A Philosophical Framework for Intelligent Design Charles TaliaferroCharles Taliaferro is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Emeritus Oscar and Gertrude Boe Overby Distinguished Professor at St. Olaf College Abstract: Debate over intelligent design (ID) should take into account the surrounding philosophical frameworks in such debate. Section one considers the relevance of the revival of substance dualism,…
Between the Designer and God: On Bad Theological Moves in the Intelligent Design Debate E. V. Rope KojonenE. V. Rope Kojonen is University Lecturer in Systematic Theology at the University of Helsinki, Finland. Abstract: The debate surrounding Intelligent Design (ID) often intertwines theological considerations with scientific discourse, yet the relationship between the “intelligent designer” and…
The Soul, ID Research, and a Science-Engaged Theology J. P. MorelandJ. P. Moreland is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University Abstract: This article challenges the prevalent scientific view that dismisses mental entities—consciousness, the self, mental causation—as empirically inaccessible. It argues that this dismissal stems not from evidence but sociological/theological factors…
Front-loading: The Bridge between Evolution and Intelligent Design Scott D. G. VentureyraScott D. G. Ventureyra is an independent scholar and author from Ottawa, Canada, who specializes in the science-theology interaction. Abstract: Much of the literature on Intelligent Design (ID) focuses on whether certain features of the universe and life exhibit signs of design. Less attention…
Return of the God Hypothesis: How New Scientific Discoveries Support Theistic Belief Stephen C. MeyerStephen C. Meyer is Director of the Center for Science and Culture, Discovery Institute Abstract: This essay contends that three major scientific discoveries during the last century provide evidence for theism. I examine each discovery in turn: the beginning of the…
Design-Engaged Theology: A Synopsis and Way Forward Joshua R. Farris, PhDJoshua R. Farris is Research Professor (Visiting) at Ruhr Universität Bochum, Affiliate at Kairos University, and Mentor at St. Patrick’s Institute Ryan A. Brandt, PhDRyan A. Brandt is Professor of Christian History and Theology at Grand Canyon University Abstract: This article frames the rest of…
An Introduction to the Major Biblical-Theological Systems Daniel S. Diffey, PhDDaniel S. Diffey is Professor of Old Testament at Grand Canyon University and Pastor of New Covenant Community Church in Chandler, AZ Cory M. Marsh, PhDCory M. Marsh is Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary Introduction The goal of JBTS is to provide…
Covenant Theology: Continuing the Conversation Richard P. Belcher, Jr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr. is John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia Introduction I would like to thank Drs. Parker and Lucas for the invitation to join this discussion.[1] I certainly cannot…
Progressive Covenantalism: Continuing the Conversation Stephen J. Wellum Stephen J. Wellum is Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky Introduction It is an honor to participate in this ongoing conversation regarding how best to think through the Bible’s metanarrative and covenantal story from creation to Christ.[1] Getting the Bible…
Progressive Dispensationalism: Continuing the Conversation Darrell L. Bock Darrell L. Bock is Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theology Seminary in Dallas, TX Introduction: Defining Progressive Dispensationalism Let’s begin with a definition of Progressive Dispensationalism.[1] Progressive Dispensationalism is an attempt to specify how the dispensations and covenants commitments advance building on each…