Institute for Creation Research

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ICR or the Institute for Creation Research is an accredited higher education institute specializing in the teaching of young earth creation science. YEC. Research is done by on staff creation scientists, publications are produced, items are sold in the gift shop, and a free museum is open to the public including being available for tours for groups.

ICR was founded by Henry Morris in 1970 as a wing of Christian Heritage College and became a separate entity in 1972. Henry Morris has since passed on and his son John Morris is the current President. Degrees are available at the bachelors and masters level.


Publications

Publication information and archives can be found on the ICR web site[1]

  • Acts & Facts ICR's monthly newsletter containing news along with scientific, theological and legal articles.
  • Impact Articles Semi-technical, in-depth discussions about scientific, philosophical or historical issues. They are often cited in online debates and by other creation ministries such as Answers in Genesis.
  • Back to Genesis Non-technical articles intended to demonstrate a need for a literal Biblical world view.
  • Dr. John's Question & Answers Series of short articles in a question-and-answer format designed to answer questions about Creation, Evolution and Theology.
  • Days of Praise Short writings of Bible verses meant to offer theological inspiration.
  • President's Column News articles and miscellaneous writings discussing recent creationist news highlights.
  • Origins Issues Focus on Creation and Evolution as historical sciences.
  • Research Papers Currently, over 30 research papers are available on ICR's website. Most of the papers are technical criticisms of radiometric dating or mainstream geology.
  • Tracts and Pamphlets In-depth, but non-technical explanations of ICR's scientific and theological positions.

References

  1. http://www.icr.org/articles/