Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
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.
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