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.
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?
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?
Ask an Evolutionary Creationist: A Q&A with Dennis Venema
Dennis Venema responds to several frequently asked questions about evolution and Christian faith.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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?
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?
Ask an Evolutionary Creationist: A Q&A with Dennis Venema
Dennis Venema responds to several frequently asked questions about evolution and Christian faith.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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?
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?
Ask an Evolutionary Creationist: A Q&A with Dennis Venema
Dennis Venema responds to several frequently asked questions about evolution and Christian faith.