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J. P. Moreland

American theologian

James Porter Moreland (born March 9, ), better known as J. P. Moreland, is an American philosopher, theologian, and Christian apologist. He is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in La Mirada, California.

Biography

Moreland specializes in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and Christian philosophy,[2] having had his work published in journals such as Metaphilosophy and the American Philosophical Quarterly. He has also had his work published by presses such as Intervarsity Press, NavPress, Zondervan, Oxford University Press, Routledge, Rutgers University Press, and Prometheus.[3]

Moreland earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Arts in philosophy with highest honors from the University of California, Riverside.

He received his Th.M. in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.[4] In , he received a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Southern California. His dissertation was Universals and the Qualities of Things: A defense of Realism. His dissertation advisor was Dallas Willard.[5] Moreland is married to Hope and together they have two children and four grandchildren.

Moreland is a fellow of the Discovery Institute.[6]

In , he edited The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism.[7][8]

Career

Moreland teaches at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in La Mirada, California.[9] He is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Center on Culture and Civil Society at the Independent Institute.[10] He served for eight years as a bioethicist for Personal Care Nursing Homes, Inc.

in Baltimore, Maryland.[11]

He has debated Clancy Martin over the existence of God[12] as well as Canadian philosopher Kai Nielsen and Eddie Tabash on whether the supernatural exists. He has been a frequent guest on the PBS television series Closer to Truth.

Views

Moreland has defended Thomistic substance dualism,[13][14]libertarian free will,[15] and life after death.[16][17] Moreland has defended the existence of angels and demons, arguing that he knows they exist due to both Christian doctrine and personal experience.[18][19] He is an old earth creationist[20] who is a critic of fideism.[21]

In , Moreland signed the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.[22] In , he signed the Nashville Statement.[23]

Awards and honors

  • Awarded fellowship for Ph.D.

    in nuclear chemistry, University of Colorado ().

  • Rollin Thomas Chafer Award in Christian Apologetics, Dallas Seminary (–79).
  • Academic Excellence Award, International School of Theology (–83).
  • Winner of the Outstanding Professor of the Year Award, Lakin School of Religion, Liberty University, (–89).
  • Elected as a Member of the executive committee for the Society of Christian Philosophers, (–99).
  • Fellow of the Center for the Renewal of Science & Culture, Discovery Institute.

    (–present)[24]

  • Winner of the Robert Fischer Faculty Member of the Year Award, Biola University,(–99).[25]
  • Member of the advisory board for Philosophia Christi, ( to ).
  • Member of the executive committee for the Evangelical Philosophical Society (, to present).
  • Fellow of the Wilberforce Forum, to present.

Works

Moreland has authored or edited numerous publications, including:

Books

  • Moreland, J.

    P. (). Scaling the Secular City: A Defense of Christianity. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;

  • &#;&#;&#; (). Christianity and the Nature of Science: A Philosophical Examination. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;
  • &#;&#;&#;; Geisler, Norman (). The Life and Death Debate: Moral Issues of Our Time.

    Contributions in Philosophy. Vol.&#; New York: Greenwood Press. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;

  • &#;&#;&#;; Nielsen, Kai (). Does God Exist?: The Debate Between Atheists and Theists. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
  • &#;&#;&#; (). Love Your God With All Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul.

    Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;

  • &#;&#;&#;; Rae, Scott B. (). Body and Soul: Human Nature and the Crisis of Ethics. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;
  • &#;&#;&#;; Craig, William Lane (). Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview.

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    • Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;

  • &#;&#;&#;; DeWeese, Garret J. (). Philosophy Made Slightly Less Difficult: A Beginner's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;
  • &#;&#;&#; (). Kingdom Triangle: Recover the Christian Mind, Renovate the Soul, Restore the Spirit's Power.

    Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;

  • &#;&#;&#; (). Consciousness and the Existence of God.

