| Arts |
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ARTS-111. Art Appreciation (3)
An introductory survey of the history and practice of Western art from
antiquity to the present as revealed in architecture, painting, and sculpture
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| Bible |
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BIBL-101. Old Testament Survey (3)
A study of the books of the Old Testament giving the student a survey of each
book as a unit.
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BIBL-102.
New Testament Survey (3)
A study of the books of the New Testament giving the student a survey of each
book as a unit.
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BIBL-204. Gospel of John (3)
An expository study in which attention is given to the theological significance
of the book, noting especially Christ's deity and humanity, signs, death and
resurrection. Johannine authorship is discussed and some comparisons are made
with the Synoptic Gospels. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, and BIBL-261.
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BIBL-206.
Acts (3)
This course includes a detailed study of the book of Acts, the missionary
development of the early church, the life and journeys of Paul and geographical
and social backgrounds as they relate to the development of the early church.
Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, and BIBL-261.
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BIBL-261. Methods of Bible Study (3)
A study of the different methods of Bible study, methods of making extensive
study of individual Bible books, discussion of critical questions, geographical
and historical backgrounds, special topics, biographies; acquaintance with
various books that are valuable tools in Bible study. Prerequisite: ENGL-101.
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BIBL-302.
Prison Epistles (3)
An expository study of the Epistles to the Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, and
Philippians. Date, authorship and the occasions of the writing of these
epistles are briefly considered but the major part of the course is devoted to
their meaning and relevance. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, BIBL-261, and
THEO-230.
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BIBL-303. Wisdom Literature (3)
A study of the Old Testament books generally recognized as wisdom books:
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Consideration will be given to the relation of
these books to the Old Testament as a whole and their individual theological
and ethical thrusts. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, BIBL-261, and THEO-230.
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BIBL-304. Pastoral Epistles (3)
An analytical and expository treatment of the epistles of Paul to Timothy and
Titus. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, BIBL-261, and THEO-230.
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BIBL-306.
Hebrews and General Epistles (3)
A study of Hebrews and the letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude with special
attention given to the distinctive teachings of each book. Prerequisites:
BIBL-101, BIBL-102, BIBL-261, and THEO-230.
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BIBL-307. Psalms and Songs of Solomon
A study of the Old Testament books of Psalms and the Songs of Solomon. Special
attention is given to their poetic genre, literary forms, principles of
interpretation and theological content. The study will consider both historical
and contemporary traditions of interpretation. It will explore ways in which
these books inform Christian discipleship and worship.
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BIBL-311. Major Prophets (3)
A study of the life and time of the major prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel.
Introductory material and exegesis of significant portions of each book will be
conducted. Students will become familiar with the setting and message of each
book. The implications of the current (biblical) and future (today and beyond)
applications of the prophetic message will also be addressed.
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BIBL-312. Synoptic Gospels (3)
A course designed to look at the inter-relatedness of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark,
and Luke with a special emphasis on their presentation of Christ.
Prerequisites: BIBL-101 and BIBL-261.
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BIBL-313. Minor Prophets (3)
A brief study of the life and times of the minor prophets. An outline study is
made of each book with some attention given to present-day and homiletic use.
Prerequisites: BIBL-101 and BIBL-261.
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BIBL-402.
Romans and Galatians (3)
A comparative expository and theological study of the epistles to the Romans
and Galatians with emphasis on the cardinal Christian doctrines as formulated
in these documents. A study of the influences of both Judaism and Hellenism on
the cultural and religious scene in the first century A.D. Prerequisites:
BIBL-101, BIBL-102, BIBL-261, THEO-230 and junior status.
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BIBL-404. I
& II Corinthians (3)
An expository and theological study of I & II Corinthians. Special
attention is given to the doctrinal and practical issues faced in the early
Christian community in the Hellenistic world, taking into account the cultural
and religious environment. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, BIBL-261,
THEO-230, and junior status.
