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LDR 5013 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
This course integrates the study of management principles and practices with the study of human behavior within organizations. In short, this course helps leaders understand why people behave the way they do in organizations. The focus will be upon translation of management and organizational behavior theory to practices that result in organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and human resource development. The primary goal of this course is to prepare students for advanced leadership roles in modern organizations. The course will examine the contemporary principles, techniques and research findings in management and organizational behavior that are driving high performance and continuous improvement in organizations today. To understand management and organizational behavior, concepts associated with continuous improvement in individual and group processes will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LDR 6010 - Strategic Planning
Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and tools of strategic business planning and management. The overall framework within which leaders plan and make decisions is studied. Students explore the notion of strategy and how it relates to competitive advantage and success. Students discover different strategic tools to evaluate environmental threats and opportunities, including using industry competitive forces analysis. The course shows how to identify organization strengths and weaknesses and how to develop competencies. Students study the strategic positioning of an organization in its industry and the necessary factors responsible for strategy execution.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LDR 6011 - Conflict Management and Negotiation
Credits: 3
Students will be equipped with the innovative negotiation strategies needed to excel at the bargaining table and develop effective conflict resolution strategies. Leaders will develop skills related to the principles, processes, and techniques of conflict management and negotiation. Students will learn Biblical principles to resolve conflict.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LDR 6012 - Organizational Culture & Change Management
Credits: 3
This course examines how culture affects psychological processes and organizational behaviors including motivation, cognition, social networking, leadership, and teams. Students will assess how organizational culture builds a meaningful work environment. The course teaches adaptive and innovative techniques to improve culture. Through the study of the change process, students learn the steps to lead change within their organization.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LDR 6013 - Finance
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the organization leaders with the knowledge necessary to interact with professionals from finance and accounting. Accounting background knowledge is provided to enable the student to understand and work with information provided by accounting and finance professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding terms, concepts, and uses of information provided by these functions rather than on the actual performance of the calculations. This course also explores the complex relationship of strategic economic issues within an organization and the organization’s interaction with other firms in the industry. It will cover the key techniques of financial valuation and capital budgeting used by organizations.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LDR 6014 - Human Resources, Ethics and the Law
Credits: 3
This course examines the role of the organization leader as a strategic partner to the Human Resources (HR) and legal structures of organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, sexual harassment policies, and rising benefit costs are analyzed. Best practices of employers of choice are considered.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LDR 6015 - Special Topics in Leadership
Credits: 3
This course is the capstone course for the Master of Organizational Leadership. A final project is developed using the principles learned using the outcomes developed earlier in the sequence of courses. Additionally, topics like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emotional Intelligence, data and technical literacy, crisis management and leading across cultures are studied to round out the program. There will also be time for the individual student to study a topic of interest to them in the field of organizational leadership.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LDR 9060 - Leadership & Conflict Transformation in Intercultural Contexts
Credits: 3
This course focuses on leadership competencies, needed to manage conflict situations in intercultural institutions. Drawing from Biblical resourses as well as from conflict transformation theories, the course addresses issues such as conflict prevention, supporting an institutional culture which deals constructively with conflicts, and conflict transformation.
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LDR 9511 - Biblical Leadership
Credits: 3
Values for leadership are developed based on a biblical foundation. In this course you will examine biblical, historical, and contemporary leadership models that will challenge you in your own development as a leader.
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LDR 9515 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the relationship dynamics that occur in organizations between leaders and followers, and between work groups in light of biblical principles. You will give attention to theories of effective leadership, motivation, decision-making, organizational change, and organizational systems with applications in diverse and cross-cultural settings.
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LDR 9525 - Principles of Organizational Team Building
Credits: 3
This course examines models and strategies for building team unity within organizations. Biblical principles, the role of leadership, new team development, inter-group relations, large group interventions, and goal setting are studied.
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LDR 9535 - Leadership/Governance in International Theological Education
Credits: 3
This course examines theological foundations, policies, organizational structures, and relationships necessary for effective functioning of institutional boards, presidents, and vice presidents/deans of theological schools in various cultural contexts. Consideration is also given to the role of faculty in institutional and academic governance of international theological education.
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LDR 9610 - Organizational Leadership
Credits: 3
Our journey into the realm of effective organizational leadership begins with an analysis of the biblical, historical, and contemporary leadership model of Steward Leadership. Steward leaders understand how to transform themselves, others and the organizations they lead. This course will provide a framework for leaders to utilize as they lead their organizations with excellence. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to program.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.
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LDR 9611 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
This course explores theories informing effective leadership including motivation, decision-making, organizational change, and organizational systems. Further, this course examines the relationship dynamics which occur in organizations between leaders and followers. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9940.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9940.
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LDR 9612 - Organizational Team Building
Credits: 3
This course examines practical principles guiding effective organizational team-building. Principles for building a leadership team, evaluating team performance, avoiding common problems many teams experience, and managing group dynamics, including promoting necessary conflict are discussed. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9941.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9941.
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LDR 9613 - Board Leadership
Credits: 3
This course examines the principles of effective board governance. These principles include discussion about the fiduciary, strategic and generative leadership roles of board members. This course will serve as a guide for organizational leaders who work with boards as well as those serving as board members. Specifically, this course will explain in detail what works and why. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9941.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9941.
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LDR 9614 - Strategic Planning
Credits: 3
This course serves as a guide for leading organizational change from ideation to implementation. A model for strategic planning will be introduced. Practical tools and techniques for leading specific steps in the strategic planning process will be explained, and leaders will be equipped to effectively guide the entire deliberative and collaborative strategic planning process. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9942.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9942.
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LDR 9616 - Best Practices of Effective Leaders
Credits: 3
This course examines best practices of exemplary leaders when they are functioning at their best. The focus of the course will be on actions and behaviors of effective leaders. The fundamentals of outstanding leadership will be explored in detail. This course will provide a field guide for leaders committed to becoming the best that they can be. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9944.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9944.
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LDR 9617 - Development and Finance
Credits: 3
This course explores the importance of institutional advancement for all organizations. Principles of finance will be discussed in detail, and students will gain a practical understanding of the fundamentals of each of the primary reports essential to providing effective fiduciary leadership for organizations. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9944.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9944.
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LDR 9622 - Statistics
Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to descriptive and inferential statistics and how these statistics are employed in conducting research studies. Emphasis in this course will be placed upon helping students gain an understanding of the basic principles of statistics and how these principles apply to real life settings. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to program.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.
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LDR 9920 - Action Research
Credits: 3
This course equips students with the research tools required to design the study of a doctoral dissertation. It prepares students to select a topic, review literature, design a study, and collect data. analyze and interpret data, and report and evaluate research. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9940.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9940.
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LDR 9921 - Action Research Interpretation
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip students to analyze and interpret data, report and evaluate research. Simply put, students will learn how to organize data and then interpret that data in order to make sense from the findings via an understanding of what dissertation results actually mean. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9942.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9942.
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LDR 9925 - Creating Effective Organizations
Credits: 3
This course examines best practice in creating and leading effective organizations. Most workers do not work alone. Most work for organizations. These organizations must be led, and this course prepares these leaders to achieve results. (3) Prerequisite: LDR 9943.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9943.
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LDR 9940 - Dissertation I: Problem Statement Identified
Credits: 1
In this course students will create a problem statement. This problem statement will guide their research as they collect data and complete a dissertation. The problem statement will be clear, concise and practical. (1) Prerequisite: Admission to program.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to program.
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LDR 9941 - Dissertation II: Prospectus
Credits: 1
In this course students will build on the work done in LDR 9940 to complete the first draft of the dissertation proposal. Students will work with their advisors to produce their papers. (1) Prerequisite: LDR 9940.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9940.
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LDR 9942 - Dissertation III: Literature Review
Credits: 2
In this course the students will revise and edit the proposals to become dissertation documents. (2) Prerequisite: LDR 9941.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9941.
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LDR 9943 - Dissertation IV: Proposal Writing and Defense
Credits: 2
In this course students will complete and successfully defend doctoral dissertation proposals. (2) Prerequisite: LDR 9942.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9942.
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LDR 9944 - Dissertation V: Writing and Research
Credits: 5
In this course candidates will initiate, conduct and complete their research. Students will then complete a draft of the final two chapters of their dissertations. (5) Prerequisite: LDR 9943.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9943.
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LDR 9945 - Dissertation VI: Writing
Credits: 2
In this course candidates will complete the writing of their doctoral dissertations. (2) Prerequisite: LDR 9944.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9944.
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LDR 9946 - Dissertation VII: Defense
Credits: 2
In this course candidates will defend and post for public access doctoral dissertations. (2) Prerequisite: LDR 9945.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 9945.
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LNG 3950 - FDS in Linguistics–
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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LNG 4440 - Intro-Linguistics/Bible Translation
Credits: 3
In this course you will begin to explore linguistics by being introduced to principles involved in the study and analysis of the phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of any language, with practical application relating to data from different languages. You will especially focus on criteria and procedures involved in the cross-language and cross-cultural translation of the Bible.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 4471 - Basic Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Techniques
Credits: 3
In the first in a series of self-contained, teacher-training courses, you will begin to develop practical skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). You will concentrate on the following: teaching vocabulary and expressions with the help of teaching aids and reading texts; learning, presenting, and practicing English structure; asking questions; and tent-making ministries. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 4472 - Practical Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Skills
Credits: 3
In the second in a series of self-contained, teacher-training courses, you will continue to develop skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). You will concentrate on the following: designing teaching aids; planning lessons; facilitating pair-work and group-work; and learning and teaching basic English pronunciation. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 4473 - Communicative Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Skills
Credits: 3
This is the third in a series of self-contained, teacher-training courses. You will develop practical skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) by focusing on the following: developing basic to more advanced skills in speaking, listening, and reading; motivating students; using questions to elicit language; facilitating role plays; and tutoring. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 4474 - Advanced Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Techniq
Credits: 3
This is the fourth in a series of teaching-training courses, during which you will continue to develop practical skills in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) by focusing on the following: developing basic to advanced writing skills, correcting errors, testing student progress, planning instructional units, and evaluating teaching. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 4475 - Introduction to Language Learning
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip you for success in the independent learning of a language and culture. You will go through a language learning cycle, including: Developing language learning resources, meeting with a language partner, and recording observatons on language, culture, and social interaction. You will also begin to explore linguistics by being introduced to principles involved in the study and analysis of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of any language, with practical application relating to L2 acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 4710 - Theoretical Foundations for Language Teaching
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of English language teaching. It examines the theories and practices of language teaching and learning in general, and English language teaching and learning in particular, focusing on research-based practices and strategies for teaching K-12 as well as adult English language learners. Students will also learn the principles of curriculum development and assessment for language programs. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 4930 - TESOL Internship
Credits: 3
The Internship is an intensive experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages, and usually takes place following the junior year. It focuses on developing skills and techniques while applying language teaching theory and principles. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 5040 - Teaching, Listening, Speaking, Pronounciation
Credits: 3
This course explores alternative methods and techniques for teaching listening, speaking, and pronunciation to K-12 and adult English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency. It includes theoretical foundations, and students will design their own lesson plans that are contextually applicable in a variety of instructional settings.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 5041 - Intro to Language Learning
Credits: 3
This is an introductory course in language learning, designed primarily for missionaries. Using the Brewsters’ LAMP method (Language Acquisition Made Practical), the course involves building skills needed to create a personalized, non-classroom-based language learning program. It also includes strategies for traditional classroom-based programs and specific training in articulatory phonetics. Because of the essential field work component, this course is not available for audit.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 5045 - Teaching Reading/Writing/Grammar
Credits: 3
This course explores alternative methods and techniques for teaching reading, writing, and grammar to K-12 and adult English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency. It also examines the principles and processes of ESOL reading and writing, as well as pedagogical theories and relevant materials for ELLs. Students will design their own lesson plans that are contextually applicable in a variety of instructional settings.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 5046 - Principles of Language Learning
Credits: 3
This course will train you in effective principles of language learning emphasizing LAMP, Total Physical Response (TPR), and phonetics. The goal is to provide you with the knowledge needed to learn a new language in any context.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 5710 - Theoretical Foundations- Language Teaching
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of English language teaching. It examines the theories and practices of language teaching and learning in general, and English language teaching and learning in particular, focusing on research-based practices and strategies for teaching K-12 as well as adult English language learners. Students will also learn the principles of curriculum development and assessment for language programs.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 5720 - Linguistics 1: Phonetics/ Phonology/Morphology
Credits: 3
This course is a survey of phonetics (the study of speech sounds), phonology (the sound systems of individual languages), and morphology (the origin and structure of words). The approach is practical, emphasizing problem-solving, and proving the skills needed for analyzing the structure of English and other languages.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 5730 - Linguistics 2: Semantics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics
Credits: 3
This course is a survey of semantics (how words and sentences make meaning), pragmatics (language in its context), and sociolinguistics (language in society). The approach is practical, emphasizing problem-solving and proving the skills needed for analyzing the structure of English and other languages.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 6114 - Introduction to Linguistics
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory survey of some of the major areas of linguistics. It is intended to inform the student of how language works at different levels and how those levels interact with one another. This course covers Phonetics (the study of speech sounds), Phonology (the sound systems of individual languages), Morphology (the origin and structure of words), Semantics (how words make meaning), Pragmatics (language in its context), Sociolinguistics (language in society), and the History of English. It does not include Syntax since that is covered in a separate course.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 6650 - English Syntax
Credits: 3
This course is a detailed study of the structure of English, especially designed for the teacher of English as a foreign language, with special attention to making the various aspects of English grammar clear to K-12 and adult English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels of proficiency.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 6655 - Introduction to Syntax
Credits: 3
This course is an introductory study of the foundational concepts of syntax. It is especially designed for the teacher of English as a foreign language, with primary emphasis on applying syntactic theory to the study of English grammar.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 6656 - Advanced English Grammar
Credits: 3
This course is an advanced study of the syntax and grammar of English. It is especially designed for the teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, with special attention to making the various aspects of English grammar clear to English language learners (ELLs) of various ages and proficiency levels. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 6905 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Practicum
Credits: 0.5
This course is designed to enable TESOL students to complement their coursework with experience in the K-12 and/or adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. Students attend weekly classes, observe experienced ESL teachers, tutor non-native speakers, write lesson plans, and teach ESL classes under the supervision of CIU faculty. These placements are designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their teaching and ministry skills in a supportive environment. Students must receive a satisfactory grade in this course in order to register for LNG 6939 and/or LNG 7970. Repeatable. (0.5)
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 6908 - TESOL Student Teaching with Seminar
Credits: 3
This course requires classroom observation, participation, and extensive teaching in a school under the supervision of an experienced teacher. It focuses on developing English language teaching skills and techniques while applying the latest foreign language teaching theories and principles. This course will enable each student teacher to integrate TESOL course content with their specific teaching and learning situation.
Prerequisites: All coursework for M.A. in TESOL and permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 6939 - K-12 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Interns
Credits: 2
This course provides observation, participation, and extended classroom teaching in a K-12 school under the supervision of an experienced teacher. It will help students to transform theoretical knowledge into practical application, to have an in-depth, first-hand experience in classroom teaching and course design, to gain confidence in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and/or teaching English in content areas, and to develop a deeper understanding of cross-cultural issues. (2) Prerequisites: All coursework for M.A. in TESOL and permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): All coursework for M.A. in TESOL and permission of the instructor.
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LNG 6950 - Faculty Directed Study in Linguistics-
Credits: 3
Available by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 7900 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Credits: 3
The TESOL Internship is an intensive experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages. It focuseson developing TESOL skills and techniques while applying language teaching theory and principles. (3) Prerequisites: All coursework for M.A. in TESOL and permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): None
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LNG 7970 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Internship
Credits: 2
This course provides an off-campus, intensive experience in TESOL which helps students develop skills and techniques in teaching English while applying language teaching theory and principles. (2) Prerequisite: All coursework for M.A.TESOL and permission of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): All coursework for M.A.TESOL and permission of instructor.
