Scientists’ inclusion procedure

April 2006

We encourage scientists interested in being on AiG’s Creation scientists list to email or call us. We need permission before adding a scientist to the list, and contacting us will begin the process.

We need to know someone very well before we place his/her name on the list, so please be patient with us. There are actually two lists:

1. A public list of scientists on our website.
2. A private list that is kept in-house. Those on this list may be asked to write or review an article for our website or magazine.

To be on either list, the scientist needs to send the following items to Answers in Genesis, Attn: Walt Stumper, PO Box 510, Hebron, KY 41048.

1. Signed copy of our Statement of Faith indicating that he/she adhere to it (print it off, write on it that you agree with it, and then sign it).
2. Resume/CV.
3. Brief written Christian testimony.
4. Completed scientist quick fact sheet.
5. List of two or three references, with contact information, preferably from biblical Christians or scientists we also know—e.g., other scientists on the AiG list and, additionally, one from his/her current pastor. We will contact the references, as well as the scientist being considered, to discuss his/her beliefs.

For the public list, we prefer professors holding doctorates. In some cases, we will accept those with master’s degrees (and in some rare cases, bachelor’s degrees) who have “proven” themselves in scientific research.  After all, Isaac Newton earned only a bachelor’s degree and an honorary master’s degree. By the way, those on the public list will automatically be placed on the private list.

The purpose of the public list is to show the world that Christians can be scientists even by the world’s standards—but it is not a comprehensive list by any means. However, there are quite a few scientists who opt not to be on the public list and for good reasons. Inclusion on the list should not be considered an award; the purpose of this list is merely to show the world that there are “real” scientists doing “real” research who accept the biblical account of origins.

For the private list, we will accept professors and those holding doctorate, master’s and, in some cases, bachelor’s degrees. These people are instrumental in providing advice and helping us maintain sound scientific arguments, as illustrated by the principle “iron sharpens iron” (Proverbs 27:17). 

Thank you and may God richly bless you.