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Geoscience Research Institute Grade 6-LifelongThe website of this Adventist research organization provides links to a wealth of information for students and teachers of Science or Religion. The Institute uses both science and revelation to study the question of origins. Links provide access to a wide... -
The Earth: Origins and Early History Grade 9-Grade 12A biblically-supported biology 9-12 textbook supplement for teaching the earth's origin and early history. The original text, now out of print, included a student textbook and teacher's manual with supplementary materials, objectives, lab activities, projects,... -
1844 - Coincidence or Providence? Tertiary-LifelongWere the events that occurred during the year 1844 an accident? Or does this year have a deep significance in the biblical understanding of God's plan in redemptive history? What most of us, including Adventists, fail to understand is that 1844 is significant... -
21 Great Scientists Who Believed the Bible Grade 7-LifelongThe lives, faith and scientific contributions of 21 scientists who accepted the truth of the Bible are discussed at length in this book. This selection of some of the great scientists made contributions in the fields of astronomy, biology, chemistry, electronics,... -
A Believer's Approach to the Sciences Tertiary-Lifelong"We are all believers. Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, atheists, agnostics, ecologists, terrorists--everyone believes in someone or something. A religious person believes in the existence of God; an atheist believes that nothing exists but matter... -
A Critique of Current Anti-Creationist Arguments and Creationist Responses, from a Biblical Perspective Tertiary-LifelongBrand discusses the scientific and philosophical issues behind the choice between naturalistic origins and biological origins by divine creation. Topics included are intelligent design and religion, irreducible complexity, self-organization, redundancy, origin... -
A Journey of Faith and Science Grade 11-LifelongThe author, currently an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, has "found that though the conflict between faith and science may occasionally strain friendships, and has strained several of mine over the years, there is no logical tension between... -
An Affirmation of Creation - Adventist Official Statement Grade 9-LifelongThe International Faith & Science Conferences 2002-2004 report affirms the Seventh-day Adventist belief in the biblical creation account, addresses theories of origins, lists principal reasons for the conferences, general observations, findings, affirmations and recommendations. -
Answers in Genesis Grade 7-LifelongAnswers in Genesis is a ministry that provides answers to questions surrounding the book of Genesis. Website includes articles, a magazine, listed events, creation museum, media and education tools such as the question and answer section. -
Archaeopteryx - A flying reptile? TertiaryThe debate over whether an Archaeopteryx is a bird or a reptile has been long discussed. Take a look at some of the arguments presented on either side, with a conclusion in agreement with Christianity. -
At the Brink of the Gene Age TertiaryJavor talks about genes, DNA, and genetic studies and research. -
Augustine and Creation - How Theological Tradition Influenced Acceptance of Evolution Tertiary-Lifelong"Augustine’s preoccupation with Greek philosophical interpretations eventually led to a reinterpretation of the biblical account of origins and opened the door to other future possible replacements." -
Be Strong and Courageous Tertiary-Lifelong"Confidence in the inspired Word, combined with knowledge and personal acquaintance with the principles of geology, can generate a vision of how geological history must differ from conventional geological interpretations." -
Bible Universe Kindergarten-LifelongThe ultimate Bible website! Features include Bible studies in different languages, Bible prophecy, Bible topics, study archives, hymns, a daily devotion, messages for our time, Bible search, an online store, and Bible links. -
Biblical Lesson Plans Kindergarten-Grade 8This website offers lessons and resources in a variety of areas, such as Creation, The Flood, Relationships, and more. Suggested uses for these lesson plans include schools, VBS (Vacation Bible School), home school, youth groups, and Bible study groups, among... -
Book Review - Nature's Destiny: How the laws of biology reveal purposes in the universe Tertiary-LifelongNature’s Destiny examines the fitness(for carbon based life as we know it on this planet) of a wide variety of essential factors. These factors range from the carbon atom to the very challenging idea that man is uniquely adapted for the use of fire,... -
Can a Christian Be a Good Scientist? Tertiary-Lifelong"It is the scientists who believed in God the Creator and the truths of the Bible who laid the foundations of modern science." -
Can We Have It Both Ways? Grade 9-Lifelong"Faced with the dilemma of two mutually exclusive worldviews, some theologians and scientists are seeking ways to reconcile them...The fossil sequence falsifies most of the clearly stated models of long-age creation. The historical setting of Adam and... -
