A Commentary on Biology and Theology

Robert Sylwester Editorial Note: Robert Sylwester is an emeritus professor of education at the University of Oregon who focuses on the educational implications of new developments in science and technology. He has written 20 books and curricular programs and 150+ journal articles. His most recent books are A Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom (2003, Corwin Press)…
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A Lifelong LCMS Member and the CTCR

Robert Sylwester I’m a lifelong member of the LCMS. All of my formal education through my undergraduate degree was in LCMS schools. I spent 16 years as a teacher in LCMS elementary schools and at a synodical college. Since 1968, I’ve been on the faculty of the University of Oregon, where my focus was on…
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Expanding the Concept of Scripture

Robert Sylwester Emeritus Professor of Education University of Oregon   Evangelicals responded very negatively to Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution.  Retrospectively, they might have said in effect, ‘Well that’s interesting.  Gather credible data, and when your actual discoveries pose significant theological implications, we’ll take another look.’  The scientific community did seek credible data, and when DNA was added…
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Neurobiology of Gender

By Robert Sylwester Dr. Robert Sylwester is professor emeritus of education, University of Oregon. He has published numerous articles on the subject of how new developments in science and technology impact education and is the author of 20 books and curricular programs. His most recent books are A Biological Brain in a Cultural Classroom (2003) and How…
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