Background
Karl Willard Giberson was born on May 13, 1957, in Bath, New Brunswick, Canada. He is a son of Philip Sidney Giberson, a minister, and Ursula Margaret Giberson.
Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Karl Willard Giberson received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Science from Eastern Nazarene College.
Rice University, Houston, Texas, United States
Karl Willard Giberson holds a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Rice University.
Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Karl Willard Giberson received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Science from Eastern Nazarene College.
Rice University, Houston, Texas, United States
Karl Willard Giberson holds a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Rice University.
(While affirming that God is Creator of the universe, an e...)
While affirming that God is Creator of the universe, an evangelical Christian physics and astronomy professor tackles the controversial subject of how God actually did it.
https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Apart-Between-Religion-Science/dp/0834115042/?tag=2022091-20
1993
(In Species of Origin, Karl W. Giberson and Donald A. Yerx...)
In Species of Origin, Karl W. Giberson and Donald A. Yerxa argue that creation stories are an essential part of every culture because they explain how the world came to be and help answer questions about humanity's role in the larger whole. Despite their importance, however, Americans have not been able to agree on a common creation story since the late nineteenth century. Giberson and Yerxa examine the controversial debates surrounding the creation and explain that while part of the discord stems from the growing cultural and religious diversity of the United States, most of the disagreement flows from two competing and distinct worldviews upon which Americans rely modern naturalistic science and traditional Judeo Christian religions. This conflict between science and religion, they argue, is at the root of America's ongoing search for its origins. Giberson and Yerxa expertly delve into this search and America's varied creation myths that the authors dub the species of origins.
https://www.amazon.com/Species-Origins-Americas-Creation-Intellectual/dp/0742507653/?tag=2022091-20
2002
(Biologists Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, and Edward...)
Biologists Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, and Edward O. Wilson, and physicists Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking, and Steven Weinberg have become public intellectuals, articulating a much larger vision for science and what role it should play in the modern worldview. The scientific prestige and literary eloquence of each of these great thinkers combine to transform them into what can only be called oracles of science. Curiously, the leading "oracles of science" are predominantly secular in ways that don't reflect the distribution of religious beliefs within the scientific community. Many of them are even hostile to religion, creating a false impression that science as a whole is incompatible with religion. Karl Giberson and Mariano Artigas offer an informed analysis of the views of these six scientists, carefully distinguishing science from philosophy and religion in the writings of the oracles.
https://www.amazon.com/Oracles-Science-Celebrity-Scientists-Religion/dp/0195310721/?tag=2022091-20
2006
(Evolution Is Not the Bible's Enemy Saving Darwin explores...)
Evolution Is Not the Bible's Enemy Saving Darwin explores the history of the controversy that swirls around evolution science, from Darwin to current challenges, and shows why - and how - it is possible to believe in God and evolution at the same time.
https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Darwin-Christian-Believe-Evolution/dp/0061441732/?tag=2022091-20
2008
(Christians affirm that everything exists because of God -...)
Christians affirm that everything exists because of God - from subatomic quarks to black holes. Science often claims to explain nature without including God at all. And thinking Christians often feel forced to choose between the two. But the good news is that we don't have to make a choice. Science does not overthrow the Bible. Faith does not require rejecting science. World-renowned scientist Francis Collins, author of The Language of God, along with fellow scientist Karl Giberson show how we can embrace both. Their fascinating treatment explains how God cares for and interacts with his creation while science offers a reliable way to understand the world he made. Together they clearly answer dozens of the most common questions people ask about Darwin, evolution, the age of the earth, the Bible, the existence of God and our finely tuned universe. They also consider how their views stack up against the new atheists as well as against creationists and adherents of intelligent design. The authors disentangle the false conclusions of Christians and atheists alike about science and evolution from the actual results of research in astronomy, physics, geology and genetics. In its place they find a story of the grandeur and beauty of a world made by a supremely creative God.
https://www.amazon.com/Language-Science-Faith-Straight-Questions/dp/0830838295/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(An engaging biography-cum-appraisal of John Polkinghorne'...)
An engaging biography-cum-appraisal of John Polkinghorne's life and work, this book uses his story to approach some of the most important questions in life, including How should a scientist view God? Why do we pray, and what do we expect from it? Does the universe have a point? and What happens after death? Sir John Polkinghorne is a British particle physicist who, after 25 years of research and discovery in academia, resigned his post to become an Anglican priest and theologian. Since then he has written more than 20 books exploring the relationship of science and theology. As a physicist, he participated in the research that led to the discovery of the quark, the smallest known particle. Here, both his religious and scientific beliefs are explored in full detail. A 2011 Crossings Book Club selection.
https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Leap-Polkinghorne-Science-Religion/dp/0745954014/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(Exploring intellectual authority within evangelicalism, t...)
