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GRD 5314 - Supervised Practicum in Program Evaluation
3 Credits
This capstone course requires supervised work on a project approved by an advisor. The required research paper/ evaluation report must demonstrate a student’s ability to perform independent work and show evidence of professional-level writing skills. (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading only.)
Prerequisite: GRD 5015 and GRD 5310
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GRD 5316 - Program Planning and Evaluation Writing
1 Credits
This course provides an extension to students who need extra time to complete their M.A. thesis in program planning and evaluation. Students will continue to work under the guidance of their advisors and the course instructor to complete the steps necessary to receive final approval for their thesis. Students may only take this class two times. (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only)
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GRD 6010 - Foundations of Higher Education
3 Credits
This course is designed for those who are presently teaching in the Christian college setting. Topics addressed include: foundations of higher education; biblical, theological, and evangelical foundations for Christian higher education; pedagogical theory and practice; foundation of assessment as well as personal and professional development. The course is taught in a seminar format.
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History |
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HIS 431X - Alliance History and Distinctives
3 Credits
The course examines the origins, growth and life of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in its historical and theological context. Special attention is paid to the denomination’s founder, theological emphases, missionary outreach, and international character. (Also THE 431X)
Prerequisite: One course in theology or consent of the instructor
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HIS 1510 - Topics in World Civilization I
3 Credits
This course is an introductory course on selected topics in the history of major world civilizations that have shaped the foundations of mankind; from the earliest records of humankind through approximately 1500 AD. It is designed to familiarize students with the political, social, economical, religious, and intellectual histories of the world.
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HIS 2510 - American Government
3 Credits
This course examines the politics and processes of American government at the national, state and local level: the constitutional foundations of American government; national institutions, chiefly the presidency, Congress and Supreme Court; and the political forces that shape American government, including elections, parties and interest groups.
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HIS 2520 - Topics in US History
3 Credits
The course will examine political, social, economic, and international dimensions of the history of the United States. It aims to stimulate both an analytical and a moral understanding of critical issues from the nation’s past.
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HIS 2522 - Spiritual Leaders in History
3 Credits
This course is an examination of the lives of select spiritual leaders in history with the goal of understanding their life contexts and learning principles of effective spiritual formation and leadership. The course establishes a framework for investigating and learning through historical biography.
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HIS 3601 - History of Christianity
3 Credits
This course surveys the historical development of Christianity from the Apostolic age to the present. Through a study of the early church Councils, the Reformation, revival movements, and the modern missionary movement, students will examine a variety of ways in which Christianity has influenced society and been influenced by the societies with which it has had contact. Also THE.
Prerequisite: HIS 1510
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Humanities |
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HUM 3701 - Apologetics and Christian Evidences
3 Credits
This course provides a broad exposure to the defense of the Christian faith. The class will focus on five aspects of Christian apologetics: Basic issues in apologetics; philosophy, worldviews, religions and cults; defending the Old Testament; defending Jesus and the New Testament; and Science. Students are encouraged to look for missional opportunities to share Truth.
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HUM 3710 - Christian Faith and Reason
3 Credits
This course is a historical and exegetical study of Romans with personal and practical application of the book’s leading themes. Being sensitive to the given literary and historical contexts of the Epistle, students will extract and construct valid and practical lessons applicable to their faith and twenty-first century concerns. Also BIB.
Prerequisite: THE 3520 or BIB ELEC
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ICS 3537 - Intercultural Communication Concepts
3 Credits
In every encounter between persons of different cultures, verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication. With a focus on observing, describing, and interpreting these factors, this course is designed for students who plan to minister in sub-cultures within North America as well as for those who plan a career in foreign missions. (Also HUM or SOC)
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ICS 3610 - Concepts of Global and Ethical Leadership
3 Credits
This course studies the concepts of leadership in the context of Scripture with emphasis placed on servant leadership. It facilitates the development of servant leaders who can act in a way that reflects awareness of the global environment in which they are called to serve. Also SOC.
