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MIN 6712 - The Church’s Ministry to Families
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to Biblical teaching on the family, with application to contemporary issues and needs. You will identify the felt needs of parents as well as cultural trends that affect the spiritual nurture of children. You will become familiar with relational and program strategies that equip parents for their role as the primary disciplers of their children. Learning strategies will includeguest presentations by church staff members and family counselors, parent interviews, and research on resource organizations that strive to reach families.
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MIN 6713 - Ministry to Elementary Children
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine age-level traits and developmental tasks of children, along with their practical implications for teaching and administering a children’s ministry department in a church or a children’s focus in a para-church organization. You will observe and practice teaching methods suitable for elementary-age children and discover strategies to minister to parents and teachers of children. You will discover how age-level traits affect evangelism of children and will hear from guests who are experienced in children’s ministry.
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MIN 6714 - Preschool Ministry in Church
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to age-level traits through age five, plus their implications for programming and teaching. You will explore the characteristics of an effective nursery and ways to insure the physical and emotional safety of young children. You will identify Biblical concepts appropriate for young children, see demonstrations of classroom approaches that expedite learning, and consider guidelines for recruiting and training volunteers. Learning strategies will include hands-on projects with children, panels consisting of vocational children’s ministry staff, and on-site visits to church facilities.
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MIN 6950 - FDS: Ministry
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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MIN 7010 - Healthy Leaders and Orginazations
Credits: 3
Using biblical and secular leadership and organizational tools you will evaluate your own areas of leadership health as well as the organizational health of the ministry in which you serve. You will examine emotional and spiritual maturity, the influence of personality in leadership, team building and leadership styles. Attention will be given to healing within an unhealthy or wounded ministry organization.
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MIN 7030 - Multi-Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Ministry
Credits: 3
In this course you will deepen your ethnic and cultural sensitivity, as well as your ministry competence, for effective work in diverse ministry situations. You will give particular attention to the formation and growth of multiethnic and multicultural ministry teams and the building of Christian communities that celebrate unity in diversity. You will examine Scripture as the basis for your discussion. You will give emphasis to practical implications for church ministry, exploring both the challenges faced in diverse congregations and the tremendous potential of modeling the kingdom of God. You will also explore elements that hinder and/or prevent ethnic and cultural integration. The final project is an integrative paper in which you will reflect on the principles learned with emphasis given to application in your current context.
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MIN 7431 - Personal Spiritual Transformation
Credits: 3
You will read to gain understanding, question to gain ownership, and experiment to integrate the critical inner life and outer life practices critical to a lifelong journey of transformation by the Spirit. Dual-listed with MIN 9431 .
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MIN 9010 - Healthy Leaders/Organizations
Credits: 3
Using biblical and secular leadership and organizational tools you will evaluate your own areas of leadership health as well as the organizational health of the ministry in which you serve. You will examine emotional and spiritual maturity, the influence of personality in leadership, team building and leadership styles. Attention will be given to healing within an unhealthy or wounded ministry organization.
Doctoral
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MIN 9030 - Multi-Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Ministry
Credits: 3
In this course you will deepen your ethnic and cultural sensitivity, as well as your ministry competence, for effective work in diverse ministry situations. You will give particular attention to the formation and growth of multiethnic and multicultural ministry teams and the building of Christian communities that celebrate unity in diversity. You will examine Scripture as the basis for your discussion. You will give emphasis to practical implications for church ministry, exploring both the challenges faced in diverse congregations and the tremendous potential of modeling the kingdom of God. You will also explore elements that hinder and/or prevent ethnic and cultural integration. The final project is an integrative paper in which you will reflect on the principles learned with emphasis given to application in your current context.
Doctoral
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MIN 9051 - Missional Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore the distinguishing contours of the missional church revolution as well as the leadership required to lead it. You will focus on three primary shifts: The shift from an internal to an external ministry focus, the shift from a program-driven to a people-development agenda, and the shift from church-based leadership to apostolic-era leadership.
