School of Humanities & Science: A Christian Perspective

Goal: The course aims to present, and help the student develop a biblical Christian worldview by examining God’s work and truth; how its expression can bring godly influence in every area of life.
It encompasses both the humanities and science and technology, looking at the achievements and failures of individuals, society and nations, past and present.
Some of the topics are: The history of civilization, The meaning of Worldview, Language and Culture, The History and Practice of Science, Stewardship Principles, appreciating Literature and Art, World Politics and Justice issues.
The 12-week course covers eight weeks of humanities and four weeks of science, the approach seeks to be integrated.
The focus, wherever is held, is Paul’s exhortation in Philippians 4: 8 to meditate on “ whatever is true, honourable, just, sacred, lovely and of good report” and to be hold this as a plumbline to any society.

1. The True: The development of Christian mind through the analysis of prevalent philosophies and worldviews.
2. The Noble: An examination of humanity, individual and corporate, as made in the image of the God. The biographies and achievements of famous men are women are explored from biblical point of view. Various views of sociology and anthropology also may be discussed
3. The Just: A Biblical analysis of law, economics, politics and international relations. A similar approach is applied to issues in science and technology, such as stewardship of the world resources, bioethics, and the impact of new technology on society.
4. The Sacred: The redemptive work of God in all areas of life through His people in history.
5. The Lovely: Literature, art and music as seen from a Christian perspective.
6. The Good Report: God at work in human history from ancient to modern times.The study of how nations and cultures have used and abused their distinctive giftings from God.

Lecture Phase(HIS/SAT 301) 27 September 2009 - 18 December 2009
Prerequisite: IDS 701/702 (DTS) or IDS 703/704 (CDTS)

Language: English

Contact: email registrar@oval.com for more information.

Fees: £1575

Humanities & Science: A Christian Perspective, Field Assignment (HIS /SAT 302)

Goal: An opportunity for students to apply ideas learned during HIS/SAT 301. Assignments may include the study of a nation’s culture or an area of society from a Christian perspective, and may provide an opportunity to have practical input of Christian principles into a specific life situation in politics, law, science, the environment, economics, or culture.

Field Assignment(HIS/SAT 302) 27 December 2009 - 19 March 2010
Prerequisite: HIS/SAT 301

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