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ICS 3615 - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
3 Credits
The training program prepares students with the language and teaching skills that are necessary for teaching English as a Foreign Language. In addition, practice with real language learners and classroom observation of experienced teachers is embedded in this course. Students who complete this course will also receive a TESOL certificate from a reputable external partner who specializes in granting TESOL certification. (Course Fee)
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ICS 3617 - Holistic Ministry
3 Credits
This course is a survey of the biblical and theoretical basis for holistic Christian ministry with a special focus on the church’s ministry to the poor. Major attention will be given to key paradigms for ministry and their application to specific ministry contexts. The course will address social, cultural, political and spiritual issues with an emphasis on holistic ministry responses and the gospel’s impact on both individuals and society. Incarnational and contextual approaches to missions will be highlighted throughout along with an overview of various contemporary ministry tends. (Also SOC)
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ICS 3619 - World Cultures
3 Credits
Our world is made up of people with varying cultures. In this class students will explore a specific culture outside of the United States with special attention given to the history, politics and religion of the culture along with issues of race, class and family relationships that are unique to it. (Also SOC)
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ICS 3620 - World Religions
3 Credits
An examination of the diverse beliefs and practices of the world’s major religions focusing on their historical backgrounds, texts, and cultural settings. Specific comparisons are made with Christian faith including apologetic approaches to non-Christian religions. (Also SOC and HUM)
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ICS 3622 - Cross-cultural Practicum
3 Credits
An intensive practicum experience in which the student is fully immersed in another culture, involved in hands-on ministry and guided by a mentor. Goal setting and journaling activities will help students engage in self-reflection and mentor evaluations will provide them with constructive feedback about their ministry skills. (Students must be in the country for at least a month. Students should spend a significant portion of their time in-counrty interacting with and ministering directly to host nationals)
Prerequisite: Students must receive permission from the instructor.
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ICS 4512 - Current Issues in Missions
3 Credits
This course examines current issues presently impacting intercultural workers and international agencies. Special topics include international partnerships, dependency, leadership training, holistic ministry, and personal issues such as stress. These issues will be analyzed through the lens of history, missiology, and theology. (Course Fee)
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International Studies |
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INT 5510 - Contemporary Issues in Missions
3 Credits
This course examines contemporary issues presently impacting missions, such as cross-cultural leadership development, partnership with other agencies, missionary transitions and redeployment, stress in the missions’ context, dependency, and other themes pertinent to missions in the 21st Century. C&MA ordination/consecration work is embedded in this course with a special emphasis on soteriology and missiology. (Course Fee)
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INT 5512 - Intercultural Team Building
3 Credits
In this course, students will study the various components that the intercultural worker will encounter in a team context. Emphasis is placed upon understanding major worldview themes that result in diversity among cultural groups, biblical role of teams, team dynamics and the resolution of conflict in intercultural settings.
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INT 5513 - World Church Growth Principles and Strategies
3 Credits
In this course students will examine biblical and cultural principles that facilitate the growth of the church around the globe. Strategies will be shared for impacting responsive and resistant populations of the world for Christ. Attention will be given to the growth of the church in selected people groups and some of the methodologies used in the growth of responsive churches.
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INT 5514 - Intercultural Communication
3 Credits
In every encounter between persons of different cultures, verbal and nonverbal factors facilitate or impede effective communication. This course focuses on observing, describing and interpreting these factors, analyzing worldview themes, forming skills in ethnographic research and understanding stereotypes and prejudice. The course is designed for students who plan to minister in subcultures within North America as well as those who plan a career in an intercultural setting.
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INT 5515 - Understanding the Third Culture Kid
3 Credits
This course will examine the TCK profile. Students will discuss how to develop and release the potential of TCKs. The transitional experience and challenges faced by TCKs will also be covered in this course.
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INT 5516 - Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning
3 Credits
In this course students will develop an awareness of ones own ideas, values, and expectations in education. Different countries’ and cultures’ approaches to learning will be discussed. Students will understand how different worldviews influence learning methods. This course will examine issues related to teaching bilingual students and discuss effective instructional approaches for linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms.
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INT 5520 - Foundations in Principles of Holistic Ministry
3 Credits
This course lays the foundation for understanding the appropriate goals and strategies for churches and Christian ministries working in low-income communities. It is an orientation course that discusses the question of poverty, proposes a Biblical framework for understanding poverty and holistic development, and examines the role of the local church in the economic empowerment of poor people.
