Howard Van Till (1938–2024) was professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at Calvin College (now Calvin University), where he taught for thirty-one years. He was one of the founding members of the International Society for Science and Religion; he also served on the advisory board for the John Templeton Foundation, assisting the foundation in the administration of programs in science and religion. In addition to his teaching, he wrote and spoke frequently on the relationship between science and religion. His publications include The Fourth Day: What the Bible and the Heavens Are Telling Us about the Creation and Portraits of Creation: Biblical and Scientific Perspectives on the World’s Formation.