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1.  WHEATON COLLEGE (1977)

INTRODUCTION, page 1

  • "The Historical Shaping of the Foundations of Mathematics"
    Robert Brabenec, Wheaton College, page 3

SESSION 1: TWENTIETH CENTURY ISSUES

  • "Recent Problems in the Foundations of Mathematics"
    Terence H. Perciante, Wheaton College, page 15
  • "Recent Parallels Between the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics"
    Joseph Spradley, Wheaton College, page 27
  • "Wanted: Christian Perspectives in the Philosophy of Mathematics"
    Arthur F. Holmes, Wheaton College, page 39

SESSION 2: THE NATURE OF MATHEMATICAL TRUTH

  • "Of Men, Models, and Mathematics"
    Charles Hatfield, University of Missouri at Rolla, page 49
  • "Formalizing the Liar Paradox"
    Frank Meyer, Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota, page 63
     
  • "Skolem's Paradox and the Predestination/Free-Will Discussion"
    Gene B. Chase, Messiah College, page 75

SESSION 3: THE EXISTENCE OF MATHEMATICAL OBJECTS

  • "Epistemology to Ontology"
    Charles R. Hampton, The College of Wooster, page 83
  • "Existence in Mathematics"
    Willis Alberda, Dordt College, page 89
  • "A Brief Introduction to Godel's Theorems"
    Michael Detlefsen, University of Minnesota--Duluth, page 95
  • "Current Work on Mathematical Truth"
    Michael Detlefsen, University of Minnesota--Duluth, page 109

SESSION 4: THE CONCEPT OF THE INFINITE

  • "God: All Sufficient or Infinite"
    Thomas E. Iverson, Central College, page 121
  • "Infinity & Reality"
    John W. Warner, The College of Wooster 127

SESSION 5: APPLICATION TO TEACHING

  • "Getting Their Interest--Initiating Students Into The Study of Foundational Issues in Mathematics"
    Harold Heie, Gordon College, page 141
  • "The Foundations of Mathematics and the Mathematics Curriculum"
    Bayard Baylis, The King's College, page 151
  • "A Christian Point of View"
    A. Wayne Roberts, Macalester College, page 161

VITA OF SPEAKERS, page 169
DIRECTORY OF INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS, page 173

 

2.  WHEATON COLLEGE (1979)

PREFACE, page 1

MAIN ADDRESSES

  • "Axiomatic Structure and the Method of Analysis: Shifting Styles in the History of Mathematics"
    by Calvin Jongsma, page 3
  • "Two Philosophical Problems about Mathematics"
    by Dr. Stephen Barker, page 29

PAPERS FROM DISCUSSION GROUPS

  • "Non-Standard Calculus"
    by Dr. Ron Friewald, page 41
  • "Implications of Recent Developments in Philosophy of Science for an Axiological Approach to Foundations of Mathematics"
    by Dr. Harold Heie, page 61
  • "Intuitionism"
    by Dr. Terence Perciante, page 69
  • "On Kuyk's Complementarity in Mathematics"
    by Dr. Gene Chase, page 75
  • "Are Mathematical Objects Ontologically Real?"
    by Dr. Frank Bernhart, page 79

PANEL DISCUSSION ON RELATION OF MATHEMATICS AND CHRISTIANITY

  • Brief position paper
    by C. Ralph Verno, page 89
  • Copies of 2 articles from Torch and Trumpet
    by C. Ralph Verno, page 91
  • Mathematics and Christian Faith--Some Personal Perceptions
    by Richard Laatsch, page 99

PAPERS ON TEACHING

  • "Making Curriculum Decisions and the Nature of Mathematics"
    by Dr. Paul Zwier, page 105
  • "Logic in the Mathematics Curriculum"
    by Dr. Nigel Cutland, page 117
  • "Math and Society: An Introduction to Mathematical Thought"
    by Dr. Verbal Snook, page 121
  • "Computer Usage in the College Curriculum"
    by Dick Wood, page 139

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY PROJECT, page 145
DIRECTORY OF NAMES, page 147

 

3.  WHEATON COLLEGE (1981)

PREFACE, page 1

MAIN ADDRESSES

  • "Science as Allegory"
    by Vern Poythress, page 3
  • Response
    by Paul deVries, page 25
  • "Mathematics as Rhyme"
    by Vern Poythress, page 29
  • Response
    by Paul Zwier, page 43

