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Online Course Descriptions
(and on-campus equivalent courses)
BUSW331 Accounting for Managers (3)
(Organizational Leadership / Professional Elective)
This course is an exercise in management's use of
accounting data for planning and control; theories and
practice of cost accounting and analysis of data for
management decision-making. It includes cost behavior
analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, responsibility
accounting, budgeting and performance measurement, and
pricing decisions.
BIBW431 Acts (3)
(BIBL 3111 Acts/Romans)
A study of the Acts of the Apostles that specifically
follows the historical expansion of the church through
doctrinal development, growth in understanding,
evangelism and geographical expansion through the
missionary activities of its members. We will become
acquainted with the activities of the great church
leaders of the first century, e.g., Peter, James and
Paul.
ENGW233 American Literature (3)
American Literature acquaints the student
with a process of reading, responding to, analyzing,
interpreting and writing about three standard genres of
American literature: short stories, poetry and plays. No
prior literary study is assumed.
MATW133 Applied College Algebra (3)
(MATH 1011 Basic Concepts in Math)
An
introduction to college mathematics is provided with an
emphasis on business and work-world applications.
Students will perform best in this course if they have a
basic understanding of high school mathematics through
Algebra. The goal of the course is to build a
fundamental understanding of college algebra that is
adequate to provide a level of competence expected of a
college graduate.
NOTE:
The Final Exam for this course will be taken on the
Davis College Campus in the presence of a math
instructor. A representative from the Davis College
Math Department will contact the student early in the
term regarding arrangements for the final. Alternative
arrangements will be considered by contacting the Math
Department (607-729-1581).
LDW331 Biblical Concepts of Leadership (3)
(Bible/Theology
Elective, Professional Elective)
A study of the concepts of leadership in the context of
Scripture and application of these concepts to personal,
professional and career goals. The course will include
the use of a survey to assess each individual's
leadership capabilities to help him/her to understand
his/her personal profile.
CTW232 Biblical Worldview (3)
A study of the biblical worldview as
presented in the Old and New Testaments. Use of the
Scripture to explore the role of general revelation (the
creation) and special revelation (the Scriptures) and to
experience God at work in the modern world.
ETHW433 Case Studies in Ethics (3)
A study of the biblical worldview as
presented in the Old and New Testaments. Use of the
Scripture to explore the role of general revelation (the
creation) and special revelation (the Scriptures) and to
experience God at work in the modern world.
LDW431 Case Studies in Leadership (3)
(Organizational Leadership / Professional Elective)
Case studies will be selected for in-depth study of the
application of leadership concepts with particular
reference to those concepts found in Scripture.
Students will develop a written analysis of their style
of leadership. Related issues are introduced through
readings.
ETW431 Christian Ethics (3)
(PHIL 1031 Life, Ethics and Worldview)
A study of theoretical and practical problems of moral
conduct and proposed solutions with an emphasis upon the
nature of ethics, values, rights, obligations and
opportunities.
CTW431 Christianity in the 21st Century (3)
(Bible/Theology Elective)
A study of major issues facing the church as it enters
the new century with emphasis upon the key problems that
both Protestant and Roman Catholic churches are
wrestling with and trends that are likely to develop.
The study will consider the Sermon on the Mount from the
teaching of Jesus to determine how Christians ought to
deal with these issues.
BIBW131 Church History I
(3) (HIST 4422 History of Christianity)
A study of the history
of the Christian Church from its founding on the day of
Pentecost to the beginning of the Reformation with
special emphasis upon the people, events and doctrinal
controversies that were significant in the growth of
Christianity.
BIBW132 Church History II (3)
(HIST 4422 History of Christianity)
A study of the history of the Christian Church from the
dawning of the Reformation to the present time with
special emphasis upon the people, events and doctrinal
controversies that were significant in the growth of
Christianity.
SPTW331 Communication Concepts (3)
(Organizational Leadership/General Education Elective)
An introduction to the concepts of effective oral and
written communication to include functioning in teams
and other organizational settings as well as
interpersonal exchanges.
