Ard Louis
Author
Ard A. Louis is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford, where he leads an interdisciplinary research group studying problems on the border between chemistry, physics and biology, and is also director of graduate studies in theoretical physics. From 2002 to 2010 he was a Royal Society University Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford. He is also an associate of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. He has written for BioLogos and served on the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2020. He engages in molecular gastronomy. Prior to his post at Oxford he taught Theoretical Chemistry at Cambridge University where he was also director of studies in Natural Sciences at Hughes Hall. He was born in the Netherlands, was raised in Gabon and received his first degree from the University of Utrecht and his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Cornell University.
Evolution and Intelligent Design with Ard Louis
Oxford physicist Ard Louis explains the varying meanings of evolution—from “change over time” to a philosophical worldview—and voices his concerns with the theory of “intelligent design."
Interpreting Genesis with Ard Louis
Oxford physicist Ard Louis looks at two important aspects of time to consider when reading Genesis 1: chronology and the idea of “deep time."
Irreducible Complexity with Ard Louis
Physicist Ard Louis offers his take on the theory of “irreducible complexity”—the idea that certain complex structures could not possibly emerge via evolution.
Miracles, Science, and the Laws of Nature
This post is part of a series adapted from a scholarly essay titled "Miracles and Science: The Long Shadow of David Hume," first published in 2010.

- By James K. Dew
- and Ard Louis
Southern Baptist Voices: Teleological Arguments, Theistic Evolution, and Intelligent Design
James K. Dew expresses his concerns with Evolutionary Creationism's affirmation of macro evolution, portrayal of God's creative activity, and acceptance of the anthropic principle. Ard Louis responds.

Common Concerns About the Implication of BioLogos' Science
Many barriers to evangelical Christian acceptance of evolution arise from popular misconceptions about the nature of science and its relationship to God's action in our world.
Evolution and Intelligent Design with Ard Louis
Oxford physicist Ard Louis explains the varying meanings of evolution—from “change over time” to a philosophical worldview—and voices his concerns with the theory of “intelligent design."
Interpreting Genesis with Ard Louis
Oxford physicist Ard Louis looks at two important aspects of time to consider when reading Genesis 1: chronology and the idea of “deep time."
Irreducible Complexity with Ard Louis
Physicist Ard Louis offers his take on the theory of “irreducible complexity”—the idea that certain complex structures could not possibly emerge via evolution.
Miracles, Science, and the Laws of Nature
This post is part of a series adapted from a scholarly essay titled "Miracles and Science: The Long Shadow of David Hume," first published in 2010.

- By James K. Dew
- and Ard Louis
Southern Baptist Voices: Teleological Arguments, Theistic Evolution, and Intelligent Design
James K. Dew expresses his concerns with Evolutionary Creationism's affirmation of macro evolution, portrayal of God's creative activity, and acceptance of the anthropic principle. Ard Louis responds.

Common Concerns About the Implication of BioLogos' Science
Many barriers to evangelical Christian acceptance of evolution arise from popular misconceptions about the nature of science and its relationship to God's action in our world.
Evolution and Intelligent Design with Ard Louis
Oxford physicist Ard Louis explains the varying meanings of evolution—from “change over time” to a philosophical worldview—and voices his concerns with the theory of “intelligent design."
Interpreting Genesis with Ard Louis
Oxford physicist Ard Louis looks at two important aspects of time to consider when reading Genesis 1: chronology and the idea of “deep time."
Irreducible Complexity with Ard Louis
Physicist Ard Louis offers his take on the theory of “irreducible complexity”—the idea that certain complex structures could not possibly emerge via evolution.