Effects of a YEC Apologetics Class on Student Worldview

Author(s)

David A. DeWitt, Liberty UniversityFollow
Steve DeckardFollow
Sharon E. Cargo

Publication Date

2003

Document Type

Article

Disciplines

Biology | Chemistry

Comments

Published in the 5th International Conference on Creationism, 529-537 2003.

Abstract

Creationism is a significant component of an overall Christian worldview. A Creation Worldview Test (CWT) was administered to students both before and after completion of a required Apologetics course dealing with the creation/evolution controversy. Pre-test analysis revealed that incoming students tend to have a creationist worldview, however their CWT scores reflected a degree of uncertainty or neutrality on scientific creation and the age of the earth. Post-test analysis showed a significant shift toward a young earth creationist (YEC) view. Implications for teaching apologetics and development of a Creationist worldview based on a Six-day Young Earth perspective were explored and identified.

Recommended Citation

DeWitt, David A.; Deckard, Steve; and Cargo, Sharon E., "Effects of a YEC Apologetics Class on Student Worldview" (2003). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 94.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/bio_chem_fac_pubs/94