Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: Tate 473
The October meeting of the Christian Faculty Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 6th, from 12 to 1 pm in Tate 473. Our speaker will be Dr. Fuz Rana, president and CEO of Reasons to Believe, a Christian apologetics ministry that believes that Scripture and scientific discovery tell the same story. Dr. Rana earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Ohio University and completed his postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Georgia. He is an author and international speaker specializing in origin-of-life studies, cellular complexity, and the intersection of scientific discovery with questions of design. Dr. Rana’s talk is entitled “Designed for Discovery” (abstract below).
Abstract: Biological systems exhibit a remarkable appearance of design, raising a central question in the creation-evolution debate: Does this design reflect the work of a Creator, or is it the product of unguided evolutionary processes? Many biologists argue that life’s origin, diversity, and shared biological features are best explained by common descent through evolution.
In this presentation, Dr. Rana explores an alternative perspective, arguing that shared biological features are better understood as evidence of common design rather than common ancestry. He also examines why God may have used shared designs in living systems: to make life discoverable.
A light lunch will be provided to everyone who sends in their RSVP by 5 pm, Monday, October 5th, by filling out the google form below. If you plan to attend but don’t need a lunch provided, please RSVP and indicate that as well.