Chance or Design? The Long Search for an Evolutionary Mechanism Tertiary-LifelongRoth talks about finding evidence for evolution and the search for an evolutionary mechanism. -
Chimpanzees, Genes, and Epigenetics - Changing Views of Inheritance Grade 6-Tertiary“It is imperative that we encourage our students to learn to critically evaluate scientific interpretations before accepting them.” Brand and Person argue that scientific discoveries are constantly being updated, so teachers should work from a... -
Clash of Religions Grade 8-Grade 12Creation and evolution are worldviews at war. Uncover the history of each and the implications of these worldviews in a though provoking, high quality PowerPoint presentation. -
Commonly Asked Questions About Science and the Bible Kindergarten-LifelongAriel Roth addresses commonly asked questions about the conflict between science and the Bible that students often ask. Some questions addressed in this article include: What is the conflict between science and the Bible? Why don't scientists believe in the... -
Creation Articles & Books by Philip E Johnson Tertiary-LifelongRead any book or online article by Johnson, a staunch defender of creation, for a greater understanding of the origins evidence and critique. Books titles include: Defeating Darwinism -- By Opening Minds (1997), Reason in the Balance - The Case Against Naturalism... -
Creation Science Resources Kindergarten-LifelongEducational Creation Science tracts, magazines, books, CDs and videos on topics including origins, earth's history, creation, evolution, dinosaurs, Noah's flood, astronomy, biology, Christian apologetics, geology, history and meteorology. Curriculum and study... -
Creationism - Still Valid in the New Millennium? Tertiary-Lifelong"Creationism is not for the faint-hearted. It is based on a 3,500 year-old assertion found in the Bible: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1, NIV). Most contemporary scientists, however, believe that life resulted... -
Darwinism and the 19th-century Conflict Between Science and Religion Tertiary-Lifelong"Whatever does not distinguish between speculation and the teaching of the Holy Scriptures will inevitably lead to confusion. Basing our beliefs on what others say is simply too risky." -
Data and Interpretation - Knowing the Difference Tertiary-Lifelong"Scientists are fairly confident that they know what they are doing. However, especially in the area of origins, science alone cannot assess the complete database because the scientific approach does not consider the possibility of supernatural involvement... -
Data and Interpretation: Knowing the Difference Tertiary-LifelongElaine Kennedy explains that knowledge and information can be divided into two concepts: data and interpretation. Through the use of three statements she shows the differences between the observable, knowable, and that which is open to experimentation, and... -
Design in Nature - Millennia of Arguments Tertiary-LifelongA huge amount of change has occurred over the more than two millennia since the time of Democritus. Design arguments that he and his intellectual offspring eschewed have gone through many iterations, experiencing periods of great success and times of decline,... -
DNA and Design Grade 11-Lifelong"There is beauty, complexity, elegance and efficiency in the choice of DNA as the medium for storing genetic information, and the information itself is amazing. Some of what we know about genomes fits well with the thesis of common ancestry and Darwinian... -
Does Teaching About Evolution in Adventist Schools Destroy Faith in God? Grade 11-TertiaryFollowing a three year study, the authors “believe that open dialogue and discussion regarding religious as well as secular thought, including evolutionary theory, is better for a well-rounded education and for spiritual nourishment than dismissal of... -
Elaine Kennedy - Dialogue with an Adventist Geologist Grade 11-Lifelong"Kennedy's research projects include deep-water sedimentation for the Tapeats Sandstone (Grand Canyon, Arizona), and sedimentological study of dinosaur egg and eggshell fragment deposits in Patagonia, Argentina. Her publications range from reports in... -
Evidence of Things Grade 9-Grade 12High quality PowerPoint presentation lead students through the biblical foundations and scientific evidence of how our world and its inhabitants were formed. -
Evolution and Diversity of Life Grade 11-Tertiary"Does the theory of evolution explain the diversity of life?" The authors give reasons why it does not. -
Evolution Wars Grade 9-Grade 12An Adventist world view, Bible verses and excellent graphics combine to create a PowerPoint presentation addressing the evolution wars. -
Faith, Reason, and Earth History Tertiary-Lifelong"In this patient explanation of the mission of science, and its application to questions about origins and earth history, the authors model their conviction that 'above all, it is essential that we treat each other with respect, even if we disagree on... -
Finding the Harmony Between Faith and Science in College Classes TertiaryThis article from the JAE special science issue deals with integrating science and religion in a Christian college. This is not only intellectually stimulating but spiritually satisfying. Knowledge gained must relate to life, especially in the biological and... -
