Science and the Judeo-Christian Faith

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As a result of participating in this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the roles of observations, laws, hypotheses, and theories in the scientific method of investigation.
• Recognize the strengths and the limitations of the scientific method.
• Appreciate the validity of Scriptural teachings on the nature of the physical world, on health and medicine, and on environmental stewardship.
• Recognize major contributions to science made by men and women of the Judeo-Christian faith.
• Understand the historic confrontations that have arisen between literal Biblical interpretation and the scientific view of natural events.
• Discuss the religious, scientific and legal issues that are inherent in the present creationism controversy, and appreciate the broad spectrum of views that are held within the Christian community.
• Recognize the dangers posed by narrow and dogmatic interpretations of science or Scripture.
• Clearly articulate your personal interpretation of key Scripture passages that speak to the origin and nature of the physical world and of biological life.