AP 671 Course at a Glance (2025)

Science & Faith

Lectures By: Dr. Vern Poythress

3 Credits


Course Description

Science & Faith examines a framework for understanding and evaluating science within a biblically-based worldview, utilizing resources from systematic theology, presuppositional apologetics, and biblical theology. The course gives special attention to interpretations of Genesis 1-3, evolution, and how the doctrines of the Trinity, Revelation, and the creation of Man inform our understanding of science.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Redeeming Science: A God-Centered Approach

By Vern S. Poythress

Crossway, 2006

ISBN: 9781581347319
*Digital copy available through the library or Canvas
Interpreting Eden: A Guide to Faithfully Reading and Understanding Genesis 1-3

By Vern S. Poythress

Crossway, 2019

ISBN: 9781433558733
*Digital copy available through the library or Canvas
The Soul of Science: Christian Faith and Natural Philosophy

By Nancy R. Pearcey and Charles B. Thaxton

Crossway, 1994

ISBN: 9780891077664

Estimated Workload

The estimated workload is still being calculated for this course. This will be made available shortly.

Lectures Readings Assignments
1.5 75 2
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Small Group Discussions [4 - 1 hr meetings]
  • Response Papers [2 - 2-3 page papers]
  • Final Project [~8-10 pages, can be various formats]