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PHIL 370 - Faith and Reason
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
This course examines the reasonableness of religious belief. Issues considered include the existence of God, the problem of evil, miracles, life after death and religious language.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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PHIL 410 - Social and Political Philosophy
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 112
This course examines the main issues of social and political philosophy. Through comparison and critical analysis of the writings of major social and political philosophers from ancient to contemporary authors, students will consider various views regarding the relations between individuality and society. Issues such as the nature of political authority, justice, the rights and freedom of individuals, and community will also be discussed.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD, WEB, ONL
College: CGPS
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PHIL 470 - Selected Topics in Philosophy
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHIL 100 or PHIL 180
Course provides particular issues, thinkers or areas of philosophy. Topics will vary.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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PHIL 499 - Capstone
2 credit hours
A senior-level course designed to help students integrate the various components of the Religion and Philosophy program.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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PHYS 101 - General Physics 1 & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: MATH 112 or MATH 201
This course is a study of mechanics, including kinematics, dynamics, statics, energy, materials and fluids.
This course meets General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (science majors only).
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
College: CBASE, CGPS
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PHYS 102 - General Physics 2 & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 101
This course is a study of waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics, and nuclear physics.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
College: CBASE, CGPS
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PHYS 111 - General Physics 1 with Calculus & Lab
5 credit hours
Prerequisites: MATH 201
Explores the application of calculus in Physics 1 and requires extra class meetings.
This course meets the General Education Goal 4b: Breadth of Knowledge - Natural Science (science majors only).
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
College: CBASE
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PHYS 112 - General Physics 2 with Calculus & Lab
5 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 111
Explores the application of calculus in Physics 2 and requires extra class meetings.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, TRA, BLD
College: CBASE
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PHYS 120 - Astronomy
4 credit hours
This is a study of the solar system, stars, galaxies, constellations and atmospheric science. History of space science and space flight is also included. Special emphasis is given to laboratory and field methods.
College:CBASE
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PHYS 201 - Modern Physics & Lab
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 and PHYS 112
This course examines the foundation of Modern Physics. It includes quantum mechanics; the nature of light, atomic theory, and spectra; the uncertainty principle; and special relativity.
Course Delivery Method: TRA
College:CBASE
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POLS 100 - American Government
3 credit hours
Survey of our national, state and local governments as well as the origin and growth of the Constitution. Aspects stressed are the function of government; the relations between the states and the national government; administrative and policy developments; and the work of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
This course meets General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.
College: CBASE, CGPS
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POLS 110 - Issues in American Politics
3 credit hours
This course provides an introductory look at the systems and major issues facing American government. Emphasis is placed on the application of general knowledge of American government to current events and discussion of governmental policies.
This course meets General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, BLD, ONL
College: CGPS
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POLS 120 - Political Ideas and Ideologies
3 credit hours
This introductory course addresses the historical emergence of and the continuing role played by numerous different ideological perspectives in our political thinking. “Ideology” will be defined; and the ways in which our own ideological perspectives shape the way we interpret events, read the news, and prioritize political and social concerns will be considered. Important political ideas that will be discussed include liberalism, conservatism, socialism environmentalism and so forth.
College:CBASE
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POLS 211 - Current Events
3 credit hours
Current Events uses the events of the day to investigate American political policy, government, and politics. The course focuses on domestic and international issues from an American perspective. Special focus is placed on the role of the media and how point of view influences issue coverage and perception of coverage. No previous experience with American government is necessary as relevant policies, government structures and concepts are explained as they arise naturally from the events of the day.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD, ONL
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POLS 250 - Christianity and Social Justice
3 credit hours
This course deals with two topics: the notion of ‘justice’ in both social and political matters, and the contribution which the Christian tradition has historically made and continues to make in regards to the pursuit of justice in those same social and political matters. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the perspectives and tools (ranging from the economic to the philosophical) necessary for them to better formulate a definition of justice, consider whatever value Christian ideas may provide to assessing any number of social and political problems (including but not limited to poverty, education, the environment, and more), and thereby craft just responses to them. As such, the outcomes of this course are both theoretical and practical.