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BIBL-421. Pentateuch (3)
An advanced study of the first five books of the Old Testament. Prerequisites:
BIBL-101 and BIBL-261.
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| Biology |
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BIOL-101. General Biology
(3)
This course is designed as an introduction
to the science of biology. One is exposed to facts, concepts, principles,
theories and laws as they apply to plants and
animals
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| Christian
Education |
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CHED-241. Educational Ministry of the Church
(3)
A study of the principles and practices of organizing, administering and
supervising a balanced program of Christian education. All the educational
agencies of the church will be included. The functions of the board of
Christian education and the role of church workers will be considered,
including the work of the director of Christian education.
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CHED-300. Religion Colloquy (1-3)
Discussion of selected topics.
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CHED-340. Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
(3)
This course briefly surveys the human life span and relates this to moral and
faith development. A Christian perspective of Piaget and Kohlberg will be
considered. Christian discipleship will be examined, seeking implications for
Christian education in the life of the individual and the church.
Prerequisites: PSYC-200 and THEO-230.
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CHED-341.
Principles of Teaching in Christian Education (3)
The relation of the teaching-learning process to Christian education. How to
study the Bible and teach it to individuals in relation to their interests and
needs. Prerequisite: CHED-241.
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CHED-342. Christian
Education of Children (3)
A study of the characteristics, interests and needs of children under twelve
years of age; emphasis on the organization, administration, methods and
materials of the children's division of the church. Prerequisite: CHED-241.
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CHED-345.
Christian Education of Youth (3)
A study of the characteristics and needs of adolescents, junior high, senior
high and older youth. Consideration given to the development of a sound,
practical Christian education program that will win and hold young people.
Emphasis placed upon preparation and presentation of youth worship services.
Prerequisite: CHED-241.
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CHED-348.
Principles of Leadership in Christian Education (3)
A study of the
basic concepts of leadership with special emphasis on volunteer leadership. A
program for discovering, recruiting and developing leaders will be surveyed,
especially for leadership at the local church level. Prerequisite:
CHED-241.
- CHED-433. Youth Problems (3)
A
study with focuses on helping teens and families who are in problem situations.
Prerequisite: CHED-241.
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CHED-442. Christian Education of Adults (3)
A course to introduce students to the characteristics and expanding needs of
young, middle and older adults in a continuing program of adult Christian education.
Prerequisite: CHED-241.
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| Church
History |
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CHIS-321. Church of God History & Polity (3)
A history of the Church of God and a scriptural study of church government with
an emphasis on the organizational structure of the Church of God.
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CHIS-323. History of Christianity I (3)
A survey of the Christian church from the apostles to the eve of Reformation.
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CHIS-324.
History of Christianity II (3)
A survey of the Christian church from the Reformation to the present.
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| Computer Information
Systems |
- CISS-100.
Computer Literacy and Application (2)
A computer literacy course to introduce students to basic
computer concepts, hardware, software, and computer applications and to provide
essential hands-on computer experience.
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| Economics |
- ECON 200.
Understanding Economic Issues (3)
A basic course in economics designed to expose students to
the fundamentals of economic analysis. Course presentation will consider
current economic issues such as inflation, unemployment, poverty, urbanization,
social stratification, economic growth, international trade, finance, and
development from the perspective of modern economic
paradigms.
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| English |
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ENGL-106. English
Composition I (3)
A
review of a grammatical usage of mechanic, composition skills and their
application in brief writing assignments, with outside readings on the essay to
stimulate thought.
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ENGL-110. English Composition
II (3)
An
introduction to basic research skills with special attention to the development
of writing ability on the whole theme level. Prerequisite: ENGL-101.
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ENGL-221.
Masterpieces of the Western World (3)
Selected literary masterpieces from ancient, medieval, and Renaissance world
literature studied in relation to cultural contest. Prerequisite:
ENGL-110.
