The courses offered by the University are listed below in alphabetical order by discipline or field of study, except as otherwise noted, and in numerical order under the discipline or field of study. Following the title of each course are numbers representing lecture, laboratory, clinical experience, and credit respectively, the requirements for admission to the course, if any, and a brief description of its content.

Courses numbered 100 through 299, referred to as lower-division courses, are usually introductory in nature and intended for undergraduates (primarily for but not limited to freshmen and sophomores). Courses numbered 300 through 399, often having prerequisites, are for advanced undergraduates (primarily for juniors and seniors. Courses numbered 400 through 499 are for advanced undergraduates and graduates (juniors, seniors, and postbaccalaureate students). Courses numbered 500 and above are open only to post-baccalaureate students. Lower division students may enroll in 300 and 400 level courses upon the consent of the chair of the department offering the course or if the course is approved for enrollment under the Open Learning Program. The lower case letters, ab, abc, etc., indicate the semesters of a course more than one semester in length. In such courses the b semester is a continuation of the a semester, etc.

Special requirements for admission to certain courses are introduced by the word "prerequisites" or "corequisites." A prerequisite is a course taken prior to another course. A corequisite is a course taken at the same time as another course or prior to the course to be taken. Students who do not have credit in prerequisite courses but believe they have equivalent preparation should consult the chair of the department. Permission to enroll requires the written approval of the chair.

For articulation purposes the University requires course descriptions consist of only three sentences. The first sentence provides a basic description of the course beginning with, "This course provides/introduces/covers/is designed to/includes…". The second sentence describes the actual content/topics of the course to be addressed. It begins with, "Topics include/Emphasis is placed on…".The third sentence describes the actual competencies or measurable outcomes for the course. Listed competencies compose at least 80% of the student learning outcomes of the course. It begins with, "Upon completion, students should be able to…". A short fourth sentence is optional and is for clarification purposes. The first and second sentence are limited to 40 words. The third sentence is limited to 50 words.

Credit is in semester hours. Each semester hour generally represents one hour per week in class and two hours preparation outside of class (with a corresponding equivalency in the summer term). Courses involving laboratory, clinical experience, activity, or other application normally require additional hours of class attendance. In registering for a course with variable credit, students must indicate at registration the number of semester hours for which they intend to take the course.

The academic year includes two regular semesters, designated the First Semester (August-December) and the Second Semester (January-May) respectively. Each semester consists of a minimum of 80 class and examination days (16 weeks).

Most, but not all, courses are offered at least once during the academic year. The Schedule of Classes, published each semester and summer session, details the scheduling of courses. Refer to specific certificate, diploma, or degree programs for suggested schedules in the Academic Programs section of this website. The Schedule of Classes, published each semester and summer session, details the scheduling of courses.

The advanced undergraduate course, Undergraduate Open Seminar (399), is a special topics course for reading and conference or for experimentation, or a seminar on topics not treated by regularly scheduled courses. Requests for initiation of the course and suggestions of areas of study may be made by students, but normally the course may is initiated by a faculty member. The seminar may be offered with approval of the faculty member involved and the department chair. A maximum of three hours of credit may be earned toward the bachelor’s degree in Undergraduate Open Seminar. Undergraduate Open Seminar may not substitute for an existing course.

Enrollment requires senior standing, permission of the department chair, and consent of a faculty member to act as sponsor. Admission is based upon evidence of ability to pursue independent study in depth and approval of a project submitted at the time of registration. Regular progress reports are required throughout the semester. A formal final report shall be made and placed on file with the department chair before granting of credit. A maximum of three hours of credit may be earned toward the bachelor’s degree in Independent Study. Independent Study may not substitute for an existing course.

Some courses provide a link to a Course Prospectus (an abbreviated syllabus). The plan is to have a prospectus available for every course offered by the University. The prospectus is an abbreviated version of the actual course syllabus used in the course. These are presented here to provide students with a better idea of the content, structure, and requirements of a course before they register. The actual course syllabus will vary as instructors update their courses.