Doctoral
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MIN 9070 - Ministry Training in Multiple Cultural Contexts
Credits: 3
In this course you will study ministry educational/training philosophy, planning, leadership, and programs that guide effective equipping of men and women in and for ministry, whether in your own culture or cross-culturally. By design the course has a global missional focus and content, with application to all ministry in all cultures.
Doctoral
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MIN 9310 - Leadership for Transformation
Credits: 3
This course will bring together leaders from diverse backgrounds and experiences to share how they practice leadership. First, you will overview leadership theory; you will then discuss those elements the guest leaders have found to be particularly effective. You will have an opportunity to dialogue with these leader-practitioners, who will also interact with each other’s experiences. Your goal will be to seek to explain and integrate these lessons with Scriptural principles and teaching into a biblical theology of leadership.
Doctoral
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MIN 9415 - Develop Effect Coach/Counsel Skills
Credits: 3
This course will assist you in providing coaching and consulting to leaders within your circle of influence. Several biblical principles will be studied and applied by case studies. You will build and test a model for assisting leaders personally or organizationally. Your assistance may be offered formally or informally within your current ministry setting.
Doctoral
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MIN 9431 - Personal Spiritual Transformation
Credits: 3
This course provides you with a process for developing character and influence in yourself and then transferring truth to others. To lead others in their spiritual journey, you must first understand the terrain. Special emphasis will be devoted to the character of the mentor, realizing that ministry flows from being. Using the Leadership Catalyst process, you will examine your calling, character, and competencies in realizing your destiny.
Doctoral
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MIN 9950 - Faculty Directed Studyin Ministry
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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MSD 1110 - Encountering Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce the student to the foundational principles of spiritual formation for effective life, ministry, and vocation. The process of the student’s spiritual formation includes their relationship with God, their biblical self-image, their relationship with the Body of Christ, their personal relationships, and their relationship with the world. Students are invited into a multiple-year journey of encountering spiritual formation in community. The goal of this course is to help students build a foundation for continued spiritual formation at and beyond their time at CIU.
Undergraduate
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MSD 1120 - Evangelism & Discipleship
Credits: 3
In this introductory course you will begin to analyze and put into practice the biblical theology of sharing the good news of Jesus, principles and practices of relationship building in various cultural settings, personal and corporate evangelism techniques, and basic topics for initial follow-up with new believers. You will develop good news strategies appropriate for interacting with children, youth, and adults from various cultural backgrounds.
Undergraduate
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MSD 1210 - Foundations for Calling and Work
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore the biblical and theological foundations for vocation with an eye toward your own future career interests. You will reflect on your chosen major and, as you begin that degree, make a plan toward your future career placement (3).
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MSD 2010 - Living the Christian Faith
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to the Christian faith and what it means to life a lifestyle of biblical Christianity. You will study and learn the role of spiritual disciplines in helping Christians live out your faith authentically. Special emphasis is also given to how God has gifted people for His service both within the local church and to the world at large. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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MSD 2230 - Communicating God’s Word
Credits: 3
This class offers foundational principles and skills training that will enable Bible majors to communicate God’s Word in a variety of settings. You will discuss strategies for creating an hospitable learning environment, practice inductive Bible study methods that enhance preparation, and discover how to formulate Bible study objectives and how to organize material in a clear, easy-to-follow format for presentation. You will practice writing sound Bible discussion questions, identify various learning styles, explore ways to enhance learner application, and receive encouraging perspectives from Scripture on the ministry of teaching. The course includes an experiential component: You will lead a small group Bible discussion in class and teach once in an off-campus venue.
Undergraduate
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MSD 3950 - FDS in Ministry Skills Development
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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MSD 4010 - Marketplace Ministry
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to encourage you to learn, develop, and implement a biblical Christian faith in every aspect of life-home, business, church, and the world at large. You will study how your lifestyles as believers comprises a powerful statement to the non-Christian and provide the Christian opportunities to initiate spiritual conversations. The biblical elements of conversion are included. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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MSD 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Ministry
Credits: 1
Ministry Skills experiences within the discipline providing opportunity for the upperclassman to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by the student’s program and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit. Requires advisor approval. Repeatable.