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MKT 6010 - Consumer Behavior
Credits: 3
This course is intended to provide the student with two fundamentals: (a) theory about consumer behavior and (b) an understanding of how consumer behavior concepts can be applied to marketing management (the hunters), to our roles as consumers (the hunted), and to everyday life. The study of consumer behavior uses concepts, theories, and principles from the social sciences to extend an understanding of factors influencing the acquisition, consumption, and disposition of goods, services, and ideas. The student will learn how and why consumers behave by examining how we use products to define ourselves and how this self-concept affects our attention and perception, our motivation to buy, our memory for brands, product and advertising awareness, our brand attitudes, product judgment and choice, customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
(3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MKT 6020 - Product and Brand Development
Credits: 3
Explore, learn, and understand the complexities in the development, sustainability, and leverage of a brand. In this comprehensive course, students learn how brand identity must be nurtured and managed to positively affect an organizations performance and future, as well as understand the power and importance of a brand from its creation through execution. This course provides students with an overview of brand development; brand research; and brand management structures for sales, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes. In addition, students explore how organizations develop financial wealth by extending existing brands and controlling and/or influencing brand pricing and distribution. Additional topics include an overview of brand history; understanding the differences between brand equity and brand identity; and consideration of how brands are won and lost. (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MKT 6030 - Digital Marketing
Credits: 3
The course examines digital marketing strategy, implementation and executional considerations for BtoB and BtoC brands and provides a detailed understanding of all digital channels and platforms. Participants will complete the course with a comprehensive knowledge of and experience with how to develop an integrated digital marketing strategy, from formulation to implementation. (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MKT 6040 - Advanced International Marketing
Credits: 3
The course is designed to introduce the student to the marketing practices of organizations seeking market opportunities outside their home country, and to raise awareness about the importance of marketing management strategies from a global perspective. Students will learn to plan effectively for the marketing of consumer and business needs and wants on an international level. Special emphasis will be placed on cultural and environmental aspects of
international trade, and the integration of culture and marketing functions. (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MAT 1100 - Finite Math
Credits: 3
This course is designed to be a terminal course in mathematics, focusing on consumer and finance mathematics, probability, and statistics. This course incorporates many aspects of adaptive learning into a semester-course format. To accomplish this integration of adaptive learning principles, students engage with interactive software from HawkesLearning Systems.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MAT 1110 - College Algebra
Credits: 3
This course covers standard college algebra such as functions and expressions, linear, quadratic and rational expressions, and financial formulas. The course will also include real numbers, equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. (3)
Prerequisite(s): None
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MAT 2010 - Personal Financial Management
Credits: 3
This course will provide you a practical introduction to personal finance management. It highlights strategies for managing personal assets and also explores such topics as the development of personal financial goals, planning and budgeting; avoiding fraud and swindles; buying, insuring, and financing major assets; consumer credit; banking services; investments; insurance; retirement and estate planning; and income tax. You will also learn to understand biblical principles of stewardship that impact financial management. (3) Limited to online program students.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MAT 2100 - Introduction to Statistics
Credits: 3
This course provides an elementary overview of probability and statistics that will prepare students to conduct and interpret research in a variety of scientific fields. The content will include descriptive statistics; probability; discrete and continuous random variables; binomial, normal, and student-t distributions; methods for conducting inference, including confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; and linear correlation and regression.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MAT 2310 - Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits: 3
This course is designed to equip you with fundamental mathematical concepts and quantitative skills that will help you in your role as an educated Christian decision-maker. This course is application-driven, and the emphasis is on the process of problem-solving and on clear communication of ideas. Applications will be drawn from the areas of finance, data analysis, and decision making, as well as questions that arise in biblical studies. You will study the historical development of basic concepts, mathematical properties, and symbols. You will model processes, interpret results, and communicate solutions in writing.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MAT 2600 - Business Calculus
Credits: 3
A calculus course intended for those studying business, economics, or other related business majors. The following topics are presented with applications in the business world: functions, graphs, limits, exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation, integration, techniques and applications of integration, partial derivatives, optimization, and the calculus of several variables. Each textbook section has an accompanying homework set to help the student better understand the material.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MAT 3950 - Faculty Dir Study in Mathematics–
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement of instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MES 3888 - Israel Study Tour
Credits: 3
This is a study tour that focuses on the cultural and religious history of the areas being visited. Prior to the tour, you will explore each area’s geography, philosopy, theology, mission, literature, and arts through lectures, and you will complete several reading assignments. You must attend the lectures pretaining to the area being visited and complete the assigned journal/papers. Further requirements will be included in the syllabus. Instructors are CIU faculty members, and the programand tour itinerary are entirely planned and supervised by CIU faculty members. You will spend at least as much time in preparation, required lectures periods, and prescribed activities as is normally required for resident courses.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MES 3950 - FDS-Middle Eastern Studies
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available for juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MES 4400 - Practical Skill Development in Middle Eastern Studies
Credits: 1
Ministry Skills experiences within the discipline provides 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.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MES 6950 - FDS: Middle Estern Studies
Credits: 3
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MIN 2110 - Biblical Foundations & Contemporary Issues in Ministry
Credits: 3
This course will introduce you to a variety of personal and professional topics relevant to ministry in a variety of Christian vocational venues. You will write a life purpose statement and identify the implications of your identity in Christ. You will uncover the timeless functions of the church, and the implications for both church and parachurch leaders. You will explore vital relationships to cultivate; identify your giftedness and passion for service; discuss ministry to various age-levels and target groups; and determine appropriate responses to social and cultural trends.
