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This following provides detailed information on all the courses offered by SFBC&TS.  For specific program requirements, click on the link specific to your interest, e.g., Academics,  M.A. Degree,  Doctoral Degree, etc.

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Undergraduate Course Numbering System

 

Courses are numbered 100, 200, 300, and 400, indicating those usually taken during the first, second, third, and fourth year, respectively.   The 300 and 400 level courses are considered upper division courses.

 

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ACG 303 Accounting -- Credits: 3  -  A complete foundation in general financial accounting.

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BBL 101 Old Testament Survey I -- Credits: 3  -  This course will provide a general overview of the first part of the Old Testament.  It will cover the historical, doctrinal and Christological purpose of each book from Genesis to Esther.  It will give guidelines for the proper understanding of the Old Testament and prepares for a more in-depth study of the Old Testament books.

BBL 102 Old Testament Survey II -- Credits: 3  -  The Poetic and Prophetic books of the Old Testament. Pre-requisite BBL 101.

BBL 104 Hermeneutics -- Credits: 3  -  Presents principles and strategies for the historico-grammatical, or "literal" interpretation of scripture.

BBL 111 Blood Covenant -- Credits: 3  -  Examines details of God's covenant relationship with man. The highest of all covenants, the blood covenant, in all its various facets and implications.

BBL 131 Christian Character -- Credits: 3  -  A study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, in which He teaches on the importance of personal integrity and character. A challenge to develop one’s own character.

BBL 151 New Testament Survey I -- Credits: 3 - This course will provide a general overview of the first part of the New Testament.  It will cover the historical background of the New Testament from the Maccabean period to the end of the first century A.D.  General social, political and religious setting of the time will be covered as well.  The emphasis will be on the ministry of Jesus and New Testament books of Matthew, Mark and Luke.  This course will develop a good foundation for understanding and interpreting the Synoptic Gospels as well as the rest of the New Testament.

BBL 152 New Testament Survey II -- Credits: 3  -  This course will provide a general overview of the second part of the New Testament.  It will cover historical, social, political and religious context of the early church.   The emphasis will be on the ministry of Paul and other apostles as described by the Acts of the Apostles, Paul's epistles and other New Testament writings.   This course will develop a good foundation for understanding the history and theology from the Gospel of John to the book of Revelation.

BBL 201 Bible Doctrines Survey -- Credits: 3  -  This course will provide a general overview of the fundamental doctrines of the Bible: Bible as the Word of God, God's attributes, creation, salvation, church, eschatology etc.  The course will give a foundation for understanding the nature of God and Christian living as well as lay the foundation for further studies in systematic theology.

BBL 231 Praise and Worship -- Credits: 3  -  This course will explore praise and worship in the light of Scriptures.  Some of the questions explored will include: What are the biblical and theological foundations for church's corporate praise and worship?   What are the correct methods and attitudes of praise and worship?   Is praise a matter of contemporary music style versus outdated liturgies?   How have God's people praised and worshiped throughout the centuries?

BBL 300 Christian Ethics -- Credits: 3  -  This course explores ethical issues in the modern world from the Christian perspective and biblical standards.  Some topics included are ethical decision making, absolute truth, abortion, marriage and divorce, homosexuality, peace and war.

BBL 301 Pentateuch I -- Credits: 4  -  The Pentateuch consists of the first five books of the Bible. This course concentrates on Genesis and Exodus. These books lay the foundation of God's written revelation of Himself and His purpose for mankind. The first of two courses.

BBL 302 Pentateuch II -- Credits: 4  -  Concentrates on Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books lay the foundation of God's written revelation of Himself and His purpose for mankind. The second of two courses. Prerequisite: BBL 301.

BBL 303 Early Israeli History -- Credits: 4  -  The Historical Books consist of the narrative from Joshua, Judges, I Samuel, and II Samuel. These books describe the early history of Israel as a nation and the anointing of the first kings of Israel.

BBL 304 Kingdom Period -- Credits: 4  -  The Kingdom Period consists of the books I Kings, II Kings, I Chronicles, and II Chronicles. These books describe the conditions and changes within the Israeli Nation during the years of different kings of both the Northern and the Southern Kingdoms.

BBL 305 The Postexilic Period -- Credits: 4  -  The Postexilic Period consists of the books Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. These books cover the period after Israel's exile, and the conditions of the Israeli nation during that period.

BBL 306 Old Testament Poetry I -- Credits: 4  -  The Books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastics, and The Song of Solomon, as poetry. The first of three courses.

BBL 307 Old Testament Poetry II -- Credits: 3  -  The poetry of the Book of Psalms (through Psalm 122). Pre-requisite: BBL 306.

BBL 308 Old Testament Poetry III -- Credits: 3  -  The poetry of the Book of Psalms (beginning with Psalm 123). Pre-requisite: BBL 307.

BBL 309 Old Testament Prophets I -- Credits: 4  -  An introduction to the Books of Prophecy, plus the prophets Jonah, Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah. The first of three courses.

BBL 310 Old Testament Prophets II -- Credits: 3  -  The prophets Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, and Jeremiah. Pre-requisite BBL 309.

BBL 311 Old Testament Prophets III -- Credits: 3  -  The prophets Ezekiel, Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Obadiah, and Joel. Pre-requisite BBL 310.

BBL 351 The Gospels -- Credits: 4  -  A study of the four books of the Gospel: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

BBL 352 Acts - II Corinthians -- Credits: 3  -  A study of the books of Acts, Romans, I Corinthians, and II Corinthians.

BBL 353 Galatians - Revelation -- Credits: 4  -  A study of the books of Galatians through Revelation.