OTHER PAPERS

  • "Mathematics: Freedom Within Bounds"
    by Harold Heie, page 47
  • "An Integration of Integrations of Christianity and Mathematics"-
    A Response to Harold Heie
    by Gene Chase, page79
  • "Random Variables and a Sovereign God"
    by Lloyd Montzingo, page 91
  • "Reality and Imagination in Mathematics and Religion"
    by David Neuhouser, page 99

DISCUSSION GROUP SUMMARIES

  • "Theology and the Philosophy of Mathematics"
    by Russell Benson, page 113
  • "Communicating Spiritual Insights in Mathematics Classes"
    by Verbal Snook, page 119
  • "Teaching Mathematics Distinctively"
    by Paul Zwier, page 123
  • "Probabilistic Ways of Thinking"
    by Garnet Hauger, page 133
  • "Some Contributions of Stanley Jaki to an Understanding of Mathematics"
    by Paul deVries, page 139
  • "Introduction to Computer Science"
    by Millard Niver, page 145
  • "Microcomputers in Mathematics and Science Courses"
    by Carlos Pereira, page 149
  • "The Development of Algebraic Structures During the Nineteenth Century"
    by Richard Stout, page 153

BIBLIOGRAPHY OF CHRISTIANITY AND MATHEMATICS, page 159
DIRECTORY OF NAMES, page 171

 

4.  WHEATON COLLEGE (1983)

PREFACE 1

MAIN ADDRESSES

  • "A Neuropsychodynamical Theory of Mathematics Learning"
    by Willem Kuyk, University of Antwerp, page 3
  • "An Outline of a Complementarist Philosophy of the Sciences, with a Special Reference to Mathematics"
    by Willem Kuyk, University of Antwerp, page 19

OTHER PAPERS

  • "The Activity and Application of Mathematics"
    by R.S.D. Thomas, University of Manitoba, page 37
  • "Arrogance and Humility in the Philosophy of Mathematics"
    by James Murdock, Iowa State University, page 49
  • "A Comparative Study of Christian Mathematical Realism and its Humanistic Alternatives"
    by Paul Zwier, Calvin College, page 75

DISCUSSION GROUPS SUMMARIES

  • "Using Mathematical Concepts to Illustrate Scriptural and Spiritual Ideas"
    by Robert L. Brabenec, Wheaton College, page 87
  • "The Role of Creativity in Mathematics"
    by John M. Dubbey, Polytechnic of the South Bank, London, page 91
  • "One Possible Outline for a First Undergraduate Course in Philosophy of Mathematics
    by Harold Heie, Northwestern College, Iowa, page 97
  • "Discussion on Morris Kline's book Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty"
    by Calvin Jongsma, Dordt College, page 119

LIST OF CONFERENCE DELEGATES, page 121

 

5.  KING'S COLLEGE (1985)

PREFACE, page 1

MAIN ADDRESS

  • "Artificial Intelligence?--A Christian Appraisal"
    by Donald M. MacKay University of Keele, England, page 3
  • "Selected Bibliography of Donald M. MacKay"
    compiled by Gene B. Chase, page 31

OTHER PAPERS

  • "On Universal Tests for the Truth of World Views: Their Existence and Identifiability"
    by William Buttelmann and Paul Feinberg, page 35
  • "Is Rational Thinking The Best Thinking?"
    by Richard Laatsch, page 53
  • "Faith and Mathematics--A Different Perspective"
    by James Mann, page 59
  • "The Significance of Formally Undecideable Propositions for the Use of Classical Logic in Theological Arguments"
    by Gordon E. Whitney, page 65
  • "Undergraduate Mathematical Modeling: When and What to Teach"
    by Frank Giordano and Maurice Weir, page 71
  • "Panel on Computer Science Accreditation:, page 77

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF ACMS, page 79
LIST OF CONFERENCE DELEGATES, page 83

 

6.  CALVIN COLLEGE (1987)

PREFACE, page 1

MAIN ADDRESS

  • "3:16--An Approach to Bible Study"
    by Donald E. Knuth, Stanford University, page 3

PHILOSOPHICAL PAPERS

  • "A Philosophical Analysis of Formalism"
    by Michael Detlefsen, Notre Dame University, page 27
  • "An Activist Model of the Metaphysics of Mathematics"
    by Christopher Menzel, Texas A&M University, page 55
  • "Observations on Mathematics and the Christian Faith"
    by David Laverell and Carl Sinke, Calvin College, page 73

