Introduction to the history of salvation as expressed in the Old Testament, including historical and theological study focused on Israel as the covenant people of God, with special attention on the relationship of the Old Testament to Jesus Christ.
- Course Instructor : Zachary Kail
The political, social, and religious background and setting of the New Testament; the Gospels as witness to Jesus Christ; and the development of Christianity in the first century.
- Course Instructor : Zachary Kail
Management and administrative concepts that are common to all types of organizations. Focuses on the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, with emphasis on integration of faith, systems, and contingency approaches. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and recommended to be taken in the sophomore year.
- Course Instructor : Dr. Matthew Fuss
This course examines consumption and production at the household, firm, and industry level; explains methods of economic analysis and price formulation; and examines the various market structures and behavior of pure competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic consumption. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor or department chair.
- Course Instructor : Stephen Roberts
Statics of particles and rigid bodies. Equivalent forcecouple systems and equilibrium in 2D and 3D. Frames and machines; centroids; introduction to friction. Mechanics of deformable bodies: stress, strain, tension, compression, torsion, bending, shear. Design and deflection of beams, stability of columns. Prerequisite: MAT 161.
- Course Instructor : Vitaliy Saykin
Fundamentals of expository writing. Offers practice in reading, interpreting, and responding to texts.
Note: Passing grade to meet college requirement is C- or better. Does not count toward the English major.
Prerequisite: Proficiency or permission of instructor.
- Course Instructor : Maria Popolis
This course explores three dominant themes within western cultural history as expressed through the literary, visual, and musical arts. Diverse viewpoints on cosmology and culture-making from the pre-Christian era to the Christian eras (until the Baroque era of the 17th century) will be discussed and evaluated from a Christian perspective. Prerequisite: HUM 103.
- Course Instructor : Andrea Korcan-Buzza
This course explores three dominant themes within western cultural history as expressed through the literary, visual, and musical arts. Diverse viewpoints on cosmology and culture-making from the pre-Christian era to the Christian eras (until the Baroque era of the 17th century) will be discussed and evaluated from a Christian perspective. Prerequisite: HUM 103.
- Course Instructor : Andrea Korcan-Buzza
This course provides an overview of various global issues from a psychological or psychocultural perspective including the identification and treatment of mental health problems, emotional functioning, the struggles of disempowered and marginalized groups, societal transformation, and national development. Cross-cultural psychology is an important aspect of international psychology. The course will include opportunities to communicate and network with academics, professionals, and other students from other cultures, countries, and nations to raise awareness of the importance of cultural perspectives in psychological research and practice. The course will also examine the role of the Christian psychology, Christian counseling, and missionary efforts in providing counseling and care internationally and cross-culturally.
Prerequisites: PSY 201.
- Course Instructor : Terri Williams