BBL 419 Ruth -- Credits: 2  -  A study in the book of Ruth and its relevance.

BBL 430 Daniel -- Credits: 3  -  The Book of Daniel is presented in constant reference to the prophetic statements of our Lord, the New Testament apostolic writings, and the prophets of the Old Testament. Daniel is the great apocalyptic book of the Old Testament and unquestionably the key to all biblical prophesy.

BBL 450 New Testament Biblical Backgrounds -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to archaeological methods used by the Biblical archaeologist: the languages, cultures, and societies of the Inter-testament and New Testament time periods.  Includes the Dead Sea Scrolls and Qumran community.

BBL 465 Acts of the Apostles -- Credits: 3  -  A detailed study of the history of the development of the early church.

BBL 477 Revelation -- Credits: 3  -  Explores the only prophetic book of the New Testament, Revelation.

BUS 305 Business Ethics -- Credits: 3  -  Promotes an understanding of business ethics, attention given to moral principles and standards that guide behavior in the world of business.

BUS 306 Case Studies in Business Ethics -- Credits: 3    -Case studies that deal not only with ethical failures, but with ethical successes. Each case presents the same complex value trade-offs that characterize real-life business decision making.

BUS 310 Business Policy Text and Cases -- Credits: 3  -  Policy is the study of the functions and responsibilities of senior management, the crucial problems that affect success in the total enterprise, and the decisions that determine the direction of the organization, shape its future, and when well-implemented, secure its achievement.

BUS 320 Business Data Communications -- Credits: 3  -  An introductory course in information communications for business and information management students.

BUS 330 Entrepreneurship -- Credits: 3  -  Provides an understanding of the person and the entrepreneurial process. Focuses on the entrepreneurial perspective, starting, financing, developing and managing a new venture, and special issues for the entrepreneur.

BUS 340 Sound Mind Investing -- Credits: 3  -  A Biblical view of investing plus financial steps to take before investing in mutual funds, and many other investment issues.

BUS 345 Cases in Small Business Management -- Credits: 3  -  Practical examples of starting or buying a franchise, solving marketing problems, financing methods and problems, and management challenges.

BUS 405 Business Law -- Credits: 3  -  Facilitates understanding of the complex and constantly changing legal environment in which today’s businesses operate.

BUS 410 Business Statistics -- Credits: 3  -  Statistics in Business Management.

BUS 411 Marketing Management -- Credits: 3  -  Emphasizes marketing’s role in key functions as customer loyalty, new product development, distribution channels, joint ventures, and alliances.

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CCO 302 Christian Counseling Ethics -- Credits: 3   -  Introduces the basics of Christian counseling ethics by covering a variety of issues.  The course includes the APA Code of Conduct.

CCO 312 Counseling Christian Workers -- Credits: 2  -  Basic principles of how to deal with the problems of individuals who are engaged in some form of Christian service. Includes Counseling and the Search for Significance.

CCO 320 Counseling in Times of Crisis -- Credits: 3  -  Techniques used during times in which a crisis might arise in the life of the counselee. Includes counseling for unplanned pregnancy and counseling the sick and terminally ill.

CCO 322 Counseling Families -- Credits: 3  -  Develops the principles of family living and includes Counseling and Children and Counseling Families of Children with Disabilities. Teaches the basic conflicts often arising in the modern family and how to resolve those conflicts.

CCO 342 Understanding How Others Misunderstand You -- Credits: 3   -  Preparation for learning the Biblical Personality Profile test.

CCO 348 Counseling for Sexual Disorders -- Credits: 3  -  A course which deals with the sexual problems often found in marriage. Suggestions and techniques to help the counselor resolve these problems. Includes Counseling and Homosexuality and Counseling and Aids.

CCO 425 Overcoming Co-Dependency -- Credits: 3  -  Co-dependency is often characterized by such symptoms as need to please, to succeed at all costs, perfectionism, withdrawal, hurt, anger, guilt and a host of others. If left untreated, the results can be devastating to the co-dependent and to his or her relationships.

CCO 426 Counseling and Marriage -- Credits: 3  -  Teaches the basic Christian principles of marriage and techniques in marital conflict resolution.  Topics include pre-marital and post-marital counseling.

CCO 430 Counseling For Family Violence And Abuse -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to the modern problems of family violence and abuse.  Attention given to childhood sexual abuse and how to counsel the abused.

CCO 452 Counseling and Guilt -- Credits: 3  -  Teaches the process of recognizing guilt, and the process of forgiveness.  Gives an effective model for Christian counseling.

CCO 454 Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction -- Credits: 3   -  Teaches the process for understanding and dealing constructively with persons suffering from alcoholism and other drug addictions.

CCO 460 Counseling the Depressed -- Credits: 3  -  Approaches the subject of depression from a Christian perspective with a study of the causes and effects of depression with special emphasis on depression in women.

CED 302 Introduction to Education -- Credits: 3  -  Presents the theology of Christian Education.  Focuses on defining goals and a plan for meeting those goals.

CED 304 Teaching Methods -- Credits: 3  -  Covers the age groups of pre-schoolers through juniors. Attention given to misconceptions about each group and teaching techniques most effective to reach children in these groups. Develops an understanding of how to teach children basic Biblical truths and create an exciting learning environment.

CED 305 Administering Christian Education -- Credits: 3  -  Sets forth principles that have been tried and tested in the fields of business administration, educational administration, and personal supervision.  Included are Christian Education and The Search For Meaning.

