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PSY 3445 - Theories of Counseling
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to popular approaches to counseling and therapy. The course includes a review of assumptions about personality made by the therapeutic schools and the techniques they typically use to effect change. The course covers a variety of psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and phenomenological approaches, and addresses the desire for evidence based practice. (3)
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PSY 3920 - Psychology Practicum I
Credits: 3
This is an intensive, on-site experiential learning opportunity involving approximately 100 hours of direct, on-site service and requiring additional paperwork, feedback, and measurements of outcomes. Usually this practicum is taken during a student’s junior year. For this practicum, you are typically placed in a church- or other ministry-based setting where your work is supervised and evaluated by both a licensed/ordained site supervisor and a college faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 60 hours of college credit, with at least nine hours of psychology credit.
Undergraduate
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PSY 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Psychology
Credits: 3
This is an in-depth independent study opportunity available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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PSY 4010 - Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3
Abnormal Psychology is designed to introduce students to models of thinking concerning mental health, mental disorders, and classification of mental disorders. You will be exposed to the range of thinking within the field of mental health and to help students understand the complexities of modern day classification of various mental disorders. You will be challenged to define what is considered normal and abnormal. You will become familiar with the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of abnormal psychology, including the various theories developed and used to explain causes and treatments for mental disorders. All information will be compared and contrasted with a Christian worldview of the various theories and concepts of Abnormal Psychology. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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PSY 4020 - Theories and Foundations of Counseling
Credits: 3
This course has three main purposes, which include analysis of several psychological theories regarding personality, simulated theory application, and personal application of theoretical concepts to your own life. In this way, you will begin to develop a solid foundation for your own counseling skills and increase your self-understanding. Integrated with the understanding of theories will be compatibility of scriptural teaching. Prerequisite: PSY 4010 (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 4010
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PSY 4030 - Survival Psychology
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the traits responsible for surviving in high-stress environments, including responding directly to high-threat encounters. Pro-survival behaviors are presented, balancing independence and leadership versus the need for teamwork collaboration in responding to stressful events. Organizational and professional psychological traits present in high stress organizations are explored, as well as healthy lifestyle factors that lead to career effectiveness and avoiding burnout, such as managing vicarious trauma and promoting self-care. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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PSY 4040 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3
This course examines individual behaviors within the context of ones society. You will study how people think, influence, and relate to one another. You will study attitudes, beliefs, prejudices, aggression, leadership, altruism, conformity, attraction, persuasion, and stereotypes. Prerequisite: BUS 3010 (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 3010
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PSY 4320 - Human Intimacy and Sexuality
Credits: 3
This course is designed to enhance your understanding of human intimacy and sexuality in its physical, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. The focus will be to help you answer the folloing question: How are people drawn into healthy, intimate, romantic and non-romantic relationships?
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110 and SOC 3740
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PSY 4330 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3
This course is an intensive look at group and social processes as they affect individual behavior. Human experiences such as individual motivation, group behavior, attitudes, and perception of self and others are studied from the viewpoints of social science and Scripture.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110
Undergraduate
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PSY 4340 - Personality Theories
Credits: 3
In this survey of the leading personality theories including analytic, humanistic, behavioral, and cognitive schools, you will explore how personalities develop, how they are organized, and how they change. You will examine how presuppositions influence personality theories and the clinician’s approach to growth and healing.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110 ; open to Juniors and Seniors only.
Undergraduate
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PSY 4350 - Physiological Psychology
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce you to the biological foundations of perception, thought, emotion, and behavior by in-depth examination of sensation thresholds, optical perceptions and illusions, different brain structures and their functions, and the biological basis of some forms of mental illness. You will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the scientific underpinnings of psychology through taking this course.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110 and RES 3411 ; open to Juniors and Seniors only.
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PSY 4413 - Supervised Research in Psychology
Credits: 3
This course is designed to give students time to complete a substantive research project and should involve conducting original psychological research. Credit is earned by working with a faculty member in a supervised setting on one or more psychological research projects. This may include laboratory research, data analysis, field experience, and library research. This hands-on experience enhances students’ understanding of issues in research design and analysis and prepares them for more advanced research opportunities should they choose to pursue them. Student researchers are expected to spend a minimum of 10 hours per week on their project. Enrollment by permission only. Repeated for credit (1-6).
