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Good article on LU engineering program
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 9:50 am
by 4everfsu
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 9:55 am
by LUconn
If only I was 8 years younger. And knew what I know now. It'd be this or accounting.
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 9:57 am
by LUconn
also
“We’re one of the few schools in the country that teaches engineering from the Biblical worldview,”
What on earth does that mean?
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 10:13 am
by 4everfsu
If I was only 38 yrs younger lol, it would be engineering at LU
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 10:19 am
by RagingTireFire
LUconn wrote:also
“We’re one of the few schools in the country that teaches engineering from the Biblical worldview,”
What on earth does that mean?
I thought the exact same thing. I figured it means we teach kids to design structures supported less by nuts and bolts and more by prayer.
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 10:24 am
by LUconn
all measurements will be listed in cubits, fathoms, and gomedhs.
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 10:43 am
by Sly Fox
Seriously I believe it is referring to the school's status as being a member of a Christian institution with religion requirements in the curriculum. Outside of LeTourneau I'm not sure how many other engineering schools fall into this category. Baylor & Samford both have engineering programs. But I am not sure how much of a Christian worldview is in their curriculum requirements for the degree.
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 10:45 am
by rogers3
Just one of the things that makes Christian schools look a bit second rate. Maybe better expressed as "...where you can study engineering in a Christian environment." LeTourneau didn't use his Biblical worldview to develop the independent electric drive on earthmovers, but he did create a Christian environment where one could study and excel in engineering. His school is very highly respected in the engineering field.
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 10:57 am
by Sly Fox
I'm with you, Rogers3. This is simply a matter of messaging challenges for the school.
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 11:09 am
by 4everfsu
Cedarville, Taylor U and Union University also have engineering programs.
Posted: June 12th, 2008, 11:14 am
by Sly Fox
Thanks for the clarification, 4everfsu. Most Christian college engineering programs are limited to computer science but some of these smaller programs do offer mechanical and electrical undergrad programs as well.