This study aims to interpret the holistic journey of creation in the 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 (living, non-living, etc.) based on scientific principles . The evolutionary transformation of all living things, from cosmological origins to the stage of cultural consciousness, is interpreted in the light of natural sciences and as a manifestation of divine truth . 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 to understand a singular phenomenon like creation forms the basis of this article. This approach treats science as explaining the 'how' and theology as explaining the 'why', as two complementary perspectives that interpret creation as a meaningful process.

Although empirical science and faith-based theology are often perceived as different or conflicting fields, this study aims to deeply examine the relationship between them. John Polkinghorne's work, which categorizes the relationship between science and religion as conflict, independence, dialogue, and integration, enriches the intellectual framework on this subject. Francisco Ayala's view that Darwin's theory offers a solution to the problem of evil, and is therefore a "gift" to religion, shows that these two fields of knowledge can not only coexist but also achieve a complementary understanding . This report goes beyond a simple "science versus religion" dichotomy and approaches the truth with a more holistic, nuanced, and sophisticated tone.

The scientific understanding of the universe's origin begins with the Big Bang, which occurred approximately 13.8 billion years ago . This cosmological evolutionary process is considered the initial impulse that triggered the emergence of space, time, and matter . The Big Bang is understood as the moment when energy converted into matter and light, following a very brief period of cosmic inflation where the universe expanded faster than the speed of light . Just one second after the Big Bang, the universe consisted of an extremely hot (10 billion degrees Celsius) soup of light and particles . Within the first five minutes, most of the helium present today was formed, and the universe expanded and cooled enough to halt the formation of more elements .

Approximately 380,000 years later, the universe had cooled enough for atomic nuclei to capture electrons; astronomers call this period the Recombination Era. This made the universe transparent, allowing light to travel great distances for the first time. The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), the fossil of this initial light, is one of our most important pieces of evidence about the universe's first moments and reveals temperature fluctuations that are considered the "seeds" that evolved into the galaxies we see today . After the cosmic microwave background, the universe entered a period known as the "Dark Ages" for about 200 million years. Eventually, matter clumped together due to gravity, heated up, and the first stars began to shine.

Geological evolution examines the transformation of Earth's physical structure over time and how these transformations have shaped the course of life. Plate tectonics, supercontinent cycles, ice ages, and mass extinctions have directly influenced the evolutionary process by continuously creating new conditions for life .

Mass extinctions, though destructive, have paradoxically been the most important drivers of biodiversity and evolutionary innovation. These events eliminated dominant species, allowing surviving groups to spread into new ecological niches and diversify . This points to the dynamic, flexible, and adaptive nature of the creative process, where periods of disruption and "reset" are an integral part of life's long-term development. The "Big Five" mass extinction events in Earth's history are as follows :

• Late Ordovician Extinction (~444 million years ago): Linked to rapid glaciation and a drop in sea level .
• Late Devonian Extinction (~372 million years ago): Led to major losses in marine life for various reasons .
• Permian-Triassic Extinction (~252 million years ago): The largest extinction event in Earth's history; massive volcanic eruptions in Siberia wiped out 96% of species .
• Triassic-Jurassic Extinction (~200 million years ago): Associated with the breakup of Pangea, leading to the rise of dinosaurs .
• Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction (~66 million years ago): An asteroid impact brought an end to the dinosaurs and allowed for the diversification of mammals .

Biological Evolution: Explains the diversification of living organisms through changes in their genetic structures over generations . This process operates through mechanisms such as mutation, natural selection, adaptation, genetic drift, and gene flow , . While mutation and genetic drift introduce elements of randomness, natural selection gives direction to life through adaptation. This highlights the complex balance between unpredictable variation and environmental filtering.

Epigenetics and New Dimensions of Evolution: Epigenetics studies heritable changes that do not alter the DNA sequence but affect gene expression. These changes can be passed down through generations and play a role as an adaptation mechanism . Epigenetics provides an "environmental memory" layer that allows organisms to adapt to their surroundings faster than genetic mutation. This shows that evolution is a more dynamic and responsive process, where environmental cues can directly affect heritable traits.

Cultural Evolution: Humans are not just a biological outcome but are beings enriched with consciousness and culture . The development of cultural structures such as language, social organization, morality, art, and science represents a qualitative leap in human knowledge production . Humans owe a significant portion of their behavior to social learning. Cumulative cultural evolution allows knowledge to accumulate over generations, producing complex technologies and strategies . This is one of the most important factors in human evolutionary success.