Creationists fail in bid to offer 'science' degrees

You have full access to this article via your institution. Download PDF A religious group has had its application to offer Master of Science degrees rejected by Texas authorities. The

Institute for Creation Research — which backs a literal interpretation of the Bible, including the creation of Earth in six days — was seeking a certificate to grant online degrees in

science education in Texas (see Nature 451, 1030; 2008). But the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board voted unanimously last week not to grant the institute's request, following

the recommendation of Raymund Paredes, the state's commissioner of higher education. “Religious belief is not science,” Paredes said in his recommendation. “Science and religious belief

are surely reconcilable, but they are not the same thing.” The institute has 45 days to appeal or 180 days to reapply. RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS Reprints and permissions ABOUT THIS ARTICLE

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