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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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Exploring Business – 5.0
Collins, K.
Boston Academic Publishing Inc. FlatWorld
ISBN: 978-1-4533-4124-7
Leadership Jazz
Depree, M.
ISBN: 13: 9780440505181
BA 109
3 Credits
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. Summer only, three hours.
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Benchmark Series: Microsoft Excel 365 Levels 1 and 2
Rutkosky, Davidson, Roggenkamp, Rutkosky
Paradigm Education Solutions
ISBN: 978-1-7924-7312-8
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: Aug. 28 – Dec. 12, 2026
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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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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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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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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
Bi 375
3 Credits
The General Epistles
A study of the non-Pauline epistles to prepare the expositor for effective ministry. The student will demonstrate proficiency in mastering chapter content, in handling problems of interpretation and in utilizing literary and theological analysis with the goal of effective preaching and teaching. Three hours.
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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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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 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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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 383
3 Credits
Educational Assessment
This course provides an introduction to the principles of constructing standardized and teacher-made tests, test scoring and interpretation, and grading-reporting practices as well as an overview of commonly used statistical terms. Both semesters and summer, three hours.
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No textbook is required for this class.
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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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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Education in a Free Society – 8th
Rippa, S. Alexander
Longman
ISBN: 10: 0801316367
Ed 632
3 Credits
Best Practices: Instru Strategies
Effective teaching involves using a variety of instructional strategies, designed with specific learners in mind. This course explores the development and practical application of numerous strategies. Students will be introduced to the Five Core Propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This class is mostly project based. Second semester, three hours.
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The new art and science of teaching – 2017
Marzano, R.
Solution Tree Press
ISBN: 9781943874965
Beyond biblical integration – 2020
Erdvig, R.
Summit Ministries
ISBN: 978-1-7220256-5-2
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: Aug. 28 – Oct. 17, 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 690
3 Credits
Research in Education
This course introduces educational research, statistics, and testing; and is designed to familiarize the student with the terminology, basic concepts and tools necessary to critique and interpret published research. Both semesters, three hours.
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Educational Research: Fundamental Principles and Methods – 8th
McMillan, James H.
Pearson
ISBN: 0-13-577010-6
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: Aug. 28 – Dec. 12, 2026
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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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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, A grade of C or above is required for En 101. 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: Aug. 28 – Dec. 12, 2026
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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
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: Aug. 28 – Dec. 12, 2026
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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
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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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 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: Aug. 28 – Oct. 17, 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: Aug. 28 – Oct. 17, 2026
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Contemporary Sport Management – 7th
Human Kinetics, Inc
ISBN: 9781718202993
ESS 202
3 Credits
Sport Facilities Management
This course examines principles of designing, planning, equipping, operating, and maintaining various facilities. Also discussed are how risk management and safety are incorporated into the design and maintenance process. Three hours.
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Dates: Aug. 28 – Oct. 17, 2026
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ESS 610
3 Credits
Sport Leadership & Administration
A foundation for administration and leadership skills necessary for sport. Three hours.
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Sport Leadership in the 21st Century – 2015
John F. Borland, Gregory M. Kane, and Laura J. Burton
Jones and Bartlett
ISBN: 13: 9781284034158
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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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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Art for God's Sake
Ryken
ISBN: 978-1-59638-007-3
Art & the Bible
Schaeffer
ISBN: 978-0830834013
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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Art for God's Sake
Ryken
ISBN: 978-1-59638-007-3
Art & the Bible
Schaeffer
ISBN: 978-0830834013
Fin 211
3 Credits
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. Three hours.
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The World's Easiest Guide to Finances – 2000
Larry Burkett
Northfield Publishing
ISBN: 1-881273-38-5
Recommended: Church Finance: The Church Leader's Guide to Financial Operations – 2nd
Michael E. Batts
Christianity Today International
ISBN: 978-1-61407-922-4
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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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
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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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
Hi 201
3 Credits
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. Summer only, three hours.
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America: A Narrative History (Ninth Edition) (Vol. 1) – 9th
George Brown Tindall, David E. Shi
W. W. Norton
ISBN: 978-0-393-912630
ME 610
2 Credits
Writing/Arranging School Ensembles
Supervised composition and arranging of music for school ensembles. Both semesters, two hours.
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The Technique of Orchestration – 6th
Kent Kennan and Donald Grantham
Prentice-Hall, 2002
ISBN: 0130407712
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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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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Prerequisites: Identical to PrS 490.
Any required reading will be determined when the student meets with his faculty advisors.
Mkt 205
3 Credits
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. Three hours.
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Principles of Marketing – 17th (2018)
Philip T. Kotler and Gary Armstrong
Pearson
ISBN: 13: 9780134492513
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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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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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.
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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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
STh 635
3 Credits
Biblical Hermeneutics
A study of the principles and practices essential to biblical interpretation with an emphasis on the conservative, grammatical-historical-contextual method, presupposing the inerrancy of Scripture. Special attention will also be given to the interpretation of the various genres of Scripture including poetry, narrative, epistolary and apocalyptic literature. Three hours.
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Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring Hermeneutical Triad - History, Literature, Theology – 2011
Kostenberger, Andreas J. and Richard D. Patterson
Kregel Academic and Professional
ISBN: 9780825430473
The Climax of Biblical Prophecy: A Guide to Interpreting Revelation – 2012
Hand, Brian
Bob Jones University Press
ISBN: 9781606823880
LOGOS Bronze or better
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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Becoming a Learner: Realizing the Opportunity of Education – 2018
Matthew L. Sanders
Hayden-McNeil Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-5339-0406-5
The Wisdom Pyramid – 2021
Brett McCracken
Crossway
ISBN: 978-1-4335-6959-3
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