This course aims to present, and help the student develop a biblical Christian worldview by examining God’s work and truth in every sphere of life.

It encompasses both the Humanities and Science, looking at the achievements and failures of individuals, society and nations, past and present.

Some of the topics are:

The meaning of Worldview
Stewardship Principles
Biblical Framework for Discipling Nations
Politics & International Relations
Justice issues, Reconciliation & Public Policy
Justice issues, Reconciliation & Public Policy
Bioethics & Health Care Issues
God at Work In Human History
Economics & Law
Leadership

The 12-week course covers eight weeks of humanities and four weeks of science, the approach seeks to be integrated. The focus, wherever it 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 plumb line to any society.

The True: The development of Christian mind through the analysis of prevalent philosophies and worldviews.
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.
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.
The Sacred: The redemptive work of God in all areas of life through His people in history.
The Lovely: Literature, art and music as seen from a Christian perspective.
The Good Report: God at work in human history from ancient to modern times, and the study of how nations and cultures have used and abused their distinctive giftings from God.

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.

Lecture Phase Dates:
28 June to 17 September 2010.

An optional internship is available thereafter.

Prerequisite: IDS 701/702 (DTS) or IDS 703/704 (CDTS)

Fees: Please see our student application form for relevant fees.

Field Assignment Details:
October 2010 - 19 Dec 2010

Prerequisite: HIS/SAT 301

Fees: Outreach fees will be determined closer to the start of the school and communicated to students applying.

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