Academic Catalog 2016-2017
Course Descriptions
With the exception of 100 level courses and special course offerings, courses are available to students according to their degree plan. In the case that a designated prerequisite is not required by your degree program, you will be exempt from the prerequisite.
If no year is given, this course is available every year during the designated terms.
BIS (Biblical Studies)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 101 | History and Literature of the Old Testament | A survey of the content and basic teachings of each book of the Old Testament in its historical, geographical, and cultural context with an emphasis on the substantiation and edification of Christian faith. 4 credits. | Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| BIS 104 | History and Literature of the New Testament | A survey of the content and basic teachings of each book of the New Testament in its historical, geographical, and cultural context with an emphasis on the substantiation and edification of Christian faith. 4 credits. | Winter, Spring | Winter, Spring |
| BIS 201 | Biblical Interpretation | An introduction to hermeneutics and the principles and practice of exegesis with an emphasis on observational skills, literary context, historical-cultural context, and principles of application. (Prerequisite: BIS 101 & BIS 104) 4 credits. | Winter, Spring | Winter, Spring |
CHE (Christian Education)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE 301 | Introduction to Christian Education | An introduction to developing instructional objectives, planning curricular scope and sequence, implementing effective teaching techniques for Christian educational settings. 4 credits. | Fall 2017, Fall 2019 | Fall 2016, Fall 2018 |
COM (Communications)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 341 | Expository Preaching | A study on the development and delivery of expository sermons. 4 credits. | Fall 2016, Fall 2018 | Fall 2017, Fall 2019 |
FAM (Family Ministry)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAM 301 | Introduction to Family Ministry | An introduction to the biblical, theological, historical and contemporary basis for a “family-equipping ministry” along with a survey of the various approaches to family ministry within Christianity today. 4 credits. | Spring 2017, Spring 2019 | Spring 2018, Spring 2020 |
HIS (History)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIS 321 | History of Christianity | A study of the historical events and theological developments that have shaped Christianity from the apostles to the present. 4 credits. | Winter 2017, Winter 2019 | Winter 2018, Winter 2020 |
LEA (Leadership)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEA 101 | Foundations of Ministry | An introduction to fundamental ministry foundations of calling, spiritual formation, and growth within the context of an equipping ministry model. 4 credits. | Fall, Winter | Fall, Winter |
| LEA 301 | Spiritual Formation and Ministry | An examination of the theology, philosophy, and methodology for effective church-based ministry. 4 credits. | Fall 2016, Fall 2018 | Fall 2017, Fall 2019 |
| LEA 311 | Leadership | An introduction to biblical principles of Christian leadership and basic management and supervisory skills for effective ministry. 4 credits. | Winter 2018, Winter 2020 | Winter 2017, Winter 2019 |
| LEA 321 | Ministry in the Church of God (Seventh Day) | An examination of Church of God (Seventh Day) history, polity, and contemporary church culture. 4 credits. | Winter | Winter |
| LEA 331 | Church Administration | An overview of foundational principles of church administration as they relate to leadership, polity, finance, and legal issues. 4 credits. | Spring 2017, Spring 2019 | Spring 2016, Spring 2018 |
| LEA 491 | Ministry Practicum | A supervised field practicum in a chosen non-pastoral ministry concentration with an emphasis on synthesizing the DCM coursework with practical ministry experience in a local church. (Prerequisite: *) 4 credits | All terms* | All terms* |
*Available upon approval when student is within 3 terms of completion. For more information, view applicable documents under “Forms and Documents” in the LifeSpring Student Center.
MIS (Missions)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIS 311 | Evangelism and Discipleship | A study of historical and contemporary methods of evangelism and discipleship. 4 credits. | Spring 2018, Spring 2020 | Spring 2017, Spring 2019 |
PAM (Pastoral Ministry)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAM 301 | Introduction to Pastoral Ministry | An introductory examination of the theology, philosophy, and methodology for effective pastoral ministry. 4 credits. | Fall 2016, Fall 2018 | Fall 2017, Fall 2019 |
| PAM 491 | Pastoral Ministry Practicum | A supervised field practicum in pastoral ministry with an emphasis on synthesizing the DCM coursework with practical ministry experience in a local church. (Prerequisite: PAM 301*) 4 credits | All terms* | All terms* |
*Available upon approval when student is within 3 terms of completion. For more information, view applicable documents under “Forms and Documents” in the LifeSpring Student Center.
PHI (Philosophy)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI 311 | Worldviews | A comparative study of Christian and secular worldviews and their significance. 4 credits. | Fall 2017, Fall 2019 | Fall 2016, Fall 2018 |
PSY (Psychology)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 311 | The Church and Mental Health | An examination of the role that the community of Christians is intended to play in strengthening the health of its members; a review of common mental health issues, including depression and anxiety disorders. 4 credits. | Winter 2018, Winter 2020 | Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2019 |
| PSY 321 | Principles of Counseling | A study and practice of basic Christian counseling skills, methods, and ethics. 4 credits. | Spring 2018, Spring 2020 | Spring 2017, Spring 2019 |
THE (Theology)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE 201 | Systematic Theology | An introduction to the foundational principles, themes, and categories of Christian theology. (Prerequisite: BIS 201) 4 credits. | Fall, Spring | Fall, Spring |
| THE 202 | Intro to Church of God (Seventh Day) Doctrine | A study of the doctrines held by the Church of God (Seventh Day) as set forth by the International Ministerial Congress and the North American Ministerial Council. (Prerequisite: BIS 201) 4 credits. | Fall, Spring | Fall, Spring |
WOA (Worship Arts)
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Description | English Availability | Spanish Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOA 301 | Introduction to Worship Arts | An introduction to the biblical, theological, and historical basis for the practice of worship arts in Christianity today. 4 credits. | Summer 2018, Summer 2020 | Summer 2017, Summer 2019 |
| WOA 311 | Prayer Ministry | An introduction to the theology and practices of prayer, with an emphasis on listening to God, meditative prayer, crying out, intercession, and spiritual warfare. 4 credits. | Summer 2017, Summer 2019 | Summer 2018, Summer 2020 |