Creation Scientists

Scientists and Other Researchers at Answers in Genesis

Modern Creation Scientists
Historical Creation Scientists

Can creationists be real scientists?

Many secular and atheist groups mock Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum for not being scientific. However, some of the most influential scientists past and present have been and are creationists (see below).

Are you a creationist and a scientist?

Would you like to add your name to the list or be involved in our peer review process? If so, please review our scientist inclusion procedure and tell us about yourself (for those who have received a PhD or master’s degree).

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Articles About Creation Scientists

  • Creationist Receives PhD
    Jan. 1, 2010

    Read how one scientist received his PhD while being a creationist.

  • Feedback Article
    Becoming a Creationist Geologist
    Aug. 14, 2009 from Feedback

    Can a Christian safely navigate the waters of a secular university to beome a geoligist? Dr. Andrew Snelling, AiG–US, offers encouragement and advice.

  • Celebrating an Unsung Hero of Science
    Nov. 29, 2008 from News to Know

    2009 marks the anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest scientists of all time.

  • Feedback Article
    From Old to Young
    Jan. 4, 2008 from Feedback

    Are there scientists who have converted from the old-earth view? Dr. Tommy Mitchell shows us one who has.

  • Nov. 26, 2007 from Answers Magazine

    This article is based on a recent conversation between Ken Ham (president and CEO of Answers in Genesis) and Dr. Andrew Snelling.

  • Sir Isaac Newton: Physicist, Mathematician, Bible Believer
    June 23, 2007

    A new exhibit in Jerusalem gives a glimpse of documents that highlight the “religious intensity of a man many consider history’s greatest scientist.”

  • Sept. 12, 2006

    Listen to Ken Ham as he interviews creationist geologist Dr. Andrew Snelling of the Institute for Creation Research.

  • Testimony of a Professional Geologist
    Feb. 28, 2006

    After a life of learning, geologist Roger Sigler has concluded that when it comes to “origins,” the Scriptures should be searched first and foremost.

  • No Choice!
    Sept. 1, 2005 from Answers Update

    Dr. Georgia Purdom gives her testimony about the path that led her to become a part of AiG.

  • Can Creationists Be Scientists?
    April 1, 2005 from Answers Update

    Although evolutionists interpret the evidence in light of their belief in evolution, science works perfectly well without any connection to evolution.

  • A Philly Story
    Feb. 8, 2005

    How would you like to fly in an airplane produced by chance random processes—no intelligence involved?

  • Magazine Article
    Genesis at Ground Zero
    March 1, 2002, pp. 10–15

    Ken Ham interviews Ralph DiCosimo, a New York police officer with first-hand experience of the aftermath of the horrific happenings of 11 September 2001.

  • So You Want to Be a “Creation Scientist”
    Jan. 24, 2002

    AiG receives numerous requests from students wanting to know how they can train to be “creation scientists.” We usually offer the following guidelines to these enquiring minds:

  • Magazine Article
    Geniuses for Genesis
    Dec. 1, 2001, pp. 21–23

    This is an amazing family: four siblings who all entered university by the age of 14 or younger (one at the age of 10!).

  • Magazine Article
    Great Creation Scientists: Nicolas Steno (1638–1686)
    Sept. 1, 2001, pp. 47–49

    Nicolaus Steno has been recognized as making some of the first 'truly great discoveries' in geology. His fundamental principles of geology are still routinely used to interpret sedimentary rock layer

  • Book Chapter
    Ariel A. Roth, Biology
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    When I consider the great questions of origins from a broad perspective, the biblical model makes the most sense to me; it leaves fewer unanswered questions.

  • Book Chapter
    Paul Giem, Medical Research
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    I believe that if we do our homework carefully enough, and without succumbing to bias, we will find that the Book, including a literal 6-day creation, will stand.

  • Book Chapter
    Henry Zuill, Biology
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    Biodiversity does not specify a six-day creation, it is not that finely focused, but it strongly supports such a possibility.

  • Book Chapter
    John R. Rankin, Mathematical Physics
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    The creationist approach allows us to have an exceedingly intricate and beautiful world at the outset, ready for us to explore its wonders scientifically.

  • Book Chapter
    Arthur Jones, Biology
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    Many of the great scientists of the past were committed Christians and many of those were consciously exploring the implications of their Christian faith for science.

  • Book Chapter
    Edmond W. Holroyd, Meteorology
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    If we have found the Bible to be truthful in what we can independently check, we have a reason to trust it when it talks repeatedly about origins.

  • Book Chapter
    Jack Cuozzo, Orthodontics
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    I have found that the Bible is accurate when it describes time, and historical or scientific facts. This is why I believe in a literal six-day creation.

  • Book Chapter
    Stanley A. Mumma, Architectural Engineering
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    The reliability of the six literal 24-hour days creation model is important to me because no person whose mind works similar to mine would accept any of the Bible if the very first part were wrong.

  • Book Chapter
    Geoff Downes, Forestry Research
    Jan. 1, 2001 from In Six Days

    Even to be able to begin to have confidence in my ability to reason, I have to start with a revelation from the One who made me.

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