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Ac 204
3 Credits
Principles of Accounting II
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Next offered: Jun. 29, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
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
Introduction to Business Leadership
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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BA 490
3 Credits
Business Capstone
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
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BG 201
3 Credits
Greek Syntax & Exegesis
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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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
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
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
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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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
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: Mar. 6, 2026 - May. 2, 2026
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
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
EAS 660
3 Credits
Foundations of Leadership
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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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
Organizational Leadership
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Next offered: Jun. 15, 2026 - Aug. 1, 2026
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
Ed Leadership Action Research
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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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
Foundations of Reading
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
Biblical Worldview Formation in Educ
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Next offered: Jun. 8, 2026 - Jul. 25, 2026
Biblical Worldview: Creation, Fall, Redemption
BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-727-7
Ed 493
3 Credits
Field Experience Capstone
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Ed 605
3 Credits
History & Philosophy of Education
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Education in a Free Society – 8th
Rippa, S. Alexander
Longman
ISBN: 10: 0801316367
Ed 634
3 Credits
Instru Exceptional Learning Needs
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Next offered: Jun. 15, 2026 - Aug. 1, 2026
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
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 682
3 Credits
Instructional Leadership
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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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
Readings in Education
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
Prerequisites: Ed 690.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Recommended but not required) – 7th (2019)
American Psychological Association
ISBN: 978-1433832161
Ed 693
3 Credits
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. Both semesters and summer, three hours.
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Ed 695
3 Credits
Action Research Project
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Prerequisites: Ed 690.
Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Reseacher – 6th
Geoffrey Mills
Pearson
ISBN: 9780134523033
En 101
3 Credits
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, 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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Jun. 27, 2026
Prerequisites: En ACT 15-23, SAT 21-29, 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
Composition & Rhetoric
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Jun. 27, 2026
Prerequisites: En ACT 24+, W SAT 30+, 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
Composition & Rhetoric
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Jun. 27, 2026
Prerequisites: En ACT 24+, W SAT 30+, 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
Composition & Rhetoric
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Jun. 27, 2026
Prerequisites: En ACT 24+, W SAT 30+, 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 103
3 Credits
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. Second semester and summer, three hours.
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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Prerequisites: En 102.
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
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. Three hours.
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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Contemporary Sport Management – 7th
Human Kinetics, Inc
ISBN: 9781718202993
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: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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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
Theories/Strategies-Coaching Soccer
Designed to provide advanced instruction and training in technical and tactical skills of soccer. Three hours.
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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Skills & Strategies for Coaching Soccer – 2nd edition
Hargreaves, Alan
Human Kinetics
ISBN: 978-0736080224
ESS 690
3 Credits
Internship
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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FA 125
3 Credits
Christianity & the Arts
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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Next offered: Mar. 6, 2026 - May. 2, 2026
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 Investments
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 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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Next offered: Mar. 6, 2026 - May. 2, 2026
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
History of American Music
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
Grad Seminar in Music Education
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
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Min 490
3 Credits
Degree Completion 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. Three hours.
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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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Next offered: May. 11, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
Prerequisites: Identical to PrS 490.
Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.
Ph 200
3 Credits
Ideas & Their Consequences
Selected philosophical ideas of continuing importance from the pre-Socratics to the 20th century. Second semester and summer, three hours.
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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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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
Ideas & Their Consequences
Selected philosophical ideas of continuing importance from the pre-Socratics to the 20th century. Second semester and summer, three hours.
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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Themes in Western Thought – 2013 (custom)
Horton, Ronald, ed.
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 978-0-07-781903-3
PrS 350
3 Credits
Ethics for the Professional
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
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. Second semester, three hours.
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PrS 490
3 Credits
Degree Completion 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. Both semesters and summer, three hours.
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Prerequisites: Identical to Min 490.
Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.
Ps 200
3 Credits
General Psychology
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
Essential Science
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – May. 2, 2026
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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
Foundations of Biblical Counseling
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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Dates: Jan. 16 – Mar. 7, 2026
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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
Advanced Counseling Issues
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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Prerequisites: SCM 632.
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
Biblical Theology of Missions
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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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
National Government
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
Systematic Theology
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
New Testament Theology
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
Biblical Worldview
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
Doctrines: Bibliology-Angelology
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
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. 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
Pathways
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.
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