ENGW131 Composition and Reading I (3)
(ENGL 1011 English Composition I)
This course is an exercise in critical reading and
thinking and effective strategies of persuasion. It is
also a study of paragraph and composition structure,
focusing on expository and persuasive writing as well as
the "rhetorical modes" with their use individually and
cooperatively.
ENGW132 Composition and Reading II (3)
(ENGL 1022 English Composition II)
This course is an exercise in the ability to read and
think critically and to write persuasively. A study of
the collection and synthesis of information from a
variety of sources, focusing on the ability to use such
information to logically construct an argument.
SOCW232 Cultural Anthropology (3) (General Education
Elective)
This
course introduces you to the principles and practice of
cultural anthropology. After class exploration of
various methods and concepts, you will explore those
insights practically in actual cross-cultural
experiences.
MGTW431 Cutting Issues in Management (3)
A
modular course for managers allowing them to build upon
the principles of management to study the current trends
and developments in the field of management as found in
business currently and in the thinking of writers in the
field.
ENGW233 English Literature (3)
This
is a course survey covering English literature from the
Middle Ages through the Eighteenth Century. The course
acquaints students with this literature through a
process of reading, analyzing, interpreting, writing,
and thinking critically about essays, stories, poetry,
and plays from a broad spectrum of English literature.
From knights to queens to Christian pilgrims to
discoverers and reformers, this study provides a glimpse
into the changing dynamics of the latter 1400s to the
early 1800s. In so doing, the course considers English
literature in a historical, social, and ideological
context as those influences greatly impacted and shaped
the writers and perceptions of the time period.
MGTW331 Essentials of Management (3)
(ORGL 2022 Leadership & Management)
A study of the five parts of managing organizations --
planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and
controlling/evaluating -- with the study of principles
for application to both not-for-profit and for-profit
organizations and applications in organizations with
references to Scripture.
SPTW231 Essentials of Speech
The principles of speech composition,
outlining and delivery are discussed. There is practice
in preparing and presenting speeches that can inform,
persuade, demonstrate, and actuate. The student will be
encouraged to make immediate application of principles
within the current work environment.
ETHW432 Ethical Decisions in the Workplace (3)
(ORGL 3011 Leadership & Ethics/General Education Elective)
The development, discussion and resolution of ethical
issues in organizations and how outcomes are impacted by
ethical standards and Christian faith.
ETBW431 Ethics in Hebrew Wisdom Literature (3)
(BIBL 3491 Exploring Biblical Wisdom)
This course is a study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs that emphasizes the
genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth,
spiritual value and ethical implications of these
books.
MISW331 Evangelism and Discipleship (3)
(CHMN 1042 Evangelism and Belief Systems)
This course is a study of the nature, purpose and
process of biblical evangelism and its application to
various ministries; a study of New Testament
discipleship principles and their application, with a
special emphasis upon building discipling relationships
and small group ministry.
PDW131 Faith and Money (3)
(Bible/Theology Elective, Professional Elective)
This course will teach students what God
says about handling money and possessions with a goal of
the student learning to be financially free and
spiritually free. A practical method of budgeting is
included. It will also cover God's principles of living
honestly, being accountable, dealing with debt, giving,
work and eternity.
MISW333 Foundations of Christian Missions
(3) (MISS 3411 Mission-Minded Church)
This course is a study of the fundamental
concepts of psychology including biological processes,
development, behavior, learning and memory, personality,
psychological disorders and social psychology.
PSYW133 General Psychology (3)
(PSYC 1011 General Psychology)
This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of
psychology including biological processes, development,
behavior, learning and memory, personality,
psychological disorders and social psychology.
LDW131 Goals, Priorities and Attitudes (3)
(Organizational Leadership/Professional Elective)
The setting of goals, as well as priorities among those
goals, with an emphasis upon how those goals and
priorities relate to the realities and aspirations of
life. The attitude of the individual including other
aspects of psychological makeup and how it impacts upon
the ability and willingness to set goals and priorities.
An emphasis upon how goals, priorities and attitudes can
lead to effective Christian personal management.
HISW131 History of Civilization
This course is a study of Job, Psalms,
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs that
emphasizes the genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal
depth, spiritual value and ethical implications of these
books.
