Books Featuring Calvin Faculty
Selected Journal Articles by Calvin Faculty Past and Present
- Reconciliation Ecology: a New Paradigm for Advancing Creation CareArticle in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith by Professors David Warners and Randy Van Dragt, with Michael Ryskamp (biologists).
- Place-Based Agriculture: Christian Environmentalism Informing Collaborations in Agroecology and BiotechnologyArticle in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith by Professor David Koetje (biology).
- Stewarding the Gift of Land: Christian Campuses as Land Management ModelsArticle by Professor Randy Van Dragt (biology) and others in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith.
- Is Intelligent Design Specific?Professor Loren Haarsma (physics, astronomy), discusses some historical examples which have been resolved (e.g., the energy source of the sun) and some modern examples still under discussion (e.g., the Big Bang) where some scientists have concluded that a phenomenon is unexplainable in terms of known natural mechanisms.
- Christianity as a Foundation for ScienceThe basic theories of science, the “laws of nature,” do not explicitly refer to God. However, a biblical view of God not only motivates us to do science, but also provides us a philosophical foundation for expecting to find regular patterns of cause and effect in nature. (Loren Haarsma)
January Series presentations
- Moving Beyond Labels to a Christian Dialogue About Creation and EvolutionTodd Wood and Darrel Falk, one a theistic evolutionist and the other a six-day creationist, provide a model for how Christians can hold opposing views on faith and science yet grow deeper in their relationship with each other and God.
- Creation, Design, Evolution and Human OriginsProfessors Deborah and Loren Haarsma discuss their book "Origins," which explores what both God's Word and God's world teach us about creation, the age of the earth, evolution, and intelligent design.
- Christians, Climate and CultureKatharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scienctist, talks about her passion for bridging the gap between scientists and Christians and says the key to having a genuine discussion is to connect over shared values.
- Demonstrating the Wonders of Chemistry: Discovering God's Majesty in the MinusculeCalvin Professor of chemistry, Larry Louters, uses chemical demonstrations to illustrate the wonders of chemistry and share how his passion for his work has strengthened his faith through the years.