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INT 5521 - Methods of Community Organizing and Community Development
3 Credits
This course examines the process of building community relationships and helping communities analyze their context, identify priorities and develop a plan of action for addressing key issues. The use of participatory community surveys, focus group discussions, project proposal writing, monitoring, budgeting, and sustainability will be discussed. Learning how to apply principles of servant leadership and demonstrate a Christian witness throughout the process is emphasized in this course.
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INT 5522 - Contemporary Issues in Community Development
3 Credits
This course examines contemporary issues presently impacting international community development. The following topics will be covered: the basic principles and practices in micro finance (MF) and micro enterprise development (MED), partnerships and collaboration, business as missions, and other themes pertinent to international community development.
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INT 5524 - Teaching English to Second Language Learners
3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students with the language, culture, and teaching skills that are necessary for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). The training program embedded in this course includes practice with real language learners, classroom observation of experienced teachers, and written assignments. Students who complete this course will also receive a TESOL certificate from a reputable external partner who specializes in granting TESOL certification. (Course Fee)
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MRK 3520 - Principles of Marketing Research
3 Credits
This course focuses on the role of research in marketing decision making. Topics include defining research objectives, syndicated and secondary data sources of marketing information, exploratory research methods, survey research design, observational research techniques, experimental design, sampling procedures, data collection and analysis, and communicating research findings.
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MRK 3522 - Consumer Behavior
3 Credits
This course describes and explains consumer behavior in retail markets. Topics include demographic, socioeconomic, psychographic, attitudinal, and group influences on consumer decision making. It will include applications to promotion, product design, distribution, pricing, and segmentation strategies.
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MRK 3524 - Marketing Communications
3 Credits
This course examines the factors impacting consumers’ receptivity to marketing messages and purchase behavior. Developing competitive marketing strategies, persuasive messages, and appropriate media vehicles for delivering them are covered.
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MRK 3526 - Introduction to e-Marketing
3 Credits
This course focuses on the application of marketing principles and techniques in an Internet world. Students will examine practical Web-based marketing communication strategies, including banner ads, search engine keyword campaigns, and online public relations. The course will also examine the use of social media such as networking, wikis, blogging, podcasting, etc. to create relationships, market products and services, create brand awareness, and drive customer loyalty.
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MRK 4526 - Retail Marketing Management
3 Credits
This course critically analyzes the marketing processes and strategic decisions made by major retail firms directly or indirectly associated with the retailing industry. The course examines business challenges related to driving shareholder value through merchandising practices, inventory management, advertising and promotional techniques, and multichannel opportunities.
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MRK 4528 - Marketing Data and Analysis
3 Credits
This course develops skills needed to manage, evaluate, analyze, and display marketing data. Topics include data coding, data analysis using statistical software, attitude measurement and scaling, graphic display of data, data-driven market segmentation, and competitor analysis.
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MBA 5205 - Organizational Behavior in the Corporate Sector
3 Credits
Students will study the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Major theoretical positions and research findings are examined with an emphasis on the implications for organizational design and management practice.
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MBA 5206 - Strategic Planning in the Corporate Sector
3 Credits
This course studies the leader’s role in strategic planning. Attention is given to developing vision and values, program development, allocating resources, and assessing effectiveness for improvement through the use of case studies.
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MBA 5210 - Managerial Accounting
3 Credits
This course presents a review of financial accounting techniques and an in-depth examination of the uses of accounting information from a management perspective. Students examine the preparation and analysis of financial reports for control, costing, methods, and systems of planning and control and capital budgeting techniques and methodologies. Emphasis is placed on the use of computerized tools in the preparation and analysis of accounting reports.
Prerequisite: 3 credit undergraduate accounting class
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MBA 5211 - Applied Business Statistics
3 Credits
This course covers applications of statistical concepts for advanced work in the functional areas of business administration, including descriptive statistics, probability and its distributions, sampling, correlation, and estimation. Emphasis is on the use of computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and other statistical software.
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MBA 5215 - Non-Profit Law
3 Credits
Course focuses on legal issues relating to non-profit (charitable) organizations. Topics include choice of legal entity formation and dissolution, governance and operations, tax-exemption, fundraising, human resource law and trademark law.