CED 307 Sunday School Standards -- Credits: 3  -  An excellent analysis of the impact and importance of the Sunday School, with significant new interpretations. Helps place the Sunday School in its proper perspective in the history of nineteenth-century American education. Includes Sunday School: The Formation of an American Institution, 1790-1880.

CED 308 The Successful Christian School -- Credits: 3  -  Lays foundational principles for starting and operating a Successful Christian School.

CED 310 Elementary Principal's Survival Guide -- Credits: 3  -  Prepares the student for the role of a principal or administrator. Focuses on practical strategies and solutions to the many problems facing educators today.

CED 313 A Christian Approach to Education -- Credits: 3  -  An excellent presentation of Christian schools based on a true philosophy of Christian education as recorded in the Bible. Clearly outlines the differences between secular and Christian education.

CED 315 Classroom Discipline and Control -- Credits: 3  -  A practical assortment of indispensable techniques and methods to handle discipline problems for any age group or grade.

CED 320 Teaching Science to Children -- Credits: 3  -  Selected concepts:  organizing for instruction, techniques, and evaluation procedures.

CED 323 Using Fine Arts to Teach -- Credits: 3  -  A study of art, drama, and music, that may be used in teaching subject content in the elementary classroom.

CED 330 Foundations in Reading -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to reading:  principles, procedures, and current practices.  Study of specific techniques and materials for word attack and comprehension.

CED 335 Corrective Reading Strategies -- Credits: 3  -  The development of basic testing, diagnostic and corrective teaching skills in the area of reading is the overall emphasis of this course.  The understanding of the causes and patterns of reading disabilities will be explored along with the appropriate approaches to correcting deficiencies.

CED 340 Teaching Math to Children -- Credits: 3  -  A course to develop skills in the areas of math concepts, methods of teaching math, sequence of learning math, use of math manipulatives, and development of math enrichment/remediation.

CED 350 Language Arts for Children -- Credits: 3  -  Content, principles, materials, and techniques involved in teaching, speaking, listening, writing, and spelling in the elementary school, and organizing for instruction.

CED 360 Children's Literature -- Credits: 3  -  A general survey of books and materials available, considered in terms of interests, needs, and abilities of children.

CED 380 Social Science for Children -- Credits: 3  -  Teaching social studies and social science in the elementary school with selected themes, problems, and concepts, organizing for instruction , techniques, and evaluation procedures.

CED 390 Child's Health Education -- Credits: 3  -  Organization, practice, and conduct of health (including drug abuse) and physical education programs in the elementary school.

CED 405 Christian Education: Its History & Philosophy -- Credits: 3  -  A chronological study beginning with education in biblical times and working upward through history to the present. Includes both history of education and philosophy.

CED 406 Effective Christian School Management -- Credits: 3  -  A practical, biblical model for Christian education. Addresses the challenges in the development and continued improvement of Christian schools.

CED 407  Classroom Management -- Credits: 3 – This course provides research-based coverage of classroom management and discipline.  It teaches the fundamentals of preparing for the new school year, motivating students, and working with challenging students.

CED 431 The Future of Religious Education -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to the basics of religious education and its impact on future generations.

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ECO 301 Economics -- Credits: 3  -  A study of economic systems. Capitalism, free market, and communism will be studied and contrasted.

ECO 305 Contemporary Microeconomics -- Credits: 3  -  Provides a balanced treatment of economic theory and the real-world problems and policies it addresses.

ECO 310 Contemporary Macro-Economics -- Credits: 3  -  Relates current issues and perspectives to the study of economics.

ENG 101 English Composition I -- Credits: 3  -  A review and a strengthening of the rules of grammar.

ENG 102 English Composition II -- Credits: 3  -  Rules for writing reports, theses, dissertations, and writing practice.

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HIS 101 History of Civilization I -- Credits: 3  -  The first of two courses covering world history from creation to the Reformation.

HIS 102 History of Civilization II -- Credits: 3  -  The second of two courses covering world history from the Reformation to the present. Pre-requisite: HIS 101.

HIS 211 New World History -- Credits: 3  -  A study of the Christian founding of America. The recent secularization of society will also be examined.

HIS 212 United States History I -- Credits: 3  -  Examines American history. The first of two courses.

HIS 214 United States History II -- Credits: 3  -  This is the second course examining American history.  Pre-requisite: HIS 212.

HIS 311 American Government -- Credits: 3  -  A study of the founding principles of American government as reflected in the Bible, the Constitution, and Declaration of Independence. Examination of the fundamental principles of the American economic system will also be studied.

HIS 312 Christianity Through The Centuries -- Credits: 3  -  An introductory study of the church over the centuries starting from 5 B.C. and continuing to the present.

HIS 400 The Church In The New Testament -- Credits: 3   -  A study of the church, what it is, and what it is not, in the New Testament.

HRM 402 Human Resource Management -- Credits: 3   -  A practical specific study of human resource management. How to manage people efficiently and effectively in a business or ministry.

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JUD 402 Judaism and the Church -- Credits: 3  -  A look at the Jewish roots of the Church and how the Church has historically related to the Jewish people.

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LAN 401 Beginning Greek I -- Credits: 3  -  A study in Greek grammar designed to promote a better understanding of the Word of God and the ability to share that understanding with others. A necessary tool for ministry.

LAN 402 Beginning Greek II -- Credits: 3  -  The second course in Greek grammar. Pre-requisite: LAN 401.

LAN 403 Beginning Greek III -- Credits: 3  -  The third course in Greek grammar. Pre-requisite: LAN 402.

LAN 404 Beginning Hebrew I -- Credits: 3  -  The first course in Hebrew.

LAN 405 Beginning Hebrew II -- Credits: 3  -  The second course in Hebrew. Pre-requisite: LAN 404.

