BBL 102:  Old Testament Survey II (3)
A survey of the Old Testament.  Emphasis is placed on the major themes, key scriptures, and major personalities of each book. Historical and literary backgrounds of the books are covered. (Prerequisite: THE 221)

BBL 106:  New Testament Survey (3)
An introduction to the New Testament that examines major themes, broad divisions, key scriptures, major personalities, and the structure and context of each book.  Literary and historical backgrounds are also examined. (Prerequisite: THE 221)

BBL 108:  Person and Work of the Holy Spirit (3)
An analysis of the personality, attributes and work of the Holy Spirit in Scripture, especially as manifested in the miracles and life of Jesus.  Relevant Old Testament miracles are considered in the light of how the Holy Spirit was revealed to Israel.  (Prerequisite: THE 221)

BBL 110:  Biblical Introduction (3)
Students are introduced to the Bible in the following ways:  they 1) define the nature of text in terms of revelation and inspiration; 2) gain an overview of biblical content; and 3) learn and apply various Bible study methods.  (Prerequisite: THE 221)

BBL 206:  Biblical Interpretation (3)
This course is designed as a basic study in hermeneutics (the science of interpretation).  It will prepare the student to recognize the different types of literature (the genres) that make up the Bible, giving the student an appreciation for the various genres in order that he/she may intelligently study the Bible.  With greater study principles and materials (historical materials, word studies, commentaries, and other tools) being utilized, this course will give the student the skills necessary to apply biblical principles to their daily lives.  (Prerequisite: THE 221)

BIO 151:  Introduction to Biology (3)
An introductory course in scientific thinking, classifications, and explanations of natural processes of life on earth, including those of cells, organisms, plants, the animal kingdoms, ecosystems, and the biosphere.

CLD 364:  Organizational Dynamics (3)
An introduction to the general concepts of organizations, including organizational structure, behavior, culture and climate, systems theory, communication, and organizational development.  The purpose of the class is to give students a working knowledge of organizational principles that can be applied to their particular leadership setting and thus enhance their ability to lead effectively, with a particular focus on ministry and church applications.

CLD 371:  Ministry Management (3)
An examination of managerial, administrative, and workplace skills for Christian leaders, with an emphasis on budgeting, planning, and developing staff and volunteers in a Christian organization.

CLD 376:  Principles of Christian Counseling (3)
An introduction to the basic principles and skills needed to minister to and help individuals through counseling.  Various models of counseling are compared and critiqued.

CLD 471:  Conflict Management (3)
An examination of the nature and causes of conflict in the local church and religious settings and principles of effective intervention strategies. 

CLD 472:  Mentoring & Team Leadership (3)
An overview of how to identify, train, and motivate leaders in your ministry.  Includes a theological basis for and practical application of methods used in assessing and assisting people in their use of their spiritual gifts and potential.  Team-based approaches are also examined as a means for realizing fruitful ministry.

CLD 475:  Legal Foundations for Ministry Leaders (3)
An introduction to legal foundations relevant to church leadership and administration.  The course addresses substantive legal issues pertaining to authority, rights, privileges, responsibilities, and liabilities of church and ministry leaders and others involved in church administration.  Special emphasis is placed on principles and practices for avoiding legal pitfalls.

CMN 101:  Dynamics of Christian Ministry (3)
An introduction to the streams and vocations of Christian ministry designed to help students see the larger picture of ministry and the particular avenues of ministry.  It helps students place themselves into the field in a thoughtful and self-reflective manner.

CMN 217:  Evangelism & Church Planting (3)
A study of practical strategies for church planting in a theological framework.  Attention is given to major strategies for evangelism such as networking, small groups, home visitation, care ministries, cross-cultural ministry, and media usage.

CMN 321:  Introduction to Christian Education (3)
A course designed to introduce the student to the field of Christian Education.  This course offers an examination of the biblical basis and theological foundations of the local church and parachurch agencies of Christian Education.

CMN 324:  Intercultural Ministry (3)
An introduction to ministry in an intercultural setting.  The objective is to expose students to principles and practices of effective ministry in an intercultural setting that is relevant and sensitive to the context of a variety of cultures to be able to effectively minister within these contexts.

CMN 325:  Communication Technology (3)
An introduction to the media used for communication in a ministry setting.  The objective is to give students an understanding of basic communication theory and practice and to expose them to various means of communication in a ministry setting.

CMN 341:  Judeo-Christian Social Ethics (3)
An introduction to the study of ethical behavior in the context of social and benevolence ministry.  The objective is to help students develop an understanding of ethical behavior and decision-making as they form a theology and practice of benevolence ministry.  The course activities encourage the student to become reflective upon real community needs in a way that should impact the style and content of their ministry.

