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Ac 204

3 Credits

Basic principles and procedures in accounting for corporate equity, bonds, manufacturing costs, managerial analysis of costs and cost/revenue relationships, special statements, analysis of financial statements and individual budgeting, and taxes. Introduction to business ethics. Second semester and summer, three hours.

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Prerequisites: Ac 203.

Financial and Managerial Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions, – 18th

Jan R. Williams, Susan F. Haka, Mark S. Bettner, and Joseph Carcello

McGraw-Hill/Irwin

BA 105

3 Credits

This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of essential business concepts and practices while emphasizing the key leadership skills and theories necessary for success in the business world. Students will explore the structure, functions, and terminology of business language, gaining valuable insights into how organizations operate. The course includes interviews with successful professionals from diverse industries, offering students a deeper understanding of the role of business in society and the various factors that influence business decisions. Ideal for those considering a career in business, the course provides an opportunity to assess and to develop the leadership capabilities needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. Three hours.

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BA 490

3 Credits

Students produce a thesis, project, or major presentation in connection with an internship or full-time job to fulfill the Business Capstone course. Not applicable toward the Business Administration major. Three hours.

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BG 201

3 Credits

Continued development in Biblical Greek vocabulary, grammar, and reading/translation; and an introduction to Biblical Greek syntax. Includes translations of selected passages. Three hours.

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Prerequisites: BG 102.

Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament, 2nd edition. Revised by Frederick W. Danker. – 1983

F. Wilbur Gingrich

University of Chicago Press

ISBN: 978-0226136134

The Greek New Testament

A Handbook for New Testament Greek: Forms and Syntax

BJU Greek Faculty

ISBN: 978-1591667049

A Workbook for New Testament Greek

ISBN: 978-162856-069-5

Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament – 1996

Daniel B. Wallace

Zondervan

ISBN: 978-0310218951

Bi 205

3 Credits

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. Three hours.

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A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019

Tim Challies and Josh Byers

Zondervan

ISBN: 978-0310577966

Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018

Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum

Zondervan

ISBN: 978-0310536543

Bi 205

3 Credits

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. Three hours.

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A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019

Tim Challies and Josh Byers

Zondervan

ISBN: 978-0310577966

Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ – 2018

Trent Hunter and Stephen J. Wellum

Zondervan

ISBN: 978-0310536543

Bi 209

3 Credits

A study of the principles and methods of Bible interpretation. Includes foundational commitments for biblical interpretation; a basic method for biblical interpretation; emphasis on authorial intent, context, and grammatical/historical interpretation; analytical tools for observation; interpretive helps for various genres; and biblical, relevant, text-based application. Includes an introductory discussion of the relationship between ethnic Israel and the New Testament Church in the biblical narrative and in biblical interpretation. Three hours.

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Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019

Tim Challies, Josh Byers

Zondervan

ISBN: 9780310577966

Journey Into God's Word – 2nd edition, 2020

J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays

Zondervan Academic

ISBN: 978-0-310-10896-2

New Testament

Com 101

3 Credits

The basic principles of public speaking with special emphasis on platform techniques and a study of the different types of speech. Not applicable toward a major or minor. Both semesters, three hours.

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The Art of Public Speaking – 12th edition

Lucas, Stephen E

McGraw Hill

EAS 660

3 Credits

Emphasizes basic administrative theory and research for the school leader, focusing on the current practices and examining trends in such areas as leadership skills, personnel development and decision making. Three hours.

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Biblical Leadership: Becoming a Different Kind of Leader

Ken Collier & Matt Williams

Ambassador International

ISBN: 1-932307-21-4

The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters

Albert Mohler

Bethany House

ISBN: 978-0-7642-1004-4

Finding Your Leadership Style: A Guide for Educators

Jeffrey Glanz

ASCD

ISBN: 978-0-87120-692-3

How to be a Team Player and Enjoy It

Matt Williams

Ambassador International

ISBN: 978-1-62020-235-7

Crazy Busy

Kevin DeYoung

Crossway

ISBN: 978-1-4335-3338-9

A Scent of Water: Bringing Life Back to the Christian School Movement

Edward Earwood & Phil Suite

Ambassador International

ISBN: 978-1-62020-155-8

EAS 678

3 Credits

An exploration of organizational theory and its application in a school setting, emphasizing strategic planning, instructional leadership and public relations. Second semester, three hours.