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MIN 3100 - Communicating for Life Change
Credits: 3
You will explore various models and guides for effective communication and teaching of Scripture that connect with a variety of age groups. You will read books, write messages, and participate in discussion and lectures. You will practice speaking in class to experience the methods.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 3715 - Counseling Children, Youth, and Families
Credits: 3
This course will help you understand the needs of children, adolescents, and families. This course will give you a framework for utilizing individual and family systems model as well as other theories and practical techniques for counseling.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 3950 - Faculty Directed Study in Ministry
Credits: 3
This is an independent study available to juniors and seniors by special arrangement with instructor. Consult with your academic advisor.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 4110 - Foundations of Internship
Credits: 0
This course is intended as a prerequisite for other internship courses. You will prepare for an internship by establishing a clear plan for learning and understanding the expectations, responsibilities, and activities associated with your internship experience. You must complete this course before you begin your internship. You do not need to secure an internship before enrolling in this course.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MIN 4344 - Transformational Bible Teaching
Credits: 3
This course examines the teaching-learning process to help you understand the conditions that foster deep, personal change toward Christ-likeness. You will learn how to adapt instructional methods and structures to differing expectations, learning styles, cognitive processes, and social relations of learners in multicultural contexts. For your major project you will prepare and teach from the Bible in a context of your choice, experimenting with and refining what you learn in class. Prerequisite: BIB 3420
Prerequisite(s): BIB 3420
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MIN 4401 - Practical Skill Development in Pastoral Theology
Credits: 1.5
This course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain competency and confidence in applying and communicating biblical-theological truth. Experiential learning requirements are defined and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 75 clock hours of direct experience is required for each course. Advisor approval is required. (1.5) Repeatable.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 4500 - Introduction to Cross-Cultural Ministry
Credits: 3
In this course you will be exposed to a variety of ministry approaches needed for different cultures. You will explore the cross-cultural ministry principles and skills most essential to ministry. You will discover your own cultural biases and how those biases affect your ministry. You will have the opportunity to develop a culture-specific ministry vision and strategy to reach a people group God has placed on your heart.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 4536 - Management Essentials for Christian Ministries
Credits: 3
In this course you will learn basic ministry management principles for the local church and para-church ministries. You will learn how to build and lead a ministry team; plan, organize, and market events and programs; conduct effective meetings; budget and evaluate financial issues; manage risk and legal issues; evaluate and follow up on ministry activities.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MIN 4538 - Strategic Ministry Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine the character qualities essential to effective Christian leadership in a variety of settings; discuss a definition of leadership which discloses its basic functions; explore relational skills and issues integral to leadership roles; and identify competencies for tasks essential for excellent leadership.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 4711 - Ministry to Adults
Credits: 3
In this course you will examine adult life cycles, focusing on how to enhance adult Sunday schools and how to minister to the unique needs of segments of adults within the church (senior citizens, singles, divorcees, family units). You will discuss how to implement small groups as a discipleship strategy and will explore mentoring strategies and principles of spiritual formation that help nurture adults in their pilgrimage of faith.
Prerequisite(s): None
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MIN 4712 - 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 include guest presentations by church staff members and family counselors, parent interviews, and research on resource organizations that strive to reach families.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 4713 - 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 childrens ministry department in a church or a childrens 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 childrens ministry.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 4714 - Preschool Ministry in the 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.
Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate
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MIN 4930 - Focused Internship
Credits: 3
In this course, you will enhance your proficiency in ministry and organizational knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained through your studies in a focused internship under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a faculty advisor. The internship experience involves at least 240 hours of direct ministry experience.
Undergraduate
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MIN 5002 - International Student Teaching
Credits: 3
This course will enable you to experience educationin a cross-cultural enviroment. You will observe schools and teachers and interact with other national educational personnel and students. You will teach in local schools and receive pre-service orientation, on-site orientation, field supervisionand post-field experience, including debriefing evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
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MIN 5025 - New Paradigms-Youth, Family, Culture
Credits: 3
In this course you will explore the ways in which different paradigms of ministry affect youth, families, and culture. What does it mean to be family-based in youth ministry? What is the role of the family in the church? How does Christianity affect culture? What is the role of the church today and in the future? How does culture play a part in the shaping process? What will youth ministry look like in the future? What implications for the future arise from the phenomenon of the “emerging church”?
Prerequisite(s): None
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MIN 5100 - Communicating for Life Change
Credits: 3
You will explore various models and guides for effective communication and teaching of Scripture that connect with a variety of age groups. You will read books, write messages, and participate in discussion and lectures. You will practice speaking in class to experience the methods.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
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MIN 5300 - Foundations of Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the foundational principles of spiritual formation for an effective life and ministry with emphasis on personal sanctification and growth with others in a mutually-edifying community. Prerequisite: INT 6110
Prerequisite(s): INT 6110
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MIN 5310 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership
Credits: 3
This course will provide a biblical perspective for leadership ministry in churches and organizations. Special attention will be given to laying a biblical foundation and creating a leadership development grid so that you will have a framework for lifelong leadership learning.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
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MIN 5715 - Counseling Children, Youth, and Families
Credits: 3
In this course, you will learn how to understand the needs of children, adolescents, and families, develop a framework for utilizing a family systems model for counseling, and lead a program that educates others about crisis issues facing children, youth, and families. Prerequisite: MIN 5300
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300
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MIN 6051 - 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-driven development agenda, and the shift from church-based leadership to apostolic-era leadership.
Graduate
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MIN 6100 - Leadership and Ministry Skills
Credits: 3
In this course, you will learn how to lead and equip others using biblical mandates, proven leadership theory, professional competencies, and practical wisdom. You will learn current leadership language, the major theories of leadership, and the contemporary application of those theories. You will learn and practice ministry skills that may be applied in a congregational worship setting or in a pluralistic multi-faith environment. Prerequisite: MIN 5300
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300
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MIN 6170 - Community and Church Based Spiritual Formation
Credits: 3
This course introduces you to advanced biblical and spiritual formation principles for designing individual, small and large group, and church-wide experiences to help people know God and live His Word. You will learn a variety of approaches for encouraging and evaluating spiritual maturity in adult learners through practical projects and classroom experience. Prerequisite: MIN 5300 If you have not completed MIN 5300, that course should be taken instead.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 5300 If you have not completed MIN 5300, that course should be taken instead.
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MIN 6180 - Inclusion as a Challenge for Church and Mission
Credits: 3
In this course, you will explore and evaluate theological and interdisciplinary foundations related to inclusion, including challenges to unity and diversity in church ministry, mission theory, and mission practice. You will reflect on approaches that promote the full inclusion of minorities, who are at risk of exclusion and discrimination (e.g., people with disabilities, the poor, and migrants). (3)
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MIN 6320 - Holy Spirit: Understanding & Practice
Credits: 3
You will engage in biblical and historical research to develop a framework for understanding and leading others to experience the Spirit-filled life God intends for every Christ follower. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the ministry of the Holy Spirit and his role in bearing fruit and in becoming a “salt and light” influence. You will wrestle with applying biblical truth and the activity of the Spirit to current moral issues. Reflective and experiential learning styles will engage you in moving from understanding to impact.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
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MIN 6344 - Transformational Bible Teaching
Credits: 3
In this course, you will examine the teaching-learning process to help you understand how to adapt instructional methods to differing expectations, learning styles, cognitive processes, and social relations of learners in multicultural contexts in order to biblically transform lives. Prerequisite(s): BIB 5410 and MIN 5300
Prerequisite(s): BIB 5410 and MIN 5300
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MIN 6412 - Transformational Leadership
Credits: 3
In this course you will study the biblical principles of transformational leadership. Special emphasis is devoted to team building, mentoring, discipleship, and leadership development in the context of developing relationships of trust in an environment of grace.
Prerequisite(s): None
Graduate
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MIN 6415 - Developing Effective Coaching and Counseling 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.
Graduate
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