CMN 371:  Wholistic Strategies for Church and Community Development (3)
This course introduces the principles and practices of a wholistic (spelling provides an intentional focus on the biblical/theological concept of wholeness) approach to the mission dei from biblical, theological, and narrative perspectives.  The specific topics of church development, community organization, and community development will be addressed through the lens of foundational theology and narrative experience. This dialogue will lead to derived principles and practices for engagement in church and community development.  The central locus is the community of faith as a transformational presence and full participating member of the local community with special concern for those who are marginalized.

CMN 481:  Principles & Practices of Leadership (3)
An introduction to the field of leadership studies.  The objective is to expose students to the theological and theoretical foundations of effective leadership and to reflect upon and develop their own philosophy of leadership.

CMN 499:  Internship (3)
Students are required to participate in a supervised internship that will allow them to gain practical experience in ministry and the opportunity to integrate their classroom studies. (This is the core practicum for all ministry majors.)

COM 146:  Communication (3)
A course designed to help students communicate more effectively through a study of the terms, concepts, and current theories in the field of communication.  Several levels of communication are examined: intrapersonal, interpersonal, nonverbal, small group, intercultural and mass media.  Through speech and writing assignments, students have an opportunity to develop their verbal and written communication skills.

ENG 101A:  Reading and Composition (3)
This course involves reading and interpreting a variety of narrative and expository texts including essays, fiction, and one longer, significant text.  Students compose a sequence of expository essays and a research paper.  Instruction emphasizes reading and writing as discourse with a focus on purpose/setting/thesis formation, sentence and paragraph structure, and essay development.

ENG 101B:  Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing (3)
Reading to analyze, evaluate, and form rational arguments through inquiry and research.  Develops skills of reasoning, argumentation, drawing conclusions from evidence, and inductive and deductive thinking.  Work is contextualized in the critical analysis of current issues that affect daily life.

ENG 202:  Introduction to Literature (3)
Students study the artistic use of words in three forms of imaginative literature: an ancient Greek drama, an English medieval poem, and a recent American novel.  Students learn the fundamentals of the literary use of language and practice drawing inferences from direct and indirect evidence in the text.

GRK 331: Greek I (3)
Basic principles of New Testament Greek grammar with attention to the mastery of forms, syntax, and basic vocabulary.

GRK 332: Greek II (3)
Basic principles of New Testament Greek grammar with attention to the mastery of forms, syntax, and basic vocabulary.  (Prerequisite: GRK 331.)

HIS 227:  Ancient World History (3)
An introduction to the peoples of the ancient world.  Students investigate various aspects of ancient world cultures including geography, politics, history, art, literature, and religion.  Students begin to think historically about their world in terms of patterns in human experience and assess the similarities between conditions prevailing in ancient times and those in the current era.  (Prerequisite: OTS 126.)

MTH 110:  Business Math (3)
This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems.  Topics include payroll, pricing, interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business.  Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business.

MTH 115:  College Algebra (3)
Topics discussed include functions and graphs, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. 

MUS 212:  Music Appreciation (3)
A study of great music and great composers from medieval times through the 20th century.  Includes basic elements of music and an introduction to the orchestra.  The course compares qualities of music with those of visual and other art forms.

MUS 321:  Practical Music Theory I (3)
This course provides the fundamentals of music applied through development of skills in music reading, writing, singing, and piano.  More study of scales, modes, intervals, triads and chords, secondary dominants and melody.  Includes keyboard harmony, four-part writing, and listening to various styles of music.

MUS 367:  Ministering Through Music: Concepts of Worship (3)
A study of worship: its principles and its role in Christianity.  The course seeks to familiarize the student with various worship forms and to develop skills in the planning and implementation of such forms.  Special care is given to structure, music, and other expressive media.

MUS 420  Praise Band (3)
This course provides students with an overview of the musical instruments and performance techniques of the contemporary praise band.  Emphasis is placed on the organization, balance, and use of the rhythm section: piano, keyboards, bass, drums, guitar, and percussion.  Instruction about purchase of keyboards, amplifiers, microphones, and church audio systems.

 MUS 475: Worship Music Literature (3)
A survey of the development of Christian hymnology from biblical times to the present.  Includes an analysis of hymns—their origins, classifications, criticisms, and use in worship and evangelism.  A study of the role and importance of congregational singing in worship.

MUS 483: Foundations of Church Music (3)
Biblical history of music and a practical study of organizational skills and techniques of administration as applied to church and school music programs.  Includes development of graded choir programs, resources, rehearsal techniques, and instrumental programs.

