Dominic Halsmer


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Engineering

Dominic Halsmer is senior professor of engineering at Oral Roberts University (ORU), where he also serves as the director of the Center for Faith and Learning. He has been teaching science and engineering courses at ORU for 24 years and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Oklahoma. He received his MS degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Purdue University and a PhD in mechanical engineering from UCLA. He also has an MA in biblical literature from ORU. He has authored 30 academic publications and is actively involved in science and faith research.

Most Popular Works

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  • Role of Engineering in Science Faith Dialogues, Pt 1

    Can reverse engineering reveal God’s design in nature? Explore how engineering insights and biomimetics bridge science and faith, pointing to purpose behind life’s intricate systems.

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  • Helping Young People Resolve Science Faith Issues

    Many students struggle to reconcile science and faith. Discover how a senior professor at Oral Roberts University guides them through diverse perspectives, dialogue, and openness to uncertainty in origins debates.

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  • The Creator’s Fingerprints in Nature

    Explore how a professor of engineering sees nature as evidence of divine design. Drawing on his engineering background, he explains why the intricate systems in living organisms point to purposeful creation.

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  • Harmony Between Christianity and Science

    Are the two in conflict? A professor of engineering shares how his faith and technical work complement each other, addresses doubts, and explores how freedom, sin, and human choices relate to suffering in the world.

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