MATHEMATICAL PAPERS

  • "Conic Sections in lp "
    by Richard Laatsch, Miami University of Ohio, page 87
  • "Riesz Spaces and Their Applications in Economics"
    by Calvin Piston, John Brown University, page 97
  • "Another Look at Pick's Theorem"
    by Dale Varberg, Hamline University, page 109

GENERAL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • "Mathematical Reflections: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants"
    by Karl J. Smith, Santa Rosa Junior College, page 119
  • "Logic and Proof for Mathematicians: A Twentieth Century Prospective"
    by Calvin Jungsma, Dordt College, page 135
  • "Computer Science in Liberal Arts Colleges"
    by James Bradley, Calvin College, page 145
  • "The Role of Computer Science in a Liberal Arts College"
    by Russell C. Bjork, Gordon College, page 149
  • "Variations on a Theme"
    by R. Creighton Buck, University of Wisconsin, page 155

LIST OF CONFERENCE DELEGATES, page

 

7.  MESSIAH COLLEGE (1989)

* = videotapes available from chase AT messiah.edu with @ replacing the AT.

INTRODUCTION, page 1
SCHEDULE, page 2

MAIN ADDRESS

  • *"The Fourth Dimension and the Theology of Edwin Abbott Abbott"
    Thomas F. Banchoff, page 3

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

  • Thomas Francis Banchoff, page 11
  • Edwin Abbott Abbott, page 13

CHRISTIANITY AND MATHEMATICS

  • *"Luzin & Florensky: Mathematician and Theologian in 20th Century Russia"
    Charles Ford, page 16
  • *"Newton and Saccheri: Case Studies of the Interplay of Mathematics and Religion"
    Tommy Leavelle, page 26
  • *"St. Augustine's Mathematical Realism"
    Paul Zwier, page 38
  • *"Beauty in Mathematics: Some Theological Implications"
    David Neuhouser, page 57
  • *"Teaching a Seminar on Mathematics and the Christian Faith"
    David Lavarell & Carl Sinke, page 64
  • *"Mathematics between the Lines of Ecclesiastes"
    Donald Josephson, page 71

MATHEMATICS

  • *"The Bisexual Galton-Watson Branching Process"
    David M. Hull, page 89
  • *"Simulated Annealing on NP-Complete Problems"
    Russell Howell, page 104

COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • "Tutorial on Prolog"
    Russell C. Bjork, page 124

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

  • *"Mathematical Modeling"
    Jefferson Hartzler, page 145
  • "Written Assignments in College Freshman and Sophomore Mathematics Courses"
    Jean Alliman, page 153
  • "Writing Across the Curriculum Using Statistics"
    Carlos A. Pereria, page 156
  • "Using Writing in the Mathematics Classroom"
    Barbara Rose, page 159

PICTURED: All attendees, page 175

LIST OF ATTENDEES, page 177

PHOTOS

  • Edwin Abbott Abbott
  • Thomas F. Banchoff
  • Executive Committee of the ACMS

 

8.  WHEATON COLLEGE (1991)

INTRODUCTION
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

INVITED PAPERS

  • Introduction, page 1
  • "The Rigorous and the Natural in Eighteenth Century Mathematics"
    Joan Richards, Brown University, page 3
  • "Mathematical and Religious Knowledge in Nineteenth Century England"
    Joan Richards, Brown University, page 23
  • "Cantor's Concept of Infinity"
    Bruce Hedman, Univ. of Connecticut at Hartford, page 61

CONTRIBUTED PAPERS--TECHNICAL

  • "Using Mathematica to Teach Calculus"
    Russell Howell, Westmont College, page 79
  • "Real Number Representations and the Distribution of Following Segments"
    Ray Rosentrater, Westmont College, page 90
  • "Revising the Argument from Design"
    William Dembski, Northwestern University, page 101

CONTRIBUTED PAPERS--GENERAL

  • "Discrete Mathematics Versus Calculus"
    Marvin Johnson, College of Lake County, page 146
  • "A Tale of Two Mathematicians--Fourier and Cantor"
    Robert Brabenec, Wheaton College, page 154
  • "C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald and Mathematics"
    David Neuhouser, Taylor University, page 167
  • "Can Mathematical Methods Yield Theological Truth?"
    Jan de Koning, University of Toronto, page 176
  • "How Has Christian Theology Furthered Mathematics?"
    Gene Chase, Messiah College, page 191

LIST OF DELEGATES, page 209
CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPH
BOARD MEMBERS PHOTOGRAPH

