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BA 215
3 Credits
Intro to Human Resources Mgmt
Introduction to the various functions of the Human Resources field. Topics include needs assessment, policies and procedures, benefits, legal issues, consulting, training, safety and performance appraisals. Summer only, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Next offered: Jun. 24, 2024 - Aug. 10, 2024
Human Resources Management – 14th
Wayne Mondy and Joseph Martocchio
Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN: 9780133972993
Subscription to Society of Human Resources Management
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
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. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 2012
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492572
New Testament
EAS 670
3 Credits
Pupil Personnel Services
A survey of guidance services and their application in both elementary and secondary educational settings. Practical guidance problems are considered. Second semester, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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How to Help People Change – 1986
Adams, Jay
Zondervan Publishing House
ISBN: 0-310-51181-X
Charting the Course: Pupil Personnel Services in the Christian School – 2nd
Deuink, Jim
BJU Press, 2003
ISBN: 1-57924-969-8
The Heart of Anger
Priolo, Lou
Calvary Press, 1997
ISBN: 1-879737-28-0
The Age of Opportunity
Tripp, Paul
Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 2001
ISBN: 0-87552-605-5
Ed 380
3 Credits
Instructional Methods & Strategies
This course is designed to help teachers put instructional theory into practice through the study and application of teaching strategies and techniques that are applicable to the Pre-K-12 classroom. Both semesters and summer, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Next offered: Jun. 24, 2024 - Aug. 10, 2024
Classroom instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement – 2001
Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D., & Pollock, J. E.
ASCD
ISBN: 978-1416613626
Subscription to GoReact
Subscription to Teaching Channel
Ed 638
3 Credits
Curriculum Development & Design
This course is an overview of the history and theories of curriculum development and their application to K-12 schools. Designing and implementing effective curriculum and learning based on a school's philosophy of education. Second semester, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Curriculum Leadership: Readings for Developing Quality Educational Programs – 10th edition
Forrest W. Parkay, Eric J. Anctil, Glen J. Hass
Pearson
ISBN: 978-0132852159
Steppingstones to Curriculum: A Biblical Path – 2nd edition
Harro Van Brummelen
ISBN: 978-1583310236
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association – 7th
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
Ed 659
3 Credits
R2S Content Area Rdg/Writing EC/Elm
This course focuses on the theoretical bases and techniques related to the teaching of reading and writing in early childhood and elementary school settings. The course will familiarize students with historical concepts of subject matter and related research for learners in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Students will conceptualize disciplinary literacies in order to envision and research literacy pedagogies. This course meets the requirements of the Read to Succeed Act for the R2S Teacher Endorsement in South Carolina for early childhood, elementary, and special education teachers. Both semesters and summer, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Next offered: Jun. 24, 2024 - Aug. 10, 2024
Classroom strategies for interactive learning. – (2017) 4th
Buehl, D.
International Reading Association
Reading for information in elementary school: Content literacy strategies to build comprehension – 2007
Frey, N., & Fisher, D
Pearson
Ed 661
3 Credits
Assessment of Learning
The appraisal of a student's intellectual capacity and aspects of personality; the interpretation of educational data using descriptive statistics including frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, the normal probability curve and graphs. Attention is also given to test construction and the development of a testing program. Second semester, three hours.
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Educational Assessment of Students – (2019) 8th
Brookhart, S. M. & Nitko, A. J.
Pearson
ISBN: 978-0-13-480707-2
Ed 678
3 Credits
R2S Content Area Rdg/Writing MS/HS
This course focuses on the theoretical bases and techniques related to the teaching of reading and writing in middle and high school settings. The course will familiarize students with historical concepts of subject matter and related research for learners in fifth through twelfth grade. Students will conceptualize disciplinary literacies in order to envision and research literacy pedagogies. This course meets the requirements of the Read to Succeed Act for the R2S Teacher Endorsement in South Carolina for middle school and high school teachers. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Subjects matter: Exceeding standards through powerful content-area reading – (2014) 2nd
Daniels, H., & Zemelman, S.
Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0325050836
Content matters: A disciplinary literacy approach to improving student learning – 2010
McConachie, S. M., & Petrosky, A. R.
Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 978-0-470-43411-6
ESS 206
3 Credits
Wellness Concepts
This course is designed to teach students the role of physical activity in maintaining optimal health and improved quality of life. Topics such as safe exercise, nutrition, weight management, and lifestyle chronic diseases will be explored. Throughout this course, students will assess individual fitness levels including body composition, cardiovascular fitness, and musculoskeletal fitness. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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ACSMs Complete Guide to Fitness & Health – 2nd edition
Bushman, Barbara, PhD
Human Kinetics
ISBN: 978-1-492533672
ESS 335
3 Credits
Psychology of Physical Activity
This course involves the study of human psychological behavior and its influence in sport and exercise settings. It is designed to provide a student with information gleaned from research in sport psychology as well as practical knowledge to become a more effective sport manager, exercise science professional, coach or fitness instructor. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology – 7th
Robert S. Weinberg and Daniel Gould
Human Kinetics, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-4925-6114-9
ESS 660
3 Credits
Research Methods in Sport
An overview of research design, scientific methods and statistical analysis of data required for research in sport-related topics. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Research Methods and Design in Sport Management – 2nd
Andrew, Pedersen, and McEvoy
Human Kinetics
ISBN: 978-1-4925-7491-0
ESS 675
3 Credits
Theories/Strategies-Coaching Golf
Designed to provide advanced instruction and training in technical and tactical skills of golf.\n Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Coaching Golf Successfully – 2001
Bill Madonna
Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 068480364X
Golf Is Not A Game Of Perfect – 1995
Dr. Bob Rotella
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 068480364X
Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia – 2009
David L. Cook
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310318859
FA 125
3 Credits
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. Both semesters and summer, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Next offered: May. 6, 2024 - Jun. 22, 2024
Art for God's Sake
Ryken
ISBN: 978-1-59638-007-3
Art & the Bible
Schaeffer
ISBN: 978-0830834013
Fin 402
3 Credits
Financial Theory & Application
An in-depth analysis of financial statements and application of principles of finance to actual business situations. Designed to develop decision-making abilities by having students recommend solutions to financial problems. Students will design and use computerized spreadsheet applications to assist in analysis. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Prerequisites: AC 305 or Fin 201 Prerequisite.
Foundations of Financial Management – 16th
Block, Hirt, and Danielsen
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9781259277160
Hi 101
3 Credits
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. Both semesters and summer, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Next offered: May. 6, 2024 - Jun. 22, 2024
The Penguin History of the World – 6th
J. M. Roberts and O. A. Westad
ISBN: 978-1846144431
Hi 335
3 Credits
History of Christianity
Overviews the history of the Christian faith since the New Testament era. Notes the formative influence of the early church councils and places special emphasis on the nature and contributions of the Reformation. Discusses modern Christian history with application to contemporary theological issues. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Prerequisites: Identical to Th 335.
Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity – 4th
Mark A. Noll, David Komline, Han-luen Katzer Komline
Baker Academic
ISBN: 9781540964885
5 Minutes in Church History: An Introduction to the Stories of Gods Faithfulness in the History of – 2019
Stephen J. Nichols
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing
ISBN: 9780642891317
ME 502
2 Credits
Music Business
An examination of the design, implementation and operation of a professional music business (e.g., the traditional and Internet-based private studio, music academy, recording studio, retail and freelance work). Topics include business planning, licensure, budgeting, technology, marketing, grant writing, publishing and copyright law. Students will develop and defend a business plan for their chosen music business. Second semester, odd-numbered years, two hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Start Your Own Business – 7th
Markman, Marla, editor
Entrepreneur Media, 2010
ISBN: 978-1599186290
PrS 301
3 Credits
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. Second semester, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Understanding Global Cultures – 6th
Martin J. Gannon
Sage Publications
ISBN: 978-1-4833-4007-4
PrS 305
3 Credits
Interpersonal Comm in Organizations
An overview of intrapersonal effectiveness, interpersonal effectiveness, understanding and working in teams, and leading individuals and groups. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Connect Access Card for Business and Professional Communication: Putting People First – (2020) 1st
Floyd, K. and Cardon, P. W.
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9781260244960
SCM 631
3 Credits
Theories of Counseling
A historical survey of the relationship of secular, integrationist, and biblical counseling models to the church. Examines the counseling theories of prominent Christian counselors and counseling organizations from a biblical counseling viewpoint. Guides students towards the development of a distinctly biblical counseling model. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy – 10th, 2015
Corey, Gerald
Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-305-26372-7
Psychology & Christianity Five Views – 2nd, 2010
Johnson, Eric
IVP Academic
ISBN: 978-0-8308-2848-7
Gospel-Centered Counseling: How Christ Changes Lives – 2014
Kellemen, Robert
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0-310-51613-2
SCM 633
3 Credits
Counseling Issues
Builds on the foundation of SCM 632. Focuses on the dynamics of the heart as it pertains to biblically counseling those struggling with common counseling issues including anger, anxiety, depression and guilt. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Next offered: Jun. 24, 2024 - Aug. 10, 2024
Prerequisites: SCM 632.
