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Guest Post: How Would Jesus Do Math?

How would Jesus do mathematics? He would most likely connect the discipline to his daily experiences (whether in carpentry or in discipleship) and would seek out a community of like-minded individuals rather than work in isolation. I would like to think that he would support the mission of the Association of Christians in the Mathematical…
September 17, 2021
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Mathematics for Human Flourishing

Reviewed by Dave Klanderman, Mathematics and Statistics, Calvin University “For such as time as this.” This phrase serves as part of a final justification offered by Mordecai in his plea to Esther to use her role as Queen to help to save the Hebrews from Haman’s plot to destroy them (Esther 4:12-14ff). In a similar…
May 11, 2021
Review and Response

On Christian Teaching — A Review Essay

For those who teach at a Christian school, whether in grades K-12 or at the post-secondary level, there is an expectation that one’s faith is integrally connected with one’s teaching. For many, this takes the form of a philosophical or theological analysis of the academic content, often focusing on controversial issues or a more general…
January 15, 2019
Review Essays

Mathematics Through the Eyes of Faith and A Certain Ambiguity

David B. Klanderman is Professor of Mathematics and Director of Education Programs at Trinity Christian College, and Sharon K. Robbert is Professor of Mathematics and Dean of Academic Planning and Effectiveness at Trinity Christian College. In our experience, preaching to the choir is a necessary but insufficient pedagogical strategy. At Trinity, faculty members seek to…
July 15, 2012