This course meets General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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POLS 260 - Comparative Politics
3 credit hours
This course deals with the political culture, institutions, processes and behavior of different modern political systems, including their respective governments, their civil society and their political parties. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the variety of approaches to sovereignty, constitutionalism, legitimacy, and so forth around the world. Historical background treated as part of the environment of the political system will also be in question. Students in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in the collegiate Model United Nations program through forming a mock U.N. delegation and attending a Model U.N. conference.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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POLS 270 - International Issues and Organizations
3 credit hours
This course is designed to assist students in understanding the processes and institutions that emerge as nation-states act, react, and interact in the world political arena. After a survey of the historical background of the present state system, attention is turned to examining theories and patterns of state action including alliances, collective security, war, and cooperation through international and regional organizations, especially that of the United Nations. the development of international law and the globalizing of certain ideas with international legal and political implications, such as human rights, immigration, environmentalism, will also be examined. Student in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in the collegiate Model United Nations program through forming a mock U.N. delegation and attending a Model U.N. conference.
College:CBASE
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POLS 330 - Constitutional Law and Politics
3 credit hours
This course will examine the history and politics behind various different (and continuing) interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. This will include studying the origin and development of the Supreme Court and the judicial branch itself, as well as how important decisions by the Supreme Court, made in response to different political and social and legal crises, have profoundly changed our country’s approach to religion, morality, citizenship, crime, free speech, relations between state and national governments, and so forth.
College:CBASE
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POLS 340 - Travel Seminar
3 credit hours
(see History)
College:CBASE
This course is cross listed with HIST 340
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POLS 360 - Public Administration
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or consent of instructor.
A course that deals with the process of formulating and implementing public policies. Special attention will be given to bureaucratic organizations, the democratic context of administering public organizations, personnel management, budgeting and intergovernmental relations.
College:CBASE, CGPS
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POLS 370 - Topics in Political Theory
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: POLS 120 or consent of instructor.
This course will examine particular themes or developments from the history of political thought with the purpose of giving students a deeper insight into the arguments for and against the basic ideas and ideologies that have been derived from our intellectual traditions (as well as from other traditions). Some of the topics that may be studied, to be determined by the instructor and varying each time the class is taught, will include Ancient and Medieval Political Thought, Revolutionary Political Thought, Human Rights and Nationalism, Political Theology, East Asian Political Thought and so forth.
College:CBASE
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POLS 390 - American Parties and Politics
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: POLS 100 or consent of instructor.
American political parties and the process of politics. Attention given to the role, function, organization and techniques of parties as campaigns of candidates in current elections are studied in depth. Pressure groups, political polling and political behavior are considered along with an examination of the historical development of American political parties.
College:CBASE
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POLS 480 - Political Science Senior Seminar
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: junior/senior standing or consent of instructor.
Thisis a research-focused capstone course for History and Political Science majors wherein students willpick a topic, develop a thesis statement, prepare a literature review, and then work through rough drafts with the aim of producing a high-level paper which demonstrates original thought, and integrates their study through the major with a specific research aim. Students will also be measured in their mastery of their major.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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POLS 494 - Internship 2
3 credit hours
More advanced, off- or on-campus practical work experience in a discipline. Junior or senior status required or by consent. May be volunteer or paid employment. Unless a course plan specifies otherwise, a maximum of 12 credits in Internship enrollment may be applied to baccalaureate degrees, up to 6 hours to associate degrees and up to 3 hours in minors.
College:CBASE
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PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology
3 credit hours
Designed to give the student a comprehensive overview of the subject, which includes philosophies, theories, developmental aspects and understandings of the psychological make-up of the human organism.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA; WEB
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 4e: Breadth of Knowledge - Social Science and History.
PSYC 100 is required for all students majoring or minoring in Marketing and suggested for all students majors in the Division of Business and Information Technology.
College:CBASE
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College: CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology
3 credit hours
This course is designed to help students acquire knowledge in and understanding of the broad scope of the field of psychology as it applies to behavior, biology, human development, personality and research.