LAN 406 Beginning Hebrew III -- Credits: 3  -  The third course in Hebrew. Pre-requisite: LAN 405.

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MAC 301 Beginning College Algebra -- Credits: 3  -  The basic principles of algebra on a college level. The first of two courses.

MAC 302 Algebra -- Credits: 3 -  Hundreds of applications of algebra to a wide variety of fields. Emphasizes how to translate applied problems into mathematical situations and then to apply algebraic techniques to solve the problems.

MAC 401 College Algebra -- Credits: 3  -  Algebra on a college level.

MIN 101 Introduction to Evangelism -- Credits: 3  -  A study of evangelism and its practical applications.

MIN 102 Introduction to Missions -- Credits: 3  -  This course will give students an overview of missions.  Topics covered include biblical foundations of missions, history of missions, the role of God's call in missions, the problems of cross-cultural ministry and communications.   This course will help students understand missions as the heartbeat of God and prepares students for further studies in the fields of missions, missiology and cross-cultural ministry.

MIN 202 Homiletics -- Credits: 3  -  A study of the preparation of sermons and teachings. Examines the fundamentals of various subject treatments, organization of material, and delivery.

MIN 203 Pastoral Leadership -- Credits: 3  -  Theological foundations and techniques for effective clergy leadership.

MIN 205 Team Ministry -- Credits: 3  -  Putting together a team that makes churches grow. For pastors, Christian leaders, church planters, and students of church growth.

MIN 206 Ministerial Ethics -- Credits: 3  -  Presents the moral of the minister and his ethical responsibilities.  Provides an understanding of the ethical obligations contemporary clergy should assume in their personal and professional life.

MIN 209 Leadership of Practical Theology I -- Credits: 3  -  Provides practical wisdom on preaching, worship, music, the sacraments, weddings, and funerals.

MIN 210 Leadership of Practical Theology II -- Credits: 3  -  Deals with various types of evangelism and missions, church planting, targeting age and social groups, service ministries to special needs groups, counseling, Christian education, and chaplaincies.

MIN 211 Leadership of Practical Theology III -- Credits: 3  -  Leadership and administration. Includes personal management, ministry transitions, enabling leadership, staff supervision management, and financial matters.

MIN 303 The Pastor, His Life, and Work -- Credits: 3  -  An in-depth study of the pastor's life that will also cover the dangers and misconceptions of the ministry.

MIN 307 Children's Ministry -- Credits: 3  -  Combines both biblical and theological foundations for children's ministry with a careful assessment of the other major issues in nurturing children: developmentalism, the context of learning and growth, values, cognitive abilities, and social relationships.

MIN 323 Youth Ministry -- Credits: 3  -  Deals with how to minister to today's youth.

MIN 401 Pastoral Mentoring Credits: 3  -  Facilitates training through the acquisition of knowledge, coupled with "hands-on" experience, guided by an experienced adult leader/teacher.  Based on the example of all Biblical characters that were mentored and the fact that Jesus spent more time developing a few teachable people than He did dazzling the crowds with words.

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NTS 420 Pastoral Epistles -- Credits: 3  -  A thorough study of the epistles to Timothy and Titus, with a view to pastoral ministry.

NTS 421 Life and Times of Jesus -- Credits: 3  -  An in-depth look at the life of Jesus, complete with a thorough examination of historical and social settings.

NTS 422 Life and Epistles of Paul -- Credits: 3  -  A study of Paul's life and his epistles.

NTS 424 General Epistles -- Credits: 3  -  A study in the general epistles of the New Testament.

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PHS 310 Introduction to Christian Philosophy -- Credits: 3  -  Examines what philosophy is and how to study it. Relates logic to biblical themes.

PPG 354 Fatherless America -- Credits: 3  -  Discusses the growing epidemic of a fatherless America. Addresses why fatherhood is declining and some of the resulting consequences.

PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Refines psychology and discusses biological psychology, sensation and perception, altered states, development, memory, motivation, personality, and treatment of psychologically troubled people.

PSY 104 Introduction to Psychology and Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to Christian Psychology and its practical applications for pastors, missionaries, and educators as well as counselors.

PSY 160 Introduction to Human Sexuality -- Credits: 3  -  Gives insight into the personal, philosophical, and ethical issues in people’s lives and the significant medical and research data.

PSY 180 Introduction to Organizational Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Clarifies how industrial and organizational psychology contribute to and mesh with our society. Topics include: Occupational stress and its management, work/family conflict, mental health, group goal setting, charismatic leadership, mentoring, behavioral issues in collective bargaining, statistical quality control, analysis, and genetic basis of job satisfaction.

PSY 220 Developmental Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Explains the processes that underlie developmental change. Promotes a firm understanding of the causes and complexities of human development.

PSY 228 Social Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Promotes an understanding of human interactions. Examines a wide range of issues relating to cultural and ethnic diversity. Creates a sensitivity to the fact that practices and behaviors accepted in one society may be viewed quite differently in another.

PSY 260 Physiological Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Addresses the biological mechanisms that are most relevant to key issues in psychology. Topics include the mind-body problem, the development of language and learning, sexual behavior, alcoholism, psychosomatic illnesses, anxiety, aggressive behavior, recovery from brain damage, depression, and schizophrenia.

PSY 312 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences -- Credits: 3  -  Presents the different psychological testing and the measurement of the tests. Emphasizes that these tests measure characteristics pertaining to all aspects of behavior in human beings.

PSY 330 History & Systems of Psychology -- Credits: 3   -  A comprehensive overview of the history of psychology.  Includes theories and systems of Psychology.