Exploring intellectual authority within evangelicalism, the authors reveal how America’s populist ideals, anti-intellectualism, and religious free market, along with the concept of anointing - being chosen by God to speak for him like the biblical prophets - established a conservative evangelical leadership isolated from the world of secular arts and sciences.
https://www.amazon.com/Anointed-Evangelical-Truth-Secular-Age/dp/0674048180/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(Like detectives sleuthing out the greatest mystery of all...)
Like detectives sleuthing out the greatest mystery of all, scientists over the centuries have uncovered clues about the structure and origins of the universe. The work of Galileo, Newton, Einstein, and a host of other tenacious researchers and thinkers reveals a cosmos of almost unimaginable wonder and beauty. If we then honestly follow the evidence of science wherever it leads, where do we end up? Karl Giberson takes us on a fascinating guided tour of planets and protons, galaxies and gamma rays. We discover that if gravity were slightly stronger, neutrons a tiny bit lighter, the size of our sun somewhat larger or a dozen other factors altered by fractions, there would be no life. The author shows that for many observers, even those who do not embrace religious faith, all of this looks suspiciously like the expression of a grand plan--a cosmic architecture capable of both supporting life such as ours, and inspiring observers like us to seek out hints of a creator. Join this cosmic expedition and discover the wonder of it all.
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Universe-Hints-Fine-Tuned-World/dp/0830838198/?tag=2022091-20
2012
(What would the biblical creation story look like if it wa...)
What would the biblical creation story look like if it was written today? Is it possible to view modern scientific explanations as "creation stories"? Using biblical imagery and vivid metaphors, popular author and leading science-and-religion scholar Karl Giberson recasts the Genesis creation story within the framework of the latest ideas from modern science. Seven Glorious Days takes the reader on a grand ride through the history of the universe from the Big Bang, to the origin of stars and planets, to the appearance of living creatures bearing the image of God. The narrative is accessible, lively and faith-affirming. Readers worried about the tension between science and religion will welcome their harmonious convergence in this timely and provocative book.
https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Glorious-Days-Scientist-Creation/dp/1557259283/?tag=2022091-20
2012
(This book explains how the idea of the Biblical Adam has ...)
This book explains how the idea of the Biblical Adam has evolved throughout the ages and explores the influence that the fall of Adam has had on Western ideas. Giberson contends that the attempts of Evangelical Christians to preserve a literal interpretation of the Biblical creation story have contributed to them becoming intellectually isolated in a variety of fields.
https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Original-Sinner-Christians-Oppress/dp/0807012513/?tag=2022091-20
2015
(Abraham's Dice explores the interplay between chance and ...)
Abraham's Dice explores the interplay between chance and providence in the monotheistic religious traditions, looking at how their interaction has been conceptualized as our understanding of the workings of nature has changed. This lively historical conversation has generated intense ongoing theological debates, and provocative responses from science: what are we to make of the history of our universe, where chance and law have played out in complex ways? Or the evolution of life, where random mutations have challenged attempts to find purpose within evolution and convinced many that human beings are but a "glorious accident"?
https://www.amazon.com/Abrahams-Dice-Providence-Monotheistic-Traditions/dp/0190277165/?tag=2022091-20
2016
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Karl Willard Giberson was born on May 13, 1957, in Bath, New Brunswick, Canada. He is a son of Philip Sidney Giberson, a minister, and Ursula Margaret Giberson.
Karl Willard Giberson received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Science from Eastern Nazarene College. He also holds a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Rice University.
From 1984 to 2011, Karl Willard Giberson was a professor at Eastern Nazarene College (ENC) where he received numerous recognitions and awards. While at ENC, he created distinctive interdisciplinary courses and programs, including the college’s first honors program. For three years, ending in 2009 he was the program director for the Venice Summer School on Science and Religion. Karl was the founding editor of Science & Theology News, editor-in-chief of Science & Spirit magazine from 2003-2006 and vice-president of the BioLogos Foundation from 2008 to 2010.
(An engaging biography-cum-appraisal of John Polkinghorne'...)
2011(Exploring intellectual authority within evangelicalism, t...)
2011(What would the biblical creation story look like if it wa...)
2012(Evolution Is Not the Bible's Enemy Saving Darwin explores...)
2008(Abraham's Dice explores the interplay between chance and ...)
2016(While affirming that God is Creator of the universe, an e...)
1993(This book explains how the idea of the Biblical Adam has ...)
2015(Like detectives sleuthing out the greatest mystery of all...)
2012(Christians affirm that everything exists because of God -...)
2011(Biologists Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, and Edward...)
2006(In Species of Origin, Karl W. Giberson and Donald A. Yerx...)
2002Karl Willard Giberson is a member of the International Society for Science and Religion, the American Scientific Affiliation, the National Center for Science Education.
Karl Willard Giberson enjoys spending time with his family, writing in his gazebo, listening to Bob Dylan, watching re-runs of Star Trek the Next Generation, and drinking Diet Coke.
On July 28, 1979, Karl Willard Giberson married Myrna Loree Fuller. They have two children: Sara Jacqueline, Laura Louise.
