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Science Journal and Research Links

  • Scirus Search Engine - Tired of typing in “Dolly” the sheep and getting “Dolly Parton” instead? Scirus is a powerful science-specific search engine, capable of searching for journal abstracts, definitions for scientific terms and news items.
  • Harvard Abstract Archive - Huge search engine of scientific abstracts from many different journals, including NASA pre-prints.
  • Science - Free registration allows you to view the Table of Contents of current and back issues, abstracts, and customized email alerts.
  • Nature - Free registration allows you free access to searchable abstracts, customized e-mail alerts, specialized gateways and web-only content.
  • Astrophysical Journal - Search and view abstracts of current and past issues of The Astrophysical Journal, The Astrophysical Journal Letters, and The Astronomical Journal.
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - View the Table of Contents and abstracts of current and back issues back to 1990.

RTB Volunteer Apologists

  • The Bible and Science – What’s a Christian to do? – Extensive essay exploring the relationship between science and the Bible. It also examines some of the claims of young earth creationists.
  • Is There Really Scientific Evidence for a Young Earth? - Evaluation of common “scientific evidences” for a young-earth by one of our apologists, Matt Tiscareno.
  • NewCreationism.org - Articles on origins from the perspective of Intelligent Design and old-earth creationism.
  • God and Science - "Harmony between the Bible and Science." Founded by Richard Deem, one of RTB's Apologists.
  • Science & Apologetics Research Forum - Promotes critical thought and quality scholarship in scientific and theological study.
  • Lord, I Believe - Led by physicist Hill Roberts, "Lord, I Believe" challenges both philosophies of naturalism and religious faith to explore what rational basis exists for those systems of belief. Roberts contends that on balance there is far more basis for agreement than the typical frictions between science and faith.
  • Sword & Spirit Ministries - A ministry dedicated to providing evidences for faith in Christ. Uses many Reasons To Believe resources but gears them for teens. Run by a friend and apologist of Reasons To Believe.

Intelligent Design

  • Intelligent Design Network, Inc. - A nonprofit organization that seeks objectivity in origins science
  • The Discovery Institute – Interdisciplinary research center and a major hub of the Intelligent Design movement.
  • Access Research Network - Origins site featuring the work of Phillip Johnson, Michael Behe and others promoting "Intelligent Design."
  • ISCID - International Society for Complexity, Information, and Design investigates complex systems apart from external programmatic constraints like materialism, naturalism, or reductionism.
  • IDEA Center - Organization dedicated to promoting intelligent design theory and fostering good, spirited discussion and a better understanding over the creation-evolution issue.

Science Apologetics

  • Glen Kuban's Web Sites - Read the research of Glen Kuban about Carl Baugh’s claim of contemporaneous dinosaur and human footprints in the Paluxy riverbed. Kuban also addresses the claim made by some young-earth creationists that Japanese fishermen captured a Plesiosaur carcass in 1977.
  • Apologetics.org - A site sponsored by Trinity College of Florida and the C. S. Lewis Fellowship with discussions from Michael Behe and other scientifically oriented apologists.

Science and Astronomy News Links

General Apologetics

  • Ankerberg Theological Research Institute – Web site for John Ankerberg’s television program. Also contains hundreds of articles, television archives and books on a wide variety of topics.
  • LifeWay Apologetics Section - LifeWay is a resource dedicated to equipping Christians in various areas of ministry – apologetics, church life, students, marriages, singles, seniors, etc.
  • Stand To Reason - The internet extension of the radio ministry of Greg Koukl, a ministry dedicated to equipping Christians to rationally engage others about the truths of Christianity.
  • Apologetics.com - Makes cutting-edge resources and training in Christian apologetics accessible to the public through their Web site and related activities.
  • Answers in Action - Bob and Gretchen Passantino’s organization, dedicated to training Christians to think critically and carefully defend the Christian worldview. An online edition of Don Stoner’s book, A New Look at an Old Earth: What the Creation Institutes Are Not Telling You About Genesis is available here as well.
  • William Lane Craig - Home page of Christian philosopher and apologist, Dr. Bill Craig.
  • Probe Ministries / Ministerios Probe - Christian scholars analyzing and challenging contemporary culture by renewing the mind, equipping the church, engaging the world. Articles on Theology/Apologetics - Current Issues - Culture and Arts - Cults and Other Religions - Worldviews/Philosophy - History - Society - Science - Personal Development - Marriage, Family, and Sexuality.
  • Leadership University - Links to many quality apologetics related articles by top Christian scholars.
  • Dr. Edwin Yamauchi - Defense of the Resurrection by a top Christian historian, Dr. Edwin Yamauchi.
  • Ravi Zacharias International Ministries - Equipping this generation of Christians with a culturally relevant apologetic, enabling them to contend for their faith; to enter arenas of resistance and reclaim ground lost to skepticism and secularism; to impact leaders in their sphere of influence on matters of character and discipline so that both heart and mind are in tune with the heart and mind of God.

