Research Design ...... .... .. .... ... .. .. ............................................... 2 Participants learn how to solve complex, real-life problems using the tools of scientific research methods. Students select an organizational problem and design the methodology
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Master of Arts in Science & Religion
necessary to reach meaningful solutions. Required
Facult :
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Research Presentation ..... .... ..... ..... .. .. ....... ....... .. .. .................. 2
. ......... ................................... John A Bloom, Ph.D.
Director:...
Professors: ........ ..... ... ..... ............... DeWeese, Geivett, Gomes, Hazen,
Students learn how to gather and work with data, make
.. ... ....... ....... .. ...... K. Lewis, Moreland, Reyno lds
interpretations and present their results. Emphasis is placed
on the problem-solving process, change management and communication skills. Prerequisite: CSOL 696. Required .
Program Description The Master of Arts deg ree in Science and Religion is designed to pro vide individuals with the essential background in theology, history, and philosophy necessary to integrate evangelical Christianity with
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Organizational Leadership lnternship ..................... .... 1-3
An approved leadership internship w ithin an organizational
modern 5cience.
setting.
The curriculum is designed for students who already have a basic training in a natural science, consequently the course work empha sizes the critical tools from other disciplines that are necessary for providing the proper context and foundat ion for understandi ng 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. Admission Requirements 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 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 baccalaureate 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 baccalaureate 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. Information regarding testing dates and location may be obtained from the Educational Testing Se rvices, 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 wri tten statement outlining their voca ti on al objectives and how the degree might relate to those objectives.
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