*or any literature class
numbered 200 or higher
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| History |
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HIST-111. Survey
of Civilization (3)
A
general survey of the economic, religious, cultural and political developments
of civilization.
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HIST-211.
American History I (3)
A
history of the American people and their relationship to the world with a
special emphasis on the US and its development through the Civil War and
Reconstruction.
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HIST-212.
American History II (3)
A
history of the American people from 1868 to the present with special emphasis
upon the political, economic, social and religious forces which were operative.
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| Humanities |
- HUMN 101
Introduction to Humanities (3)
Familiarizes the student with the basic methodologies of the
five disciplines: history, art, music, literature and
philosophy.
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| Mathematics |
- MATH 121.
Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics (3)
Review of the basic arithmetic operations: ratio, proportion
and variation; concepts of functions; graphs, linear quadratic equations and
relations; trigonometric functions and applications; introductory plane geometry.
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| Music |
- MUHL-111.
Music Survey (3)
An introductory survey of the principal western forms and
styles from antiquity to the present. This study emphasizes listening; no music
skills are required.
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| Pastoral Ministry |
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PASM-161.
Personal Evangelism (3)
A
study of the basic principles of personal evangelism. Special attention is
given to the particular problems confronted in personal soul winning.
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PASM-253.
Principles of Church Growth (3)
A
guided study of the foundational principles, methods and procedures of church
growth, including a familiarization with the history, literature, theology and
major personalities associated with the modern Church Growth Movement.
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PASM-261.
Introduction to Preaching (3)
A
study of the basic principles of preaching and sermon preparation.
Prerequisites: ENGL-101 and BIBL-261.
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PASM-262. The Ministry of
Preaching (3)
A
study of the construction and delivery of sermons. Special attention is given
to those elements of craftsmanship, style and theological understanding basic
to persuasive preaching. Prerequisite: PASM-261.
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PASM-264. The
Christian Family (3)
A
study of marriage and the family from a Christian perspective using a
practical, functional approach.
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PASM-265.
Practicum (6)
A
practicum in which the student has supervised field experience in pastoral
leadership in the areas of evangelism, worship, special occasions, Christian
education, church administration, missions, pastoral care and visitation. A
minimum of 300 hours of training and work in a local church is required.
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PASM-351. Ministry of Worship
(3)
The
nature and function of corporate worship and the historic forms developed to
express the experience of the Christian community. Emphasis will be given to
the materials of worship and the administration of the sacraments.
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PASM-353.
Contemporary World Religions (3)
A
study of the history and teachings of the major non-Christian religions of the
world with an attempt to relate them to their cultural background. Cross-listed
as ICSP 352
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PASM-461. The
Pastoral Ministry I (3)
A
study of a pastor’s principal leadership functions in the church and
community. It will include a study of the practical, everyday problems faced in
administering the total program of the church.
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PASM-462. The
Pastoral Ministry II (3)
This
course is designed to help the student develop a personal theology and model of
pastoral ministry for the local church. Special emphasis will be given to the
spiritual formation and devotional life of the pastor, development of a
missions statement for the local church, leadership and management styles and
contemporary issues impacting pastoral ministry in the local church.
Prerequisite: PASM-461.
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PASM-464. Pastoral Counseling (3)
The
pastoral practice of counseling; its content; attitudinal orientation,
techniques/procedures and essential information. Prerequisites: PASM-461,
PASM-462 and PSYC-200.
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| Physical
Science |
- PHSC 111.
Physical Science (3)
Chemical phenomena, introduction to
methods of elementary chemistry and physics with stress on kinetic theory,
molecular phenomena and energy relations.
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| Psychology |
- PSYC-200.
Understanding Human Behavior (3)
A study of the fundamental principles of human activities,
including the aim and methods of psychology, the relative contributions of
heredity and environment to intelligence and individual differences, the origin
and development of the individual; the emotions, motives, personality; the
study of learning, memory, observation and
thinking.
