This course explores the primary works of wisdom literature in the Old Testament (Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes) along with related materials elsewhere in the Bible. In doing so, the course maintains a focus on Jesus Christ, “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3 ESV).

Development and behavior from conception through puberty and the subsequent attainment of maturity, including genetic influences, developmental processes, and psychological processes related to physical, linguistic, social, intellectual, emotional, and personal development.

Abnormal Psychology is a foundational course. Textbook authors Barlow and Durand (2015) define psychopathology as the scientific study of psychological disorders. Until several years ago, the science of psychopathology had examined the separate effects of psychological, biological, and social influences. Recent advances in science confirm that the integrative approach to understanding psychological disorders is most effective. The approach of this course reflects the current state of our clinical sciences and enhances the learning process. Allow this course to challenge the way you conclude that a behavior is either normal or abnormal.

This course introduces principles of earth and space science with a purposefully Christian perspective. Earth and space sciences include the detailed study of Earth’s materials, hydrologic systems, and tectonic systems, as well as an understanding of the other planets in our solar system. Underlying this course will be the examination of God’s hand in this orderly creation and His continued involvement in it.