God Is More Than Enough – 2010
Jim Berg
JourneyForth
ISBN: 978-1606820575
Will Medicine Stop the Pain – 2006
Fitzpatrick, Elyse and Laura Hendrickso
Moody
ISBN: 978-080245802
Good Mood-Bad Mood: Help and Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder – 2013
Hodges, Charles, M.D
Shepherd Press
ISBN: 978-193690850
Men Counseling Men: A Biblical Guide to the Major Issues Men Face – 2013
Street, John, ed
Harvest House
ISBN: 978-073694926
The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women – 2012
Street, John and Janie Street
Crossway
ISBN: 978-0736964517
Putting Your Past in Its Place – 2011
Viars, Steve
Harvest
ISBN: 978-0736927390
Blame it on the Brain? – 1998
Welch, Edward
P&R
ISBN: 0875526020
SNT 614
3 Credits
Exposition: Romans
An exposition of the epistle in light of the circumstances and experience of the Apostle Paul and the congregation in Rome. Careful attention is given to the structure of the book and the development of its major theological arguments. Exposure to both the classic and most recent commentary literature on Romans. Preparation of expository sermons required. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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The Letter to the Romans, New International Commentary on the New Testament – 2nd edition, 2018
Douglas Moo
Eerdmans
ISBN: 0802871216
SOT 620
2 Credits
Survey of the Old Testament
Orientation of the student to the content and theological message of each book of the Old Testament. The focus is on the macroscopic perspective and the relevance of the Old Testament to the present. Includes discussion of key issues in scholarly debate and liberal-critical attacks. Emphasizes personal Bible study methods. For students with little or no undergraduate background in Bible. Two hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Old Testament Today – 2nd ed.
John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill
Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0-310-49820-9
SSE 210
3 Credits
Economics for the Professional
A deeper look at the economic decision-making of individuals, firms and governments in a world of scarce resources. Topics include markets, public goods, utility maximization, costs of production, market structures, antitrust policy, labor unions, poverty, health care, gross domestic product, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, the global economy and comparative advantage. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Prerequisites: SSE 200.
Modern Principles of Economics – 4th
Cowen & Tabarrok
Worth Publishers
ISBN: 9781319098728
STh 630
3 Credits
Application of Scripture
Investigation of the theological basis for the discipline of biblical application and development of a methodology for sound application. Illustrates the process for applying various genres of Scripture and for using Scripture to address contemporary issues. Emphasis on the application component in the preparation of expository lessons/sermons. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Th 335
3 Credits
History of Christianity
Overviews the history of the Christian faith since the New Testament era. Notes the formative influence of the early church councils and places special emphasis on the nature and contributions of the Reformation. Discusses modern Christian history with application to contemporary theological issues. Three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Prerequisites: Identical to Hi 335.
Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity – 4th
Mark A. Noll, David Komline, Han-luen Katzer Komline
Baker Academic
ISBN: 9781540964885
5 Minutes in Church History: An Introduction to the Stories of Gods Faithfulness in the History of – 2019
Stephen J. Nichols
Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing
ISBN: 9780642891317
Th 360
3 Credits
Bible Doctrines
Study of the biblical teaching concerning man, sin, salvation, the church and eschatology. Emphasis throughout is on the practical application of the teachings of the Bible to the Christian life. Particular attention is given to timely doctrinal questions. Summer only, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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Next offered: May. 6, 2024 - Jun. 22, 2024
The Moody Handbook of Theology – 2008 or 2014
Paul Enns
Moody Publishers
ISBN: 978-0802411983
Set Apart: The Nature and Importance of Biblical Separation – 2016
Mark Sidwell
BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1628562583
A book selected by the student from a list of doctrinal expository works
Th 490
3 Credits
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. First semester, three hours.
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Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
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The Knowledge of the Holy
A. W. Tozer
ISBN: 978-1626309906
More Than a Carpenter – 2009
Josh McDowell
Tyndale Momentum
ISBN: 978-1414326276
A Little Primer on Humble Apologetics – 2006
James Sire
IVP
ISBN: 978-0830833825
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