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This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation styles, and argumentative strategies used in theological writing. Emphasis is placed on analyzing data and incorporating research findings into documented argumentative essays and research projects. Upon completion, students should be able to summarize, paraphrase, interpret, and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources using standard research format and style.

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ENGL 261 World Literature I (3-0-0-3)

Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or consent of instructor.

Corequisites: None.

This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through the seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.

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ENGL 262 World Literature II (3-0-0-3)

Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or consent of instructor.

Corequisites: None.

This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works.

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HIST 111 History of Western Civilization to 1648 (3-0-0-3)

Prerequisites: None.

Corequisites: None.

This course deals with the ancient Near East, classical Greece and Rome, Middle Ages, the Papacy, Renaissance and Reformation, early nation states and the Thirty Years' War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early western civilization.

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HPRO 114 Health and Wellness (3-0-0-3)

Prerequisites:    None.

Corequisites:     None.

This course aims to filter the vast array of health-related knowledge available in the world today through sound biblical principles. Emphasis is placed on lifestyle-related wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention within the context of a range of health topics. Upon completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate a cursory understanding of and basic skill set related to: healthy decision-making, consumer health education, healthy weight management, and other skills which will enable them to make health-enhancing choices and engage in health-enhancing activities to improve their quality of life. 

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MATH 162 Finite Mathematics (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.

This course provides an introduction in a non-technical setting to selected topics in mathematics. Topics may include, but are not limited to, sets, logic, probability, statistics, matrices, mathematical systems, geometry, topology, mathematics of finance, and modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to understand a variety of mathematical applications, think logically, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

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MUS 348 Song Leading and Church Music (3-0-0-3)

Prerequisites:    Consent of department chair.

Corequisites:     None.

This course deals with the techniques of directing songs in congregational singing, choir rehearsal and performance. Practice includes conducting beat patterns, cues and learning elementary rehearsal techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to show knowledge of the fundamentals of directing songs, to gather information necessary for performing song leading and some choir directing duties, and to demonstrate a knowledge appropriate for congregational song leading.

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NUTR 207 Introductory Nutrition (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.

This is a basic nutrition course with emphasis on nutrients and their relationship to the human body, including human nutritional requirements and nutritive values of various foods. Key issues include dietary standards for diet adequacy and healthy eating for prevention of chronic diseases. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the components of a healthy diet and evaluate his or her own diet.

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PHED 236 Christian Camp Leadership (2-0-0-2)

Prerequisites:    Consent of Instructor.

Corequisites:     None.

This course is designed to prepare students for service as Christian camp counselors or activity leaders. Emphasis is on techniques of Christian camp counseling and leadership; camp safety, activities and program development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the various philosophies, administration, and programming of Christian camps; and serve in the capacity of a Christian camp counselor or activity leader.

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PHED 327 Christian Youth Programs (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course deals with developing, organizing, and coordinating church youth programs. Emphasis is on the development of Christian values in youth and adolescents. Upon completion, students should be able organize and coordinate a youth program in a local congregation.

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SPCM 150 Oral Communication (1-2-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course provides a foundation for public speaking, including critical listening and methods of writing, organizing, delivering and critiquing speeches. Emphasis is on effective oral communication through study and experience in analysis, synthesis and presentation of subject matter in oral communication. Upon completion, students should be able to make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, clarify information as needed, and facilitate an open exchange of ideas.

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SPCM 260 Public Speaking (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisites: SPCM 150.
Corequisites: None.
This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support.

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THL 200 Principles of Christian Living (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course covers the purpose for human life; human nature; values, morality, and ethics; marriage and family, and career. Topics include values, beliefs, and mores; interpersonal communication, dating, courtship, marriage, and children. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and demonstrate a basic knowledge of practical Christian living. The lecture core is a set of contemporary lectures by Dr. Douglas Winnail dealing with the foundations of Christian living for successful life in today’s world.

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THL 211 Old Testament Survey I (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course is an introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures with a focus on the Pentateuch, the historical books and the poetical books. Emphasis is upon the background, content, structure, geography, teachings, and basic meaning of each book as well as outstanding people and events. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the author, background, theme, and content of each book.

