James Porter Moreland (born 1948), commonly referred to as J.P. Moreland, is an American Christian apologist, theologian, and philosopher.
Dr. Moreland is a prolific author, lecturer, and debater on a wide range of philosophical, religious, and social issues. He is best known for his contributions to contemporary philosophical apologetics, his critiques of materialism and naturalism, and his defense of Christian theism. Moreland also serves as fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture which is the hub of the intelligent design movement.
He has authored or co-authored numerous publications including:
- Body and Soul: Human Nature and the Crisis of Ethics
- Christianity and the Nature of Science: A Philosophical Examination
- The Creation Hypothesis: Scientific Evidence for An Intelligent Designer
- Does God Exist? (with Kai Nielsen)
- Naturalism: A Critique
- Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview which he co-authored with William Lane Craig.
Moreland is currently distinguished professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in La Mirada, California. He received a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Southern California, an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Riverside, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science degree in physical chemistry from the University of Missouri.