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: PSY 3411, PSY 3420, Junior or Senior standing
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PSY 4540 - Integration of Psychology & Christianity
Credits: 3
This course is an overview of some basic approaches to the integration of psychological science and practice with Biblical the theological perspectives. Students will be exposed to a variety of beliefs regarding the relationships between science and Christianity, and they will engage in thoughtful discussion on difficult integrative topics while developing their own perspectives and convictions regarding integration. (3)
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PSY 4541 - Psycology in Psalm and Prophets
Credits: 3
This course is designed to help students achieve a deeper knowledge of ancient Hebrew literature. After being taught the hermeneutics of contextual, linguistically accurate interpretation, students will examine selected readings from the Old Testament Psalms and Prophets. Particular attention will be paid to the guiding, illuminating, comforting, and healing psychological principles contained in the Psalms and Prophets. This course will include a review of relevant empirical studies/clinical evidence that supports the psychological principles contained in the Psalms and Prophets.
Prerequisite(s): BIB 3420 and PSY 2110
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PSY 4920 - Psychology Practicum II
Credits: 3
This is an intensive, on-site experiential learning opportunity, involving approximately 100 hours of direct, on-site service and requiring additional paperwork, feedback, and measurements of outcomes. Usually this practicum is taken during a student’s senior year. For this practicum, you are typically placed in a hospital or clinic-based setting where your work is supervised and evaluated by both a licensed site supervisor and a college faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 60 hours of college credit, with at least 15 hours of psychology credit.
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PSY 6950 - FDS: Psychology
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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RES 3010 - Research and ConceptDevelopment Skills
Credits: 3
In this course, you will develop skills and strategies necessary to success as an adult learner. Focus is on the concepts of adult learning, effective team work, and discovering your personal calling. Related topics include team dynamics, the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting guidelines for academic writing, understanding personal learning styles and personality types, and personal goal setting. (3) Limited to online program students.
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RES 3411 - Research Methods & Design
Credits: 3
In this course you will begin to examine the principles, methods, and procedures used in producing and evaluating research designs in psychology. You will learn about experimental, quantitative methodology, as well as other major techniques of research. You will prepare an original empirical study, written in APA format.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110 and MAT 3410
Undergraduate
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RES 3950 - Faculty Directed Study: Research Methods
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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RES 4010 - Research Statistics
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce you to descriptive and inferential statistics. With this knowledge, you should then be better equipped to complete research projects in your chosen field of study. You will analyze a number of well-known statistical tests and research strategies and then demonstrate your ability to use the tests. After exploring population parameters and the proper uses of designated statistical tests, you will discover how to use computer applications to free yourself from the notation requirements and mechanics of the statistical tests, so the research process can become less tedious and more conceptual in nature. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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RES 6950 - Faculty Directed Study: Research Methods
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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RES 7961 - Bible/Theology Integrative Seminar
Credits: 3
This course offers you a guided study in the techniques and tools required to pursue in-depth academic library-based research on a focused topic. As the summative exercise for the course, you will produce a 25-30 page research paper of publishable quality on a biblical, historical, or theological topic chosen in consultation with the course instructor.
Graduate
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RES 7962 - Integrative Research Seminar
Credits: 3
This course offers you a guided study in the techniques and tools of bibliographic and field-based research. As the summative exercise for the course, you will plan, research and write either a 25-30 page research paper or write a proposal for a thesis (see RES 7972 description). You will demonstrate your ability to develop a clear research problem, master related material and research methods, make a clear argument, and show original thought processes. (3)
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RES 7971 - Master’s Thesis
Credits: 3
After submitting and defending a prospectus, as outlined in the SSM Master’s Thesis Manual, you will research, write, and refine a scholaryly thesis in both content and form (as stipulated in the Manual) under the guidance of two faculty members. The process will culminate in a defense of the thesis before an appointed committee composed of at least three faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): RES 7961
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RES 7972 - Thesis
Credits: 3
Building on an approved thesis proposal, you will research and write on a topic in your field under the guidance of one faculty member who will critique your work as you proceed.
Prerequisite(s): RES 7962 and permission of instructor.
