b. 1943
Douglas F. Kelly is a Reformed theologian and Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is known for his defense of young-earth creationism and his multi-volume systematic theology rooted in the Westminster Confession. His work engages classical Reformed doctrine with contemporary scientific and philosophical debates surrounding creation and divine action.
Authored 'Creation and Change' (1997), a theological defense of young-earth creationism engaging scientific paradigms
Wrote the multi-volume 'Systematic Theology: Grounded in Holy Scripture and Understood in Light of the Church'
Developed Reformed theological arguments for direct divine creative intervention in the origin of material reality
Longtime professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte
Contributed to Presbyterian and Reformed engagement with philosophy of science and origins debates