Table 2 Coding guide
Coding category | Ecological framework level | Subcategories | Example quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
Internal factors | |||
Fear of rocking the boat | Intrapersonal | Not wanting to subvert religious authority, Professors fear conflict | “[The] greatest challenge to reconciliation [is] fear of compromise [because of] biblical authority, cultural Authority [or] Religious Authority.” |
Fear of conflict (students) | Fear among students, perceived conflict on the part of students | “Students … operate out of perceived conflict between faith and science” | |
Student ideology | Interpersonal | Political views, fundamentalism, unwillingness of students to change opinion | “Move toward ultra-orthodox, [students see] evolution as secular!” |
Student lack of knowledge | Religious misconceptions, scientific misconceptions, misunderstanding of the nature of science, believing evolution promotes racism | “Cultural inertia, misinterpretation of the teachings about the creation, human origins and relationship between evolution and ‘creation’ of humans.” | |
Student apathy | Specifically list student apathy | “Friendly-apathetic [attitude]” | |
External factors | |||
Politics | Institutional | Institutional or governmental politics, lack of unity, fear of losing job, institutional stance is unclear, external stakeholders, church stance is incompatible with evolution | “Fear is a great challenge to any reconciliation. Fear of losing faith or one’s job.” |
Mixed messaging to students | Lay ministry, curricular issues, evolution is not thoroughly covered, faculty in conflict with each other | “Faculty feels they have no time to teach evolution; they must cover what the curriculum requires.” | |
Lack of discourse | Specifically listed | “Unless issues are raised, no active discourse, don’t ask, don’t tell” | |
Demographics | Community | Anything about student demographics | “75 different nationalities represented in the student body” |
Resources | |||
Faculty as a force for change | Interpersonal | Faculty are strong role models, supportive faculty, professor accessibility, faculty training | “Faculty talks on their personal faith and scholarly journey” |
Assets | Institutional | Money, technology, books | “There is a need for new discourse including books and materials” |
Negating conflict | Compatible theology, visiting authorities, non-resistant administration | “VP for spiritual development has budget to bring science and faith speakers to campus twice annually” | |
Other institutions | Partnerships with other institutions | “There is a need for new discourse…perhaps [including an] external partnership with [a] more experienced institution.” | |