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RES 9400 - Doctoral Research Methodology
Credits: 3
This workshop approach to the logic, design, methods, and execution of ministry-based research guides you in the process of producing a dissertation-project research proposal.
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RES 9990 - Professional Research Project
Credits: 6
You will design and pursue a field-based research project which is reported in dissertation style and format.
Prerequisite(s): RES 9400 and doctoral candidacy status.
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RES 9995 - Dissertation: Project Proposal
Credits: 3
Under the guidance of an assigned committee, you will finalize and defend the proposal for your dissertation project. The proposal will include a clear statement of your research questions, a thorough review of precedent research related to your topic, an explanation of the research methods you plan to use, an overview of the sections to be included in your dissertation project, and any instruments you will use in your research.
Prerequisite(s): RES 9400
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RES 9996 - Dissertation: Project Defense
Credits: 3
Under the guidance of an assigned committee, you will engage in the research approved in your proposal and describe the results in written form. You will then defend your completed dissertation project orally before your committee.
Prerequisite(s): RES 9995
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SCI 2010 - Earth Science
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide you a general overview of environmental science, with an emphasis on sound science, stewardship, and sustainability. Students study basic concepts of environmental science, relationships between living and nonliving things, human impact upon the environment, and proper care of earth’s resources. Critical thinking skills will be utilized throughout this course, with a view toward helping you carefully consider scientific concepts and their effects upon human interactions. The study of environmental science is approached from the perspective that human beings are tasked with practicing appropriate stewardship of God’s creation. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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SCI 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Science
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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SOC 1010 - Succeeding at CIU
Credits: 3
Through this course, you will be introduced to communication, self-motivation, and critical thinking skills necessary for academic success at CIU. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SOC 1112 - CIU 101
Credits: 2
This course is designed to introduce CIU, its ethos, and core values, to both first-year students and students in their first semester at CIU. The ethos of CIU is two-fold: One part is about who you are becoming in Christ, and one part is about how God wants to use you to reach the whole world. The process of the student’s spiritual formation, their developing walk with God, is explored through the students’ Rhythm of Life. Students are also invited into a multiple year journey of spiritual formation in a community with goals of maturity, transparency, worship, and service. The goal of this course is to maximize the student’s potential to earnestly pursue spiritual formation during their educational career here at CIU, and to build a foundation for continued spiritual formation in life and ministry.
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SOC 2010 - Cultural Diversity
Credits: 3
This course is an exploration of cultural diversity and multiculturalism within the framework of a biblical worldview. This course provides you with a process to understand and relate to people of various cultures. It also provides ongoing preparation for effective interaction with all kinds of people in our culturally diverse world. Growth in these skills will equip you with what you need to build trust across cultural differences. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SOC 2020 - Principles of Sociology
Credits: 3
This course is a study of contemporary Western society. The emphasis is on culture, socialization, group life, social processes and social change. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SOC 2030 - Marriage and Family
Credits: 3
This course is designed to lay foundational principles for an understanding of biblical manhood, biblical womanhood, biblical marriage, and the nurture of children. Along with this will be a review of the stages of life involved within marriage and family. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SOC 2310 - History, Psychology, and Sociology of Sport
Credits: 3
This course presents an overview of how sport and physical activity commenced within the American culture, how it has evolved over the years and what can be expected in future. This course also presents an introduction to basic issues and current research in the psychology and sociology of American sport, physical activity, rehabilitation and leisure. Specific emphasis is placed on the social and psychological factors affecting an individual’s performance in motor activities.
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SOC 3520 - Social Studies in BibleCurriculum
Credits: 3
This is a study of the philosophical, historical, and sociological courses traditionally taught within the Bible department of a secondary school. You will examine the content of three high school courses: Worldviews, Church History, and Family Life, and create a paradigm for the development and presentation of social studies courses within the Bible curriculum. You will also focus on teaching strategies and accurate instructional assessment, and will partner with public and private school Bible teachers, for reference and resource, to develop a high school social studies course.
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SOC 3740 - Marriage and Family
Credits: 3
This course is a study of the societal patterns of marriage and family life. Biblically and sociologically, you will address issues of courtship, choice of a mate, engagement, the marital adjustment, parenting, divorce, and the development of problem-solving skills. You will use personal application and training from the course to develop the skills to communicate more effectively to others about marriage/family issues.
