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Dennis Venema

Author, BioLogos Advisory Council, BioLogos Voices


Dennis Venema is professor of biology at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia. He holds a B.Sc. (with Honors) from the University of British Columbia (1996), and received his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia in 2003. His research is focused on the genetics of pattern formation and signaling using the common fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. Dennis is a gifted thinker and writer on matters of science and faith, but also an award-winning biology teacher—he won the 2008 College Biology Teaching Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers. He and his family enjoy numerous outdoor activities that the Canadian Pacific coast region has to offer.

Dennis Venema

Author, BioLogos Advisory Council, BioLogos Voices

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01/06

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  • The Sorrows and Joys of Teaching Evolution at an Evangelical Christian University
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    The Sorrows and Joys of Teaching Evolution at an Evangelical Christian University

    Contrary to popular opinion, in my experience, most of the students who do come to accept the evidence for evolution feel closer to God, not further from Him.

  • Is Evolution a Purposeless Mechanism?
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    Is Evolution a Purposeless Mechanism?

    Many Christians view evolution as a wasteful, random, inefficient process, which seems at odds with the work of a sovereign God. But is this characterization appropriate?

  • Tree limb with leaves with blurred nature background
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    Ask an Evolutionary Creationist: A Q&A with Dennis Venema

    Dennis Venema responds to several frequently asked questions about evolution and Christian faith.

  • Podcast Episode
    • Featuring guests Dennis Venema 
    • and Michael L. Peterson 

    Dennis Venema & Michael Peterson | Intellect in the Service of Christ

    Biology, philosophy and religion work together to help us to understand the world we live in and to better know God.

  • two silhouettes behind abstract plants
    Podcast Episode
    • Featuring guests William Lane Craig, 
    • Kenneth Keathley, 
    • Anjeanette Roberts, 
    • Andrew Torrance 
    • and Dennis Venema 

    Adam & Eve

    Jim Stump is joined by BioLogos president Deb Haarsma to talk about one of the perennial science and faith topics—Adam & Eve.

  • man standing holding a bible in right hand
    Article
    • By Dennis Venema 
    • and Dave Navarro 

    Pastoring and Preaching on Evolutionary Creation

    Dennis Venema sits down with his own pastor, Dave Navarro, about a recent sermon given at their church and how to lead a congregation through theological discussions.

  • The Sorrows and Joys of Teaching Evolution at an Evangelical Christian University
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    The Sorrows and Joys of Teaching Evolution at an Evangelical Christian University

    Contrary to popular opinion, in my experience, most of the students who do come to accept the evidence for evolution feel closer to God, not further from Him.

  • Is Evolution a Purposeless Mechanism?
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    Is Evolution a Purposeless Mechanism?

    Many Christians view evolution as a wasteful, random, inefficient process, which seems at odds with the work of a sovereign God. But is this characterization appropriate?

  • Tree limb with leaves with blurred nature background
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    Ask an Evolutionary Creationist: A Q&A with Dennis Venema

    Dennis Venema responds to several frequently asked questions about evolution and Christian faith.

  • Podcast Episode
    • Featuring guests Dennis Venema 
    • and Michael L. Peterson 

    Dennis Venema & Michael Peterson | Intellect in the Service of Christ

    Biology, philosophy and religion work together to help us to understand the world we live in and to better know God.

  • two silhouettes behind abstract plants
    Podcast Episode
    • Featuring guests William Lane Craig, 
    • Kenneth Keathley, 
    • Anjeanette Roberts, 
    • Andrew Torrance 
    • and Dennis Venema 

    Adam & Eve

    Jim Stump is joined by BioLogos president Deb Haarsma to talk about one of the perennial science and faith topics—Adam & Eve.

  • man standing holding a bible in right hand
    Article
    • By Dennis Venema 
    • and Dave Navarro 

    Pastoring and Preaching on Evolutionary Creation

    Dennis Venema sits down with his own pastor, Dave Navarro, about a recent sermon given at their church and how to lead a congregation through theological discussions.

  • The Sorrows and Joys of Teaching Evolution at an Evangelical Christian University
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    The Sorrows and Joys of Teaching Evolution at an Evangelical Christian University

    Contrary to popular opinion, in my experience, most of the students who do come to accept the evidence for evolution feel closer to God, not further from Him.

  • Is Evolution a Purposeless Mechanism?
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    Is Evolution a Purposeless Mechanism?

    Many Christians view evolution as a wasteful, random, inefficient process, which seems at odds with the work of a sovereign God. But is this characterization appropriate?

  • Tree limb with leaves with blurred nature background
    Article
    By Dennis Venema 

    Ask an Evolutionary Creationist: A Q&A with Dennis Venema

    Dennis Venema responds to several frequently asked questions about evolution and Christian faith.

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