BioCosmos Tanzania Student Club

BioCosmos Tanzania students’ Club is a group of students in learning institutions drawn from diverse cultures, religions, professions and backgrounds merged together to realize a common goal of upholding and advancing the theory of Intelligent Design which holds that “many features of the universe and life are best explained by an intelligent cause”.

  • It is an INTELLIGENT DESIGN student-led club
  • It is a SCIENTIFIC club and NOT a RELIGIOUS club
  • It is COMMITTED to reaching all people from across the globe
  • It is voluntary and non-partisan

About us

Who are we?
BioCosmos Tanzania students’ Club is a group of students in learning institutions drawn from diverse cultures, religions, professions and backgrounds merged together to realize a common goal of upholding and advancing the theory of Intelligent Design which holds that “many features of the universe and life are best explained by an intelligent cause”.

It is an INTELLIGENT DESIGN student-led club

It is a SCIENTIFIC club and NOT a RELIGIOUS club

It is COMMITTED to reaching all people from across the globe

It is voluntary and non-partisan

Core Values

Teamwork

Self-control

Inclusivity

Service

Honesty

Innovation

Curiosity

The objective of BioCosmos Tanzania Student Club are:

  • Promote and convey knowledge about scientific research and theories related to the origin of the universe, the origin of life and the origin of human species, by emphasizing the alternative Theory of Intelligent Design
  • Participate in relevant academic conferences/fora/discussions related to the origin of the Universe, as well as the origin of life, and use available media platforms to spread information about Intelligent Design
  • Contribute Intelligent Design articles to be published on the BioCosmos Tanzania website, magazines and books
  • Organize and/or participate in debates on Intelligent Design within the Institutions as well as across the country

RATIONALE FOR BIOCOSMOS STUDENTS CLUB

Human beings are powerfully drawn to the subject of beginnings and yearn to know about origins. The origin of life is sometimes considered “the most fundamental problem in most disciplines.” Despite its theoretical significance, the field of study is fraught with fundamental disagreements over theories, methods and approaches.

Most education systems places emphasis on passing of examinations and hence are thus inadequate in their efforts to conclusively address the issues of Origin. They emphasize on teaching facts that may not necessarily relate to the existing debates on the ground about origin of life. The school curriculum cannot be relied upon wholly to teach Origin of life issues thoroughly since it only mentions them and at times introduces the topics but does not give details on the issues raised. Globally schools have established forums to address pertinent issues by forming clubs whose goals are to engage students in activities which increase awareness and encourage local championship since clubs provide an excellent opportunity to enhance learning using an interdisciplinary approach.

BioCosmos students’ clubs offer a valuable opportunity to reinforce the topics and the facts taught in the curriculum. The club encourages students to practice what they have learnt in class and to carry out further research beyond the classroom. BioCosmos Tanzania Students clubs address issues of Origin of life and the universe at individual institution levels with adequate collaboration with other institutions, organizations or communities. The clubs’ short-term goals motivate the students to utilize every opportunity available during their schooling years

ESTABLISHED BIOCOSMOS TANZANIA STUDENTS CLUB

Established clubs include

  1. Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MMUST)
  2. Teofilo Kisanji University, TEKU, Mbeya

INTENT AND PROCEDURE TO ESTABLISH BIOCOSMOS TANZANIA STUDENTS CLUB

  • BioCosmos Tanzania students’ clubs are formed and run in accordance with individual institutions’ rules and regulations.
  • BioCosmos Tanzania Students club provides a draft constitution framework that is adapted to suit the institution rules and regulations.
  • BioCosmos Tanzania Students club is formed after an engagement and acceptance by the institutions’ management/administration.

ACTIVITIES OF BIOCOSMOS TANZANIA STUDENTS CLUB

Club activities

  • Training/Induction of Club Officials and members
  • Group discussions using the Students study book on A Short Introduction to Intelligent Design
  • Creating awareness about Intelligent Design during ID days
  • Easy Writing/Poem/Short articles/Art Competition
  • Debates
  • Mentoring of registered members
  • Membership and Transition