mulative grade point average remains below 3.0. Probation students are granted one semester in which to bring their academic work up to the required level (3.0) for continu- ance in the program. A student cannot graduate while on probation.
Master of Arts in Science & Religion
Faculty: Director: ............................................................John A. Bloom, Ph.D. Professors: ...............Bloom, DeWeese, Geivett, Gomes, Hazen, ....................................................................Keas, Moreland, Reynolds Assistant Professor: ...............................................................K. Lewis Mission & Learning Outcomes The Master of Arts degree in Science & Religion is designed to provide individuals with the essential background in theology, history, and philosophy necessary to integrate evangelical Christi- anity with modern science. The curriculum is designed for students who already have a basic training in a natural science, consequently the course work em- phasizes the critical tools from other disciplines that are necessary for providing the proper context and foundation for understand- ing and working comfortably with issues that relate to both Christianity and the sciences. Advanced seminars focus on current theological issues within specific scientific disciplines so that students will understand the contemporary dynamic and learn to integrate their thinking in a mentored setting. The program fosters in students a mature and informed Christian worldview from which to serve the Lord and to relate to their secular colleagues in the sciences. Graduation Requirements A. Satisfactorily complete 39 semester units as outlined in the curriculum.
G. Complete the entire program in no more than six years.
Curriculum The M.A. in Science & Religion program includes the following:
Religious Studies Core (17 units) CSSR 510
Research Methodologies . ............................................... 1 History of Christian Thought . ........................................ 3 Interpretative Issues & Methods . ................................. 3 Old Testament / Hebrew Literature . ........................... 3 New Testament Literature . ............................................. 3 Christian Thought I . ........................................................... 2 Christian Thought II ........................................................... 2 Introductory Seminar . ...................................................... 1 Historical Perspectives in Science & Religion ......... 2 Darwin, Evolution, & Design ......................................... 2 Modern Physics, Cosmology, & Design ..................... 2 World Religions & Science . ............................................. 2 Advanced Seminar—Special Topics ........................... 2
CSSR 514
CSSR 517
CSSR 519
CSSR 520
CSSR 541
CSSR 542
Science & Religion Core (11 units) CSSR 501
CSSR 529
CSSR 530
CSSR 631
CSSR 640
CSSR 650
Biblical Languages Overview (5 units) TTNT 501
Beginning Greek I ............................................................... 2 Elements of Hebrew I ........................................................ 3
TTOT 603
Philosophy Overview (6 units) CSSR 540
Metaphysics & Epistemology . ....................................... 3 The Theology & Philosophy of Science . .................... 3 Students who already have a strong background in philosophy or Bible may, with their advisor’s approval, take approved electives in place of the required units.
TTPH 547
B. Maintain a 3.0 average with no grade below a C in all courses to be credited toward graduation.
C. Complete a minimum of 30 units at Biola University. All degree components must be completed as graded courses.
Admission Requirements •
One pastoral, one character/academic reference.
D. Participate in the Christianity and Science colloquia, which includes attending at least 80% of the sessions (attendance is pro-rated for part-time students), and giving one oral presentation based on research undertaken in an advanced seminar. E. Submit a publication-quality paper based on research un- dertaken in an advanced seminar, which may be submitted to a journal and/or posted on the program’s website. F. Students are placed on academic probation if their grade point average for any semester falls below 3.0 and will remain on probation as long as the single semester or cu-
• Informational profile and writing samples.
Personal interview.
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• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities at- tended. Transcripts must be official, that is, mailed directly from your previous colleges and/or universities in a sealed envelope to the Biola Office of Graduate Admissions. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctor’s degree in a natural science (physics, chemistry, biology or related fields), engineering, mathematics or computer science. Students with
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