Spring 2020 Dual Enrollment Offerings
AMERICAN EDUCATION
EDU-130 CREDITS 3
An orientation course for students who expect to enter the teaching profession. Considers the history, principles, problems, and philosophy of public education in American society. Study of the desired competencies in teaching, evaluation of one's own capacities, interests, and abilities, and planning of one's professional career.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
ENG-120 CREDITS 3
Develops skills in various methods of writing. Students will write expressive and expository essays using processes of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing. They will evaluate and synthesize data, sources, and ideas to develop a research essay. Completion of ENG-120 with a grade of "C" or better will fulfill the writing competency requirement. Credits cannot be applied to an English or Writing major or minor. Prerequisite: Adequate SAT/ACT verbal scores or completion of ENG-100 with a grade of "C" or higher.
HUMANITIES FINE ARTS
MUS-180 CREDITS 3
An integrated study of history and appreciation of art and music in Western culture from ancient times to present. (Part of the Humanities Core Curriculum.)
HUMANITIES PHILOSOPHY
PHL-180 CREDITS 3
A study of philosophy within the seven major historical periods with primary consideration being given to outstanding thinkers and trends of thought such as rationalism, empiricism, idealism, realism, existentialism, and naturalism.
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
MUS-160 CREDITS 2
A study of the basic fundamentals of music: major and minor scales, key signatures, triads, and introduction to functional harmony. Open to non-music majors as well as majors. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: The ability to read notes.
NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
BIL-102 CREDITS 3
This course covers the literature of the New Testament. Special attention will be given to the life of Christ and the history of the early church, including the life of Paul.
OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
BIL-101 CREDITS 3
A study of the Old Testament, highlighting the cultural background underlying the books of the Old Testament. Topics include major archaeological finds, Old Testament culture as it relates to today’s culture, and the foundational relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament.
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
SOC-150 CREDITS 3
An introductory analysis of the individual in culture and society, using a biblical framework.
RECENT HISTORY POLITICS
HST-103 CREDITS 3
A penetrating study of intellectual, political, economic, social, legal, aesthetic, ecclesiastical, and international political developments from 1920 to the present with emphasis on America's role in the world. Gives credit for History or Political Science majors.
THEOLOGY OF CHRISTIAN LIFE
THE-101 CREDITS 3
This course examines the basic beliefs of historic Christianity as summarized in the Apostles’ Creed and connects them to Christian practices and life. Specifically, the doctrines of revelation, God, creation, fall and sin, the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the church, salvation, and human destiny will be covered. While taking note of distinctive teachings in the major Christian theological traditions, focus is placed on the common understanding of Christian faith as a means of formation in Christian living that enables virtue, servant leadership, and citizenship in God’s kingdom.