a minor (or the equivalent number of upper division courses) in one of these fields will be considered if their career path involves a strong scientific interest (e.g., science journalism). The bacca- laureate degree must be from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The admissions committee also may consider applicants with a bac- calaureate who have gained scientific competency through work experience or other means. Applicants are requested, but not required, to submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Aptitude test. Informa- tion regarding testing dates and location may be obtained from the Educational Testing Services, Box 955, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540 (www.ets.org). There is no time limit on how recently the exam was taken; i.e., post-doctoral applicants may submit scores from the GRE that was taken when they applied to a previous graduate program. Applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the degree might relate to those objectives.
Old Testament / Hebrew Literature................................... 3 A broad survey of the Old Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions, and crucial problems. Required of M.A. students. New Testament Literature.................................................... 3 A general overview of the New Testament books, including selected introductory and critical issues, relevant background, major themes and divisions, and crucial problems. Contemporary Christian Belief. ....................................... 2-3 An examination of current Christian worldviews in relation to the areas of history, science, and philosophy. Elective for M.A. students. Historical Perspectives in Science & Religion................ 2 A survey of the history of science and its interaction with Christianity from New Testament times through the twentieth century. Emphasis is on key historical movements that con- tinue to shape the modern dialog. Required of M.A. students. Darwin, Evolution, & Design................................................ 2 A survey of the issues and ideas involved in relating classical Darwinian and contemporary evolutionary models with a biblical worldview. Special emphasis is given to controversies that are used by skeptics to call Christianity into question. Prerequisite: CSSR 529. Required of M.A. students. Metaphysics & Epistemology.............................................. 3 A topical study of the nature and methodology of metaphys- ics with emphasis on the nature and ultimate categories of being as well as specific areas (e.g., causation, space and time, the soul, freedom and determinism, personal identity, and essentialism). Epistemology topics surveyed will include the definition of knowledge and justified belief, problems in skepticism, the nature of epistemic justification and the nature of truth. Special emphasis will be placed on integrating meta- physics and epistemology with the construction and defense of a Christian worldview. Required of M.A. students. Christian Thought I.................................................................. 2 Christian Thought II. .............................................................. 2 A survey of the essential Christian doctrines with special reference to contemporary criticism of the value and truth of doctrinal assertions. Required of M.A. students. Modern Physics, Cosmology, & Design............................ 2 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 Christianity into question. Required of M.A. students.
CSSR 519
CSSR 520
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CSSR 529
Courses (CSSR) CSSR500
Basic Research Methodologies........................................... 0 Critical thinking and composition style for research papers. A two-semester-hour, non-credit course required in the first semester for MASR students assigned by the Writing Profi- ciency Exam and any students who have completed the ESL sequence. Students who do not earn a passing grade in this course must repeat the course. Fee: A fee equivalent to two semester hours of tuition is required. Introductory Seminar............................................................. 1 An overview of the science and religion dialogue and its relevance to evangelical Christianity and the secular culture. Normally taken during the first year. Required of M.A. students. Research Methodologies...................................................... 1 Research skills for use of library, Internet, and key reference works. Methods of scholarly and journalistic writing with emphasis on critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation of data and testimony. Required of M.A. students. History of Christian Thought............................................... 3 History of Christian thought from the apostolic Fathers to the modern era with an emphasis on the development of doctrine. Highlights key thinkers in the patristic, medieval, Reformation and modern eras. Required of M.A. students. Interpretative Issues & Methods. ....................................... 3 A study of principles for sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules and specialized principles for the various biblical genre and phenomena. A presentation of various approaches to studying the Bible. Required of M.A. students.
CSSR 530
CSSR 540
CSSR 501
CSSR 510
CSSR 514
CSSR 541
CSSR 542
CSSR 517
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