Deborah Haarsma
Author, BioLogos Voices, Staff
President
Deborah Haarsma is President of BioLogos. She is a frequent speaker on modern science and Christian faith at research universities, churches, and public venues like the National Press Club. Her work appears in several recent books, including Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Design and Christ and the Created Order. She wrote the book Origins with her husband and fellow physicist, Loren Haarsma, presenting the agreements and disagreements among Christians regarding the history of life and the universe. She edited the anthology Delight in Creation: Scientists Share Their Work with the Church with Rev. Scott Hoezee. Previously, Haarsma served as professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Calvin College. She is an experienced research scientist, with several publications in the Astrophysical Journal and the Astronomical Journal on extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. She has studied large galaxies, galaxy clusters, the curvature of space, and the expansion of the universe using telescopes around the world and in orbit. Haarsma completed her doctoral work in astrophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her undergraduate work in physics and music at Bethel University. She and Loren enjoy science fiction and classical music, and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Following Christ in a Pandemic: A Conversation Led by Philip Yancey
At BioLogos, we believe science is a gift from God, equipping the church for this pandemic. We hosted a virtual event featuring Christians who are using science to care for others in this challenging year
Congratulations to Francis Collins, Templeton Prize Recipient!
BioLogos President Deb Haarsma congratulates founder Francis Collins on being awarded the Templeton Prize.
A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times
BioLogos is releasing “A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times," calling all Christians to follow the advice of public health experts and support scientists doing crucial biomedical research on COVID-19.
5 reasons Christians should get the COVID-19 vaccine
Deb highlights why Christians should feel confident receiving a COVID vaccine on behalf of themselves and the rest of their community.
I am in a COVID vaccine trial: My take on the testing experience
BioLogos’ President enrolled as a volunteer in a COVID vaccine trial. Here’s what it’s like, and what she learned.
Love those you disagree with, stand up for truth, and bring the hope of Christ
BioLogos is non-partisan—we know that both parties include people of deep faith and that no one political platform can achieve all Christ calls us to. Our first loyalty is to Christ.
Following Christ in a Pandemic: A Conversation Led by Philip Yancey
At BioLogos, we believe science is a gift from God, equipping the church for this pandemic. We hosted a virtual event featuring Christians who are using science to care for others in this challenging year
Congratulations to Francis Collins, Templeton Prize Recipient!
BioLogos President Deb Haarsma congratulates founder Francis Collins on being awarded the Templeton Prize.
A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times
BioLogos is releasing “A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times," calling all Christians to follow the advice of public health experts and support scientists doing crucial biomedical research on COVID-19.
5 reasons Christians should get the COVID-19 vaccine
Deb highlights why Christians should feel confident receiving a COVID vaccine on behalf of themselves and the rest of their community.
I am in a COVID vaccine trial: My take on the testing experience
BioLogos’ President enrolled as a volunteer in a COVID vaccine trial. Here’s what it’s like, and what she learned.
Love those you disagree with, stand up for truth, and bring the hope of Christ
BioLogos is non-partisan—we know that both parties include people of deep faith and that no one political platform can achieve all Christ calls us to. Our first loyalty is to Christ.
Following Christ in a Pandemic: A Conversation Led by Philip Yancey
At BioLogos, we believe science is a gift from God, equipping the church for this pandemic. We hosted a virtual event featuring Christians who are using science to care for others in this challenging year
Congratulations to Francis Collins, Templeton Prize Recipient!
BioLogos President Deb Haarsma congratulates founder Francis Collins on being awarded the Templeton Prize.
A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times
BioLogos is releasing “A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times," calling all Christians to follow the advice of public health experts and support scientists doing crucial biomedical research on COVID-19.