    Jp moreland biography death Dallas impacted me in his combination of a rigorous intellect with a vibrant walk with Jesus, his fresh, penetrating ideas about the kingdom and how to live in it, and by the reality of God that pours out of his life. Read Edit View history. Suite , Seattle, Washington Moreland explains.

    Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Religion. New York: Routledge. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;

  • &#;&#;&#; (). The Recalcitrant Imago Dei: human persons and the failure of naturalism.

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    • London: SCM Press. ISBN&#;. OCLC&#;

  • &#;&#;&#; (). The God Question: An Invitation to a Life of Meaning. Series. Eugene, OR: Harvest House.

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See also

References

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  3. ^Moreland, J.P. "nd Bio". About nd. JP Moreland's Web. Retrieved 13 July
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    P. "J. P. Moreland, Th.M., M.A., Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae"(PDF). Biola University. Archived from the original(PDF) on November 29, Retrieved January 15,

  5. ^J. P. Moreland's Talbot School of Theology Faculty Page
  6. ^"J. P. Moreland". Discovery Institute. Archived from the original on September 28,
  7. ^Oldhoff, Martine C.

    L. (). "Review of The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism". Journal of Analytic Theology. 7 (1): – doi/jat

  8. ^Prestes III, Flavio (). "Review: The Blackwell Companion to Substance Dualism". Andrews University Seminary Studies. 57 (2): –
  9. ^"Participants".

    Closer to Truth. Archived from the original on January 16, Retrieved January 15,

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    Craig evans With my dear wife and ministry partner, Hope, we have two married daughters, Ashley and Allison, and as of , four grandchildren! It is a joy to see how her children honor, respect and love her. View More. Robert F.

    The Independent Institute. Retrieved 10 April

  11. ^"J.P. Moreland, Fellow - CSC". Discovery Institute. Archived from the original on 7 September Retrieved 10 April
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  13. ^Reichenbach, Bruce R. ().

    Jp moreland biography Evangelical Apologetics. Or, as I wrote of her in my book dedication Universals, Qualities, and Quality-Instances to her:. Former Neil T. Upcoming Events Events Calendar Events are coming soon, stay tuned!

    "J. P. Moreland & Scott B. Rae, Body and Soul: Human Nature and the Crisis in Ethics". Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers. 19 (1). doi/faithphil

  14. ^Van Dyke, Christina (). "Not Properly a Person: The Rational Soul and 'Thomistic Substance Dualism'". Faith and Philosophy.

    26 (2): – doi/faithphil

  15. ^Layman, C. Stephan (). "J. P. Moreland, The Recal eland, the Recalcitrant Imago Dei: Hum Go Dei: Human Persons and the Failure of Naturalism". Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers. 28 (2): – doi/faithphil
  16. ^Habermas, Gary; Moreland, J.

    P. (January 29, ). Beyond Death: Exploring the Evidence for Immortality. Wipf & Stock Publishers. ISBN&#;.

  17. ^Video on YouTube
  18. ^"Do Angels and Demons Exist? - J.P. Moreland | Closer to Truth". . Retrieved
  19. ^Video on YouTube
  20. ^Gundry, Stanley N.; Moreland, J.

    P.; Reynolds, John Mark, eds. (March 1, ). Three Views on Creation and Evolution (Counterpoints). Zondervan. ISBN&#;.

  21. ^Video on YouTube
  22. ^"Signatories to the Chicago Statement"(PDF). Dallas Theological Seminary. International Council on Biblical Inerrancy.

    Retrieved 20 April

  23. ^"Initial Signatories". Nashville Statement. Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Retrieved 2 September
  24. ^"J.P. Moreland". Discovery Institute. Archived from the original on September 7, Retrieved January 14,
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    Jp moreland debate: Views [ edit ]. Moreland is a fellow of the Discovery Institute. Besides my family and close friends, three people have had the greatest impact on me during my journey with Jesus: Bill Bright , Howard Hendricks , and Dallas Willard. Tools Tools.

    Moreland". Talbot Faculty Page. Retrieved January 14,

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