 

9.  WESTMONT COLLEGE (1993)

INTRODUCTION
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
ABSTRACTS

INVITED PAPERS

  • "Georg Cantor and the Battle for Transfinite Set Theory"
    Joseph W. Dauben, CUNY, page 1
  • "Abraham Robinson (1918-1974): The Man and His Mathematics"
    Joseph W. Dauben, CUNY, page 23

CONTRIBUTED PAPERS--TECHNICAL

  • "Knuth's (1, 2, 1) Unstacking"
    Paul Zwier, Calvin College, page 57
  • "Using MATLAB and Mathematica in Numerical Analysis"
    John Mathews, Cal State Fullerton, page 67
  • "Using Maple to Teach Calculus"
    Ken Rietz, Asbury College, page 81

CONTRIBUTED PAPERS--GENERAL

  • "A Conjectured Paradigm Shift in 21st Century Mathematics Pedagogy"
    Paul Isihara, Wheaton College, page 85
  • "Infinity and the Absolute"
    Tim Pennings, Hope College, page 91
  • "Devotional Reflections"
    Jonathan Leech, Westmont College, page 103
  • "A New Look at an Old 3:16"
    Russell Howell, Westmont College, page 107

LIST OF DELEGATES, page 111

CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPH

 

10.  TAYLOR UNIVERSITY (1995)

INTRODUCTION

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

INVITED PAPERS

  • "Statistics, Mathematics, and Teaching"
    David S. Moore, Purdue University, page 1
  • "Improving the Teaching of Mathematics"
    David S. Moore, Purdue University, page 20

PAPERS ON MATHEMATICS

  • "A Course in Mathematical Recreations"
    Richard Laatsch, Miami University , page 33
  • "On the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes"
    Andrew Simoson, King College, page 40
  • "Experimenting with the Calculus Laboratory Setting"
    Glen Van Brummelen, The King's University College, page 50
  • "The Intermediate Value Theorem"
    Dale Varberg, Hamline University, page 59

PAPERS ON COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • "What Does a Computer Program Mean?"
    Gene Chase, Messiah College, page 64
  • "Parallel Processing in the Undergraduate Curriculum"
    Bill Toll, Taylor University, page 93

PAPERS ON STATISTICS

  • "From Data to Develop Mathematical Models"
    Philip Carlson, University of Minnesota, page 97
  • "Drawing the Boundaries: Mathematical Statistics in Twentieth Century America"
    Patti Hunter, University of Virginia, page 108

PAPERS ON CHRISTIANITY AND EDUCATION

  • "Mathematics and Theological Beliefs: A Cognitive Science Perspective"
    Ron Benbow, Taylor University, page 118
  • "Constructivism, Mathematics Education, and Christianity"
    Tad Watanabe, Towson State University, page 131

PAPERS ON THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS

  • "Katz's Book"
    Bill Anglin, McGill University, page 143
  • "The 25 Greatest Mathematicians"
    Robert Brabenec, Wheaton College, page 164
  • "Mathematics from the Viewpoint of Science in Context"
    Johan DeKlerk, Potchefstroom University, page 175

LIST OF CONFERENCE DELEGATES, page 183
CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPH 187

 

11.   WHEATON COLLEGE (1997)

INTRODUCTION
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

INVITED PAPERS

  • "Circles of the Gods: Copernicus, Kepler, and the Ellipse"
    Owen Gingerich, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
    and Harvard University, page 1
  • "Hypothesis, Proof, and Censorship or How Galileo Changed the Rules of Science"
    Owen Gingerich, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
    and Harvard University, page 7

PAPERS ON TEACHING

  • "A Tale of Two Transitions"
    David Klanderman, Trinity Christian College,
    Sharon Robbert, Trinity Christian College, and
    Robert Wheeler, Northern Illinois University, page 17
  • "An Investigation of the Behavior of Calculus Students Working Collaboratively
    in an Interactive Software Environment"
    Angela Hare, Messiah College, page 31
  • "Teaching Generalization and Reduction through an
    Elementary Probability Problem "
    Erlan Wheeler, Carthage College, page 51

PAPERS WITH AN INTEGRATIVE THEME

  • "The Mathematical Sciences and the Mediator of Creation"
    W. David Laverell, Calvin College, page 56
  • "The Role of Mathematics in Culture"
    W. James Bradley, Calvin College, page 66
  • "Mathematics and Values: Can Philosophy Guide Projects?"
    Michael H. Veatch, Gordon College, page 76
  • "Solomon's Sea and the Biblical II"
    Andrew Simoson, King College, page 91
  • "Mathematics at Chartres Cathedral"
    Richard Stout, Gordon College, page 100

