Variable. The emphasis on science will vary greatly in Christian Sci Fi. Low, or no real science is not uncommon—for fairly obvious ideological reasons. Indeed, there is a very real risk in Christian Sci Fi that rationality and the scientific method will not be the response to scientific problems, but rather biblical authority or fundamentalist ideas of humanity. However, the variance does not mean that there cannot be high levels of real science. Science is not always at odds with Christianity—in fact, some Christians see science as a study of God's intentions.

>High. Christianity and Sci Fi are natural partners in a common goal of making sense of humanity's place in the cosmos. So, the sub-genre created by the literature of Sci Fi and the beliefs of Christianity is going to be theological, philosophical, sociological, and probably any other kind of -ological.
Sci Fi often asks and tries to find the answers to big questions, questions that Christians are also invested in—questions about the meaning of life, the end of all things, big why questions—and one way to answer these questions in Sci Fi is through the lens of Christianity.

Variable. In a story that is overtly Christian, characters may merely be stand-ins for biblical characters, without any individual identity or motivations. For example, using Noah as a character archetype provides strength and instant recognition, but not necessarily depth. In other stories though, characters may be very well drawn—a character who is trying to reconcile their personal Christian worldview with the problems of the future will have a rich internal life. There is definitely lots of room to play with characters in this sub-genre.

Variable. With such an emphasis on ideas plot development can sometimes take a back seat. But, plot can also be a complex and interweaving storyline—there are adventures to be had and heroes to be discovered, and the plot will lead readers there.

Variable. Jesus turning water to wine is not at all violent—Jesus' crucifixion is very violent. The stories and images of Christianity exist along a whole spectrum of violence, and the images and stories that are used in a Sci Fi story will vary based on the point the author is trying to make.