School of Natural & Applied Sciences

A Message from the Dean

Early believing scientists held that the practice of science was for the glory of God and the benefit of mankind. This notion was not restricted to science alone. It was extended to the healing arts, to engineering (technology) practice, and to the creation of wealth in the business world. Service to mankind by the practitioner was an act of worship that glorified the Lord. The School of Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) includes the departments of Business Administration, Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing, and Science and Mathematics .

Created in the image of God, mankind can do no less - as believers in Christ, science, engineering, nursing, and business faculty at Cedarville University are committed to this balanced view of their professions. NAS faculty challenge each other to wrestle with the question of what it means to be a person of faith, a child of the everlasting King, and expressing that through their chosen profession. They are experts in describing and improving the natural world; the created stuff of life. The obligation in this expertise is seeing and expressing the Creator's "hand" in every aspect of nature.

I am thankful to my Lord Jesus for allowing me the privilege of serving scientists, nurses, engineers, and business people who are dedicated to the task of teaching Cedarville students for the glory of God and the benefit of mankind. I invite you to visit departmental web sites that may be of interest to you. Please feel free to contact faculty directly as you have questions in order to make informed decisions.