PHYS 121 & ESS 151
Extra credit opportunity
- Research and write1-2 pages on a Christian scientist
- Faith life
- Scientific contributions
- Scientist may be:
- Living or dead
- From any denomination
- Working in an science discipline
- Include works cited (2+ sources recommended)
- Use reputable sources (not Wikipedia)
- Double check multiple sources to validate information and get the full story for your scientist
- Write in complete sentences with logical flow and organization.
- Formatting style does not matter as long as you're consistent.
Suggested Sources
Free Sites
34 Great Scientists Who Were Committed Christians
BioLogos: Click on Explore> Featured People
Shine Bright Like the Firmament Podcast
Society of Catholic Scientists: Scientists of the Past
Vatican Observatory Podcast
BioLogos: Click on Explore> Featured People
Shine Bright Like the Firmament Podcast
Society of Catholic Scientists: Scientists of the Past
Vatican Observatory Podcast
Benner Library Sources
Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers
Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Scientists of faith: Forty-eight biographies of historic scientists and their Christian faith
3rd Floor 925c G783s
Scientists who believe: Ten interviews with Christian men of science
3rd Floor (Religion Room) 215 Sci27
The faith of scientists in their own words
3rd Floor 201.65 F172f
Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Scientists of faith: Forty-eight biographies of historic scientists and their Christian faith
3rd Floor 925c G783s
Scientists who believe: Ten interviews with Christian men of science
3rd Floor (Religion Room) 215 Sci27
The faith of scientists in their own words
3rd Floor 201.65 F172f
Additional Sources
- Search I-Share for books with the subject heading: Scientists Religious Life
- Interview your science profs!
- Look up famous scientists such as: