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.
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
Bi 470: I Corinthians
An exposition of Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth, a ministry experiencing serious problems. This course asks how churches should deal with disunity, lawsuits among believers, sexual deviancy, divorce, gender roles, the believer’s conscience over doubtful things, the Lord’s Table and other matters.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
1 Corinthians. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (TNTC) – 2018 Edition
Schreiner, Thomas R.
IVP Academic
ISBN: 9781783596683
How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology – 2018 Edition
Naselli, Andrew D.
P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781629952482
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.
Ed 383: Educational Assessment
An introductory course in the principles of constructing standardized and teacher-made tests, test scoring and interpretation, grading-reporting practices, and an overview of commonly used statistical terms.
Ed 493: Field Experience Capstone
In this course participants demonstrate their professional responsibilities by applying learning and development theories and demonstrating developmentally appropriate practices by writing lessons plans, creating assessments and providing feedback to students in the K-12 environment. Participants will submit recordings of lessons to receive individualized feedback on their planning and teaching strategies.
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.
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.
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.
HS 300: Global Health
A consideration of health issues on an international level focusing on an understanding of the key concepts of global health. Health issues will be evaluated on the basis of historical, social, economic, environmental and political factors that affect health worldwide. Topics include malnutrition, maternal-child health in vulnerable populations, the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics, disease prevention, poverty, globalization, workforce conditions and distribution of health resources.
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.
Min 330: Women Teaching Women
A course that aims at helping women become effective teachers of God’s Word to other women. This class focuses on biblical mandates and principles of discipleship, communication skills, and the organization, development and presentation of Bible studies and lessons.
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.
NuR 317: Professional Role Transition for the RN to BSN Student
A transition course to assist RN’s to further develop their professional nursing skills in role identity and professional development, evidence based research and practice, leadership and organizational management, and communication between healthcare professionals.
NuR 318: Applied Health Assessment & Promotion for the RN
A focus on health promotion, and risk reduction related to normal and common abnormal assessment findings utilizing a body systems approach. Students will explore health promotion and assessment strategies to holistically improve the patient’s well-being. Healthy People 2020, Institute of Medicines Report for Nursing Education and transforming care at the bedside, along with other national health agendas, will be explored.
NuR 416: Leadership & Management for the RN
Focus on the leadership and management skills needed to work in a collective organizational system. Topics related to finance, regulation, patient care quality and safety, and effective collaboration are analyzed. It includes the development of a nursing project that reflects application of knowledge and skills studied throughout the RN-BSN Completion Program.
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]
PrS 301: Cultural Engagement
An introduction to the basic terms, concepts, and analytical techniques that comprise the study of culture. Particular emphasis is given to building cultural competencies that promote cross-cultural understanding, effective communication, and collaborative problem solving.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Mar. 6–Apr. 29, 2023
Understanding Global Cultures – 6th Edition
Martin J. Gannon
Sage Publications
ISBN: 9781483340074
Note: 3rd, 4th, or 5th editions are also acceptable because they contain the needed reading selections.
PrS 350: Ethics for the Professional
Survey of ethical constructs with an emphasis on applying biblical principles in professional contexts.
PrS 490: Professional Studies Capstone
Students produce a thesis, project, or major presentation or complete a practicum or internship to demonstrate their mastery of the learning outcomes for their degree program.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Dec. 10, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: Jan. 16–Apr. 29, 2023
- Additional Course Information: Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.
Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.
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
Th 350: Bible Doctrines
Study of the biblical teaching concerning Scripture, God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and angels (including Satan). Emphasis throughout is on the practical application of the teachings of the Bible to the Christian life.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
- Next offered: May 8–June 24, 2023
The Moody Handbook of Theology – 2008 or 2014 Edition
Paul Enns
Chicago
Moody
ISBN: 9780802411983
A Pictorial History of Our English Bible – 1982 Edition
David Beale
Greenville, SC
BJU Press
ISBN: 0890841497
Th 490: Themes in Theology & Apologetics
An overview of the story of Scripture, a survey of selected major doctrines and a primer in basic apologetics. Particular emphasis on understanding how to communicate the truth of the Bible to both believers and unbelievers.
- Dates: Aug. 29–Oct. 15, 2022
- Register by: Aug. 26, 2022
Thy Word Is Truth – 1963 Edition
E. J. Young
Banner of Truth
ISBN: 9780851511726
The Knowledge of the Holy
A. W. Tozer
ISBN: 9781626309906
More Than a Carpenter – 2009 Edition
Josh McDowell
Tyndale Momentum
ISBN: 9781414326276
A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics – 2006 Edition
James Sire
IVP
ISBN: 9780830833825
Th 499: Worldview & Apologetics
An analysis and defense of the biblical worldview, together with an analysis and refutation of secular and religious alternative worldviews. The course will equip students to defend the core biblical doctrines and refute spurious philosophical, historical, archeological and scientific claims against the Bible. The course presents a brief history of the apologetics discipline and important Christian thinkers. The course addresses significant historical and contemporary thinkers and their objections to biblical Christianity.