Undergraduate
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SOC 3950 - Faculty Directed Study: Social Studies
Credits: 1
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Undergraduate
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SOC 6950 - FDS: Social Science
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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SPA 2110 - Spanish I
Credits: 3
Elementary Spanish 1 is a basic communicative Spansh course in which you will integrate all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on building key vocabulary, grammar knowledge, Spanish language functions, pronunciation, and the development of overall communicative competence.
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SPA 2120 - Spanish II
Credits: 3
Elementary Spanish 2 is a basic communicative Spanish course in which you will integrate all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on building key vocabulary, grammar knowledge, Spanish language functions, and the development of basic communicative competence.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 2110
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SPA 3210 - Spanish III
Credits: 3
This course is an intermediate-level study of Spanish. You will focus on further grammatical development in Spanish beyond introductory courses through oral and written communication, with increased practice in readings of culturally-relevant, authentic materials.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 2120
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SPA 3220 - Spanish IV
Credits: 3
This course is offered as an advanced intermediate-level course. You will review and continue working with grammatical features in Spanish through oral and written communication within cultural backgrounds. You will also examine in depth readings of literary and/or culturally-relevant, authentic materials.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 3210
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SPA 3950 - Faculty Directed Study Spanish–
Credits: 3
This will accommodate students who take proficiency exams for courses in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPA 3220 or approval of instructor
Undergraduate
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SPA 6950 - FDS: Spanish
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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SPT 2110 - Introduction to Contemporary Sport Management
Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of sport management. Students will study legal, sociocultural, historical, political, financial, and psychological concepts related to the management of sport.
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SPT 2300 - Ethics and Character Development in Sport
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to moral, ethical and character development issues confronting sport management in contemporary society. Biblical faith will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid ethical foundation for the student as a sport practitioner.
Undergraduate
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SPT 2310 - Sociology and Psychology of Sport
Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to the foundational principles of, and provides actual/live experiences in, the study of the Sociological and Psychological aspects of sport and sport management. This course will provide an overall foundation of the elements of these key aspects of sport which the student will use to make yet another installment of the development of their overall professionalism in their chosen field of sport management and ministry in sport. Various interactions and assignments are required to achieve results and pass this course. Special emphasis is placed on interaction, engagement, research preparation, assignment development, delivery, problem solving and perseverance as these elements relate to the foundations presented in this course. The student will analyze and synthesize the foundational elements presented in this course towards the end of fully understanding and mastering these various elements.
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SPT 2315 - Finance, Accounting, and Economics in Sport
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the various elements of finance, accounting and economics in sport; and the ways in which these key elements impact and affect sporting competitions and sport business. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation concerning these three integral elements for the student as a sport practitioner.
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SPT 3310 - History of Sport
Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to the foundational principles of, and provides actual/live experiences in, the study of the history of sport and sport management. This course will provide an overall foundation of the role history has played in the creation, growth, and ongoing development of sport on all levels from the youngest levels up through the Olympic and professional levels. The covering of these key historical aspects of sport will provide the students with yet another installment toward the development of their overall professionalism in their chosen field of sport management and ministry in sport. Various interactions and assignments are required to achieve results and pass this course. Special emphasis is placed on interaction, engagement, research preparation, assignment development, delivery, problem solving and perseverance as these elements relate to the foundations presented in this course. The student will analyze and synthesize the foundational elements presented in this course towards the end of fully understanding and mastering these various elements.(3)
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SPT 3400 - Legal Aspects of Sport
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the legal aspects of sport; and the ways in which these key aspects impact and affect all involved in sporting competitions and sport business. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation concerning important role that law plays in sport and sport management.
Undergraduate
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SPT 3700 - Sport Marketing and Communication
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the various elements of marketing and communication in sport; and the ways in which these key elements impact and affect successful results in sporting competitions and sport business. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation concerning the practical execution of effective marketing and communication methodologies for the student as a sport practitioner.
Undergraduate
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SPT 3710 - Event Management in Sport
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the various elements of event production and management in sport. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a solid foundation from the preplanning and preparation processes through to the running of successful sporting events for the student as a sport practitioner.
