Courses Starting August 29, 2022
We are excited about the prospect of your taking courses through SCOPE. Formal admission to BJU is not required to take a course by distance learning, and approval to take a distance learning course does not imply admission to BJU or to a particular degree program.
Please see our dual enrollment page for information about this program.
BA 109: Business Spreadsheet Analysis
An in-depth hands-on investigation of spreadsheet technology used in typical business applications. Topics include fundamentals of spreadsheet operation, utilizing spreadsheets to solve quantitative problems in business, basic and advanced spreadsheet formatting techniques, creating spreadsheet reports, creating pivot tables and pivot chart reports, and solving problems using what-if analysis.
BG 101: Elementary Greek I
Introduction to Greek, with an emphasis on vocabulary, basic grammar, and reading/translation.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
A Handbook for New Testament Greek – 5th Edition
BJU Greek Faculty
Greenville
JourneyForth
ISBN: 9781628560688
A Workbook for New Testament Greek (softbound) – 5th Edition
BJU Greek Faculty
Greenville
JourneyForth
ISBN: 9781628560695
Greek New Testament (UBS or Nestle/Aland) (optional)
Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar (optional)
William D. Mounce
The Concise Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (optional)
F. W. Danker
BG 201: Intermediate Greek I
Continued development in Biblical Greek vocabulary, grammar, and reading/translation; and an introduction to Biblical Greek syntax. Includes translations of selected passages.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Prerequisite: BG 102
Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament, 2nd edition. Revised by Frederick W. Danker. – 1983 Edition
F. Wilbur Gingrich
Chicago
University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226136134
Note: Or its equivalent
The Greek New Testament
Note: (UBS4 or NA27 preferred)
A Handbook for New Testament Greek: Forms and Syntax
BJU Greek Faculty
ISBN: 9781591667049
A Workbook for New Testament Greek
ISBN: 9781628560695
Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament – 1996 Edition
Daniel B. Wallace
Grand Rapids
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310218951
Bi 205: Creation to New Creation: Exploring the Bible for Life
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ’s work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
Visual Theological Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God’s Word – 2019 Edition
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 3rd (2012) Edition
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Grand Rapids
Zondervan
Note: (No workbook needed)
Bi 205: Creation to New Creation: Exploring the Bible for Life
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ’s work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
Visual Theological Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God’s Word – 2019 Edition
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 3rd (2012) Edition
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Grand Rapids
Zondervan
Note: (No workbook needed)
Bi 209: Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible for Life
A study of principles/practices for accurately reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible. The focus will be on understanding and embracing God’s authorial intent of the ancient text and making appropriate applications for contemporary living.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Oct. 17–Dec. 10, 2022
- Prerequisite: Bi 205
- Additional Course Information: In addition to your textbooks, you will need a print or electronic copy of the New Testament.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019 Edition
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Grasping God’s Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 2012 Edition
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492572
Ed 200: Foundations in Educational Technology
This course aligns with both International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards to prepare students to effectively employ a biblical worldview while integrating technology into a variety of instructional settings. All types of future educators enrolled in this course will be prepared to develop their leadership, scholarship, and citizenship through the skills of collaboration, design, facilitation, and analysis. A technology portfolio will be created by each learner that demonstrates their learning, and a portion of the class will be spent in the pursuit of a third-party educational micro credential. Learners will be exposed to a wide variety of instructional tools and ideas for technology integration.
En 101: Composition & Grammar
Review of sentence structure, punctuation, paragraph development and essay organization. Emphasis on expository writing. Required of students with English ACT score between 15 and 23, or Writing SAT score 21 to 29. Not open to those with English ACT score above 23, or Writing SAT score above 29. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
En 102: Composition & Rhetoric
Introduction to academic writing emphasizing argumentation, research, documentation and style; centering on the library paper. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Jan. 16–Apr. 29, 2023
- Prerequisites: En 101, Plmt Test, ACT 24+, SAT 30+
Companion to College English – 4th Edition
Horton, Ronald A.
Greenville, SC
BJU Press, 2020
ISBN: 9781628568486
Note: See https://www.bjupress.com/product/522243
En 103: Composition & Literature
Critical writing using literary analysis. Discussion of literature by genres and according to basic literary critical concepts and terminology. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Jan. 16–Mar. 4, 2023
- Prerequisite: En 102
A Companion to College English – 3rd Edition
Horton, Ronald A.
Greenville, SC
BJU Press, 2011
ISBN: 9781606820407
Readings for College English – 2nd Edition
Greenville, SC
BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606820391
ESS 101: Introduction to Sport Management
This course emphasizes basic management principles as they relate to the business of sport. Students are introduced to sport ethics, sport marketing, sport law, sport media, sport supervision, recreational sport management and other related areas.
FA 125: Christianity & the Arts
An examination of the aesthetic and ethical nature of the arts and their relevance to everyday life. Emphasis on applying a biblical framework for evaluating and interacting with the arts in contemporary culture while affirming the objective nature of Beauty, Truth and Goodness. Guest performances, lectures, readings, and attendance at recitals, art shows and other performances will provide students with opportunities to apply and synthesize course material.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Oct. 17–Dec. 10, 2022
Art for God’s Sake
Ryken
ISBN: 9781596380073
Note: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gods-Sake-Call-Recover/dp/1596380071
Art & the Bible
Schaeffer
ISBN: 9780830834013
Note: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Bible-Classics-Francis-Schaeffer/dp/083083401X
Fin 211: Personal & Ministry Finance
Financial management strategies including strategies for budgeting, expense control, credit cards, home buying, car buying, insurance, and investing. Principles applied to personal, ministry, and community finance settings.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
The World’s Easiest Guide to Finances – 2000 Edition
Larry Burkett
Northfield Publishing
ISBN: 1881273385
Church Finance: The Church Leader’s Guide to Financial Operations – 2nd Edition (optional)
Michael E. Batts
Christianity Today International
ISBN: 9781614079224
Note: 2019; Recommended, not required.