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MBA 5230 - Business Law and Ethics
3 Credits
This course provides an understanding of the legal framework of business. Topics include elements of legal contracts, proof, liability, negligence, discharge, breach, and termination; statutes of fraud and limitations, principal-agent relationships, intellectual property and cyber law, consumer protection and product liability, nature of partnerships and essentials of partnership agreements and formation and organization of corporations. The concept of ethics and proper business conduct will be emphasized throughout the course.
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MBA 5232 - Information Technology Management
3 Credits
This course provides the essential tools needed for the effective management of information technology and examines the critical role of technology as a strategic resource to enable management to achieve organizational objectives. Covering technology concepts and trends underlying current and future developments in information technology, this course builds a basic understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operation, management decision-making, and strategic advantage, and the ethical use and ethical management of technology.
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MBA 5233 - Organizational Development in the Corporate Sector
3 Credits
This course focuses on the application of behavior science theory and research to the theory and practice of organizational change. Emphasis will be placed upon the management of change and the resistance to change at individual and group levels.
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MBA 6210 - Marketing Management
3 Credits
This course applies marketing management techniques utilized in today’s marketplace. Focus is on the challenges of marketing to individuals in a climate of increasing information, internet channels, and multiple buyer options. Includes discussion of global issues that face marketers, including privacy, security, and email marketing.
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MBA 6211 - Managerial Economics
3 Credits
This course is a detailed study of how economic principles affect the internal and external organizational environment. Market structure and alternative forms of organizational architecture are explored. The roles of bounded rationality and transaction costs in determining organizational effectiveness are examined.
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MBA 6212 - Operations Management
3 Credits
This course conveys to students both the fundamentals of operations and the understanding that the link between operations and firm performance is a crucial source of competitive advantage. Managing the underlying processes by which firms create and deliver value is at the heart of the operations function in every line of business, and this course focuses on how to do this well.
Prerequisite: MBA 5211
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MBA 6213 - Financial Management
3 Credits
This corporate finance course focuses on corporate policy and the tactics that increase the value of the corporation. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, risk and return, discounted cash flow analysis, the cost of capital, capital budgeting, long-term financing, and working capital management.
Prerequisite: 3 credit undergraduate finance class
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MBA 6214 - International Finance
3 Credits
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to manage the complexities of financing exports, imports, and direct foreign investment. Primary topics include the nature or behavior of foreign exchange rates and managing the impact of exchange rates on short-term and long-term international business activities and performance objectives. This course examines the impact of international financial reporting standards on corporate strategy.
Prerequisite: MBA 6213
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MBA 6220 - Marketing for Nonprofits
3 Credits
Course develops framework for creating and managing aspects of marketing for the nonprofit organization. Topics covered include analysis of brand positioning, budget setting, relationship management, ethics and Christian values in advertising, Internet presence, direct marketing and marketing plans.
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MBA 6222 - Leadership and Management for Nonprofits
3 Credits
Course examines management principles and practice for nonprofit organizations. Primary focus is given to Christ-focused leadership in a nonprofit environment, the motivation of staff and volunteers, the role of the founder and the board, and types and structures of nonprofit organizations. Additional focus is placed on interpersonal skills such as managing stress, problem solving, coaching and motivation of others, organizational culture as well as conflict resolution utilizing foundational Christian principles.
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MBA 6224 - Financial Management for the Nonprofit
3 Credits
Course develops understanding of major financial accounting statements and knowledge to operate in a nonprofit environment while utilizing good financial stewardship principles for expanding God’s Kingdom. Topics covered include cash-flow analysis, budgeting, cost accounting, risk analysis and ratio analysis.
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MBA 6226 - Fundraising and Philanthropy
3 Credits
Course focuses on relationships between nonprofit organizations and supporters. Topics include basic terminology, fundraising methods and strategies, relationship building, solicitation, formatting for writing professional documentation including mission statements, acknowledgement correspondence, grant proposals and brief overview of laws and Christian principles regulating fundraising activities.
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MBA 6290 - Strategic Management
3 Credits
This course is designed to integrate and summarize MBA course work and provide students with interrelated cases for study and analysis. In this course, graduate learners examine strategic processes that influence the direction of an organization and present an integrated case analysis as a final project.
