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Not Just Science General editor Dorothy F. Chappell

Not Just Science By General editor Dorothy F. Chappell

Not Just Science by General editor Dorothy F. Chappell


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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.

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Not Just Science: Questions Where Christian Faith and Natural Science Intersect by General editor Dorothy F. Chappell

This book argues that it is possible for our study of the natural world to enhance our understanding of God and for our faith to inform and influence our study and application of science. Whether you are a student, someone employed in the sciences, or simply an interested layperson, Not Just Science will help you develop the crucial skills of critical thinking and reflection about key questions in Christian faith and natural science.The contributors provide a systematic approach to both raising and answering the key questions that emerge at the intersection of faith and various disciplines in the natural sciences. Among the questions addressed are the context, limits, benefits, and practice of science in light of Christian values. Questions of ethics as they relate to various applied sciences are also discussed. The end goal is an informed biblical worldview on both nature and our role in obeying God's mandate to care for his creation.With an honest approach to critical questions, Not Just Science fills a gap in the discussion about the relationship between faith and reason. This is a most welcomed addition to these significant scholarly conversations. Ron Mahurin, PhD Vice President, Professional Development and Research Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

About General editor Dorothy F. Chappell

Dorothy F. Chappell is dean of natural and social sciences and professor of biology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. David Cook is Arthur F. Holmes Professor of Faith and Learning and professor of philosophy at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Foreword...13 Introduction...15 Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook P A R T O N E PRESUPPOSITIONS 1. How Have Christian Faith and Natural Science Interacted in History?...27 Joseph L. Spradley 2. What Are the Philosophical Implications of Christianity for the Natural Sciences?...48 E. David Cook and Robert C. O'Connor 3. What Are the Theological Implications for Natural Science?...61 Vincent E. Bacote and Stephen R. Spencer 4. How Does Society Interact with Science?...79 Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook P A R T T W O SELECTED NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS 5. What Do We Learn about the Creator from Astronomy and Cosmology?...97 Jennifer J. Wiseman 6. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and Biological Sciences...109 Why Should We Care about the Extinction of Species?...109 Raymond J. Lewis What Are the Limits in Bioengineering?....115 E. David Cook What Is the Mind-Brain Problem?...119 William M. Struthers Is Wellness a Human Body Stewardship Issue?....124 Peter H. Walters How Do Scientific Views on Human Origins Relate to the Bible?...129 Dean E. Arnold 7. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and Earth Sciences...141 What Is God's Purpose for Natural Disasters?...141 Stephen O. Moshier Why Should Christians Be Interested in Geology?...148 Ralph Stearley Environmental Stewardship: What Are the Roles for Science and Faith?...158 Randy Van Dragt and James A. Clark 8. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith, Mathematical Sciences, and Computer Science....174 Whose Idea Was Mathematics?...174 Terence H. Perciante How Is God's Creativity Manifested in Computer Science?...183 Thomas J. VanDrunen 9. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and the Physical Sciences...190 A. How Does Christianity Influence How to Think about Physics?...190 What Are Matter and Energy at the Most Fundamental Level?...190 Loren Haarsma B. How Does Christianity Influence How to Think about Chemistry?....208 The Creation of Life: Charting When, Where, and How?...209 Larry L. Funck How Does Chemistry Impact Human Society?....223 Peter K. Walhout Are Pharmaceutical Drugs Good or Bad?....228 Jennifer L. Busch Is There Meaning beyond the Biomolecular?...234 Greta M. Bryson 10. How Are Technology and Engineering Related to Christianity?...243 Should Christians Embrace Technology?...243 Peter K. Walhout Does Engineering Contribute to a Better Future?...247 Stewart M. DeSoto and Gayle E. Ermer 11. Crucial Questions in the Applied Sciences...257 How Is Science Applied across Cultures?...257 Paul W. Robinson and Helene Slessarev-Jamir What Values and Health-Care Priorities Are Expressed in Our Health-Care Delivery System?....267 June A. Arnold Just Agriculture?...279 Robb De Haan and Ron Vos 12. How Should the Christian's Foundational Beliefs Shape the Work of Scientists?...289 E. David Cook Conclusion...297 Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook Acknowledgments...301 Special Thanks...303 The Authors....305

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CIN0310263832VG
9780310263838
0310263832
Not Just Science: Questions Where Christian Faith and Natural Science Intersect by General editor Dorothy F. Chappell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Zondervan
2005-09-08
320
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