Study Materials

by Dr Chris Gousmett

These sets of study materials are provided to give a broad outline of the Christian worldview which is promoted by the Christian Faith and Action Trust. This worldview has its roots in the revival of Calvinist thought in the Netherlands in the 19th Century, under the leadership of men such as Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck.

There are two series of studies, one series designed for group or individual study, with questions to consider in the light of the material. This series is called The Whole Gospel for the Whole of Life.

The other series is a set of seminar presentations, under the title God's People in God's World.

Articles

by Dr Chris Gousmett

A Critical Review of the "Cornerstone Values Curriculum"

(May 1998)

This article critically reviews a curriculum prepared to assist in teaching "values" i.e., ethical behaviour, in public schools in New Zealand. The article maintains that basing a curriculum on a "natural law" perspective, which assumes a common basic grasp of "values" across all religions and cultures, is mistaken and unable to achieve its stated goals.

Are we dancing to the tune of our genes?
 
This article is a brief critique of the "selfish gene" theory of human behaviour, namely that we are driven by our genes to act in the best possible way to ensure the transmission, that is, the survival and propagation, of our genes, and that human beings are merely vehicles for genes to achieve this.

What is a worldview and why would I want one?
 
A brief exposition of what a worldview is, and how it influences and shapes our lives. The article explores some of the consequences of neglecting to take worldviews into account when evaluating societal phenomena.

So you want to go to university?

Thinking Spiritually
 
A brief exploration of how to think as a Christian, particularly with reference to the power of ideas in tertiary education.


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