Giberson, Karl

Karl Giberson (1957-) is an American physicist, science-and-religion scholar, and author who has significantly contributed to the dialogue between evangelical Christianity and evolutionary science. Trained in physics at Eastern Nazarene College and Rice University, Giberson served as professor of physics at Eastern Nazarene College and later as Scholar-in-Residence at Stonehill College. His work focuses on reconciling Christian faith with scientific understanding, particularly evolution. In "Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution" (2008), he argues that Christians can embrace evolutionary theory without abandoning their faith, critiquing both young-earth creationism and militant atheism. "Oracles of Science: Celebrity Scientists versus God and Religion" (2007), co-authored with Mariano Artigas, examines how prominent scientists like Stephen Hawking and Richard Dawkins address religious questions. Giberson advocates for a middle ground between fundamentalism and scientism, promoting thoughtful engagement between science and faith. His scholarship has been influential in evangelical circles seeking to integrate modern science with traditional Christian beliefs.