55 Humanika, Kajian Ilmiah Mata Kuliah Umum, ISSN: 1412-1271 (p); 2579-4248 (e). Vol. 21. No. 1. (2021). pp. 55-68 doi: 10.21831/hum.v21i1.40453. 55-68 The language of science and religion: An approach to understand the encounter between science and religion according to Ian G. Barbour Vita Fitria Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Email: vitafitria08@gmail.com Haekal Adha Al Giffari Human Sciences in Communication, International Islamic University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia Email: haekal.adha@gmail.com Abstract The advancement of science is considered a reflection of age’s development. At the same time, religion is placed as a relatively fixed essence. Their encounter creates undeniable continuous tensions. The problem generally lies in the question of how to apprehend unchanged issues within a dynamic context. This paper analyzed the encounter of science and religion with an observation of their language from the perspective of Ian G. Barbour. The library research method used in this paper to delve more in-depth the works of literature related to the topic discussed. Barbour responded with an argument that it is incorrect to keep polarization to choose between science and religion. The belief system of religion offers a broader frame of meaning in life. In comparison, science reveals a no more expansive range of human experience