Neuroscience

As you read these words, 100 billion neurons in your brain have already fired off approximately 600 times each. This is a remarkable amount of activity—and it’s only scratching the surface of the immensely complex mystery of the human brain.  

In Gordon’s neuroscience minor, you’ll explore God’s intricate design for the human brain through the lens of a Christian liberal arts education. Get ready to discover how the brain impacts thoughts, emotions, learning and behavior—and how it changes with factors like injuries, disorders and prescription drugs. 

Why study neuroscience at Gordon? 

Gordon’s intensely hands-on approach affords you opportunities to complete internships in your area of interest, do lab work with our 40-channel EEG brain imaging machine and engage in publishable research with a faculty member or on your own. Here, you’ll study the neurophysiological aspects of language, memory, anxiety and moral decision making under invested faculty who are faithful mentors, gifted teachers and active researchers.  

What can Christians bring to neuroscience?  

With an understanding of how the brain impacts who we are, and an appreciation for being made in God’s image, a Christian neuroscience professional can uniquely identify areas of overlap and commonality between science and the Christian faith. By celebrating the incredible function of our brain, Christians in neuroscience can have a deep appreciation for the incredible handiwork of God’s creation of humanity.