I got Terry's message, so the list-serve must be working. Here's a question
that might generate some activity.
I'm just starting a tenure track position in chemistry at the University of
Illinois at Springfield. Besides teaching chemistry, I have the opportunity
to develop courses with a broader appeal, specifically in liberal arts or
public affairs. I've indicated to my department that I'd like to do a
course in science and religion and they seem open to it. I have until the
end of the month to submit a formal course proposal for review by the
curriculum committee. And I need help.
My questions for you are:
1) What texts have you found useful in this area that are not specifically
Christian?
2) What are some public institutions that offer such a course?
And if you've taught such a course and are willing to share your syllabus,
I'd appreciate it.
At my campus there are some very liberal faculty in charge of committees, so
I may have a hard sell. I want to present a well thought out course which
is not biased toward the Christian perspective (not too much--of course,
that is my perspective). I may decide that I can't do it well enough this
year and try again next year. However, I want it to be for the right
reasons, not that I chickened out.
Thanks for any help you can offer,
Keenan
Dr. Keenan Dungey
Chemistry Program, HSB 312
University of Illinois at Springfield
P.O.Box 19243
Springfield, IL 62794-9243
217-206-7345
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