The consistency of mathematical truths demonstrates the orderliness, precision, and
consistency of God. Mathematical study should result in a greater appreciation of the works of
God in His creation. Man’s creativity, like God’s, often requires some mathematical
understanding. God designed man to be creative. The understanding of mathematical
concepts adds to our understanding of expressions in other areas of life. Through the study of
mathematics, our students develop the skills necessary “for the renewing of their minds to prove
what is the good, acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Goals
The Mathematics Department maintains the following goals with respect to its offered program
of classes. The difficulty of a particular class will determine the degree to which these goals are
satisfied.
We desire the student to spiritually:
1. Perceive and appreciate the order of God (I Corinthians 14:33, 40) as demonstrated by a
study of mathematics with emphasis on discussion of:
a. The unity of the distinct branches of mathematics.
b. The correlation between faith and the development of an axiomatic system (i.e., the
relationship between the development of a mathematical system and our belief in God
and the sequential belief in His Word).
c. The translation of physical phenomena into a mathematical relationship (i.e., the
parabolic path of a projectile described, in an exact mathematical sense, by a quadratic
equation).