PSY 380 Personality -- Credits: 3   -  Focuses on defining personality, research methods, the psychoanalytical approach and other approaches, theories, applications, and assessments.

PSY 408 Abnormal Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  A study of mental disorders and how environment, sound and cultural factors are interrelated with them.

PSY 418 Becoming a Helper -- Credits: 3   -  Examines the personal difficulties of being a helper in human services, counseling, psychology, social work, or related professions.

PSY 420 Child Development -- Credits: 3   -  Promotes an understanding of the diverse array of theories in the field of child development and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Detailed knowledge in the sequence of child development and the processes that underlie it and a sense of the interdependency of all domains of development - physical, cognitive, emotional, and social.

PSY 430 Educational Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Demonstrates how theory and research translate into action. Teaches to apply general principles, organize cooperative learning, respond to multicultural issues, interpret standardized tests, and prepare IEP’s.

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SCI 201 Biology I -- Credits: 3 -  An overview of Botany: Structure and Function of Plants; and Human Anatomy and Physiology: Purpose and Design. The first of two courses.

SCI 202 Biology II -- Credits: 3  -  Explores Life Sciences, Zoology, and Cellular and Molecular Biology. Pre-requisite: SCI 201.

SPH 102 Speech -- Credits: 3 -  An introductory course into the types of speeches, speech styles, and body language.

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Graduate Course Numbering System

Courses are numbered 500, 600, 700, and 800, indicating the order they are usually taken.

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BAM 515 Organizational Behavior -- Credits: 3  -  Combines text, readings, self-learning exercises, group participation exercises, and cases. Develops the ability to understand, interpret, and predict the behavior of people working in organizations.

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CCO 600 Women: The Misunderstood Majority -- Credits: 3  -  A study of contemporary concerns in counseling women.  An exploration of the theories of counseling and mentoring women.

CCO 604 Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  The core of what Christian counselors must know to be truly effective in helping others – a practical, working knowledge of Scripture and the basics of the Christian faith.

CCO 606 Broken Promises -- Credits: 3  -  About one in ten marriage counseling cases involves an affair. A guide to understanding, healing, and preventing affairs in Christian marriages.

CCO 607 Faithful Parents Faithful Kids -- Credits: 3  -  Gives a strategy for passing the baton of faith from those who have done it to the next generation. A good study guide for parents.

CCO 608 Legal Issues I -- Credits: 3  -  Explores: Preparing for court appearances; law and management of a counseling agency or private practice; the Counselor as expert witness; and confidentiality and privileged communications. The first of two courses.

CCO 609 Legal Issues II -- Credits: 3  -  Explores the danger-to-self-or-others; exceptions to confidentiality; third-party payments; legal issues in clinical supervision; and avoiding counselor malpractice.  Pre-requisite:  CCO-608.

CCO 610 Law for The Christian Counselor -- Credits: 3  -  Helps the Christian counselor to discern between wrong and right in the counseling ministry: To recognize boundaries and to avoid crossing them.

CCO 616 Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders -- Credits: 4  -  Explains diagnostic and statistical codes currently in use by the medical field. These codes are used for diagnosis and for receiving payments from insurance companies for patient care.

CCO 618 Pastoral Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  Focuses on the centrality of the pastoral relationship, reclaiming pastoral counseling as a legitimate ministry of the church. Shows that the pastoral relationship is common to both the generalist and the specialist in counseling, and explains how this concept of relational humanness is the norm for Christian pastoral counseling.

CCO 620 Pastoral Counseling Across Cultures -- Credits: 3  -  An in-depth exploration of the psychological, cultural, therapeutic, and theological complexities of doing counseling and psychotherapy in an increasingly diverse society.

CCO 622 Mediation -- Credits: 3  -  A study of family mediation as it relates to dispute resolution within the family. Explains how to use a third party to help solve family dysfunction. Useful for families and church situations as well. Topics include: Getting Past No and Conflict Resolution.

CCO 624 Administrative and Organizational Procedures -- Credits: 3  -  How to set up a private practice. Discusses tactics, techniques, and tools for successful practice development.

CCO 626 Statistics -- Credits: 3  -  Develops a firm grasp of statistics and integrates it with articles and research reports found in behavioral science journals. Creates intelligent consumers of scientific information by teaching basic skills for analyzing data.

CCO 631 Critical Problems in Children and Youth -- Credits: 3 - This course covers the strong-willed child and the methods used to discipline the child.  Covers areas of sibling rivalry, hyperactivity, and barriers to learning.

CCO 632 Modern Psychotherapies -- Credits: 3  -  Appraises each of the current major psychotherapy theories in the mental health field from the perspective of evangelical Christianity. This course will be of invaluable assistance to pastors, teachers, students of psychology, Christian psychologists and counselors.

CCO 634 Marriage Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  Presents an integrated, biblically based theory of marriage and marriage therapy with analysis at three levels: the individual, the couple, and the family. Gives a thorough overview of the assessment process including practical, workable guidelines for realistic, mutually agreeable goals for counselor and client.

CCO 640 Dimensions of Forgiveness -- Credits: 3  -  The study of forgiveness is a new approach to an age-old problem – a rapidly expanding field that can demonstrate, through scholarly research, the practical steps and benefits of the process of forgiveness in our homes, communities, and in our world.

CCO 652 Christian Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  A practical guide for Christian counselors, pastors, and lay counselors. Presents various cases and examines them in terms of what the Bible says about the problem. Practical, relevant, useful, and up-to-date information for counseling.