PAPERS OF A TECHNICAL NATURE

  • "Fractal Geometry and Chaos Theory: From Old Problems to New Models and Methods"
    Terence Perciante, Wheaton College, page 105
  • "Hyperbolic Geometry with the Geometer's Sketchpad"
    Robert Frank, Seton Hill College, page 116
  • "On Binary Quadratic Forms"
    Alain Togbe, University Laval (Quebec), page 135
  • "Digital Filtering and Smoothing"
    Eric Gossett, Bethel College, page 146
  • "Exploring Various Methods of Interpolation"
    Mark Roberts, Southwest Baptist University, page 163
  • "Using Java and HTML for Linear Algebra Instruction"
    Jonathan R. Senning, Gordon College, page 177

PAPERS WITH AN HISTORICAL THEME

  • "History and Current Situation of the Russian Church"
    Gennadiy A. Kalyabin, Samara State Aerospace University, page 185
  • " First Draft of the History of ACMS"
    Robert Brabenec, Wheaton College, page 196

LIST OF CONFERENCE DELEGATES, page 201
CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPHS, page 205

 

12.  GORDON COLLEGE (1999)

INTRODUCTION
CONFERENCE PROGRAM

ABSTRACTS OF INVITED PAPERS

  • "Euler's Sums and Euler's Crumbs"
    William Dunham, Muhlenberg College, page 1
  • "The Calvin Center Writing Project", page 3

PAPERS WITH A PHILOSOPHICAL EMPHASIS

  • "The Deconstruction of Mathematics"
    David Stucki, Otterbein College, page 7
  • "Determinism, Chaos, and the Meaning of Randomness, or Quantum
    Theory and the Sovereignty of God"
    John Wicks, North Park University, page 22

PAPERS WITH A CHRISTIAN EMPHASIS

  • "Willing the Will of God"
    Harold Heie, Center for Christian Studies, page 42
  • "Can Mathematics Be Taught in a Christian Way?"
    Johan H. de Klerk, Potchefstroom University, page 59
  • "Lewis Carroll: Author, Mathematician, and Christian"
    David L. Neuhouser, Taylor University, page 64

PAPERS ON MATHEMATICAL TOPICS

  • "Hyperbolic Geometry and Poincare's Half-Plane Model"
    Robert Frank, Seton Hill College, page 81
  • "Using Mathematica to Explore Abstract Algebra"
    Al Hibbard, Central College, page 96
  • "Noncommutative Algebraic Geometry"
    Dennis Keller, University of Michigan, page 111
  • "Tracking the Trochoid on Safari"
    Andrew Simoson, King College, page 115
  • "On the Solutions of a Family of Sextic Thue Equations"
    Alain Togbe, Greenville College, page 129

REPORTS ON SOME EXPERIENCES

  • "A Mathematician at the Science and Theology Book Club"
    Greg Crow, Point Loma Nazarene University, page 138
  • "Doubt and Certainty-A Book and Idea Review"
    Richard Laatsch, Miami University (Ohio), page 141
  • "Teaching Linear Algebra and Abstract Algebra With Two Way Video and Audio"
    Edward Reinke, Concordia University (Nebraska), page 146

BOOK REVIEWS

  • "Fashionable Nonsense: Postmodern Intellectuals' Abuse of Science"
    Alan Sokal and Jean Bricmont
    reviewed by David J. Stucki, Otterbein College, page 148
  • "An Imaginary Tale: The Story of √-1"
    Paul J. Nahin
    reviewed by Michael O'Leary, Concordia University (Illinois), page 149
  • "Revolutions in Mathematics"
    edited by Donald Gillies
    reviewed by Kevin Vander Meulen, Redeemer College, page 150
  • "The Man Who Loves Only Numbers: The Story of Paul Ernos and the Search for Mathematical Truth"
    Paul Hoffman
    reviewed by Maria Zack, Point Loma Nazarene University, page 151
  • "The Language of Mathematics: Making the Invisible Visible"
    Keith Devlin
    reviewed by Charles Hampton, The College of Wooster, page 153
  • "Virtual Gods: The Seduction of Power and Pleasure in Cyberspace"
    edited by Tal Brooke
    reviewed by Jonathan R. Senning, Gordon College, page 155
  • "The Number Sense: How the Mind Creates Mathematics"
    Stanislas DeHaene
    reviewed by Mary Vanderschoot, Concordia College (Minnesota), page 157
  • "Math: Facing an American Phobia"
    Marilyn Burns
    reviewed by Stephen L. Brown, Olivet Nazarene University, page 159
  • "The Philosophy of Mathematics"
    W.S. Anglin
    reviewed by Richard D. Rockwell, Pacific Union College, page 166