Undergraduate
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MSD 4930 - General Studies Internship
Credits: 3
This internship provides General Studies students with exposure to professional and/or ministry contexts in preparation for future work. This may occur in a local or international setting. Internship assignments are subject to approval and will be supervised by faculty members and on-site supervisors.
Prerequisite(s): completion of an 18-hour concentration in General Studies.
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MUS 1000 - Convocation
Credits: 0
This is a requirement for all students with a major in music and music minors enrolled in other music courses. Convocation involves weekly recitals, lectures, and presentations by the Music department faculty, students, and guest musicians.
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MUS 1652 - Class Guitar–Beginning
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 1653 - Class Guitar–Intermediate
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 1672 - Class Piano–Beginning
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
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MUS 2110 - Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
This course will introduction the student to the place that music traditionally held as one of the seven liberal arts as an apologetic to the study and enjoyment of music. The goal of the class is to enhance critical listening skills and to develop a working vocabulary of music that is meaningful to the non-musician. The course will introduce the basic elements of music and a brief overview of the history of Western classical music, American Jazz, World, and Pop music. (3)
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MUS 2300 - Music Theory 1
Credits: 3
In this course you will review of the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading, and writing), followed by a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in composition of traditional and contemporary music.
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MUS 2310 - Music Theory 2
Credits: 3
In this course you will continue to review the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading, and writing), followed by a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in composition of traditional and contemporary music.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 2300
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MUS 2501 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2503 - Vocal Ensemble Ministry Teams
Credits: 1
Ensembles with emphasis on ministry, not only through musical performance, but also through a lifestyle of servanthood. By permission of the instructor.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2504 - Vocal Ensemble Ambassador Singers
Credits: 1
Ambassador Singers is composed of 20-25 members who are selected by audition for the academic year. Selectons occur during the first week of the fall semester and a small number of slots may be filled during the first week of the spring semester. The singers minister regularly for local churches, organizations, and school events throughout the school year. Some out-of-town tours also may be scheduled. Members are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and sectionals.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2511 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2523 - Vocal Ensemble Praise Team
Credits: 1
The Praise and Worship team is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that leads the CIU family in worship through a blend of traditional and contemporary worshp music. By audition.
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MUS 2524 - Gospel Choir
Credits: 1
This choir prepares and performs contemporary gospel choral music and is open by audition to all students, staff, and faculty. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
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MUS 2611 - Private Studies in Piano
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2621 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2651 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2671 - Private Studies in Piano
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2681 - Private Studies in Strings
Credits: 1
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MUS 2691 - Private Studies in Woodwinds
Credits: 1
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MUS 2693 - Concert Band
Credits: 1
Open by audition to all students, faculty, and staff. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
Undergraduate
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MUS 2899 - Piano Proficiency
Credits: 0
This is a requirement for music majors that involves a demonstration of competency in all the keyboard skills described in the Piano Proficiency handbook.
Undergraduate
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MUS 3300 - Music Theory III
Credits: 3
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription, keyboard harmony, writing in 3 and 4 parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 2300 and MUS 2310
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MUS 3302 - Music Theory IV
Credits: 3
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription, keyboard harmony, writing in 3 and 4 parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 3300
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MUS 3440 - Elementary Music methods
Credits: 3
A study of the various methods and materials used in the teaching of choral and general music in kindergarten through grade six including curriculum design with national and state music standards; emphasis on effective teaching strategies; classroom management and discipline, instructional clarity, teacher responsibilities inside and outside the classroom, and multicultural and diverse populations. Includes a field experience component as well as selection, evaluation and use of educational software. Students will develop skills in singing, movement, directive listening, writing, and in developing creative assessments.
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MUS 3700 - Music in Cross-cultural Settings
Credits: 3
In this course you will discover the music of various cultures from around the world and will investigate current efforts and apply biblical guidelines to the development of ethnic hymnody.