From Evolution to Creation - My Difficult Journey Grade 11-Lifelong"'Your mother is going to hell where she will be tormented forever and ever.' That's what I heard over and over again from my Catholic teacher about my Lutheran mother, who was dying of cancer. How can a God of love punish a faithful mother like mine?... -
Genesis and the Geologic Column Tertiary-Lifelong"Why and how did those terrible dinosaurs become extinct? Many ideas have been proposed. One scientific article lists 40 possible reasons, ranging from stupidity to changes in the gravitational constant. More recent considerations suggest the possibility... -
GRISDA Affirmation of Creation Statement Grade 5-LifelongRead the Seventh-day Adventist fundamental belief regarding biblical creation, the 2004 General Conference Annual Council action in response to the International Faith and Science Conference's "An Affirmation of Creation" statement, and the Geoscience... -
GRISDA Newsletters, Journals and Reports Grade 7-LifelongPublished by the Geoscience Research Institute, "Origins is a peer-reviewed journal that addresses both scientific and theological issues relating to origins." -
How Do We Know What is True? Tertiary-LifelongUsing examples from paleontology and biology, Brand discusses how data, interpretations, hypotheses, and worldview are involved in the development of ideas, and how to evaluate them -- how to determine what ideas one can trust as truth. -
Humans and Chimpanzees Are 99.4% Identical…or Are They? Tertiary-Lifelong"Are humans and apes essentially identical? The answer to this question will depend heavily upon the philosophical assumptions one brings to the data." -
I Believe in a Creator God Grade 11-LifelongBoskovic looks at the concept of "survival of the fittest" from the evolutionary theory. He contrasts the concept of "survival of the fittest" with the concept of service as shown in Christ. -
Icons of Evolution Grade 9-LifelongWells compares the icons or examples commonly used as evidence for Darwin's theory with published scientific evidence which reveals that much of what textbooks print and is taught in public education about evolution is wrong. Easy to understand, but thoroughly... -
In the Beginning - How to Interpret Genesis 1 Tertiary-Lifelong"With such beauty, majesty, and simplicity begins the Genesis account of Creation. Yet an analysis of Genesis chapter 1 is not as simple and straightforward as a casual reading of the biblical text may suggest. Modern interpretation of biblical cosmogony... -
Inquiring Minds - By Design Grade 7-LifelongAt a time when the Biblical creation story is under attack, how should Christians relate to science? This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation explains how a deeper understanding of scientific inquiry can help us better understand the Creator and think... -
Institute for Creation Research Grade 9-Lifelong New!!A Christ-focused creation ministry: ICR offers seminars, conferences, debates, various other speaking engagements, creation science workshops, radio/tv outreach, graduate school in the sciences, museum of creation and earth history, creation research, guided... -
Integrating Faith and Learning in the Physical Sciences Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special science issue posits that the integration of faith and learning should foster a religious faith and provide a setting in which moral dilemmas resulting from scientific progress can be examined. Early scientists pursued science... -
Intelligent Design - The Biochemical Challenge to Darwinian Evolution? Tertiary-Lifelong"The question of the origin of life on this planet is a fascinating one. Did life begin on the surface of a cooling planet amidst the havoc of a restless environment racked by violent lightning flashes and volcanic activity? Did life flourish on Earth... -
Intelligent Design and Its Critics Tertiary-LifelongThe debate raging around ID is not one of scientific fact versus religious faith. The real clash is an ideological one in which scientists are seeking to maintain the intellectual and cultural dominance of the humanist/atheist worldview. The prime objective... -
Is the Genesis Creation Account Literal? Grade 9-Lifelong"The fact that the onlooking universe shouted for joy at the creation of this world is inexplicable if Christ involved animal suffering for billions of years. Christ called creation very good, and that’s worth singing about. After Christ’s... -
Is the Theory of Evolution Scientific? Tertiary"Is the theory of evolution scientific? The search for an answer involves worldviews, data and its interpretation, as well as other issues. The easy answer is 'Yes, it is scientific,' but before we understand what that means, we need to ask what... -
Issues of Origins in Zoology and Genetics - A Look at the Evidence Tertiary-LifelongZoology and genetics are often taught around the theme of the theory of evolution. "A careful examination of the scientific basis of these disciplines show that the evolutionary framework doesn't fit with a lot of their fundamental aspects. Some of these... -
John Ashton - Dialogue with an Adventist Scientist from Australia Grade 11-Lifelong"Dr. Ashton is currently strategic research manager at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, one of Australia’s largest cereal and health food producers." -