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The Leadership Challenge – 5th or 6th

James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner

Jossey-Bass, 2012

ISBN: 978-0470651728

Practicing the Art of Leadership: A Problem-Based Approach to Implementing the ISLLC Standards – 5th

Reginald Leon Green

Pearson, 2017

ISBN: 978-0134088778

Future-Focused Leadership

Gary Marx

ASCD, 2006

ISBN: 978-1416602194

Leading Change in Your School: How to Conquer Myths, Build Commitment, and Get Results

Douglas B. Reeves

ASCD, 2009

ISBN: 978-1416608080

EAS 695

3 Credits

In this semester long capstone course, the student is expected to demonstrate the implementation of leadership skills (tied to coursework taken in this program) to an approved action research project in a K-12 educational setting. The student must have access to a traditional K-12 school during the semester this course is taken.\~ Both semesters, three hours.

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Prerequisites: Ed 690.

Balanced leadership for powerful learning: Tools for achieving success in your school – 2015

Bryan Goodwin & Greg Cameron with Heather Hein

ASCD

ISBN: 978-1-4166-2088-4

School Leadership that Works

Robert Marzano, Timothy Waters, Brian McNulty

ASCD

ISBN: 978-1416602279

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association – 6th

American Psychological Association

ISBN: 978-1433805615

Ed 205

3 Credits

This course examines the foundations and best practices of literacy instruction in phonemic/phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. It also includes the historical progression of reading instruction and the impact of diversity on literacy learners. This course is aligned with South Carolina literacy competencies, ILA, CAEP, InTASC, and ADEPT performance standards. This course meets the requirements of the Read to Succeed Act for the R2S Literacy Teacher Endorsement in South Carolina for early childhood, elementary, and special education teachers and the R2S Literacy Requirement Endorsement in South Carolina for middle/high school teachers and PK-12 programs. Three hours.

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Best practices in literacy instruction – 6th ed (2019)

Gambrell, L. B., & Morrow, L. M. (Eds)

Guilford

Lenses on reading: An introduction to theories and models – 3rd edition (2017)

Tracey, D. H., & Morrow, L. M.

Guilford

APA Manual – 7th

The literacy dictionary: The vocabulary of reading and writing – 2005

Harris, T. L, & Hodges, R. E. (Eds.)

International Reading Association

Ed 275

3 Credits

This course is designed to meet the needs of Christian teachers who desire to improve their skills in biblical worldview formation. It distinguishes a secular approach to education from a Christian approach, presents a method for planning and writing instruction from a Christian perspective, and provides a tool for evaluating Christian educational materials. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Biblical Worldview: Creation, Fall, Redemption

BJU Press

ISBN: 978-1-60682-727-7

Ed 493

3 Credits

In this course candidates demonstrate their ability to apply learning and development theories and to utilize developmentally appropriate practices by writing lessons plans, creating assessments, and providing feedback to students in the K-12 environment. Candidates create an electronic portfolio and submit videotaped lessons to receive individualized feedback on their planning and teaching strategies. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Ed 605

3 Credits

Beginnings of the American system of education, survey of theories of education; factors and forces changing American education philosophies of learning applied to contemporary educational problems. This course is designed to equip and motivate educators and administrators to understand, critically appraise and apply the historical and philosophical foundations of education in developing their educational theory and practice. Three hours.

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Education in a Free Society – 8th

Rippa, S. Alexander

Longman

ISBN: 10: 0801316367

Ed 634

3 Credits

This course focuses on developing the student's understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to increase effectiveness in meeting the needs of diverse learners through appropriate instructional, curricular and behavioral strategies. Three hours.

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Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers – 8th

Friend and Bursuck

Pearson

ISBN: 978-0-13-480167-4

Ed 661

3 Credits

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 682

3 Credits

Practicum experience within the student's current teaching setting. The student is expected to implement a coaching cycle, conduct instructional classroom visits, and develop a professional learning plan. Three hours.

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Spiritual leadership

Blackaby, H. & Blackaby, R.

2011 B & H Publishing Group

ISBN: 9781433669187

The definitive guide to instructional coaching: Seven factors for success

Knight, J.

2022 ASCD

ISBN: 9781416630661

Ed 691

3 Credits

Independent study through the use of readings with special emphasis on selected areas from the field of education. This course can be substituted for other courses at the discretion of the program coordinator. Second semester and summer, three hours.