CCO 664 Portrait of a Family -- Credits: 3  -  Takes a close look at the institution of marriage and the family in contemporary society. Explore a variety of societal factors that have resulted in the mosaic of family forms existing today: single-parent families, stepfamilies, families without children, dual-worker marriages, in addition to the traditional style family.

CCO 667 Marriages and Families -- Credits: 3  -  Presents methodological and theoretical foundations of the study of the family and the choices they make in today's society.

CCO 669 Counseling & Marriage -- Credits: 3  -  Shows the need for marriage counseling by and for Christians.

CED 503 Teaching for Reconciliation -- Credits: 3  -  The foundations and practice of Christian Educational Ministry.

CED 513 Elementary Education -- Credits: 3  -  This course covers the fundamentals of elementary education with a focus on teaching techniques.

CED 602 School Business Administration -- Credits: 3  -  Sets forth the rationale for the function of school business administration and describes the concepts and practices necessary to implement it.

CED 604 Developmental School Counseling Programs: From Theory to Practice -- Credits: 3  -  This course of study will give the student an understanding of how human development occurs and will suggest guidelines and strategies for promoting positive development. This course will provide the necessary information to establish, implement, and manage a new guidance program or improve an existing one. Also included in this course will be Developing and Managing Your School Guidance Program.

CED 605 The Principalship -- Credits: 3  -  The practice and problems of being a principal.

CED 606 Legal Requirements for Christian Schools -- Credits: 3  -  Provides a basic legal knowledge upon which a Christian school can be established and operated. Topics include: Recruiting Strategies for Christian Schools.

CED 607 Christian Schools: How to Get a School Going and Keep it Growing -- Credits: 3  -  Provides vital information vital for the formation of a strong Christian school ministry.

CED 609 Secondary Principal’s Survival Guide -- Credits: 3  -  Insights into the successful management of secondary school administration. Stresses practical techniques for successful school administration.

CED 612 Writing Research Papers Across the Curriculum -- Credits: 3  -  Preparation for writing college papers.

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HIS 501 American Church History -- Credits: 3  -  Explores the Christian founding of America.  The recent secularization of society will also be examined.

HIS 502 Church History I -- Credits: 3  -  A detailed study of the history of the Christian church.  Covers the Pentecost, the rise of the Papacy, and the Middle Ages up to the Reformation.  The first of two courses.

HIS 503 Church History II -- Credits: 3  -  Examines the Reformation, its major personalities and doctrines and the time period from the Reformation until the present.   Prerequisite: HIS 502, 602.

HRM 501 Human Resource Management I -- Credits: 3   -  Explores organization behavior, phases of team development, nature of team members, effective communication, and many other phases of team development.

HRM 502 Human Resource Management II -- Credits: 3  -  Examines leadership on many different levels. Addresses resolving difficulties, surviving dangers, communicating, making an impact, excelling as a leader, and much more.

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LAN 504 Biblical Greek Exegesis I -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to translating from the Greek New Testament.  Translations of whole books and doctrinal themes will make up the bulk of the study.  The first of three courses.   Pre-requisite:  1 year of Greek.

LAN 505 Biblical Greek Exegesis II -- Credits: 3  -  The second course of Greek Exegesis.  Pre-requisite: LAN 504.

LAN 506 Biblical Greek Exegesis III -- Credits: 3  -  The third course of Greek Exegesis.  Pre-requisite: LAN 505.

LAN 507 Beginning Hebrew I -- Credits: 3  -  A study in Hebrew grammar designed to promote a better understanding of the Word of God and the ability to share that understanding with others. A necessary tool for ministry.

LAN 508 Beginning Hebrew II -- Credits: 3  -  The second course in Hebrew grammar.  Pre-requisite: LAN 507.

LAN 509 Beginning Hebrew III -- Credits: 3  -  The third course in Hebrew grammar.  Pre-requisite: LAN 508.

LAN 513 Hebrew Exegesis I -- Credits: 3  -  Each semester the student will exegete either a book in the Old Testament, or Scriptures dealing with certain doctrinal topics.  The first of three courses.  Pre-requisite: 1 year of Hebrew.

LAN 514 Hebrew Exegesis II -- Credits: 3  -  The second course in Hebrew Exegesis. Pre-requisite: LAN 513.

LAN 515 Hebrew Exegesis III -- Credits: 3  -  The third course in Hebrew Exegesis. Pre-requisite: LAN 514.

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MIN 501 Homiletics: Moves and Structure -- Credits: 3  -  A study in homiletics, the preparing of sermons and teachings. Examines the fundamentals of various subject treatments, organization of material, and delivery.

MIN 503 Missions -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to the history and potential of the World Christian Movement.

MIN 504 Personal Evangelism -- Credits: 3  -  Prepares for witnessing on a personal level. Includes practical aspects of evangelism.

MIN 505 Making of a Leader -- Credits: 3  -  Challenges deep thinking on biblical mandates, parables, and principles. Leads to exciting new truths and the grasp spiritual insights.

MIN 511 Team Leadership in Christian Ministry -- Credits: 4  -  Training leaders in the Biblical philosophy of church education, including qualities of leadership, roles and responsibilities, church administration and personnel, human relations and communication, and training leaders.

MIN 601 Church Evangelism -- Credits: 3  -  Prepares for practicing evangelism in the Church setting. Includes the introduction to various denominational evangelism courses.

MIN 602 Inter-Cultural Relationship -- Credits: 3   -  An introduction to the various ways people interact with other cultures and how to apply their interaction to a ministry.

MIN 604 Management: A Biblical Approach -- Credits: 3  -  Christian leaders often manage workers based on their extensive training in theology, but have little training in management, or they have adopted practices from the secular business world, despite its inconsistency with the Word of God.  Neither approach will do.