NTS 302:  Life of Christ (3)
The life of Christ is studied from the texts of the four Gospels.  Although some of the critical issues regarding genre and whether the Gospels are reflections of the early church communities are considered, most attention is focused on the geographical, historical, and cultural backgrounds of Jesus’ life, His teachings, death, and resurrection, as well as the relevance of the Gospels for today.  (Prerequisite: THE 221)

NTS 431:  Apostolic Age (3)
A study of the beginnings and systematic expansion of the Christian church.  Topics include the Pentecostal outpouring of the Holy Spirit and its attendant effects, the Apostolic doctrine, the ministries and miracles of the Apostles and their application to the church today, the opening of the church to the Gentiles, and the life and missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul.  An emphasis will be placed on the development of the early church in the Roman Empire with its conflicts, influences, and persecutions.  (Prerequisites: THE 221 and NTS 302)

OTS 126:  Pentateuch (3)
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament within their historical and geographical context.  Students gain an understanding of origins and early history from a biblical perspective.  They trace major themes in the Pentateuch, including covenant and law.  They examine the relationship between God and humanity in early history and understand its significance for the Christian today. (Prerequisite: THE 221)

OTS 315:  Ancient Israel (3)
A study of the history of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Second Temple period.  This course combines literary and historical methodologies and sets Old Testament texts within their ancient world context.  Emphasis is placed on the relationship of Israel and Yahweh, represented by prophets and other leaders of faith, and its continuing relevance to believers today.  Discussion of the Davidic Covenant and its messianic significance is included.  (Prerequisites:  THE 221 and OTS 126)

PHL 271:  Introduction to Philosophy (3)
Philosophy is foundational to most other disciplines in that it seeks to address issues and questions about the way the world is or should be, about what is right or wrong, about what is and can be known.  In short, philosophy seeks to raise questions which impact the foundations of thought, knowledge and behavior.  In this course, students consider the perspectives and worldviews of the great thinkers of the past, from Socrates to Sartre, including some voices from non-Western perspectives.  From the consideration of these thinkers, students will begin to develop and raise their own questions about the foundational issues of how and what we think, do, and know, and how these impact how we live and believe.

PHL 363:  Social Ethics (3)
Traditional inquiries into ethics assume that there are certain principles which provide the foundation for determining the rightness, or morality, of human actions.  Students study these principles and qualities embodied in the term ethics in the context of the Judeo-Christian worldview.  The seminar seeks to establish basic principles that determine ethical behavior. 

POL 241:  American Government (3)
A study of the principles and problems of American government, including the U.S. Constitution and the concept of Federalism, and the organization and functions of the federal, state, and local governments.

PST 212:  Church Leadership and Administration (3)
This course is designed to introduce the two-fold mission of the church: to come together in worship and to go forth into the world with the Gospel.  This course will present the leadership gifts that operate within the church and consider administrative principles and practices and relate these to denominational polity and local church organizational needs in support of this two-fold mission.

PST 218:  Pastoral Care and Counseling (3)
This course is a study of helping skills for pastors and lay leaders, with an introduction to the study of human personality and behavior from a Christian perspective.  This course reviews basic counseling principles and working with people in crisis situations, such as times of grief, death, and dying.  Referral opportunities, community resources, ethical guidelines, including confidentiality and reportable offenses, are also reviewed.

PST 219:  Multicultural Implications for Ministry (3)
This course is an introduction to ministry in an intercultural setting.  The course exposes students to principles and practices of effective ministry in an intercultural setting that is relevant and sensitive to a variety of cultures and provides tools to effectively communicate and minister in an intercultural context.

PST 461: Theology of Ministry (3)
A study of the pastoral gifts and callings and the nature and administration of church ordinances: baptism, communion and marriage; conducting of funerals; and ministry to the sick and bereaved.  Included is a study of the Pastoral Epistles.

PSY 221:  General Psychology (3)
This course is an introduction to the principles areas, problems, and concepts of psychology, including perception, thinking, motivation, personality, and social behavior. 

SOC 230:  Sociology (3)
This course is an introduction to society, culture, and personality.  Major problem areas examined are the interaction of culture and personality, socialization, social change, prejudice, and large group behavior.

SSC 304:  World Religions (3)
This course is a study of non-Christian traditional religions, including Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam as living religions.  Special attention is focused upon the worldviews inherent in the religions and the consequent social and cultural impact of these views of reality.

THE 221, 222:  Biblical Theology I and II (3,3)
These courses are an investigation of the biblical principles upon which Christianity is based.  Students analyze theological issues and formulate their own theological framework based on biblical teaching.  Differing views are analyzed in terms of their biblical bases and logical coherence.  Students examine major biblical doctrines, including the doctrines of God, the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, sin, and salvation. (THE 221 is a prerequisite for ALL other Bible/Theology courses.)

THE 423:  Survey of Historical Theology (3)
A survey of the history of Christian doctrine during post-biblical periods, which includes a tracing of subsequent changes and developments by means of councils, creeds, confessions of faith, and the writings of individual theologians.  Periods surveyed are: Patristic, Medieval, and Reformation to modern Protestantism.