Reasons Academy - Instructors

Instructors

All of the instructors involved with Reasons Academy are accomplished scholars. They also share a common conviction that the Bible is the error-free word of God, believe in Jesus Christ as their Creator and Savior, and adhere to RTB's Statement of Faith.

RTB Staff Scholars:

• Hugh Ross, Ph.D. in astronomy, University of Toronto

• Fuz Rana, Ph.D. in chemistry, Ohio University

• David Rogstad, Ph.D. in physics, CalTech

• Kenneth Richard Samples, M.A. in theology, Talbot School of Theology

• Jeff Zweerinck, Ph.D. in astrophysics, Iowa State University

 

Dean of Online Learning:

• Krista Bontrager, M.A. in theology, M.A. in Bible Exposition, Talbot School of Theology, Th.M. in Exegetical Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary (in progress)

 

Adjunct Instructors:

• Erica Carlson, Ph.D. in physics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

• Patrick McGuire, M.S. in mechanical engineering, University of New Mexico

• Marj Harman, M.A. in apologetics, Simon Greenleaf School of Law

• Mark Ritter, M.S. in chemistry, Cal Poly Pomona

Online Instructor:

• Ed Greer – Ed has a B.S. in education & training and presently works as an electronic technician at Qwest. He is also president of the RTB chapter in Des Moines, Iowa

 

Course Coordinator:

• Bob Stuart, D.C. - Dr. Stuart is retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he was trained in military intelligence. A change in occupational direction led to a career in chiropractic, where he headed up the physical therapy department at a medical group in Southern California. Now he oversees the online learning programs for Reasons To Believe as well as the ministry’s ever-expanding network of apologists