MIN 611 Pastoral Theology -- Credits: 3  -  Studies those theologies unique and important in the fulfilling of the pastoral office.

MIN 612 Pastoral Care in the Church -- Credits: 3  -  Deals with universal human experiences and offers guidance across national, ethnic, and cultural lines.

MIN 613 The Supervision of Pastoral Care -- Credits: 3  -  Clinical supervision in pastoral care and all aspects of supervision in the ministry.

MIN 623 Youth Ministry -- Credits: 3  -  Deals with how to minister to today's youth.

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NTS 501 New Testament Survey and Introduction -- Credits: 3  -  A general book-by-book overview, introduction, and survey of the New Testament, giving historical and social surroundings during New Testament times. Develops a good understanding of the social and political setting during the time of Jesus' ministry.

NTS 523 Pastoral Epistles -- Credits: 3  -  A thorough study of the epistles to Timothy and Titus, with a view to pastoral ministry.

NTS 524 General Epistles -- Credits: 3  -  A study in the general epistles of the New Testament.

NTS 567 Revelation -- Credits: 3  -  Explores the only prophetic book of the New Testament.

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OTS 501 Old Testament Survey and Introduction -- Credits: 3  -  Provides a general overview, introduction, and survey of the Old Testament, giving an historical purpose, a doctrinal purpose, and a Christological purpose for each book.

OTS 503 Old Testament Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to archaeological methods used by the Biblical archaeologist: the languages, cultures, and societies of the Old Testament time period.

OTS 511 The Pentateuch I -- Credits: 4  -  The Pentateuch consists of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books lay the foundation of God's written revelation of Himself and His purpose for mankind. The first of two courses.

OTS 512 The Pentateuch II -- Credits: 4  -  A study of the Pentateuch continued.  Pre-requisite: OTS 511.

OTS 513 Early Israeli History -- Credits: 4  -  The books of Joshua, Judges, I Samuel, and II Samuel are examined as they describe the early history of Israel as a nation and the anointing of the first kings of Israel.

OTS 514 The Kingdom Period -- Credits: 4  -  The Kingdom Period consists of the books I & II Kings, I & II Chronicles,.  These books describe the conditions and changes within the Israeli Nation during the years of different kings of both the Northern and the Southern Kingdoms.

OTS 515 The Postexilic Period -- Credits: 4  -  The Postexilic Period consists of the books Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. These books cover the period after Israel's exile, and the conditions of the Israeli Nation during that period.

OTS 516 Old Testament Poetry I -- Credits: 3  -  Presents the Books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and The Song of Solomon as poetry. The first of two courses.

OTS 517 Old Testament Poetry II -- Credits: 3  -  The poetry of The Book of Psalms.   Pre-requisite: OTS 516.

OTS 518 Old Testament Prophets I -- Credits: 3   -  An introduction to the Books of Prophecy and the prophets, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah. The first of three courses.

OTS 519 Old Testament Prophets II -- Credits: 3  -  The prophets Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, and Jeremiah. Pre-requisite: OTS 518.

OTS 520 Old Testament Prophets III -- Credits: 3  -  The prophets Ezekiel, Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Obadiah, and Joel. Pre-requisite: OTS 519.

OTS 559 Ruth -- Credits: 3  -  A study in the book of Ruth and its relevance.

OTS 562 Daniel -- Credits: 4  -  Presents the book of Daniel in constant reference to the prophetic statements of our Lord, the New Testament apostolic writings, and the prophets of the Old Testament. Daniel is the great apocalyptic book of the Old Testament and unquestionably the key to all biblical prophecy.

OTS 569 Zechariah -- Credits: 3  -  The post-exilic prophetical book of Zechariah.

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PHS 502 Philosophy and the Christian Faith -- Credits: 3  -  An examination of the different interpretations of philosophy and the Christian faith from the Reformation to the present day. Also a brief look at medieval philosophy.

PSY 501 Developmental Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Presents the concepts and preoccupations of lifespan developmental psychology, its most important discoveries, its controversies, its puzzles, and its promises.

PSY 502 History and Systems of Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  The story, movement, and development of psychology.

PSY 503 Human Sexuality -- Credits: 3  -  Develops an understanding of the challenges, complexities, and wonder of human sexuality.

PSY 504 Personality Theories -- Credits: 3  -  Presents the theories of personality and the various tests used by "personologists."

PSY 505 Psychopathology in Adulthood -- Credits: 3  -  The first of two courses. Part I presents a comprehensive examination of nosology and diagnosis, epidemiology, genetics, psychobiology, social learning and child development, and a sociological perspective of abnormal behavior, with the focus on antisocial behavior and violence. Part II discusses major disorders, such as schizophrenia.

PSY 506 Abnormal Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to the diagnosis of psychopathology. Includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, reactions to stress, substance abuse, interpersonal disorders, and developmental disorders such as hyperactivity, and bulimia.  Pre-requisite:  PSY 505.

PSY 507 Cross Cultural Morals and Values -- Credits: 3  -  A comprehensive approach to counseling the culturally diverse.

PSY 508 Counseling Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Stresses the uniqueness of counseling psychology and also gives attention to clarifying its links to various educational and psychological specialties. Designed to train counselors in various counselor-education and counseling-psychology programs.  Pre-requisite: PSY 507.

PSY 509 Theories of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  The beginning family therapist will find a helpful framework for translating diverse models of family therapy with manageable skills and principles. Integrates the major models of family therapy with assessment and treatment phases in a how to that is compatible with traditional reviews of family therapy theories while providing direction to entry-level clinicians.

