Not just science : questions where Christian faith and natural science intersect / general editors, Dorothy F. Chappell & E. David Cook.
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- [2005], ©2005
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"A look at the questions students should be asking as they study the natural sciences in relation to the Christian worldview and think critically about God's creation"--Provided by publisher.
Publication/Creation
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, [2005], ©2005.
Physical description
308 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
How have Christian faith and natural science interacted in history? / Joseph L. Spradley -- What are the philosophical implications of Christianity for the natural sciences? / E. David Cook and Robert C. O'Connor -- What are the theological implications for natural science? / Vincent E. Bacote and Stephen R. Spencer -- How does society interact with science? / Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook -- What do we learn about the creator from astronomy and cosmology? / Jennifer J. Wiseman -- Crucial questions at the interface of Christian faith and biological sciences. Why should we care about the extinction of species? / Raymond J. Lewis ; What are the limits in bioengineering? / E. David Cook ; What is the mind-brain problem? / William M. Struthers ; Is wellness a human body stewardship issue? / Peter H. Walters ; How do scientific views on human origins relate to the Bible? / Dean E. Arnold -- Crucial questions at the interface of Christian faith and earth sciences. What is God's purpose for natural disasters? / Stephen O. Moshier ; Why should Christians be interested in geology? / Ralph Stearley ; Environmental stewardship : what are the roles for science and faith? / Randy Van Dragt and James A. Clark -- Crucial questions at the interface of Christian faith, mathematical sciences, and computer science. Whose idea was mathematics? / Terence H. Perciante ; How is God's creativity manifested in computer science? / Thomas J. VanDrunen -- Crucial questions at the interface of Christian faith and the physical sciences. How does Christianity influence how to think about physics? ; How does Christianity influence how to think about chemistry? -- How are technology and engineering related to Christianity? Should Christians embrace technology? / Peter K. Walhout ; Does engineering contribute to a better future? / Stewart M. DeSoto and Gayle E. Ermer -- Crucial questions in the applied sciences. How is science applied across cultures? / Paul W. Robinson and Helene Slessarev-Jamir ; What values and health-care priorities are expressed in our health-care delivery system? / June A. Arnold ; Just agriculture? / Robb De Haan and Ron Vos -- How should the Christian's foundational beliefs shape the work of scientists? / E. David Cook.
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- 0310263832
- 9780310263838