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SPT 3715 - Venue Funding and Development in Sport
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the various elements of fundraising/funding and consequent development of facilities in your sporting organization. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a comprehensive organizational structure and foundation towards the end of creating funding sources and using those sources to successfully create high quality sporting stadiums, arenas and complexes.
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SPT 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Sport Management
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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SPT 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Sport Management
Credits: 1
This course is designed to offer you ministry skills experience within the discipline, providing opportunity for you as an upperclassman to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by the your program and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit and advisor approval is required. Repeatable.
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SPT 4600 - Leadership Development and Human Dynamics in Sport
Credits: 3
This course will introduce the student to the various elements of leadership development and human dynamics in your sporting organization. Biblical applications will be integrated throughout the course. The course will provide a comprehensive foundation for what it takes to be a successful leader of a sporting organization and how to create positive and productive work/team culture.
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SPT 4930 - Professional Sport Internship Experience
Credits: 3
This internship is designed to provide in-depth experience in various facets of the sport management field in marketplace, mission, and ministry experience environments. The program is fundamentally an educational experience. You will use observation and actual experience under the joint supervision of college faculty and experienced professionals serving as supervisors to better prepare yourself to become a world Christian who serves God with excellence in cross-cultural, church, marketplace, and other ministry roles.
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SPT 6010 - Management and Leadership Issues in Sport Management
Credits: 3
This course will analyze three interconnected components that form a critical part of the sport management field: the socio-political context within which sport resides, including the sport-society relationship and the ethical issues that continue to challenge the governance of sport; the consumption of sport involving participation, performance, spectating and the sport media relationship; and the management and leadership of sports organizations. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SPT 6020 - Data Analytics in Sport
Credits: 3
Analytical techniques and quantitative methods are on the rise in the sports realm. Skills such as critical thinking, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, predictive analytics and optimization are crucial in the data-centric realm and will be explored, developed, analyzed and refined. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SPT 6030 - International Sport Management
Credits: 3
The course provides students with an overview of sport throughout the world, including sports and sport events/competitions, the global sport calendar, governance, key organizations and actors, management, business and financial elements, marketing, key trends and topics, and cultural significance. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SPT 6040 - Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Sport Management
Credits: 3
The course covers the following legal topics as they relate to sport-related entities and doing business in the sport world: corporations, employment, contracts (drafting & negotiation), compliance, antitrust, and intellectual property. (3) Limited to online program students.
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SPT 6950 - FDS: Sports Management
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
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THE 2010 - Survey of Bible Doctrine
Credits: 3
This course provides you with a survey of the foundational ideas and teachings of Christian thought and doctrine. You will explore the biblical teachings which form Christian doctrine. You also will consider how to move from theory to practice and from ideas to behavior as you learn about practicing a Christian life and worldview. (3) Limited to online program students.
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THE 2110 - Survey of Bible Doctrine
Credits: 3
In this survey of the great theological truths of the Scriptures, you will focus on the basic doctrines necessary for a Christian worldview: Revelation, authority, Scripture, God, humanity, sin, Christ, salvation, Holy Spirit, church, and future events.
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THE 3010 - Biblical Theology of Leadership
Credits: 3
This course provides you with a biblical, Christ-centered perspective of leadership. You will study historical trends and examples in the development of leadership thinking-both from a secular and Christian perspective-and evaluate them in light of Scripture. You will be challenged to apply this truth to your own life and to your understanding of organizational behavior. (3) Limited to online program students.
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THE 3310 - Christian Theology
Credits: 3
This course provides a study of the theological truths of the Bible, during which you will focus on the basic doctrines necessary for a Christian worldview: Scripture, God, Christ, Holy Spirit, sin and salvation, church, and future events. You will examine the doctrinal teaching of the Bible, supplemented with insights from the theological reflections of the church throughout its history and from contemporary theological discussions.
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THE 3720 - Apologetics
Credits: 3
Building on an understanding of basic philosophy and worldview models, you will explore various Christian apologetic responses in relation to the areas of history, science, and philosophy. In addition, you will include some study of the historicity of the Scriptures with special emphasis on miracles, the New Testament, and the resurrection of Jesus.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 2110
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THE 3950 - Faculty Directed Study inTheology–
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
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THE 4210 - Studies in Historical Theology
Credits: 3
In this advanced seminar, you will explore selected topics in historical theology and their development throughout church history. Topics may vary from year to year and the course may be repeated for credit if the topic of study differs.
