Southwest Baptist University Course Catalog 2006-2007

Course Descriptions -
Science and Christian Faith
SCF 3402. Biology Through the Eyes of Faith - 2 hours (Fall, even years) Study from the biblical perspective of the unique nature of biology and its interaction with Christian thought. Working from the authority of the Scriptures and the conviction that Christianity is true, this course examines the history of biology, emphasizing the interactions of the life sciences with society in medicine, genetics and the environment. Two lectures each week. Prerequisite: General education requirement in life science.

SCF 3412. Chemistry Through the Eyes of Faith - 2 hours (Spring, even years) Study from the biblical perspective of the unique nature of chemistry and its interaction with Christian thought. Working from the authority of the Scriptures and the conviction that Christianity is true, this course examines the history of chemistry, emphasizing the interactions of chemistry with society in religion, medicine and the environment. Two lectures each week. Prerequisite: General education requirements in the physical sciences.

SCF 3422. Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith - 2 hours (Fall, odd years) Study from the biblical perspective of the unique nature of mathematics and its interaction with Christian thought. Working from the authority of the Scriptures and the conviction that Christianity is true, this course examines the history of mathematics, emphasizing the interactions of mathematics with society and Christian thought. Two lectures each week. Prerequisite: General education requirements in mathematics.

SCF 3432. Physics Through the Eyes of Faith - 2 hours (Spring, odd years) Study from the biblical perspective of the unique nature of physics and its interaction with Christian thought. Working from the authority of the Scriptures and the conviction that Christianity is true, this course examines the history of physics, emphasizing the interactions of the physics and astronomy with society and religious thought. Two lectures each week. Prerequisite: General education requirements in physical science.