Christian Scientific Organizations

Philosophy Resources

Young Earth Perspective

Skeptics

Become familiar with the viewpoints and arguments made by those who disagree with Christianity. This will greatly facilitate your communication as you converse in the public square, at work, and in your family.

Kids and Teen Oriented Sites

  • Science News For Kids - Web site devoted to science news for children, ages 9 to 13, run by the publishers of Science magazine.
  • Sword & Spirit Ministries - A ministry dedicated to providing evidences for faith in Christ. Uses many Reasons To Believe resources but gears them for teens. Run by a friend and apologist of Reasons To Believe.
  • Summit Ministries - Conducts seminars on the Christian world view, for high school students. Information about the ministry, and answers to various issues.

Education

  • Southeastern University - ". . . offers a vital, Christ-centered education through 40 majors that prepare students for a life of world-changing ministry--both in church-related positions and other professional fields."
  • The King's Seminary - A graduate professional school of theology offering Spirit-filled theological and ministerial training for today's Christian leaders. Founder and Chancellor: Jack Hayford. Online classes available. RTB classes are offered through this program.
  • Christian Educators' Association International (CEAI) - Encourages Christians to be "salt and light" in public education, publicly promoting the Declaration for Public Education which encourages the local church and community to be an active participant and supporter of public schools, and a return to Judeo-Christian values which promote character education and core values.
  • Center for Research in Science (CRIS) - A department at Azusa Pacific University, CRIS equips and educates faculty, students, and members of the community in defending their faith in the science arena.
    CRIS Science and Faith Lecture Series, 2003-2004
  • Interdisciplinary Biblical Research Institute - Trains men and women in Biblical studies and in some other academic discipline. Encourages the use of this training to help other Christians deal with the many areas where non-Christian teaching is so dominant today.
  • Augustine Fellowship Study Center - Educational ministry of Kenneth R. Samples, Vice President for Philosophical and Theological Apologetics at Reasons To Believe.
  • Biola University Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics - Describes Biola University’s M.A. in Christian Apologetics, a broad study in the defense of the faith. Its purpose is, "to train a generation of believers, from all walks of life, to articulate, defend, and contend for the faith…"
  • Biola University Master of Science and Religion - Designed to provide scientifically trained individuals with the essential background in theology, history, and philosophy that is necessary to integrate evangelical Christianity with modern science.
  • Southern Evangelical Seminary - Graduate programs in apologetics and counter-cult ministries.
  • Science Excellence for All Ohioans - a network of concerned citizens in Ohio who support excellent state science standards that are fair, reasonable, and objective. Excellent standards can serve as a basis for learning for all students in Ohio, and they can prepare students to become critical thinkers on issues involving science.

General Christian Resources

  • Crosswalk.com - An online hub of Christian ministries and resources.
  • Christianity.com - An online hub of Christian ministries and resources.
  • OnePlace.com - Broadcasts popular Christian speakers/ministries including RTB's Creation Update.
  • CCN (Church Communications Network) - Church Communication Network offers in-depth, powerful programming covering a broad spectrum of ministry areas — everything from NextGen to Women's ministry, Children's ministry to Reasons To Believe. CCN also provides special resources including pre-broadcast training and activities, sermon helps, assessment tools, and much more.

Free Bible Study Tools

  • SearchGodsWord - site Includes the following and much more:
    • Interlinear Study Bible - Type in English words and search for their definition in the original language. Downloadable Greek and Hebrew fonts for Windows and Linux users.
    • Parallel Bible - Compare your favorite verses in a wide variety of English translations.
    • Creeds and Confessions - Access and search all the major doctrinal statements throughout Christian history.
    • Writings of the Early Church Fathers - Access and search all 38 volumes of the Early Church Fathers (Ante-Nicene, Nicene and Post-Nicene) from the first 800 years of the Church.
    • International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - This practical, authoritative, and complete classic reference encyclopedia explains every significant word in the Bible and Apocrypha. It gives detailed information on the language and literature of Bible lands, and the historical and religious environments of the people of the Bible in articles by nearly 200 scholars.
    • The Works of Josephus - The complete works of the famous Jewish historian, translated by William Whiston.
    • The Writings of Alfred Edersheim - One of the foremost authorities on Biblical history, Edersheim's works serve as a solid foundation for the understanding of Jewish culture during the Old Testament.
    • Powerpoint Bible Maps - Whether it is a map showing the route of the Exodus or a diagram of the tabernacle, you'll probably find what you need here.