Prerequisite: all courses in the MBA sequence must be completed prior to enrolling in this course.
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MAT 130 - Mathematics Survey
3 Credits
A mathematics course designed for the liberal arts or general education purposes, including quantitative literacy and mathematical competency. The course consists of problem solving and mathematical modeling. Topics include set theory, operations, percent and decimals, linear equations and their applications, slopes, parallel and perpendicular lines, systems of equations, counting techniques, probability and descriptive statistics.
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MAT 2230 - Statistical Concepts
3 Credits
The basic concepts and techniques of statistical inference are introduced. Topics include frequency distribution, central tendency, probability, standardized distributions, and hypothesis testing.
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MIN 5210 - Management & Administration of Christian Ministry
3 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the personal qualities and professional skills essential for administrative leadership in the local church context. Students investigate pastoral leadership and church management theories as well as the practical dynamics related to the administrative process.
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MIN 5215 - Pastoral Counseling
3 Credits
This course is designed to help students become more knowledgeable, effective, and sensitive pastors when ministering to persons in need. Students are equipped to care for God’s people and to provide counsel in a variety of contexts. (Course Fee)
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MIN 5218 - Social & Cultural Foundations for Ministry
3 Credits
This course will prepare students to analyze the social and cultural factors influencing ministry formation and development in an era of globalization. Students will be equipped to analyze global and local contexts for the purpose of communicating cross-culturally and contextualizing ministry. Special attention will be given to ministry in culturally and religiously diverse contexts.
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MIN 5310 - Foundations of Church Planting
3 Credits
This course explores the biblical imperatives for church multiplication. It equips the student to investigate, analyze, and understand cultural settings in both contemporary and post modern America, as well as diverse overseas settings. This understanding is then applied to the construction of appropriate church planting strategies. Emphasis will be placed on devising strategy for church planting movements where churches continually plant churches.
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MIN 5510 - The Biblical Communicator
3 Credits
Through this course students will develop their skills in interpreting Scripture and in communicating biblical truth one-on-one, in small groups/teams and in large groups. Attention will be given to the historical, grammatical and literary study of biblical passages in their contexts and to the unique communication skills required for connecting one-on-one, with a small group and in large groups.
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MIN 5512 - Facilitating Spiritual Formation
3 Credits
Through this course students will identify their place on the spiritual journey and develop skills to help people grow spiritually. Attention will be given to the divine dynamic of spiritual formation, to models of spiritual formation, to spiritual disciplines, and to tools for directing others in spiritual formation via one-on-one mentoring, small groups, and/or establishing a spiritual growth program.
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MIN 5513 - Outreach Oriented Leader
3 Credits
Through this course students will develop some of the necessary skills for establishing an outreach-oriented ministry, for transitioning a ministry to be outreach oriented and for perpetuating an outreach oriented ministry. Attention will be given to the biblical basis for personal, local and global outreach, entrepreneurial leadership, transformational leadership and contextualized outreach.
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MIN 5514 - Managing Change and Conflict
3 Credits
Through this course students will examine the role of the pastor as an agent of change. Emphasis will be upon change and its impact upon the church. Topics will include conflict management/resolution, criticism, etc. In addition, the cultural and religious changes occurring within society and the role of the church in addressing them will be discussed.
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MIN 5890 - Independent Study
1-3 Credits
This course is an intensive, supervised investigation of a ministry topic by an individual student. Enrollment and topic selection are by permission of the instructor and department chair.
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MIN 6210 - Spiritual Formation for Ministry
3 Credits
A study of biblical principles and methods of spiritual growth, formation, discipleship, and equipping believers for ministry and leadership in the church. The goal of this course is to equip the student to minister and lead effectively and to prepare the student to be disciple-makers, equipping others for ministry and leadership.
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MIN 6212 - Technology in Ministry
3 Credits
This course considers the biblical and theoretical foundations for the use of technology in ministry settings and explores contemporary technological issues and trends in relationship to the ministry context.
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ORG 5510 - Foundations of Organization Theory
3 Credits
Students will consider the foundational study of the major contemporary conceptual approaches to organizational structure, organizational culture, organizational change, and organizational processes. A case study approach will be used to demonstrate the application of abstract concepts of organizational theory to leadership practices.
