Dr. Joshua Swamidass, computational biologist says this “constructive solution” would hold Christian institutions to a higher academic standard than other colleges.
He wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed – “Credit from courses that include creation science should not be used toward science degrees. Nor should they be eligible for transfer to secular institutions.”
He added that those courses with creationism are “deviations from national norms” that “need to be prominently disclosed, tracked and reported.”
His suggestion includes noting on official transcripts that the course included creationism.
Swamidass’ opinion piece comes in response to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, which recently debated if they should still consider the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools as an accrediting agency.
Meanwhile, David Klinghoffer, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, wrote in Evolution News & Science Today: “Creationist thoughts and those who think them, are indeed penalized in his system. Invidious labeling is all about reward and punishment….and this is a very dangerous concept.”
Steve Pettit, the president of Bob Jones University, added that the plan: “would marginalize outstanding scientists with biblical viewpoints about origins.”