Making Geography Come Alive for Elementary Students Kindergarten-Grade 8Doris Reile presents ways to enhance teaching geography in the elementary classroom. Discussed are techniques, textbooks, resource books, periodicals, audiovisuals, computers, maps, games, hobbies, collections, and integrated curricula. Reile also encourages... -
NAD Social Studies Curriculum Guide K-8 Kindergarten-Grade 8This 2005 40-page NAD curriculum guide includes the Adventist philosophy guiding Social Studies education, general goals, strands and essential learnings in history, civics and government, geography, economics, individuals, society and culture. Appendix A... -
New Agers Invade the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12Verlie Ward and Gerry Colvin examine the influence of New Age philosophy on Christian education. They present a brief overview of the New Age Movement is presented, along with suggestions on how to detect New Age influences in the classroom. Ward and Colvin... -
Old Universe but Young Life? Tertiary"Most Seventh-day Adventist thought leaders have never questioned a 'young' age for the Earth’s biosphere... However... many prominent Adventist individuals and institutions now allow or accept a conventional “Big Bang” cosmology... -
Origins Resources - Southern Adventist University Grade 2-Grade 10Origins Resources are ready-to-use educational materials about creation and evolution that are scientifically accurate and biblically consistent. Click on "browse resources," select "teachers," and choose a unit and a grade level to see... -
Religion Faces Atheist Fundamentalism Tertiary-LifelongRichard Dawkins was a British atheist, author of the book, "The God Delusion". In his book, he presents the central issue: One of the greatest challenges to the human intellect, over the centuries has been to explain how the complex, improbable appearance... -
Revolution Against Evolution Grade 5-LifelongRead articles about issues in natural sciences from a creation perspective. -
Ruy Vieira - Dialogue with an Adventist Creationist in Brazil Grade 11-Lifelong"His parents had little or no interest in religion, and they hardly cared about passing Christian beliefs to their children. His teachers all the way through high school were agnostics and evolutionists. Fed on a steady diet of these twin systems, Ruy... -
Safeliz - Lifestyle Books Grade 9-LifelongA range of books on lifestyle, personal and spiritual development, including titles such as Enjoy It!, Less Stress!, Healthy Foods, Free from Drugs & Additions, Heart to Heart: the Art of Communication, To Adolescents and Parents, For Raising Your Child,... -
Science & Religion Grade 3-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center sells books and other materials on the subject of science and religion. -
Science and Origins by Illustra Media Grade 7-LifelongDVDs on creation and evolution, intelligent design, and other science and faith integration topics. Titles include: Darwin's Dilemma: The Mystery of the Cambrian Fossil Record Unlocking the Mystery of Life: The Scientific Case for Intelligent Design... -
South American Division Opens a Museum of Nature in Galápagos Islands Tertiary-LifelongIn a region long associated with the theory of evolution, the new Origins of Museum of Nature “tells the story of creationism in an interactive way that engages the postmodern mind.” -
Teaching Science as a Christian: Faith, Evidence, Interpretation, Humility Grade 1-LifelongTeaching science in elementary through higher education presents many challenges for the Christian teacher. In this article, James Hayward discusses four approaches to teaching science as a Christian: affirmation of faith, presentation of evidence; discussion... -
Teaching the Tough Topics Grade 9-LifelongIn this article Goodwin asks the provocative question: "How can the Adventist educator help students deal with the difficult issues while preserving intellectual integrity and enhancing faith in God and His word?" Goodwin encourages teachers to be... -
The Adventist Message and the Challenge of Evolution Tertiary-LifelongTerreros talks about how evolution views origins, theistic evolution, creation and judgment, and five important implications of this trend toward theistic evolution for Seventh-day Adventists. -
The Age of Fossils TertiaryRoth shares beliefs and techniques regarding the age of fossils, rocks, and ultimately, the earth. -
The Bible and Psychology Tertiary-Lifelong"Psychology gets into trouble, from a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) viewpoint, when it attempts to explain why humans develop and change as they do. Evolution undergirds the focus of mainstream psychology. The sin problem does not figure in any explanations... -
The Bible and Science - A New Free Illustrated Resource for Teachers and Students Grade 4-LifelongHow should religion and science teachers handle the conflicting explanation of creation and the origin of man? This article introduces a new free internet resource with topics ranging from the fossil record to dinosaurs and the flood. Learn more at sciencesandscriptures.com -
The Bible, Anthropology, and the Ancient Caveman Grade 6-LifelongThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation handout discusses that evolution is a hoax and Christ is coming soon! God created man in His image, yet there are bones that show evidence of manlike beasts. There is a plausible explanation for caveman! There... -
