"The universe is before our eyes like a beautiful book in which all creatures, great and small, are as letters to make us ponder the invisible things of God" Belgic Confession, Article 2
Discover how mathematics can lead you to wonder!
We approach mathematics as a discipline of beauty which has unending and wonderfully surprising applications. We want to help you develop strong techniques for solving problems and exploring theorems in the context of a world created and sustained by God—a world we are called to cherish and serve.
Here, you also have the unique opportunity to examine how mathematics applies to other disciplines in a liberal arts context—noting historical, cultural, and philosophical connections with mathematics.
Whether you are interested in a career in teaching, research, computer science, or geography, the mathematics major will help you expand your skills and open a wide door into the marketplace and into the world.
Dr. Kevin Vander Meulen encourages his students to appreciate the playful aspects of mathematics, explore the application of abstract structures, and reflect on its limitations.