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ORG 5512 - Organizational Behavior
3 Credits
Students will study the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Major theoretical positions and research findings are examined with an emphasis on the implications for organizational design and management practice.
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ORG 5513 - Organizational Development
3 Credits
This course focuses on the application of behavior science theory and research to the theory and practice of organizational change. Emphasis will be placed upon the management of change and the resistance to change at individual and group levels.
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ORG 5514 - Ethical Leadership
3 Credits
This course examines from a Christian perspective basic ethical dilemmas and problems that have arisen in the practice of organizational leadership. The impact of ethics and values on leadership and organizational culture will be addressed.
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ORG 5515 - Organizational Administration
3 Credits
This course covers critical organizational leadership issues such as creating a mission statement, charting the vision and course, forecasting and evaluating progress to date, financial analysis, controlling resources and risk, and project management.
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PED 100 - Lifetime Wellness
1 Credits
This course focuses on the importance of wellness, from a spiritual base, and how individuals can achieve a state of wellness in their lives. Students are expected to engage in a program of regular physical activity during the semester. Contents include the health-related components of physical fitness, nutrition, and stress management. (Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory grading.)
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PED 1515 - Health & Wellness for Life
3 Credits
This course focuses on health in various aspects of life including physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, social and financial health. Students will learn basic principles of health in each of these areas and be encouraged to apply these principles to their own lives.
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PSY 130 - General Psychology
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the discipline of psychology, including the principles, methods, vocabulary, and major theories in the study of human behavior. Applications of psychology for life and ministry will be examined. Biblical teaching will be brought to bear on the subject matter to enable the student to develop a Christian perspective of psychology.
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PSY 236 - Developmental Psychology
3 Credits
Human psychological development from birth to death is studied. Consideration is given to psychological, emotional, cognitive, social, moral, and spiritual development and experiences.
Prerequisite: PSY 130
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PSY 240X - Social Science Research Methods
3 Credits
This course is the study of basic social science research methods, including experimental designs, observational studies, and surveys. Research design, research tools, data collection, analysis of data, and reporting of findings will be covered. Ethical issues in social research will be discussed. (Also SOC 240X)
Prerequisite: PSY 130 or SOC 230 ; MAT 2230 /MAT 225
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PSY 331 - Personality Theories
3 Credits
This course incorporates a study of the major theories of personality and their influence on psychology and culture. The theories will be addressed from the framework of Christian anthropology. The effects of each theorist’s worldview, culture, and philosophical positions on his or her theory will be examined. A basic introduction to personality research and assessment will be included.
Prerequisite: PSY 130
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PSY 336 - Abnormal Psychology
3 Credits
The classification and description of mental disorders is introduced. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the most common mental disorders are discussed. Spiritual issues relating to psychopathology and mental health will be introduced.
Prerequisite: PSY 130
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PSY 410 - Psychology of Addiction
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the psychological, physiological, socio-cultural and spiritual elements of addictions. The role of grace in the healing process will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: PSY 130
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PSY 431X - Social Psychology
3 Credits
Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. The course examines key theoretical approaches in the field with emphasis upon their application for people relating together in various contexts. (Also SOC 431X)
Prerequisite: PSY 130
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PSY 442 - Marriage and Family Counseling
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of key theories in marital and family therapy, along with an introduction to techniques used in marital and family counseling. Students will develop an integrationist approach to marriage and family counseling.
Prerequisite: PSY 3538
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PSY 3010 - Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Counseling
3 Credits
This course surveys the interdisciplinary foundations of alcohol and drug counseling, including theories of chemical dependency, the continuum of care, and the process of change. Discussion topics will include co-occurring disorders and crisis intervention techniques and services. Students will examine the impact of substance abuse on the individual, the family and society. Professional and ethical responsibilities will be introduced in light of biblical truth with an emphasis on holistic approaches to patient care.
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PSY 3012 - Psychopharmacology
3 Credits
This course examines the pharmacology of substance abuse disorders and the dynamics of addiction, including medication-assisted therapy. Students will develop a practical understanding of substances with addictive or abusive potential with special focus on drug administration, absorption, movement, and drug-receptor interactions. Students will also examine clinical practice guidelines for treating psychological and substance use disorders. Professional and ethical responsibilities will be discussed in light of biblical truth to allow for a holistic approach to patient care.