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MUS 3950 - Faculty Directed Studyin Music
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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MUS 4200 - History of Western Music I
Credits: 3
In this course you will cover the time period from about AD 600-1750. The course begins with an introduction to ancient music and continues through the periods of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque. You will study the musical characteristics, instruments, and theory of each period as well as the cultural and historical contexts including philosophy, religion, politics, art, architecture, and daily life. Connections are made to music from other cultures as well as contemporary musical styles.
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MUS 4201 - History of Western Music II
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the history of Western music from the Classical Period through the present day, stressing the origin and evolution of musical forms and musical styles and the important composers since 1750. Students will also be placing this knowledge in the broader cultural context of each period.
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MUS 4202 - History of Music in Christ Church
Credits: 3
This course focuses exclusively on music for the Christian church from the Middle Ages through the end of the 20th century, and you will examine trends and issues in each period while being challenged to develop your own philosophy of church music in light of the Scriptures.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4400 - Practice Skill Development in Music
Credits: 1
This course is designed to offer you ministry skills experience within the discipline, providing opportunity for you as an upperclass student to gain competency and confidence within related vocations. Experiential learning requirements are defined by 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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MUS 4406 - Conducting
Credits: 3
In this course you will discover the manual techiques of conducting and song leading, including beat patterns, cues, attacks, releases, dynamics, and expressive styles, with emphasis on choral conducting, tone production, and choral rehearsal techniques. You will be encouraged to give particular attention to the leadership needs of the local church, including leading large and small vocal and instrumental ensembles and praise teams.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4501 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4503 - Vocal Ensemble Ministry Teams
Credits: 1
Ensembles with emphasis on ministry, not only through musical performance, but also through a lifestyle of servanthood. By permission of the instructor.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4504 - Vocal Ensemble Ambassador Singers
Credits: 1
Ambassador Singers is composed of 20-25 members who are selected by audition for the academic year. Selectons occur during the first week of the fall semester and a small number of slots may be filled during the first week of the spring semester. The singers minister regularly for local churches, organizations, and school events throughout the school year. Some out-of-town tours also may be scheduled. Members are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and sectionals.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4511 - Private Studies:Contemporary Voice
Credits: 1
These lessons emphasize developing skills and repertoire for use in church services and public ministry settings, emphasizing contemporary vocal styles. The course may be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Two years of college-level vocal study and permission of instructor.
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MUS 4521 - Private Studies in Voice
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4523 - Vocal Ensemble Praise Team
Credits: 1
The Praise and Worship team is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that leads the CIU family in worship through a blend of traditional and contemporary worshp music. By audition.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4524 - Gospel Choir
Credits: 1
This choir prepares and performs contemporary gospel choral music and is open by audition to all students, staff, and faculty. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
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MUS 4611 - Private Studies In Piano
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4621 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4651 - Private Studies in Guitar
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4671 - Private Studies in Piano
Credits: 1
One 30-minute lesson per week. Additional course fee.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4681 - Private Studies in Strings–Advanced
Credits: 1
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MUS 4693 - Concert Band
Credits: 1
Open by audition to all students, faculty, and staff. Several performances on and off campus will be the focus of rehearsals.
Undergraduate
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MUS 4810 - Contemporary Christian Worship
Credits: 3
In this course you will begin to examine the many facets of music ministry in today’s church, including service planning, worship philosophy, sound reinforcement and recording, musical/drama production, team building, and contemporary worship styles. Segments may be taught by a variety of specialists.
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MUS 4898 - Recital
Credits: 0
A requirement for music majors that involves a 25-35 minute, public recital in their primary performance area, consisting of music selected from their private studies.
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MUS 4899 - Piano Proficiency Examination
Credits: 0
This is a requirement for music majors that involves a demonstration of competency in all the keyboard skills described in the Piano Proficiency handbook.
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MUS 4930 - Internship in Music
Credits: 1
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. You will demonstrate skills in an on-site experience in a church, recording studio, camp, or other location appropriate to your area of interest and specialization. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is required for a unit of credit. Consult with your academic advisor.