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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Recommended but not required) – 7th (2019)

American Psychological Association

ISBN: 978-1433832161

Ed 693

3 Credits

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. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Ed 695

3 Credits

In this semester long capstone course, the student will have a supervised experience in an area of fieldwork under the direction of faculty; including papers, unit work samples, recorded lessons--uploaded and critiqued--all tied to coursework taken previously in the MEd Program. The student must be teaching in a traditional K-12 classroom during the semester this course is taken. Both semesters, three hours.

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Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Reseacher – 6th

Geoffrey Mills

Pearson

ISBN: 9780134523033

En 101

3 Credits

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, or combined Verbal and Writing CLT score 31-46. Not open to those with English ACT score 24 or above, or Writing SAT score 30 or above, or combined Verbal and Writing CLT score 47 or above. Not applicable toward associate or baccalaureate English requirement. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Prerequisites: En ACT 15-23, SAT450-540, V+W CLT 31-46 PT or En 095.

College Writing – 2nd ed., 2010

Horton, Ronald A.

BJU Press

ISBN: 978-1606820247

En 102

3 Credits

Introduction to academic writing emphasizing argumentation, research, documentation and style; centering on the library paper. Not applicable toward a major or minor. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Prerequisites: En ACT 24+, W SAT550+, V+W CLT 47+, PT or En 101.

Companion to College English – 4th

Horton, Ronald A.

BJU Press, 2020

ISBN: 978-1-62856-848-6

En 102

3 Credits

Introduction to academic writing emphasizing argumentation, research, documentation and style; centering on the library paper. Not applicable toward a major or minor. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Companion to College English – 4th

Horton, Ronald A.

BJU Press, 2020

ISBN: 978-1-62856-848-6

En 102

3 Credits

Introduction to academic writing emphasizing argumentation, research, documentation and style; centering on the library paper. Not applicable toward a major or minor. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Companion to College English – 4th

Horton, Ronald A.

BJU Press, 2020

ISBN: 978-1-62856-848-6

En 103

3 Credits

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. Second semester and summer, three hours.

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A Companion to College English – 4th

Horton, Ronald A.

BJU Press, 2020

ISBN: 978-1-60682-040-7

Readings for College English – 2nd

BJU Press

ISBN: 978-1-60682-039-1

ESS 101

3 Credits

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. Three hours.

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Contemporary Sport Management – 7th

Human Kinetics, Inc

ISBN: 9781718202993

ESS 660

3 Credits

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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Research Methods and Design in Sport Management – 2nd

Andrew, Pedersen, and McEvoy

Human Kinetics

ISBN: 978-1-4925-7491-0

ESS 674

3 Credits

Designed to provide advanced instruction and training in technical and tactical skills of soccer. Three hours.

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Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer – 2nd edition

Hargreaves, Alan

Human Kinetics

ISBN: 978-0736080224

ESS 690

3 Credits

Supervised work in a position related to coaching or sport administration. To be eligible, students must have completed all the core courses. Students must complete a total of 150 clock hours. Three hours.

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FA 125

3 Credits

This course examines the aesthetic and moral nature of the arts and their relevance to everyday life. It emphasizes the process of employing a biblical framework when evaluating and interacting with the arts in contemporary culture while affirming the objective nature of beauty, truth, reality and goodness. Through lectures, readings, and breakout sessions, students will gain a historical perspective of and basic working terminological knowledge in Art, Music, Theatre, and Film. Attendance at music recitals, art exhibitions, and theatrical performances will provide students with opportunities to apply and synthesize course material and articulate a biblical worldview. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Art for God's Sake

Ryken

ISBN: 978-1-59638-007-3

Art & the Bible

Schaeffer

ISBN: 978-0830834013

Fin 212

3 Credits

Introduction to asset classes, financial instruments, securities markets, and risk/return trade-offs. Overview of market efficiency, equity and debt securities, mutual funds, and basic options. Three hours.