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| Sociology |
- SOCI 200.
Understanding Contemporary Society (3)
A study of sociological concepts and social institutions with
an emphasis on social problems and social/cultural change. The course is taught
within the context of Christian responsibility and social
action.
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| Speech |
- COMM 211.
Fundamentals of Speech (3)
A course for beginners in the basic
principles of speech directed toward the establishment of habits of good
speech.
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| Theology |
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THEO-230.
Introduction to Theology (3)
This
course is concerned with bibliology and theology proper. The basic biblical
teachings in each of these areas are carefully sought. An effort is made to
introduce the student to the great theological writers in these fields.
Prerequisite to all theology courses.) Prerequisite: BIBL-101 and BIBL-102.
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THEO-231.
Introduction to Christian Ethics (3)
A
study of values and their influence on social and individual behavior. Special
emphasis is placed on the development of Christian values congruent with the
teachings of Christ and the application of these values to everyday living.
Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, and THEO-230.
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THEO-235. Church of God
Declaration of Faith (3)
A
thorough scriptural presentation and defense of the doctrine held by the Church
of God as stated in the Declaration of Faith. Prerequisites: BIBL-101,
BIBL-102, and THEO-230.
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THEO-300. Religion Colloquy (1-3) Discussion of selected
topics.
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THEO-332. Religion
and Culture (3)
A
historical study of the problematic relationship between the Christian religion
and western culture. The specific topics for the course vary, but the general
intent is to clarify the Christian’s role and responsibility in
living out his/her faith in the world. Various positions and practices are
discussed, which have been set forth in the Christian church as a result of the
church’s double wrestle with its Lord and the cultural society in
which it lives. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, SOCI 200, and THEO-231.
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THEO-335. Doctrine of the
Holy Spirit (3)
A
study of the person of the Holy Spirit (including His names, nature and advent)
and the work of the Holy Spirit (the baptism in the Holy Spirit, His ministries
and manifestations). Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, THEO-230, and THEO-231.
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THEO-337
Theology of the Old Testament (3)
An
exegetical, historical study of the theology of the Old Testament emphasizing
God, man and the interrelation between the two. Prerequisites: BIBL-101,
BIBL-102, THEO-230, and THEO-231.
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THEO-338. Theology of the New Testament (3)
An
exegetical, historical study of the theology of the New Testament with special
attention given to Pauline, Johannine , Petrine and Jewish-Christian
formulations thereof. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, THEO-230, and
THEO-231.
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THEO-431. History of Christian
Doctrine (3)
The
historical unfolding of our present day doctrinal heritage. The great creeds,
decisive controversies, significant church councils and outstanding thinkers
and movements from the early church to the present are given careful
consideration. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, THEO-230, and THEO-231.
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THEO-433.
Science and the Bible (3)
A
comparative study of important topics of joint interest to both science and
theology with emphasis upon areas of apparent controversy. Through reading of
characteristic viewpoints of leaders in both disciplines, an attempt is made to
demonstrate the possibility and necessity of harmonizing the findings of
science with fundamental biblical interpretation. Prerequisites: BIOL-111,
THEO-230, THEO-231.
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THEO-435.
Contemporary Theology (3)
A
study of the trends in modern theological thought and an evaluation of these in
the light of historical Christianity. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102,
THEO-230, THEO-231, and THEO-431.
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THEO-437.
Systematic Theology I (3)
An advanced study of
theology from a philosophical and biblical standpoint. The course consists of a
study of Theism, Bibliology, Theology, Angelology and Anthropology.
Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, THEO-230, and THEO-231.
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THEO-438.
Systematic Theology II (3)
A
continuation of THEO-437 consisting of a study of Christology, Soteriology ,
Ecclesiology and Eschatology. Prerequisites: BIBL-101, BIBL-102, THEO-230,
THEO-231, and THEO-437.
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