Imagine if you could remove a single neuron from your brain and replace it with an artificial neuron that could mimic the original neuron's activity. Would you still be inherently you? What if you replaced 100 billion neurons in your brain with artificial neurons? Would this change things? In this
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Dec
Dec
Humans in a Vast Universe: Astronomy and Cosmic Significance
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As we study the vast expanse of the universe, we are encountered with knowledge about origins and the expanding universe which shapes our understanding of where humanity fits into the story of the world. The perspective of looking outward at our galaxy and the estimated 400 billion galaxies beyond ours,
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Dec
Dec
What are exoplanets and how do we find them?
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How are new planets discovered? How are new planets quantified in terms of size, mass, density, material, temperature, etc.? In this short film, Dr. David Charbonneau provides an explanation for how inferences are made to determine planetary qualities, and how the use of innovative scientific methods in astronomy allows us
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May
May
Statistics and Research Evaluation
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This course, taught by Howard G. Andersen at the Associated Canadian Theological Schools of Trinity Western University, covers basic statistics and research methods in counselling and marriage and family therapy. This includes an overview of basic quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques in clinical research, an exploration of program evaluation and
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May
May
Spiritual Formation Foundations
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This course, taught at Regent University School of Divinity, discusses biblical, historical, and theological aspects of Christian formation, including the holistic and other models, as these are practically applied to personal life and ministry contexts. Course Categories: Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Life Sciences Seminaries: Regent University School of Divinity Syllabus:
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May
May
Research Writing & the Ministry of Scholarship
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This course, taught by Brian M. Rapske at the Associated Canadian Theological Scools of Trinity Western University, is designed to introduce students to the world of academic scholarship, research, writing, and teaching. This objective is situated within a more general attempt to help students discern and prepare for their own
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Dec
Dec
Final Report
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In this final report, we summarize the activities and findings from the pilot Science for Seminaries project, in which several theological training institutions introduced scientific content in practical ways into their core educational programs. Course Categories: Biblical Studies, Church History, Ethics, General Theology, Pastoral Theology Science Topics: Earth Science & Environment,
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Sep
Sep
Theology of Community and Ministry
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Course Description This course, taught by Tom Schiave at Multnomah Biblical Seminary, introduces students to ministry as community practice. Moving beyond the rampant individualism in our society, the aim will be to explicate and illustrate how faithful ministry is grounded and nurtured in the life of the triune God and
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Sep
Sep
Chance, Necessity, Love: A Pastoral Theology of Cancer
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Course Rationale The science on cancer is as clear and certain as it gets: this disease is one of evolutionary development. That is, cancers progress according to evolutionary principles when cells—“the very fiber of our being” in the language of a Novena to Saint Peregrine—go their own way and, thereby
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Sep
Sep
Science in Christian Life: Conflict, Cooperation, Integration
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Course Description This course, taught by Leonard M. Hummel at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, employs the activities of the Spring Academy Week to enable students to explore key issues in science for the practice of ministry. Among the happenings of that week on which students may choose to
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