BIBW333 History of the Israelite Kingdom (3)
(BIBL 2011 O.T. Historical Books)
This course is a study of the history of the people of
God in the Old Testament as that history is recorded
from Genesis through Esther. It will consider God's
redemptive plan as it is expressed in His covenants with
Israel. Special emphasis will be made to help the
student understand the geography of the Near East.
MUSW231 History of Music Worship
This course will visit key moments in the
history of Western Christian church music. The story of
music in Christian worship services in the West begins
with the evolution of Gregorian chant from Hebrew and
other models, progresses through the development of
music for more than one voice part in settings for the
early Catholic Mass, and divides into the Reformation
stream including Lutheran chorales, other Protestant
metrical Psalm settings, and the emergence of loftier
settings in the cantatas of J. S. Bach and the oratorios
of G. F. Handel. The narrative then continues onto the
development of hymns, first without and then with
specific tunes, then onto a lighter variety of gospel,
revival and Sunday School songs. All the while,
religious thinkers and musicians within the church
(often the same people) continually examined their
practice of music in worship and sought musical reforms
and developments which they thought would bring more
truth, spiritual edification, beauty and/or appropriate
praise to God.
BIBW331 How to Understand and Apply the Bible (3)
(BIBL 2111 Biblical Hermeneutics)
This course is a study of the process that led to the
creation of the English Bible and its authority, a
survey of the principles and practice of independent
Bible study, including an emphasis on the grammatical
historical approach to biblical interpretation. The
student will study methods of application leading to the
development of theme, proposition and finally the lesson
itself.
PSYC231 Introduction to Counseling
This course introduces the biblical
principles of counseling and outlines the process by
which Christian leaders can counsel people with specific
problems. The course also provides an introduction to
the counseling profession from a Christian perspective,
explores how biblical and psychological principles may
be integrated and applied to counseling issues, and
describes the nature and role of the counselor as a
person and as a professional.
PSIW131 Introduction to Earth Science (3)
(SCIN 3222 Earth Science)
Earth science including physical and historical geology,
meteorology, and descriptive astronomy; the economic,
social, and philosophic aspects of the subject matter.
Lectures, demonstrations, and group work are all part of
a well-rounded course.
PSLW111 Earth Science Lab (1)
(General Education/Science Elective)
This laboratory is comprised of learning activities and
application exercises related to Earth sciences.
HSC131 Introduction to Health Science
Contemporary health knowledge intended to
develop proper attitudes and behavior in the areas of
nutrition, drug and alcohol use and abuse, stress,
chronic and communicable diseases, environmental
factors, death and dying, and mental health. The course
also examines barriers which hinder lifestyle changes.
PSLW111 Earth Science Lab
This laboratory is comprised of learning
activities and application exercises related to Earth
sciences.
PSIW132 Introduction to Life Science (3)
(SCIN 3211 Life Science)
This course introduces life science from
a biblical worldview. Course topics include biological
organization and hierarchy, energy and nutrient flow
cycles, population biology, genetics and reproduction,
and cellular biology.
SOCW231 Introduction to Sociology (3)
(General Education Elective)
This course will introduce the student to the
fundamental concepts of interrelationships and group
activities. The adult student will be able to integrate
experience from his or
her
own life and work environments while studying the
principles involved in dyadic groups, primary groups,
secondary groups, institutions and society.
BUSW332 Legal Implications for Business
A basic explanation of the law-its
sources, development, terminology-and a discussion of
specific legal doctrines and principles which affect
business, with an introduction to business organizations
such as corporations and partnerships, criminal
contracts, legal documents and property.
BTW331 Life of Christ (3)
(BIBL 2122 Life of Christ)
An exegetical study of Matthew, Mark, and Luke with
cross reference to other Scriptures to explain the early
life and Galilean ministry of Jesus Christ.
ENGW332 Literature of C.S. Lewis (3)
(General Education Elective)
The course will explore the life of and literature
produced by C. S. Lewis in order to gain perception into
his theology, the various genres in which he wrote, and
the principles that make his writings meaningful nearly
forty years after his death.
