Math - Anchor Bible College
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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
48 hours (16 weeks).
January 2024 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe core principles of critical thinking, personal finance, practical logic, and basic probability; identify biblical principles and their application to aspects of critical thinking and worldview, personal finance, logical reasoning, and practical probability; utilize logical reasoning tools, such as propositional logic and truth tables, to demonstrate solutions to real-world problems and analyze biblical passages through a logical lens; examine the relationship between probability theory and decision-making under uncertainty, applying these principles to both everyday life and theological understanding; create a personal budget that reflects biblical teachings on wealth, debt management, and financial stewardship, incorporating analysis of bills, credit, and investment opportunities; and evaluate personal decisions through the lens of biblical principles, integrating concepts of proper critical thinking, personal finance, practical logic, and basic probability.
The course encompasses four main topics, each explored through a Biblical lens using practical, real-world examples: Critical Thinking: including logical argumentation, fallacies, and biblical analysis. Finance: focusing on biblical financial principles and practical money matters including budgeting, saving, spending, taxes, investment strategies, debt management, and charitable giving. Logic: covering logical analysis history, techniques, and notation. Probability: practical and Bayesian probability. Students are expected to complete weekly assignments and undertake special projects such as the logical examination of Scripture and the creation of a personal budget. Further evaluation is based on weekly quizzes, a midterm, and a final exam.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Management, Marketing, Management, Education, or as a general education elective (3/25).