The Bible, Anthropology, and the Ancient Caveman Unit Grade 7-Grade 10"God created man in His image, so why are there bones that show evidence of manlike beasts? In the days before the flood, the amalgamation of man and beast was the ultimate sin that defaced the image of God. In Satan’s quest to be like the Most... -
The Big Bang Model - An Appraisal Tertiary-LifelongDe Groot talks about some scientific views, including the big bang theory, and although science has helped us learn many things about nature, sin has marred God's handiwork. -
The Challenge of Origins Tertiary"In 2009, the advocates of the evolutionist theory celebrated the two hundred years of Charles Darwin´s birth and the one hundred and fifty years of his book The Origin of Species. In Brazil, part of this celebration was dedicated to promoting... -
The Genesis Solution Grade 7-LifelongAustralian presenter Ken Ham outlines the biblical position of a literal creation. This 45 minute video/DVD includes humorous and poignant animation sequences throughout. -
The Importance of the Intelligence Design Theory for Adventist Science Education Tertiary-LifelongAagaard urges Adventist educators to be familiar with the current arguments and introduce their students to both sides of the issue, as a "vaccination" against the seductive materialistic influences that surround us." This paper was presented... -
The Mechanics of Intelligent Design - Good Enough to Teach? Grade 9-Grade 12There has been considerable debate over whether or not Intelligent Design (ID) should be taught to high school students. This TEACH journal article examines some of the basic features of ID as set out by its major proponents. "It also outlines the arguments... -
The Moral Implications of Darwinism Tertiary-LifelongAagaard talks about human beings and where a Christian should stand on the matter of human life being special. -
The Puzzle of the Petrified Trees Tertiary-LifelongCoffin looks at the puzzle of petrified trees and suggests that creationists "need to study this phenomenon carefully." This paper was presented at the 8th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
The Rainbow Is All in Your Head Grade 9-LifelongHow did creatures come to have this sound, vision, smell, and romance generating equipment in their heads? For more than a hundred years, science has been explaining this as the result of mutation and natural selection– purely impersonal natural processes.... -
The Search for Adam's Ancestors Tertiary-LifelongWhere did Adam come from? Kennedy provides research on what a human is and the hominids. -
The Wonder of Water - A Challenge to Evolution? Grade 11-Tertiary"Without water, the profusion of life that exists on Earth would not be possible." -
Time, Faith, and Fossil Whales Tertiary-LifelongExamining fossil whale evidence, Esperante concludes that "[w]e do not need to accept the evolutionist viewpoint to explain the history of life on Earth as recorded in the fossils. Adventist scholars and teachers do not need to lose their faith because... -
Twenty Years after The Blind Watchmaker Tertiary-LifelongStandish looks at Richard Dawkins book The Blind Watchmaker, twenty years after its publication. Standish notes the weaknesses of the book, as well as pointing out that Dawkins seems to "concentrate his talents on destroying religious faith rather than... -
What Do Seventh-Day Adventist Students Need to Know About Science? Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special science issue claims that Adventist science education has the responsibility to guide students into an understanding of the issues involved in the controversy being waged between modern science and the Bible. Adventist educational... -
What If I Accept Theistic Evolutionism? Tertiary-Lifelong"Theistic evolution is not the solution to the apparent conflicts between biblical and scientific interpretations of origins. Here’s why." -
What Size Is Your God? Tertiary-LifelongAgard talks about how big and powerful God is, and that although we do not understand everything now, it will all become clearer some day soon. -
When Faith and Reason Are in Tension Tertiary-LifelongSince both reason and revelation have their ultimate source in God, they should be in complete harmony. Yet reason and revelation appear to conflict when attempting to explain the world around us. Gibson discusses some of the factors contributing to the conflict... -
Where Do Humans Come From? Tertiary-Lifelong"The creationist understanding of Scripture, where humans are the product of a divine act of special creation, conflicts with the evolutionary hypothesis of descent with modification from ancestral primates. This article reviews and discusses the fossil... -
Why I Believe in Creation Grade 11-LifelongEven when no one could answer Pitman's questions about evolution, he continued to search. This article explores interesting angles and shares why Pitman believes in creation. -
Yes! Creation Seminar Presentations Grade 9-LifelongThe Geoscience Research Institute and the General Conference Faith and Science Council share audio recordings from the June 27-29, 2010 Yes! Creation seminar series. Titles online include: Evolutionary...