MGTW437 Management of Human Resources
A study of an organization's effort to
find, motivate and retain effective people who
demonstrate a commitment to being part of a team which
accomplishes the organizational mission.
MUSW131 Music Appreciation
The development of listening skills
acquired through an understanding of musical building
blocks and characteristics of style and form.
BIBW232 New Testament Survey
A survey of the New Testament including
events in the life of Christ, the development of the
early church, the work of the followers of Christ, and
the influence on organizations and people in the first
century.
MGTW332 Organizational Behavior (3)
(ORGL 3051 Organizational Behavior/General Education Elective)
Organizational goals, priorities and strategies
interfacing with the behavior of individuals and groups
inside the organization and in other affecting
organizations. Attention given to the effect of
organizational culture, government laws and regulations
and the economy upon organizational behavior.
BUSW431 Organizational Marketing and Sales
The use of organizational mission to
develop a marketing approach to reach potential
constituencies with image, product and service that will
cause those constituencies to utilize the organization
to meet their perceived needs in a manner that is
profitable to the organization.
BIBW332 Paul's New Testament Letters (3)
(BIBL 3022 Pauline Epistles)
An overview of Paul's writings to the first-century
churches. This study highlights major issues and
considers application to individual believers and
churches of today. Appropriate hermeneutical principles
and procedures are also demonstrated.
SSSW131 Skills for College Success (3)
(FOUN 0911 College Skills & FOUN 095 Functional English)
This course will focus on competency in the
implementation of strategies for managing time,
increasing reading comprehension, employing rules of
grammar and usage, completing assignments, taking tests,
writing essays, and using technology within the
educational setting. Upon completion of the course, the
student should be able to apply the new competencies to
building a successful college career.
CLMW432 Small Groups in the Church
This course will benefit anyone who
participates in small groups, but it is specifically
designed to help leaders understand the components of
group process and enable them to fulfill their roles.
The primary focus of the course is small groups in a
church-based ministry, although many of the concepts and
principles also apply to businesses and other
organizations that are comprised of groups of people.
TESL231 Structure of the English Language
This course is a survey of the important
structure, grammar and syntax of the English language
that is essential for non-native speakers to know. The
course will teach idiosyncrasies of each language group
and how that affects learning English. A variety of
techniques used in teaching language structure will be
explored.
MISW431 Theology of Missions (3)
(MISS 2011 Global Mandate)
A study of the Word of God as set forth through God's
promise to Abraham to bless the nations through Jesus
Christ and the Church; an application of the Word of God
as it relates to the purposes, nature, scope and current
challenges of cross-cultural missions.
CTW231 Thinking Like Jesus (3) (PHIL 1031 Life, Ethics &
Worldview)
This
course is designed to help students understand the
meaning of worldview, and its importance in the life of
a Christian. The worldviews of modern culture will be
examined and evaluated in light of biblical truth.
Students will understand the foundations of a biblical
worldview by studying appropriate passages of Scripture,
especially those that relate to the life and teachings
of Jesus.
ETW110 Understanding Teaching
Teaching the Bible in a way that effectively connects
with learners can be a challenge. Understanding Teaching
will provide sound teaching principles, practical ideas,
and helpful teaching methods that will increase your
desire to be creative and enthusiastic in teaching the
students God has given you.
HISW231 Western Civilization I (3)
(HIST 2011 World Civilization I)
This course studies the development of the Western world
and its institutions and ideas. The student will be
challenged to consider the positive and negative impact
of Western thinking and to formulate a sense of personal
responsibility within society.
HISW232 Western Civilization II (3)
(HIST 2022 World Civilization II)
This course studies the development of the Western and
its institutions and ideas from the nineteenth century
to the present. The student will be challenged to
consider the positive and negative impact of Western
thinking and to formulate a sense of personal
responsibility within society.
WORW232 Worship: Early Christian Church to Present
A study of how Christian worship has
evolved beginning with the first-century church. An
understanding of the various forms of worship over time
including their relevance to current society.
WORW231 Worship in the Old Testament
The study of God's design for worship as
found in the Old Testament and how it relates to
Christian worship today in form, substance and appeal.
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