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PSY 3060 - Diversity Issues in Counseling
3 Credits
Students will examine personal, cultural, political, and social factors that affect a diverse range of people with focus on developing the sensitivity and insight needed to provide appropriate and effective care. Course activities will challenge students to explore their own attitudes and beliefs and understand their influence on the counseling process and the well-being of the client. Diversity issues will be explored from an ethical, Christian perspective.
Prerequisite: PSY 3538
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PSY 3538 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
3 Credits
An introduction or survey of the major schools of thought and approaches to counseling and psychotherapy, including theoretical principles, techniques, and applications.
Prerequisite: PSY 130
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PSY 3542 - Methods of Counseling
3 Credits
Designed to teach interviewing and basic counseling skills, this course is practice-oriented. The application of counseling theory and interpersonal dynamics to the counseling process will be explained. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills which will enable the student to establish, guide the session, and define the nature of the problem and goals for change, while monitoring the essential components of the counseling relationship.
Prerequisite: PSY 3538
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PSY 4010 - Assessment and Treatment Planning
3 Credits
This course will review the counselor functions of screening, intake, orientation, assessment and evaluation of chemically dependent clients. The process of interviewing and administering assessment instruments will be explored with emphasis on competent legal and ethical standards of professional practice in culturally diverse settings.
Prerequisite: PSY 3010
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PSY 4012 - Case Management for Alcohol and Drug Counseling
3 Credits
Procedures and accepted practices for case management will be presented to demonstrate the wide variety of ways in which to provide case management as a service that is acceptable to private and public entities. Topics will include case management principles and techniques, treatment planning, record keeping, consultation and referral methods, and client education. Emphasis will be placed on professional and ethical practice that is holistic, culturally sensitive, and rooted in biblical principles.
Prerequisite: PSY 3010 and PSY 4010
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PSY 4533 - Group Dynamics
3 Credits
Designed to give the student an opportunity to understand group development, process, and dynamics, and to gain the skills necessary to lead a counseling group. The development of interpersonal group related skills is emphasized. Obstacles to group development, as well as pitfalls, ethical issues, and boundary issues involved in group counseling will be discussed.
Prerequisite: PSY 3538 and PSY 3542
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PSY 4546 - Crisis Intervention
3 Credits
An introduction to the theory of crisis intervention, with emphasis on short-term crisis interviewing and counseling. Course content covers crisis intervention models, some advanced interviewing techniques, and assessment strategies for depression and suicide, sexual and physical abuse, substance abuse, trauma, and abortion.
Prerequisite: PSY 3538 and PSY 3542
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PSY 4960 - Alcohol and Drug Counseling Internship I
3 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic coursework and transfer it into clinical settings. Students must complete 220 placement hours to receive hands-on learning experience via a directed field study resulting from the cooperative effort of a provider agency, the instructor and the student. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of a chemical dependency professional while receiving college credit.
Prerequisite: PSY 3060 , PSY 3010 , PSY 3012 , PSY 4010 , PSY 4012 , and PSY 3538
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PSY 4961 - Alcohol and Drug Counseling Internship II
3 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic coursework and transfer it into clinical settings. Students must complete 220 placement hours to receive hands-on learning experience via a directed field study resulting from the cooperative effort of a provider agency, the instructor and the student. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of a chemical dependency professional while receiving college credit.
Prerequisite: PSY 4960
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PSY 4962 - Alcohol and Drug Counseling Internship III
3 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic coursework and transfer it into clinical settings. Students must complete 220 placement hours to receive hands-on learning experience via a directed field study resulting from the cooperative effort of a provider agency, the instructor and the student. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of a chemical dependency professional while receiving college credit.
Prerequisite: PSY 4961
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PSY 4963 - Alcohol and Drug Counseling Internship IV
3 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic coursework and transfer it into clinical settings. Students must complete 220 placement hours to receive hands-on learning experience via a directed field study resulting from the cooperative effort of a provider agency, the instructor and the student. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student intern to learn and experience the work of a chemical dependency professional while receiving college credit.
Prerequisite: PSY 4962
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