The
Purpose: The purpose of the Certificate in Science and
Religion is to foster dialogue in these two languages of human
understanding. It is designed for students interested in working
in pioneer fields of ministry (e.g., pastoral genetics), persons
in the sciences seeking to develop greater sensitivity to theological
issues and ethical concerns, and those seeking to use a masters
degree at one of our schools as an entry point into a doctoral
program. The Certificate may be earned in one of four tracks.
The
Nature of the Certificate: The Certificate in Science
and Religion is awarded by the BTI in recognition of courses taken
in Science and Religion through the schools of the Institute.
The award is determined by the Science and Religion Advisory Committee
composed of faculty who represent each of the BTI schools. Two
Ways to Earn the Certificate: 1) Supplement an existing program
for degree candidates in the BTI schools. 2) Register for continuing
education programs in the BTI schools. Registrants may be missionaries,
pastors or scientists on sabbatical leave, or others pursuing
Continuing Education Units through the schools.
How
to Do It: Persons seeking this Certificate are required
to seek out a faculty advisor from within his or her school who
will cooperate with the Science and Religion Advisory Committee
on the student's behalf. This advisor, or mentor, is normally
but not necessarily a Science and Religion Advisory Committee
member.
How
to Apply: Application for the Certificate may be made
by any person in a bona fide program of a BTI member school (e.g.,
either matriculated student or persons in continuing education
in the BTI schools as defined in the course catalogue). Such requests
are to be made no later than the end of the fall term of the year
in which the student expects to graduate from his or her respective
BTI institution. Persons seeking the Certificate are advised to
contact the Science and Religion Certificate representative on
their faculty as soon as they are able in their program of study.
Alternately, students are welcome to contact the BTI Central Office.
Faculty have included: S. Mark Heim (ANTS); Stephen Pope (BC);
Wesley Wildman (BUSTh); Joan Martin (EDS); John J. Davis (GCTS);
Francis Schussler Fiorenza (HDS); Stephanie Kenen (HDS); Demetri
Demopulos (HC); Romanus Cessario, OP (SJS); Peter Fink, SJ (WJST);
Callista Roy, BC School of Nursing.
Deadlines:
Applicant should be in consultation with his/her advisor and work
normally completed for a December graduation by November 1st.
For a May/June graduation, work must normally be completed by
March 15th.
Applications
and Brochures: are available from the registrars' offices
of the individual BTI schools, through a school's faculty representative
to the BTI Science and Religion Advisory Committee, or through
the BTI Central Office. You can also download a .pdf brochure
from this page.
