We appreciate this latest contribution to our "Through the Lens of Faith" series. Matt Lunsford argues that integration is a two way street, so perhaps it would be fitting to add "and Faith Through the Lens of Mathematics" to the article title! We would also like to acknowledge that this article first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of the Journal of the Union Faculty Forum under the title "Mathematics & Faith: A Path For Integration". We are grateful to Matt Lunsford and the Journal for permission to re-post this … [Read more...] about Mathematics Through the Lens of Faith: A Path For Integration
A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: A Compilation
We are grateful for the chance over the past four weeks to post sections of Matt Lunsford's fine essay, "A Christian Mathematician's Apology" based on G. H. Hardy's autobiographical essay A Mathematician's Apology. This week we have compiled the links to the four parts of his essay as well as Matt's bibliography for use in discussion groups, or for greater ease in reading different sections. ________________________________ A Christian Mathematician's Apology: Finding My Vocation. Matt describes how he … [Read more...] about A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: A Compilation
A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: Thinking Christianly
When Matt Lunsford decided to write on what it means to be a Christian in Mathematics, he modeled his extended essay, A Christian Mathematician's Apology, after an earlier essay, A Mathematician's Apology, by G. H. Hardy. The first described finding his vocation, the second on the integrated life, and the third on redeeming the discipline. In this final part of his essay, he addresses what it means to "think Christianly" about both his scholarship and his pedagogy. We appreciate Matt sharing this essay with us. Let … [Read more...] about A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: Thinking Christianly
A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: Redeeming the Discipline
When Matt Lunsford decided to write on what it means to be a Christian in Mathematics, he modeled his extended essay, A Christian Mathematician's Apology, after an earlier essay, A Mathematician's Apology, by G. H. Hardy. This is the third of four parts, the first describing finding his vocation and the second on the integrated life. Building on his ideas of the integrated life, in this article Matt outlines his ideas of what "redeeming the discipline" looks like for him as a mathematician. While freedom of … [Read more...] about A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: Redeeming the Discipline
A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: Integrating Faith and Mathematics
Last week, math professor Matt Lunsford wrote about his journey of discerning his call to teach mathematics. This week, he describes what it means for him to be a "Christian mathematician" and what it means for him to live the integrated life. ______________________________________ Circa 1996, I embarked on a journey to discover and then to live out the integrated life. I realize that I have not arrived at the final destination. As with most journeys, a guide is invaluable. I found my mentor in a most unusual … [Read more...] about A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: Integrating Faith and Mathematics