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Essentials of Investments – 11th

Zvi Bodie and Alex Kane and Alan Marcus

McGraw-Hill/Irwin

ISBN: 9781260013924

The Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated – 2017

Randy Alcorn

Multnomah Books

ISBN: 0735290326

The Treasure Principle Bible Study – 2006

Randy Alcorn, Brian Smith

Multnomah Books

ISBN: 1590526201

Hi 101

3 Credits

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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The Penguin History of the World – 6th

J. M. Roberts and O. A. Westad

ISBN: 978-1846144431

A Little Book for New Historians: Why and How To Study History

Robert Tracy McKenzie

Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2019

ME 510

3 Credits

Designed specifically for the practicing music educator, the course will explore the history of American music through style, historical context, structure, social significance and political impact. Students will complete a final project which connects their own teaching experiences and/or pedagogical concerns to a topic covered in the course. Summer only, even-numbered years, three hours.

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Americas Musical Life: A History – 2005

Crawford, Richard

ISBN: 978-0-393-32726-7

ME 695

3 Credits

An exploration of contemporary topics and challenges in music education with an emphasis on engaging issues from a biblical worldview. Action research projects, group discussion, and presentations provide opportunities to link research to students' current teaching situations and professional development needs. This is the capstone course and should be the last course taken. It includes the comprehensive exam. Three hours.

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Min 490

3 Credits

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. Three hours.

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Prerequisites: Identical to PrS 490.

Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.

Ph 200

3 Credits

Selected philosophical ideas of continuing importance from the pre-Socratics to the 20th century. Second semester and summer, three hours.

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Prerequisites: Bi 205.

Themes in Western Thought – 2013 (custom)

Horton, Ronald, ed.

McGraw-Hill

ISBN: 978-0-07-781903-3

Ph 200

3 Credits

Selected philosophical ideas of continuing importance from the pre-Socratics to the 20th century. Second semester and summer, three hours.

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Themes in Western Thought – 2013 (custom)

Horton, Ronald, ed.

McGraw-Hill

ISBN: 978-0-07-781903-3

PrS 350

3 Credits

Survey of ethical constructs with an emphasis on applying biblical principles in professional contexts. Second semester, three hours.

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Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics – 4th edition (2018)

Scott B. Rae

Zondervan

ISBN: 978-0-310-53642-0

PrS 430

3 Credits

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. Second semester, three hours.

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PrS 490

3 Credits

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. Both semesters and summer, three hours.

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Prerequisites: Identical to Min 490.

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Ps 200

3 Credits

An introduction to the major areas of psychology, including history, major theories, brain function, biological underpinnings of thought, motivation, emotion, and behavior, learning, memory, lifespan development, intelligence, sensation and perception. An overview of psychological disorders and methods of treatment is included, and critical analysis of information and its alignment with Biblical truth is emphasized. Three hours.

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Mastering the World of Psychology Access Card – 6th edition

Samuel E. Wood and Ellen Green Wood

Revel

ISBN: 9780134567341

Sc 200

3 Credits

A biblical and conceptual view of science applied to important issues including cosmology, creation/evolution and the environment. Not applicable toward a major or minor in the Division of Natural Science or Science Education major. Three hours.

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Prerequisites: Ma ACT18+SAT490+CLT16+Ma080PTMa090.

Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds

Phillip E. Johnson

Intervarsity Press, 1997

ISBN: 0830813608

The Limitations of Scientific Truth

Nigel Brush

Kregel, 2005

ISBN: 0825422531

SCM 632

3 Credits

Establishes a theological and practical introduction to the ministry of biblical counseling. Presents a biblical Christ-centered foundation, including the doctrines of the sufficiency of Scripture and progressive sanctification. Provides a biblical methodology for addressing counseling related problems. Three hours.

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A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry – 2016

Lambert, Heath

Zondervan

ISBN: 978-0-310-51816-7

Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically – 2005

MacArthur, John, and The Masters College Faculty

Thomas Nelson

ISBN: 978-1-4185-0005-4

The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human Experience – 2016

Pierre, Jeremy

New Growth Press

ISBN: 978-1-942572-67-1

Bob Jones University Philosophy of Biblical Counseling – 2017

BJU

SCM 635

3 Credits

An advanced study in the current cultural, psychological, legal, and medical challenges confronted by biblical counselors with special emphasis upon how these challenges affect the counseling ministry of the local church to its people and before the local community. Three hours.