Hi 101: The Making of the Modern World
The course focuses on the process of historical thinking from a biblical perspective by investigating the forces and factors that have shaped the world we live in today, and by studying themes including empire building, revolutions, religious movements, philosophical and artistic accomplishments, social and economic networks.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Jan. 16–Apr. 29, 2023
- Information for High School Students: Recommended only for students who have received an ACT score of 23 or above in the Reading or English subjects.
The Penguin History of the World – 6th Edition
J. M. Roberts and O. A. Westad
ISBN: 9781846144431
Note: Available in Kindle, hardcover, and paperback.
Hi 101: The Making of the Modern World
The course focuses on the process of historical thinking from a biblical perspective by investigating the forces and factors that have shaped the world we live in today, and by studying themes including empire building, revolutions, religious movements, philosophical and artistic accomplishments, social and economic networks.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Jan. 16–Apr. 29, 2023
- Information for High School Students: Recommended only for students who have received an ACT score of 23 or above in the Reading or English subjects.
The Penguin History of the World – 6th Edition
J. M. Roberts and O. A. Westad
ISBN: 9781846144431
Note: Available in Kindle, hardcover, and paperback.
Hi 201: United States History to 1865
A survey of American history from the colonial era through 1865 with a blend of political, economic and cultural aspects.
Ma 103: College Algebra
Review of elementary algebra. Stress on the concept of relation and function, algebraic functions and their graphs. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
College Algebra – 8th Edition
Richard N. Aufmann/Richard D. Nation
Stamford, CT
Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781285434773
Note: If you’re planning on taking Ma 105, consider purchasing ISBN-978-1-285-44942-5 instead.
Mkt 205: Principles of Marketing
An introduction to marketing’s role of creating and capturing customer value for both consumer and business markets. Topics include customer-driven marketing strategies, product development, pricing, promotion, distribution, supply chain, competitive advantage, marketing ethics, the global marketplace and sustainable marketing.
Ph 200: Ideas & Their Consequences
Selected philosophical ideas of continuing importance from the pre-Socratics to the 20th century.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Jan. 16–Mar. 4, 2023
Themes in Western Thought – 2013 (custom) Edition
Horton, Ronald, ed.
Boston
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780077819033
Note: You must purchase this custom textbook from the BJU bookstore. Call 864-770-1355 or email [email protected]
Ph 200: Ideas & Their Consequences
Selected philosophical ideas of continuing importance from the pre-Socratics to the 20th century.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Jan. 16–Mar. 4, 2023
Themes in Western Thought – 2013 (custom) Edition
Horton, Ronald, ed.
Boston
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780077819033
Note: You must purchase this custom textbook from the BJU bookstore. Call 864-770-1355 or email [email protected]
Spn 141: Elementary Spanish I
Spanish language and intercultural proficiency development in all modes of communication at the Novice level. Not applicable toward a Spanish major or minor or Spanish Education major.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Prerequisites: Placement into Spn 141
- Note: MLS 141 is the old name for Spn 141.
Puntos de Partida: An Invitation to Spanish – 11th (2021) Edition
Dorwick, Thalia, Ana M. Prez-Girons, and Anne Becher
New York
McGraw-Hill
Note: Print textbook strongly recommended. Required Subscription to Connect (McGraw-Hill). Textbook and access code for subscription service used for MLS 141, 142, 241 and 242.
Subscription to Talk Abroad
Tec 101: Digital Literacy
An introductory course designed to help the student develop key computational skills for professional life. Topics include tools for basic management of digital files, internet research and online safety, exposure to intermediate skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software, and foundational data related skills (including evaluation of the quality of data, development of data summaries, and communication of data for effective decision-making). Lecture and lab. Excludes: Tec 201.
From the Garden to the City – 2011 Edition
John Dyer
Grand Rapids, MI
Kregel Publications
ISBN: 9780825426681
Blown to Bits – 2008 Edition
Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, and Harry Lewis
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Addison-Wesley
ISBN: 9780137135592
Note: Free PDF available: http://www.bitsbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/B2B_3.pdf
Story Telling with Data
Knaflic
Note: Available online from our university library (link provided in the course)
Tec 201: Digital Literacy with Introductory Programming
An introductory course designed to help the student develop key computational skills for professional life. Topics include tools for basic management of digital files, internet research, exposure to digital content authoring with markdown, foundational data evaluation and visualization, and basic programming skills. Lecture and lab. Excludes: Tec 101.
From the Garden to the City – 2011 Edition
John Dyer
Grand Rapids, MI
Kregel Publications
ISBN: 9780825426681
Blown to Bits – 2008 Edition
Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, and Harry Lewis
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Addison-Wesley
ISBN: 9780137135592
Note: Free PDF available: http://www.bitsbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/B2B_3.pdf
Data Visualization: A Practical Introduction
Kieran Healy
Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691181615
Note: https://press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/9780691185064/data-visualization