Introduction & Overview (11 min video)

Note: This class currently is under construction. Although it has most lectures and readings now available, quizzes and labs are still being added to the second semester. The final unit covers astronomy: those lectures will be taught by the astronomer Dr. Danny Faulkner, and should be available in October. Since they are the final lectures in the class you won’t get to them until late Spring 2026.

Please excuse our dust as we continue to build the class.

What is Earth and Space Science?

Earth and space science studies the physical portions of creation. It include the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. These sciences have an important influence on issues such as climate, energy and resource management, Earth’s history, weather, geologic hazards, and much more. This course studies the physical aspects of creation from both a biblical perspective and a conventional perspective allowing students to think and engage critically on these issues to the glory of God.

Meet Your Instructor: Dr. John Whitmore

Dr. Whitmore has been teaching geology at Cedarville University since 1991. He has many areas of interest and research including fossil fish taphonomy, Grand Canyon geology, the Flood/post-Flood boundary and cross-bedded sandstones, especially the Coconino Sandstone of the Grand Canyon.

Dr. Whitmore has also published many works in conventional, creationist, and lay publications. He is coauthor of The Heavens and the Earth and The Great Alaskan Dinosaur Adventure. He frequently guides raft trips on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon with Answers in Genesis and Canyon Ministries.

Dr. Whitmore has a Bachelors of Science in Geology from Kent State University (1985), an MS in Geology from the Institute for Creation Research (1991) and a PhD in Biology with a Paleontology emphasis from Loma Linda University (2003). His memberships include the Geological Society of America, the Creation Geology Society, and the Creation Research Society. He is the editor for the International Conference on Creationism. He travels internationally for research and speaking opportunities.

Dr. Whitmore married his wife Jamie in 1988. They have six children and five grandchildren. 

Watch an introduction and overview of the class by Dr. Whitmore.