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Trusting God – 2008

Jerry Bridges

NavPress

ISBN: 978-1600063053

When Homosexuality Hits Home – 2004, 2015

Joe Dallas

Harvest House Publishers

ISBN: 978-0736962056

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Recovering Hope – 2013

Jeremy Lelek

P & R Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-59638-421-7

Cutting: A Healing Response – 2012

Jeremy Lelek

P & R Publishing

ISBN: 978-1596384200

The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference – 2nd Edition

Hodges, Charles D. Jr., MD, Editor

New Growth

ISBN: 978-1645072317

Pocket Guide to Crisis Intervention – 2009

Albert R. Roberts and Kenneth R. Yeager

Oxford Press

ISBN: 978-0195382907

Feelings and Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life – 2009

Brian S. Borgman

Crossway

ISBN: 978-1-4335-0363-4

Divine Intervention: Hope and Help for Families of Addicts. – 2011

Shaw, Mark E.

Focus

ISBN: ISBN 978-1885904-

SCM 675

3 Credits

An examination and systematization of the teaching of Scripture on the subject of missions and church planting, particularly across cultures. Includes a comparison of the biblical model of missions with other contemporary models and contextualized theologies. Three hours.

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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026

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Paradigms in Conflict

Hesselgrave, David

Kregel, 2006

ISBN: 9780825427701

Evangelism in a Skeptical World

Chan, Sam

Zondervan, 2018

ISBN: 9780310534716

MissionShift: Global Mission Issues in the Third Millennium

Stetzer, Ed and David Hesselgrave, editors

B&H Publishers, 2010

ISBN: 9780805445374

What is the Mission of the Church?

Kevin DeYoung & Greg Gilbert

Crossway, 2011

ISBN: 9781433526909

SSP 207

3 Credits

American government, the organization and functioning of American political life on the national level. Second semester and summer, three hours.

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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Jun. 27, 2026

Politics in America, 2018 Elections and Update Edition – 11th

Dye, Thomas R. and Gaddie, Ronald Keith

ISBN: 978-0-13-520275-3

STh 601

3 Credits

A study of the nature, necessity, methods and materials of theology; and the application of the principles of systematic theology to the scriptural revelation about God, man and sin. Students prepare a doctrinal statement for each major systematic heading. Three hours.

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Christian Theology – 3rd

Millard Erickson

Baker

ISBN: 978-0801036439

LOGOS Bronze or better

STh 750

3 Credits

Explores the New Testament's theological core, content, and leading motifs from a biblical theological perspective. Lectures include the nature of New Testament theology, the kingdom of God, and the new covenant. Projects are designed to familiarize the student with key tools of biblical theology. Three hours.

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The Progress of Doctrine in the New Testament: Updated Language & Study Edition by Layton Talbert – 2019 custom

T. D. Bernard, edited by Layton Talbert

New Dictionary of Biblical Theology

Alexander, Rosner, Carson, & Goldworthy, eds.

IVP, 2000

Th 100

3 Credits

This course starts by defining worldview and establishing the fact that everyone has a worldview; it evaluates the effect that one's worldview has on one's actions, evaluates ideological warfare and how worldviews influence each other, and provides focused Bible study to allow students to understand the comprehensive theme/story line of Scripture. Three hours.

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Christian Worldview: A Student's Guide – 2013

Philip Graham Ryken

Crossway

ISBN: 978-1-4335-3540-6

Th 350

3 Credits

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. Three hours.

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Prerequisites: Bi 209.

The Moody Handbook of Theology – 2008 or 2014

Paul Enns

Moody

ISBN: 978-0802411983

A Pictorial History of Our English Bible – 1982

David Beale

BJU Press

ISBN: 0890841497

Th 499

3 Credits

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. Three hours.

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Prerequisites: Th 350, Th 360, Ph 200.

The New Creationism: Building Scientific Theories on a Biblical Foundation – 2009

Paul Garner

Evangelical Press

Engaging Gods World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living – 2002

Cornelius Plantinga

Eerdmans

The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog – 6th (2020)

James Sire

InterVarsity Press

Uni 101

1 Credits

Connects new students with the mission and culture of Bob Jones University to foster a successful college experience. This course aims to cultivate an appreciation for Christian liberal arts higher education and the distinctives of BJU, help students extend their academic skills and set realistic goals, encourage engagement in curricular and co-curricular opportunities and develop priorities and disciplines necessary for long-term spiritual success. Required of freshmen during the initial semester of enrollment. One hour.

Courses starting January 16, 2026