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THE 4310 - Doctrine of Scripture
Credits: 3
In this systematic study, you will examine key issues related to the doctrine of Scripturee, such as revelation, inspiration, canon, illumination, perspicuity, sufficiency, and authority. Attention will also be given to the history of the Bible.
Prerequisite(s): THE 3301 THE 3310
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THE 5700 - The Christian and Reality
Credits: 3
You make sense of reality by constructing a “worldview.” Your worldview is a model for understanding the reality you experience and includes such elements as metaphysics (what is real), epistemology (what can be known), and axiology (what has value). In this course offered in conjunction with the Colson Fellows Program, you will learn to understand and identify the components of your own worldview and the worldviews of others. (3)
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THE 5701 - The Christian & Culture
Credits: 3
Whether you realize it or not, you are a child of your culture. Culture influences your own attitudes and actions as well as the attitudes and actions of those around you. In this course offered in conjunction with the Colson Fellows Program, you will learn to recognize the influence of culture and subcultures and will begin to catch a vision for where you can make a difference for Christ. (3)
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THE 6039 - Doing Theology in Context
Credits: 3
You will engage in a detailed discussion on the interaction between Bible and culture in which epistemological, hermeneutical, theological, and ecclesial dynamics are taken into consideration in order to strengthen the church’s witness by remaining both faithful to Scripture and relevant to context.
Prerequisite(s): BIB 5410 and GLS 6515
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THE 6211 - Studies in Historical Theology
Credits: 3
In this advanced seminar, you will explore selected topics in historical theology and their development throughout church history. Topics may vary from year to year.
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THE 6260 - Theology of the Reformers
Credits: 3
In this course you will read key passages from selected written works (English tramslations) by Martin Luther (1483-1546), Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1521), and John Calvin (1509-1564). The readings will provide you with insights and greater understanding of the theology, the thought forms, and apprpriate theological expression in the culture of the times of these theological patriarchs. You will also gain insight on theological knowledge, devotional perspectives, and incentives for worshipin the present day.
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THE 6268 - Theology of Jonathan Edwards
Credits: 3
Using a topical approach, you will examine the theology of Jonathan Edwards in detail. You will study Edwards’s teachings on all the major topics of systematic theology, with particular attention to his unique contributions to Christian thought.
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THE 6310 - Theology and Ethics 1
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the doctrines of Scripture, God, Christ, and Eschatology, as well as ethical principles related to these doctrines.
Graduate
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THE 6311 - Doctrine of Scripture
Credits: 3
In tis advanced seminar, you will examine key issues related to the doctrine of Scripture, such as revelation, inspiration, inerrancy, canon, illumination, perspicuity, sufficiency, and authority. Attention will also be given to the history of the Bible.
Graduate
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THE 6320 - Theology and Ethics 2
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the doctrines of Anthropology, Soteriology, Pneumatology, and Ecclesiology, as well as ethical principles related to these doctrines.
Graduate
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THE 6341 - Theology Methods and Issues
Credits: 3
In this course you will investigate and evaluate the different prominent boundaries and perspectives within Evangelical theology and locate yourself within them. You will interact in-depth with selected contemporary theological issues in global Christianity which are encountered in the realities of cross-cultural ministry.
Prerequisite(s): THE 6310 and THE 6320
Graduate
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THE 6500 - Christian Social Ethics
Credits: 3
You will examine various approaches to ethical decision-making and evaluate them against the teaching of Scripture. The goal of the course is to prepare you to deal with ethical issues which arise in Christian ministry, whether in the local church or in an intercultural setting. Issues examined will include capital punishment, just war theory, abortion, stem cell research, cloning, euthanasia, and physician-assisted killing.
Graduate
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THE 6700 - Apologetics
Credits: 3
This course offers you an introduction to the area of Christian apologetics. Special attention will be given to the analysis and evaluation of outstanding models of apologetics, problem areas, common objections made to the Christian faith, and evangelistic strategies in the postmodern world.
