About Experimental Methods Applied to Biblical Miracles
| Authors | Baukal, Charles; Olsson, Aaron; Sugiyama, Jeffrey; Timoshenko, David |
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| Date | 2013 |
| Proceedings | Proceedings of the 2013 Christian Engineering Conference |
| Publisher | Oral Roberts University |
| Place | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Vol / Pages | pp. 81u201387 |
| URL | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nWewpMgLoMBrzNPL4QjkdvEdP2_kgx_2/view |
Type: Conference Paper
Tags: Christian Engineering
Abstract
One of the homework assignments in a mechanical engineering course entitled Experimental Methods is to design an experiment to make measurements during a Biblical miracle. Students assume they know when the miracle would occur and that they can use modern instrumentation to make the measurements. Some of the miracles that have been analyzed include the parting of the Red Sea and the fire from heaven on Mount Carmel. Christian engineering students have found this type of assignment to be particularly useful for improving their ability to design experiments using the methods learned in class and also to strengthen their faith and belief in the sovereignty of God. This paper also includes student feedback on using this technique on specific miracles and on this type of assignment in general.