LIST OF CONFERENCE DELEGATES, page 167
CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPH, page 171

 

13.  CALVIN COLLEGE (2001)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION, page 3
CONFERENCE PROGRAM, page 5

INVITED ADDRESS

  • Why Natural Selection Can't Design Anything, page 9
    William Dembski, Baylor University and the Discovery Institute

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON MATHEMATICS

  • Theism and Mathematical Realism, page 33
    John Byl, Trinity Western University
  • Mathematics as Worship, page 49
    David Stucki, Otterbein College
  • Integration of a Christian Perspective in the Mathematical Sciences, page 57
    Johan de Klerk, Potechefstroom University
  • What Mathematical Paradoxes Teach Us About Paradoxes in Christianity 67
    Paul Bialek, Trinity International University
  • Parables for Mathematicians: (with Good News for Curved Beings) 73
    Ashley Reiter Ahlin, University of Chicago
  • Mathematics Memory Verses: Weekly Devotionals for Math Class 79
    Mark Colgan, Taylor University

 

TALKS FROM TEACHING EXPERIENCES

  • Three Problems from Number Theory, page 83
    Robert Brabenec, Wheaton College
  • Mathematics Study Abroad Trips, page 91
    Maria Zack, Point Loma Nazarene University

 

TALKS WITH A MATHEMATICS FOCUS

  • Gravitational Acceleration in Hades, page 97
    Andrew Simoson, King College
  • On Periodic Points of Maps of Trees and the Expansive Property, page 109
    Fred Worth, Henderson State University
  • The Soviet Concept of Correlation of Force, page 115
    James Bradley, Calvin College

 

A PAPER FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • ThML: Theological Markup Language for the Christian Classics Ethereal, page 123
    Library, Harry Plantinga, Calvin College

Abstracts of Other Talks, page 139
List of Participants, page 144

 

14.  Point Loma Nazarene University (2003)

Introduction,  p. 5
Conference Program   p. 7

Invited Address

·         Light Meals and Morsels from Mathematics Magazine  p. 10
Paul Zorn, St. Olaf College

Christian Perspectives

  • Making Connections: Using Analogies to Enrich Understanding of Mathematical Ideas and Biblical Truths   p. 17
    Ron Benbow, Taylor University
  • A Christian Perspective on Mathematics – History of Mathematics and Study Guides  p. 27
    Johan H. de Klerk, Potchefstroom University
  • General-Education Mathematics Course from a Christian Perspective  p. 34
    Saburo Matsumoto, The Master’s College
  • Mathematics, Science, and George MacDonald  p. 46
    David L. Neuhouser, Taylor University
  • The Inverse Problem: Christianity through a Mathematical Lens  p. 59
    Sharon K. Robbert, Trinity Christian College
  • Non-Random Equidistant Letter Sequence Extensions in Ezekiel  p. 69
    Richard E. Sherman, Consulting Actuary and
    Nathan Jacob, Bar-llan University
  • Mathematics and the Love of God: An Introduction to the thought of Simone Weil  p. 89
    Scott Taylor, UCSB
  • Creationism – A Viable Philosophy of Mathematics  p. 98
    Jonathan Zderad, Northwestern College

Talks in Computer Science

·         A Christian Appraisal of Stephen Wolfram’s A New Kind of Science  p. 110
Gene B. Chase, Messiah College

  • Artificial Service vs. Artificial Servants  p. 120
    Wayne Iba, Westmont College
  • Men Are From The Server Side, Women Are From The Client Side – A Biblical Perspective On Men, Women and Computer Science  p. 126
    Kim Potter Kihlstrom, Westmont College

Mathematical Gems 

·         Linear Regression as a 1-Variable Optimization Exercise  p. 138
Ken Constantine, Taylor University

·         A Pseudo-History of Number Systems (or The Way Mathematicians Wish the Number Systems Had Been Invented Because It Makes a More Cohesive Story)  p. 142
Richard Laatsch, Miami University (RT)