Michael Faraday

September 22, 1791 – August 25, 1867

Physicist & Chemist

Discovered electromagnetism while serving as a church elder

Biography

English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His discoveries include electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and electrolysis.

Faith & Testimony

A devout member of the Sandemanian church (a small Christian sect), Faraday's faith was central to his life. He served as a deacon and elder and saw no conflict between science and his Christian beliefs, viewing the study of nature as the study of God's creation.

Sources

Michael Faraday — Wikipedia — Biography including his Sandemanian faith
Glasite — Wikipedia — About the Sandemanian/Glasite church Faraday belonged to
Michael Faraday's Sandemanian Faith — Faraday was a lifelong member of the Sandemanian church, serving as an elder. His faith deeply shaped his view of nature as God's creation to be investigated.
Michael Faraday: Sandemanian and Scientist — Geoffrey Cantor — Definitive scholarly study of how Faraday's Sandemanian Christian faith shaped his scientific worldview and practice