Science and Religion
engage with contemporary ethical views and mindsets. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 627 - Bioethics A survey of some of the most critical ethical issues of the day coming from biomedical research and practice. The course addresses the difficult questions involved in areas such as human reproduction, cloning, abortion, end-of-life issues, organ transplant, genetic engineering, euthanasia and more. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 628 - Environmental Ethics A survey of environmental issues in light of a Christian worldview. Issues such as ecology, global warming, energy production, proper land utilization, pollution and other topics related to human impact on the
environment are covered. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 631 - Modern Physics, Cosmology, and Design
A survey of the issues and ideas involved in relating modern physics and astronomy to a biblical worldview. Special emphasis is given to controversies that are used by skeptics to call Christian theism into question. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Two credits are required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 640 - World Religions and Science A survey of the core beliefs of other world religions with an emphasis on the ways in which they use modern science to justify their worldviews. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 650 - Seminar: Special Topics In-depth focus on a specific contemporary issue in the science and religion dialogue, whereby students will understand the contemporary dynamics and learn to integrate their thinking in a mentored setting. Content varies, and seminars may be repeated for credit with different topics. Topics include: cosmological models, quantum reality, sociobiology, the anthropic principle and issues in biochemistry. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 651 - Intelligent Design Seminar In-depth focus on intelligent design to enable students to appraise the current debate on this issue. Prerequisite(s): Modular Spring (MS) credit must be taken before Modular Fall (MF) credit(s). Special approval required for Modular Fall credit(s). Note(s): Two credits are required of M.A.S.R. students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 652 - Human Origins Seminar An in-depth focus on the current archaeological, anthropological and biochemical evidence related to the debate on human origins. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 653 - Origin of Life Seminar A detailed review of the current evidence, models and mechanisms relating to chemical evolution and the origin of life. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2. CSSR 660 - Special Projects/Topics in Science and Religion Directed research or project related to Science and Religion issues. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–4. CSSR 699 - Science and Religion Thesis Original research and writing in an applicable topic. Subject, length, and due dates to be determined by the coordinating professor. Second reader provided. Note(s): May be taken multiple times for credit. Fee: $200. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 2.
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