Dr. John Bloom, biophysicist

Dr. John Bloom has two PhD’s, one in physics and one in ancient Near Eastern studies, and a masters degree in theology. He is the founding director of Biola’s new M.A. in Science and Religion program (www.biola.edu/scienceandreligion), a Professor of Physics and the Chair of the Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department at Biola University. Dr. Bloom also teaches undergraduate courses in Physics. His research interests include the integration of Christianity with the sciences, and Apologetics. Before coming to Biola, Dr. Bloom helped found and direct a crisis pregnancy center in Pennsylvania, did computer consulting, and served as an elder and deacon in a Bible Fellowship church. Dr. Bloom has an interest in viable alternative energy sources and recently equipped his home with photovoltaic solar panels that supply most his home’s electrical needs. He lives in La Mirada with his wife and son.