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NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide a foundational knowledge about nutrition as health science that discusses the nutrients essential for human life. Students will begin to learn and better understand the biochemical composition, metabolic action, requirements, and food sources of the nutrients studied. Students will also learn scientific basis for promoting health and quality of life. (3)
Undergraduate
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NTR 2115 - Food and Culture
Credits: 3
This course is designed to examine food as learned behavior through ideas, beliefs and rules through culture. Students will gain a better understanding of how food habits function beyond providing calories and sustenance. This course will explore connections between what we eat and who we are through cross-cultural study of how personal identities and social groups are formed though food production, preparation, and consumption. We will study six different ethnic food systems (Western (American), Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin, Asian, European) and analyze them based on nutritional recommendations for health in cross-cultural settings.
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NTR 3110 - Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Credits: 3
This course is designed to address the nutritional needs as specific stages of human development: pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood including geriatrics. Students will be able to examine nutritional concerns, requirements, and metabolism through diet selection and promotion of health through the lifecycle. (3)
Prerequisite(s): NTR 2110
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NTR 3115 - Nutrition Education
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of behavioral nutrition beginning with an overview of theories of health behavior and concluding with nutrition education techniques to promote effective behavior change from the individual to the community. Students will learn concepts on how to effectively address the personal and environmental influences affecting individuals’ food choices and assist them in adopting healthy behavior while designing effective nutritional education programs. This course integrates research, theory, and practice to provide advice and direction on designing, implementing, and evaluating theory-based nutrition education.(3)
Prerequisite(s): NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition
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NTR 4110 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise
Credits: 3
This course is designed to address nutritional parameters of sport and exercise performance with relation to energy production, nutrients for optimal performance, micro- and macronutrients, principles of balanced diets, timing and composition of intake, hydration, and nutritional needs for special situations. Students will be able to discuss the biochemical process of how nutrients are absorbed, metabolized and used within the body. This course will also prepare students who would like to sit for the International Society of Sports Nutrition certification to become a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN or ISSN-SNS). (3)
Prerequisite(s): NTR 2110 - Introduction to Nutrition
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PHE 2120 - Health Science & Personal Wellness
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to health science and personal wellness concepts. You will have the opportunity to build a foundation of knowledge that will help you actively pursue a healthy and well lifestyle. An introduction to and application of the foundations of physical, aerobic, and muscular fitness will be included. Strategies to maintain personal health and wellness, including weight control through nutrients and physical activity, will be covered. You will gain an understanding of the impact physical activity has on personal wellness as well as the broad spectrum of health science issues. This course provides information and experiences that will enable you to make informed decisions by incorporating healthy solutions as they relate to quality of life and longevity.
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PHI 1010 - Philosophy and Worldview
Credits: 3
This course acquaints you with key philosophies and worldviews today that come from various sources and that impact people’s understanding of reality and of the world. You will come to understand, recognize, and evaluate these various belief systems within the context of biblical Christianity. Such topics as the nature of God, the meaning of life, the nature of humanity, and morality will be covered. (3) Limited to online program students.
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PHI 2110 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore some of the fundamental issues that must be addressed by anyone attempting to formulate a comprehensive understanding of things (worldview), and will examine primary texts in order to observe some of the very best thinking regarding these fundamental issues.
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PHI 2610 - Introduction to Logic
Credits: 3
This is an introduction of the science of reasoning in both formal and informal logic, so that you can begin to accurately apply the logic/ mathematical properties of validity, satisfiability, consistency, logical truth, and logical equivalence.
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PHI 3310 - Classical Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of classical philosophy by reading central works of the presocratic and Greek philosophers that are foundational to the development of Western thought, politics, ethics, and religion.
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PHI 3320 - Medieval Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of medieval philosophy by reading the central works of the medieval philosophers, which are characterized by the synthesis of classical Greek thought with Christian theology.