PSY 510 Psychological Testing -- Credits: 3  -  Discusses the most widely used tests in educational, industrial, clinical, and health settings. Features real case studies that demonstrate the uses and misuses of psychological testing today.

PSY 511 Professional Ethics and the Law -- Credits: 3 - A preparatory class that encourages students to maintain a proper business and professional ethic that falls within our society’s legal bounds.

PSY 512 Introduction To Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  An introduction to Christian Psychology and its practical applications to pastors, missionaries, and educators as well as counselors. Provides general information about basic theories concerning historical systems of psychology and counseling.

PSY 513 Inter-Personal Communications -- Credits: 3  -  Readings, exercises and projects in dyadic communication. Analysis of interpersonal interaction with focus on message variables.

PSY 515 Applied Psychotherapeutic Techniques of Marriage, Family and Child Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  A systemic approach to family therapy.  Students gain knowledge of the theoretical framework on which much of family therapy is based.

PSY 517 Alcohol and Chemical Substance Abuse -- Credits: 3  -  Presents several workable systems of family therapy for substance abusers.

PSY 519 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging -- Credits 3  -  Addresses the many issues of growing older such as the physiological changes, health, memory, intelligence, personality and moral development, relationships; psychopathology and treatment, and dying and bereavement.

PSY 523 Career Planning -- Credits: 3  -  Career planning: career awareness, self-study, and career decision-making.

PSY 525 Counseling Systems and Techniques -- Credits: 3 - Shows the basic knowledge regarding a wide range of strategies, techniques, and/or approaches that must be considered a necessary component for resolving individual and family problems.

PSY 527 Assessment Techniques -- Credits: 3  -  Explains how to use or construct psychological tests and interpret test scores and scales. Requires an understanding of college algebra and some familiarity with elementary statistics.

PSY 608 Organizational Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Shows the proper balance between research and the applications-oriented field of organizational behavior.

PSY 610 Social Psychology -- Credits: 3  -  Discusses all the major methods of social research. Emphasizes an understanding of the theoretical logic behind the research process and demonstrating preferred techniques. Helps to see methods as a way of thinking and gathering evidence.

PSY 612 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders -- Credits: 3  -  Shows how to recognize and treat this disorder.

PSY 613 Psychology of Human Growth and Development -- Credits: 3  -  An overview and introduction to central issues from an historical perspective. Gives a broad perspective of the implications of meta-theoretical issues for developmental theory and research.

PSY 614 Child Development -- Credits: 3  -  Basic research strategies to investigate child development, knowledge of the sequence of child development, and the processes that underlie it, and an appreciation of the impact of context and culture on child development.

PSY 616 Family Therapy: An Overview -- Credits: 3  -  A balanced presentation of the evolving viewpoints, perspectives, values, and intervention techniques, as well as the ethical and other professional issues considered to be of the greatest relevance and immediacy to today’s students.

PSY 620 Psychology and the Legal System -- Credits: 3  -  Develops an understanding of how psychology can be used to help clarify the basic dilemmas that persist in the legal system, whether it be the training of lawyers, the punishment prescribed by judges, or the rights of mental patients. Challenges one to think beyond the concrete facts to the ethical, moral, legal, and psychological "gray areas" of the law as they touch life.

PSY 634 Marriage Counseling -- Credits: 3  -  Integrates biblically based theory of marriage and marriage therapy with analysis at three levels: the individual, the couple, and the family. A thorough overview of the assessment process including practical, workable guidelines for realistic, mutually-agreeable goals for counselor and client.

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THE 511 New Testament Theology -- Credits: 3  -  An examination of the theological patterns of thought in the New Testament. Special emphasis given to the development of theological dogmas in the various writings of the Apostles.

THE 512 A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament -- Credits: 3  -  A progressive journey through the Old Testament, from the Pentateuch to prophecy, and from hymns of praise to words for wise living. Examines the books for their theological content and emphasis.

THE 514 Old Testament Theology: Its History, Method, and Message -- Credits: 3  -  An examination of the theological patterns of thought in the Old Testament, defining Old Testament theology and its relationship to the New Testament.

THE 551 Reformation History and Theology -- Credits: 3  -  A study of the history and theology of the Reformation.

THE 553 Theology of Martin Luther -- Credits: 3  -  A comprehensive overview of the basic elements of Luther's theological work.

THE 561 Systematic Theology I -- Credits: 3  -  The first of three courses, which examine every Bible doctrine. Topics explored: God, the world, and redemption, with all doctrines related to them.

THE 562 Systematic Theology II -- Credits: 3  -  Explores salvation, the Holy Spirit, and Christian living, with all related doctrines examined in detail.

THE 563 Systematic Theology III -- Credits: 3  -  An examination of the doctrine of the church, its power, purpose, offices, ministry, and sacraments, and the Doctrine of Last Things.

THE 571 Christian Apologetics I -- Credits: 3  -  Designed to help the layperson defend his Christian faith effectively. Supplies answers to the many questions with which the lay person is regularly confronted.

THE 572 Christian Apologetics II -- Credits: 3  -  A study on historical defenses for the validity of the Christian faith.

THE 612 Christian Ethics -- Credits: 3  -  A survey of the major Christian answers to ethical questions confronting the Christian from biblical times to the present. Includes the proper use of Biblical Law and an intensive study into the current problems of society, together with their historical background. Emphasis also given to the study of Christian reconstruction.

THE 661 Biblical Hermeneutics Credits: 3  -  Develops an understanding of the principles and strategies for the historico-grammatical interpretation, that is, the "literal" interpretation of Scripture.

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