Graduate
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THE 6710 - The Christian & Society
Credits: 3
Contemporary society offers a wide range of issues that reflect differences in worldview and culture. In this course offered in conjunction with the Colson Fellows Program, you will apply your understanding of worldview and culture to examine significant “flashpoints” in today’s society. (3)
Prerequisite(s): THE 5700 and THE 5710
Graduate
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THE 6711 - The Christian & Cultural Renewal
Credits: 3
In this capstone course offered in conjunction with the Colson Fellows Program, you will develop a plan for putting into practice what you have learned about worldview, culture, and society in order to make an impact for Christ in the world around you. (3)
Prerequisite(s): THE 6710
Graduate
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THE 6950 - Faculty Directed Study:Theology–
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
Graduate
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THE 7650 - Reformed Theology
Credits: 3
Designed to supplement the Systematic Theology sequence, this course will guide you in a study of the theological distinctives of the Reformed tradition.
Graduate
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THE 7690 - Wesleyan Theology
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the spiritual theology of both John and Charles Wesley, with particular attention to its relation to the ministry of the Wesleyan movement in 18th-century England.
Graduate
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THE 9200 - Issues and Methods in Theological Studies
Credits: 3
You will survey significant contemporary issues in Historical Theology or Systematic Theology and review key methods used in theological study. You will then identify an issue and a method related to the area of your proposed dissertation topic and will explore each in depth. (3)
Doctoral
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THE 9400 - Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Course Design
Credits: 3
You will review biblical perspectives on teaching and learning, survey principles of adult education, and explore best practices of course design and development. You will learn how to design lessons and courses that go beyond the communication of content to the facilitation of learning and will apply those skills to the creation of a course related to the area of your proposed dissertation topic. (3)
Doctoral
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THE 9900 - Theological Studies Dissertation Proposal
Credits: 3
You will engage in guided practice of bibliographic (text-based) research that will prepare you to write a doctoral dissertation in Theological Studies. You will learn to craft a research problem, identify appropriate research methods, locate, evaluate, and document scholarly sources, structure argumentation, and write at the doctoral level. Building upon those skills, you will write a dissertation proposal that must be approved by the Dissertation Proposal Committee before you begin the dissertation research courses. (3)
Prerequisite(s): THE 9200 and THE 9400
Doctoral
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THE 9901 - Theological Studies Dissertation Research I
Credits: 6
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research for a 90,000 - 110,000 word dissertation in a selected area of Theological Studies. (3-6) Repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): THE 9900 and Research Language I
Doctoral
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THE 9902 - Theological Studies Dissertation Research II
Credits: 6
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research for a 90,000 - 110,000 word dissertation in a selected area of Theological Studies. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: THE 9901
Prerequisite(s): THE 9901
Doctoral
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THE 9903 - Theological Studies Dissertation Research III
Credits: 6
Upon successful completion of the dissertation proposal course, your supervising professor will guide you as you engage in research for a 90,000 - 110,000 word dissertation in a selected area of Theological Studies. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: THE 9902
Prerequisite(s): THE 9902
Doctoral
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THE 9904 - Theological Studies Dissertation Writing I
Credits: 6
Upon completing your dissertation research, you will continue working under your supervising professors direction to draft your 90,000 - 10,000 word dissertation. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: THE 9903
Prerequisite(s): THE 9903 and Research Language II
Doctoral
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THE 9905 - Theological Studies Dissertation Writing II
Credits: 6
Upon completing your dissertation research, you will continue working under your supervising professors direction to draft your 90,000 - 110,000 word dissertation. (3-6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: THE 9904
Prerequisite(s): THE 9904
Doctoral
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THE 9906 - Theological Studies Dissertation Review & Dissertation
Credits: 6
Upon successful completion of the dissertation research and writing courses and upon your supervising professors recommendation, you will submit the final draft of your 90,000 - 110,000 word dissertation to the Dissertation Defense Committee comprised of your supervising professor and two additional faculty members. Once the committee has read the dissertation, you will appear before them and defend it orally. (6) Repeatable. Prerequisite: THE 9905
Prerequisite(s): THE 9905
Doctoral
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THE 9999 - Theological Studies Dissertation Continuation
Credits: 3
In the event that you are not ready for your dissertation defense after completing the dissertation research and writing courses, you may register for an additional semester of dissertation writing and pay a continuation fee. (3) Repeatable. Prerequisite: THE 9905
Prerequisite(s): THE 9905
Doctoral
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