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PHI 3330 - Modern Philosophy
Credits: 3
In this history of philosophy course you will explore the central ideas of modern philosophy by reading the central works of the modern philosophers that provide the basis for our present postmodern context.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 3310 or PHI 3320
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PHI 3340 - Contemporary Philosophy
Credits: 3
You will focus on questions and issues in various contemporary philosophical discussion, such as the question of identity, use of narrative, views on truth, explaining values, and relativism.
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PHI 3500 - Philosophy of Science
Credits: 3
You will explore the fundamental questions at the intersection of science and philosophy. Topics can include Newtonian and Einstein’s models of the universe; scientific revolutions; the relationship between science and religion; global climate change, medicine, and ethics.
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PHI 3600 - Introduction to Political Science
Credits: 3
You will explore an introduction to political thought as it relations to the meaning of democracy, citizenship, justice, authority, and identity. Readings and discussions center on the themes and ideologies in the history of political thought as well as those dominant in Western political theory.
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PHI 3920 - Philosophy Practicum
Credits: 3
In this practical application course, you will engage various professional development tasks that may include the following; develop a philosophical writing sample, submit a paper to a philosophy conference, attend a philosophy or political science conference, visit various law schools and take preparation programs for law school and graduate entrance exams. There will also be opportunities to work as volunteers in law offices and in various government offices.
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PHI 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Philosophy
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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PHI 4140 - Seminar in Ethics
Credits: 3
In this capstone course you will integrate Scripture, theology, and philosophy as they relate to who we are, what we should do, and living well. You will develop a Christian framework for ethical thinking and decision-making based on the Christian understanding of human nature as bearing the Image of God. Course limited to students classified as seniors.
Prerequisite(s): PHI 2110
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PHI 4700 - Philosophy of Law
Credits: 3
In this seminar-style course on philosophy of law, you will focus on the conceptual analysis of law, including Natural Law Theory, Legal Realism, and Hart’s Positivism. We will examine the following sorts of questions: What is the law? How is it different from other systems of norms, such as morality? In a second part of the course you will explore questions of normative jurisprudence.
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PHI 4810 - Philosophy Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore a specific area of philosophy in greater depth. The areas generally chosen as topics for seminars will be Philosophy of Religion, Augustine, Political Philosophy, Aesthetics, or Ethical Theory. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
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PHI 4811 - Augustine Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Augustine’s thought in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Undergraduate
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PHI 4812 - Political Theory Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Political Theory in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Undergraduate
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PHI 4813 - Phbilosophy of Religion Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Philosophy of Religion in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Undergraduate
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PHI 4814 - Moral Theory Seminar
Credits: 3
This is an advanced seminar in which you will explore Moral Theory in greater depth. This course aims at developing both an in depth understanding of the content area but will also aim to develop your philosophical thinking and writing skills. The format of the course is non-lecture, with individual student reading, writing, and class participation considered primary.
Undergraduate
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PHI 5001 - Graduate Seminar in Philosophy
Credits: 3
This is a graduate-level seminar for higher-achieving students with the goal of introducing the student to graduate-level learning using a specific topic. Emphasis is placed on advanced reading and research within the topic, classroom seminar presentations with multiple presenters, and/or other learning activities that demonstrate appropriate critical thinking at the graduate level. Course admission is by permission of the instructor, and the course may be repeated once with different seminar content within the academic discipline.
Graduate
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PHI 6950 - Faculty Directed Study in Philosophy
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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PSY 2010 - Organizational and Industrial Psychology
Credits: 3
In this course, you will study and apply the science and theory behind how people predict and manage human behavior within an organization. Students will cover theories of motivation, cognitive psychology, leadership theories, ethics, performance management, team management, and organizational development. (3) Limited to online program students.
Undergraduate
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PSY 2110 - General Psychology
Credits: 3
In this survey of scientific psychology you will focus on historical roots, human development, and the physiological basis of behavior, learning, motivation, perception, emotions, personality, socialization, and pathology. You will learn how to filter psychological data through biblical principles to help produce a biblically-consistent model of human psychology which can then be used in both Christian and non-Christian environments.
Undergraduate
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