermelo, The Netherlands.

• Contents: Inference to the best explanation – Explanatory power of religious belief – Scientific explanation – Religious explanation – Theism – Theistic explanation – Metaphysical explanation.