Theistic Evolution

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Organizations promoting a theistic evolution view of origins or an old earth.

Australia
  • Institute for the Study of Christianity in an Age of Science and Technology (ISCAST). Oakleigh, Victoria.
    "ISCAST is an Australian organisation dedicated to exploring the interface between science and the Christian faith. Its membership consists of scientists, theologians and professionals with standing in their own fields and a commitment to the Christian faith."
    "The rapid development of science has left many either to follow blindly where science is taking them or to crawl into a fundamentalist mindset. We argue there is a third way: a dynamic dialogue, critically reviewing both science and religion, allowing each to influence our understanding of the other."
New Zealand
  • New Zealand Christians in Science. Auckland. Board: Graeme Finlay, Nicola Hoggard Creegan, Nicola Hoggard Creegan, Jacob Martin, Dr Philip Church, and Dr. Zachary Ardern.
    "New Zealand Christians in Science aims to represent scientists in industry and the academy who are active Christians. NZCIS is closely associated with theologians who are contributing to the science and faith discussion through TANSA (Theology and the Natural Sciences in Aotearoa).
    NZCIS has been funded for three years by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
Canada
  • Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation (CSCA). Dundas, Ontario. Staff: E. Janet Warren, Patrick Franklin, Bob Geddes, Michael Werth, Timothy Opperman, and Mark McEwan.
    "The Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation (CSCA) is a fellowship of scientists and those interested in science, who want to understand how science should best interact with the life-giving Christian tradition. Science serves widely, while the Christian faith remains the world’s largest global movement. Where these two cross is fascinating, fruitful, and worthy of our best attention. Our interdisciplinary discussions range, for example, through fields including cosmology, mathematics, ethics, the environment, medicine, genetics, geology, origin studies, engineering, science education, the history of science, epistemology, proofs for the existence of God, biblical interpretation, and the understanding of humanity through the social sciences. CSCA members come to these challenges as researchers in academia and industry, as professors, theologians, philosophers, administrators from dean to provincial university president, and as students just getting started."
  • Genesis International Research Association (GIRA). Calgary, Alberta. Defunct. Founder: H. Donald Daae.
    "Genesis International Research Association became a reality through a group of interested professional men. We became a registered association through the Federal Government of Canada on March 22, 1989."
United States

California

  • Reasons to Believe (RTB). Covina.
    President: Hugh Ross. Speakers: Fazale Rana, Kenneth Richard Samples, Anjeanette Roberts, Jeffrey Zweerink, and Krista Bontrager. Activities: Speakers, newsletter, Internet radio program, resources, and local chapters.
    "RTB's mission is to spread the Christian Gospel by demonstrating that sound reason and scientific research—including the very latest discoveries—consistently support, rather than erode, confidence in the truth of the Bible and faith in the personal, transcendent God revealed in both Scripture and nature."

Illinois

  • Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology. Chicago. Steering Committee: John Albright, Susan Barreto, Bruce Booher, Karl Evans, Ida Hakkarinen, Dana Hendershot, Carlton Jacobson, Kristi Keller, Will Rose, Lea F. Schweitz, Lou Ann Trost, and Roger Willer.
    "The Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science, and Technology is dedicated to expanding awareness and promoting conversation about the implications of science and technology for Christian faith and life.
    Since 1991, the Alliance has been an independent Lutheran organization recognized by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The membership includes scientists, science teachers, rostered leaders (clergy and lay), and other interested lay people."

Massachusetts

  • American Scientific Affiliation (ASA). Topsfield. Staff: Leslie Wickman, Vicki Best, James C. Peterson, Lyn Berg, Chelsea Church, Sy Garte, Randy Isaac, Derek Schuurman, Jack Haas, and Arie Leegwater.
    Activities: journal, newsletter, speakers, resources, annual meeting.
    "The American Scientific Affiliation, or ASA, was founded in 1941 as an international network of Christians in the sciences. As scientists, members of the ASA take part in humanity’s exploration of nature, its laws, and how it works. As Christians, ASAers want to know not just how the universe operates and came into being, but why it exists in the first place.
    Why are we here, and why seemingly alone among all creatures do humans possess the qualities required for scientific research — like curiosity, creativity, and a sense of purpose? When and how did we become this way, and what does that say about our relationship with God?
    We in the American Scientific Affiliation believe that God is both the creator of our vast universe and is the source of our ability to pursue knowledge — also, that honest and open studies of both scripture and nature are mutually beneficial in developing a full understanding of human identity and our environment."

Michigan

  • BioLogos. Grand Rapids. Staff: Deborah Haarsma, Kathryn Applegate, David Buller, Nate Caminata, Nichole Cramer, Morganna Downing, Colin Hoogerwerf, Laura J. Landmann, Hillary Rankin, Jim Stump, Luke Theule, Darrel Falk, and Jeffrey Schloss.
    BioLogos invites the church and the world to see the harmony between science and biblical faith as we present an evolutionary understanding of God’s creation.
    Activities: Activities: conferences, workshops, grant programs, website, and speakers.
    "BioLogos invites the church and the world to see the harmony between science and biblical faith as we present an evolutionary understanding of God’s creation."
  • The Ministry Theorem : Engaging Science in the Life of your Congregation. Grand Rapids.
    "Developed by the Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary and the Science Division of Calvin College, The Ministry Theorem serves to promote an enhanced awareness of contemporary science and to provide resources and encouragement for engaging science in the ministries of congregations everywhere. The resources we provide will be of help to preaching pastors, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, worship planners, and others in the leadership of congregations."
    "The Ministry Theorem is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation."

Ohio

Pennsylvania

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