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THL 212 Old Testament Survey II (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    THL 211 or Consent of Instructor.
Corequisites:     None.
This course deals with the Latter Prophets. Emphasis is on the background, content, structure, geography, teachings, and basic meaning of each book as well as outstanding people and events. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the author, background, theme, and content of each book.

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THL 215 The Lost Tribes of Israel in History and Prophecy (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course examines what is known about the Israelite people from the Bible and other historical sources. Emphasis is on the diaspora of the Ten Tribes after the fall of the Kingdom of Israel in 721 BCE, the material culture documenting their migrations, and the historical sources detailing their unique contribution to the development of the contemporary world. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the biblical keys and identify and explain the material culture and historical resources that enable the identification of the lost ten tribes of Israel, the tracing of their migrations, and their place in biblical prophecy.

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THL 226 Christian Leadership (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course deals with the principles of Christian leadership and service. Topics include foundations of leadership, leadership skills, challenges facing leaders and case studies of great leaders of the Bible and secular history. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the qualities of a servant leader in a variety of settings.

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THL 332 The Biblical Text (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course deals with the authority, inspiration, canonization, literary unity, and textual criticism of the biblical text. Emphasis is on Bible translations, versions, textual analysis, exegesis, and research. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the fundamentals of interpretation and textual research.

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THL 422 History of Christianity II (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    THL 421.
Corequisites:     None.
This course deals with the history of Christianity from the time of the Reformation to the present. Its focus is on the Protestant Reformation, Roman Catholic reform, Protestant liberalism and fundamentalism, the ecumenical movement, Christianity in developing countries, and the Christian decline of the industrialized West. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the modern history of Christianity as a global religion and to show the diversity of its beliefs and practices.

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THL 428 Working with Elderly in the Church (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    None.
Corequisites:     None.
This course deals with identifying the needs both physical and spiritual, of the elderly. Emphasis is on learning and applying necessary care skills to meet these needs and developing an awareness of available community resources. Upon completion, students should be sensitive to and proactive in dealing with the challenges and needs of an aging population, e.g., spiritual/religious, social, biological, physiological, and psychological.

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THL 440ab Homiletics (1-1|2-2|0-0|2-2)
Prerequisites:    THL 265 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites:     None.
This course is an introduction to preaching. Emphasis is on preparation and delivery of sermonettes, the purpose and presentation of the song service, and place of sermonettes within the church service. Upon completion, students should be able to deliver sermonettes and lead the song service in a local congregation.

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THL 445ab Advanced Homiletics (1-1|2-2|0-0|2-2)
Prerequisites:    THL 440ab.
Corequisites:     None.
This course prepares the student for the tasks and responsibilities of preaching including the application of the principles of hermeneutics. Emphasis is on sermon preparation and practice in preaching. Upon completion, students should be able to deliver sermons and plan a speaking schedule for a local congregation.

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THL 460 Contemporary World Religions (3-0-0-3)

Prerequisites:    None.

Corequisites:     None.

This course is an introduction to the major religious traditions of the world, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam; and consideration of neo-pagan and cultic phenomena in the contemporary world. Emphasis is on the historical development, key figures, as well as major doctrines and practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the similarities and differences between the world’s religions and how they differ from Christianity.

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This course deals with the archaeology of Syro-Palestine from Herodian times through the Second Jewish Revolt (C.E. 132-135). Emphasis is on orientation to the geography and archaeology of the biblical world and the application of archaeology in biblical research. Upon completion, students should be able to explain how understanding of the social, political and religious background of the biblical world aids illumination of the New Testament text.

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THL 485 Introduction to Biblical Theology (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites:    THL 380 or consent of instructor.
Corequisites:     None.
This course deals with the principal doctrines of the Christianity as seen through various theological systems and interpretations. Topics include the nature of God; biblical and theological development of concepts regarding the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; the creation and the purpose for mankind; and covenants, salvation, grace, law, faith and the Church. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate fundamental doctrinal understanding. This is the capstone course for the Bachelor of Theology degree program.

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