Your Worldview & Complex Problems Project should include the elements covered in this course – evidence of a biblical Christian worldview, consideration of the modes of inquiry as they relate to your problem, and consideration of your audience in the proposed solution. Your project can be delivered in any medium best suited to reaching your ideal audience: a podcast, video, public writing, a research paper, or an in-person presentation but you must provide the
following elements in the assignment dropbox:
1. A definition of the problem you are attempting to solve (a statement of the problem) 2. A 1-paragraph summary of your audience (who are you aiming to reach? What are their
characteristics?) 3. A 360-degree review of the topic/complex problem using the tools in Modes of Inquiry (4-page minimum). Throughout Foundational Core, we have explored the Modes of Inquiry each discipline offers as a way of viewing the world and attacking problems. As review, the Modes of Inquiry
offer: • Discursive Inquiry (Rhetoric and Communication): This mode examines the elements of communication, rhetoric, speech, and logic that shape arguments and considers how
and why meaning is created and contested. • Natural-Scientific Inquiry: Natural-scientific reasoning uses empirical observations to develop and test theories about the natural world and reveals the systematic, ordered nature of the created world. In the context of health-related problems, health sciences offer expertise in disease prevention, treatment, and public health strategies, as well as
considerations of ethical and cultural aspects of healthcare. • Quantitative Inquiry (Mathematics): Quantitative reasoning is the application of basic mathematics and statistics to interpret data, draw conclusions, and solve real-world problems. Mathematical modeling can help predict potential outcomes and assess the
impact of different interventions. • Socio-Historical Inquiry: This mode of inquiry explores the history and complexity of the individual, human societies, and social interaction across time. Fields like sociology, psychology, anthropology, and economics offer insights into human behavior, social structures, cultural norms, and decision-making processes. These disciplines help uncover the motivations, values, and perspectives of stakeholders, crucial for addressing wicked problems. Historical analysis offers a long-term perspective on how wicked
problems have evolved, allowing us to learn from past successes and failures. Understanding historical context can reveal patterns, root causes, and unintended
consequences. • Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry: This mode of inquiry applies and appreciates the skills
requisite for the creation and production process of expressions that give form to ideas. The arts can provide creative and emotional insights into wicked problems, fostering empathy and inspiring change. Cultural analysis can reveal how societal norms and
values shape perceptions of the problem. • Biblical Christian Worldview: Biblical inquiry applies the primacy of Scripture to the order of God’s created world, humanity’s redemption, and His ultimate authority over humankind. Theological perspectives can provide moral and ethical frameworks for understanding wicked problems, as well as insights into concepts of justice, compassion, and human dignity. Religious teachings may offer guidance on values and
responsibilities.For each mode of inquiry, define what has been offered by other researchers and what left remains uncovered / unanswered as an approach to
solving the problem.
4. A 2-page (minimum) proposed solution to the problem. Included rough draft and final draft with with 10 references.
