Professional Studies Courses
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.
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. 31–Dec. 12, 2020
- Register by: Aug. 28, 2020
- Next offered: Jan. 18–May 1, 2021
- 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.
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: Oct. 19–Dec. 12, 2020
- Register by: Oct. 16, 2020
- Next offered: June 28–Aug. 14, 2021
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 305: Interpersonal Communication in Organizations
An overview of intrapersonal effectiveness, interpersonal effectiveness, understanding and working in teams, and leading individuals and groups.
PrS 430: Leadership Effectiveness
Analysis and application of the practical skills that leaders and managers need for success in work and ministry contexts. Topics include the leader’s vision, communication skills, team development, and self-management.
- Dates: Jan. 18–Mar. 6, 2021
- Register by: Jan. 15, 2021
- Additional Course Information: There is no textbook for this course, but you will be required to read one book selected from a list provided by the instructor.
There is no textbook for this course.
Note: You will be required to read one book selected from a list provided by the instructor.
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: Jan. 18–May 1, 2021
- Register by: Jan. 15, 2021
- Next offered: May 10–Aug. 14, 2021
- 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.
PrS 312: Communication & Conflict Resolution
This course focuses on approaches to understanding and resolving conflict in interpersonal and organizational contexts. Students learn negotiation skills, mediation techniques, and strategies for giving and receiving feedback from a biblical perspective.
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.
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.