Not Just Science
Questions Where Christian Faith and Natural Science Intersect
Zondervan (Publisher)
Published on 8. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-310-26383-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book argues that it is possible for our study of the natural world to enhance our understanding of God and for our faith to inform and influence our study and application of science. Whether you are a student, someone employed in the sciences, or simply an interested layperson, Not Just Science will help you develop the crucial skills of critical thinking and reflection about key questions in Christian faith and natural science.The contributors provide a systematic approach to both raising and answering the key questions that emerge at the intersection of faith and various disciplines in the natural sciences. Among the questions addressed are the context, limits, benefits, and practice of science in light of Christian values. Questions of ethics as they relate to various applied sciences are also discussed. The end goal is an informed biblical worldview on both nature and our role in obeying God's mandate to care for his creation.With an honest approach to critical questions, Not Just Science fills a gap in the discussion about the relationship between faith and reason. This is a most welcomed addition to these significant scholarly conversations. Ron Mahurin, PhD Vice President, Professional Development and Research Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
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Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
586 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-26383-8 (9780310263838)
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Persons
Dorothy F. Chappell is dean of natural and social sciences and professor of biology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. David Cook is Arthur F. Holmes Professor of Faith and Learning and professor of philosophy at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.
Content
CONTENTS
Foreword...13
Introduction...15
Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook
P A R T O N E
PRESUPPOSITIONS
1. How Have Christian Faith and Natural Science Interacted
in History?...27
Joseph L. Spradley
2. What Are the Philosophical Implications of Christianity
for the Natural Sciences?...48
E. David Cook and Robert C. O'Connor
3. What Are the Theological Implications for Natural
Science?...61
Vincent E. Bacote and Stephen R. Spencer
4. How Does Society Interact with Science?...79
Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook
P A R T T W O
SELECTED NATURAL SCIENCES
AND MATHEMATICS
5. What Do We Learn about the Creator from Astronomy and
Cosmology?...97
Jennifer J. Wiseman
6. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and
Biological Sciences...109
Why Should We Care about the Extinction of Species?...109
Raymond J. Lewis
What Are the Limits in Bioengineering?....115
E. David Cook
What Is the Mind-Brain Problem?...119
William M. Struthers
Is Wellness a Human Body Stewardship Issue?....124
Peter H. Walters
How Do Scientific Views on Human Origins Relate
to the Bible?...129
Dean E. Arnold
7. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith
and Earth Sciences...141
What Is God's Purpose for Natural Disasters?...141
Stephen O. Moshier
Why Should Christians Be Interested in Geology?...148
Ralph Stearley
Environmental Stewardship: What Are the Roles for
Science and Faith?...158
Randy Van Dragt and James A. Clark
8. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith,
Mathematical Sciences, and Computer Science....174
Whose Idea Was Mathematics?...174
Terence H. Perciante
How Is God's Creativity Manifested in Computer
Science?...183
Thomas J. VanDrunen
9. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and
the Physical Sciences...190
A. How Does Christianity Influence How to Think
about Physics?...190
What Are Matter and Energy at the Most
Fundamental Level?...190
Loren Haarsma
B. How Does Christianity Influence How to Think
about Chemistry?....208
The Creation of Life: Charting When, Where,
and How?...209
Larry L. Funck
How Does Chemistry Impact Human Society?....223
Peter K. Walhout
Are Pharmaceutical Drugs Good or Bad?....228
Jennifer L. Busch
Is There Meaning beyond the Biomolecular?...234
Greta M. Bryson
10. How Are Technology and Engineering Related
to Christianity?...243
Should Christians Embrace Technology?...243
Peter K. Walhout
Does Engineering Contribute to a Better Future?...247
Stewart M. DeSoto and Gayle E. Ermer
11. Crucial Questions in the Applied Sciences...257
How Is Science Applied across Cultures?...257
Paul W. Robinson and Helene Slessarev-Jamir
What Values and Health-Care Priorities Are Expressed
in Our Health-Care Delivery System?....267
June A. Arnold
Just Agriculture?...279
Robb De Haan and Ron Vos
12. How Should the Christian's Foundational Beliefs Shape
the Work of Scientists?...289
E. David Cook
Conclusion...297
Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook
Acknowledgments...301
Special Thanks...303
The Authors....305
Foreword...13
Introduction...15
Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook
P A R T O N E
PRESUPPOSITIONS
1. How Have Christian Faith and Natural Science Interacted
in History?...27
Joseph L. Spradley
2. What Are the Philosophical Implications of Christianity
for the Natural Sciences?...48
E. David Cook and Robert C. O'Connor
3. What Are the Theological Implications for Natural
Science?...61
Vincent E. Bacote and Stephen R. Spencer
4. How Does Society Interact with Science?...79
Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook
P A R T T W O
SELECTED NATURAL SCIENCES
AND MATHEMATICS
5. What Do We Learn about the Creator from Astronomy and
Cosmology?...97
Jennifer J. Wiseman
6. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and
Biological Sciences...109
Why Should We Care about the Extinction of Species?...109
Raymond J. Lewis
What Are the Limits in Bioengineering?....115
E. David Cook
What Is the Mind-Brain Problem?...119
William M. Struthers
Is Wellness a Human Body Stewardship Issue?....124
Peter H. Walters
How Do Scientific Views on Human Origins Relate
to the Bible?...129
Dean E. Arnold
7. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith
and Earth Sciences...141
What Is God's Purpose for Natural Disasters?...141
Stephen O. Moshier
Why Should Christians Be Interested in Geology?...148
Ralph Stearley
Environmental Stewardship: What Are the Roles for
Science and Faith?...158
Randy Van Dragt and James A. Clark
8. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith,
Mathematical Sciences, and Computer Science....174
Whose Idea Was Mathematics?...174
Terence H. Perciante
How Is God's Creativity Manifested in Computer
Science?...183
Thomas J. VanDrunen
9. Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and
the Physical Sciences...190
A. How Does Christianity Influence How to Think
about Physics?...190
What Are Matter and Energy at the Most
Fundamental Level?...190
Loren Haarsma
B. How Does Christianity Influence How to Think
about Chemistry?....208
The Creation of Life: Charting When, Where,
and How?...209
Larry L. Funck
How Does Chemistry Impact Human Society?....223
Peter K. Walhout
Are Pharmaceutical Drugs Good or Bad?....228
Jennifer L. Busch
Is There Meaning beyond the Biomolecular?...234
Greta M. Bryson
10. How Are Technology and Engineering Related
to Christianity?...243
Should Christians Embrace Technology?...243
Peter K. Walhout
Does Engineering Contribute to a Better Future?...247
Stewart M. DeSoto and Gayle E. Ermer
11. Crucial Questions in the Applied Sciences...257
How Is Science Applied across Cultures?...257
Paul W. Robinson and Helene Slessarev-Jamir
What Values and Health-Care Priorities Are Expressed
in Our Health-Care Delivery System?....267
June A. Arnold
Just Agriculture?...279
Robb De Haan and Ron Vos
12. How Should the Christian's Foundational Beliefs Shape
the Work of Scientists?...289
E. David Cook
Conclusion...297
Dorothy F. Chappell and E. David Cook
Acknowledgments...301
Special Thanks...303
The Authors....305