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Melissa Cain Travis is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Apologetics within the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University (HCU). She holds a PhD in Humanities (Philosophy) from Faulkner University, an MA in Science and Religion from Biola University, and a BS in Biology from Campbell University, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise at the intersection of science, faith, and philosophy.
- PhD, Humanities (Philosophy), Faulkner University
- MA, Science and Religion, Biola University
- BS, Biology, Campbell University
Her research centers on philosophical apologetics, with a focus on the integration of science and faith, cosmic intelligibility, theistic arguments, and the problem of evil. She explores how intellectual history and worldview studies contribute to a coherent Christian understanding of reality. Her work emphasizes the harmony between the natural and revealed knowledge of God, often drawing from historical figures like Johannes Kepler.
Dr. Travis’s publications span books, peer-reviewed articles, and edited book chapters, demonstrating a consistent engagement with themes such as the beauty of creation, the imago Dei, and the role of imagination in apologetics. Her recent contributions include works on the science of human happiness and the use of science fiction as a tool for imaginative apologetics, indicating a broad and evolving scholarly trajectory.
She is a Fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture and serves on the Executive Committee of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. She is also the co-founder and president of the Society for Women of Letters, a ministry dedicated to mentoring Christian women in intellectual formation. As a regular contributor to the Christian Research Journal and an international lecturer, she actively participates in public and academic discourse.
- Fellow, Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture
- Executive Committee Member, Evangelical Philosophical Society
- Co-founder and President, Society for Women of Letters
- Regular Contributor, Christian Research Journal
Dr. Travis’s academic and ministerial work reflects a deep commitment to integrating rigorous scholarship with Christian faith. While no formal advising or grant information is provided, her leadership in scholarly societies and public engagement indicates significant influence in the field of Christian apologetics.