This course meets General Education Goal 4e: Breadth of Knowledge - Social Sciences and History.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD, ONL
College: CGPS
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PSYC 112 - Grief and Loss
1 credit hour
This course is designed to provide an overview and deepen the participant’s understanding of the grief and loss process. The five stages of grief will be explored. Not limited to death and dying, additional types of losses related to the grieving process will be incorporated. The possibility of grief to be a catalyst for personal and spiritual transformation will be explored. Pass/Fail grading mode.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CGPS
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PSYC 201 - Pre-Internship
1 credit hour
An entry-level field experience course enabling students to make informed decisions prior to choosing an Internship site in Psychology. Students will become familiar with a variety of bachelor and graduate career options available, explore, and participate in activities designed to clarify their career goals.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 230 - Human Growth & Development
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
Human development from birth through old age with emphasis on the transition from one stage to another.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 240 - Applied Psychology
2 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
A survey course to provide students with information about the utilization of the scientific method to explain why people behave the way they do. The course is designed to give an overview of the application of psychology in work, education, and clinical settings; in the home; for consumers; for government; and for career planning and placement.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 250 - Interpersonal Relations
3 credit hours
Focuses on the competencies of interpersonal communication, oral communication and conflict resolution. It endeavors to aid the student in achieving personal growth in both understanding and behavior involving conflict.
Meets Competency General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 3: Communication Skills.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College: CBASE, CGPS
This course is cross listed with SOCI 250
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PSYC 280 - Social Psychology
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 or SOCI 100
Examination of the various psychological and sociological factors, which operate to determine the behavior of individuals and groups.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College: CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 311 - Positive Psychology
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 or equivalent and one of the following: ANTH 101; PSYC 110 or SOCI 110 or equivalents
This course will provide an exploration of the history, theory, and basic research methods of positive psychology. Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This course complements the historical focus on psychopathology by emphasizing the need to understand and build human strengths. The three pillars of positive psychology - positive emotions, positive individual traits, and positive communities - will be explored.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, ONL, BLD, SEL
College: CGPS
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PSYC 312 - Positive Psychology
3 credit hours
This course provides an exploration of the history, theory, and basic research methods of positive psychology. Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This course complements the historical focus in psychology on healing damage and psychopathology by emphasizing the need to understand, appreciate, and build human strengths. The three pillars of positive psychology - positive emotions, positive individual traits, and positive communities - will be explored.
Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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PSYC 315 - Psychology of Religion
3 credit hours
The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the role religion plays in the lives of individuals and to the field of religion and psychology. It provides an examination of the major psychological perspectives on religion, faith and religious experience. Objective and subjective approaches to the study of religion as related to prayer, meditation, social attitudes and behavior, mental health, mysticism, religious orientation, and personal development are presented.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 321 - Child and Adolescent Development
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100
Emphasis is on a developmental approach to the study of childhood through adolescence. An overview of psychoanalytic, psychosocial learning, social learning and cognitive developmental theories is covered. Attention is also given to the development within the family system.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE
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PSYC 325 - Industrial Psychology
3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the key topics in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Students will be exposed to relevant theories, principles, methods, terminology and “real world” applications.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 335 - Child Psychology
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
The emphasis of the course is on a developmental approach to the study of conception, infancy and childhood. An overview of psychoanalytic, psychosocial learning, social learning and cognitive developmental theories is covered. Attention is also given to the child within the family system.
College:CBASE
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PSYC 343 - Psychology of Personality
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 230.
Theories of personality development and the varying degrees of emphasis placed upon such factors as environment, heredity, learning, etc.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 350 - Adolescent Development
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
Designed to survey the sequence and nature of adolescent development by studying principles related to the areas of emotional, intellectual, social, cognitive, moral and physical development. Resources in the local community that can aid youth and their parents or adult persons working with them will be identified. Age span included is from the middle school age through the high school age student.
College:CBASE, CGPs
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PSYC 355 - Group Processes
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
Examination of the principles of operations underlying group actions and interactions. Study of the major psychological theories affecting group process as well as the dynamics involved. Participation in human relations laboratory experiences expected.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE
Fall Even Numbered Years
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PSYC 360 - Adult Development
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
Study of the psychological, religious and sociological aspects of major transition phases in adult development. Topics include selecting a mate; meshing of personalities in marriage; the first child; teen-parent interactions; marriages of children; the empty nest; retirement; adjustment to grandchildren; and the special conditions of serious illness, death and divorce.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 370 - Introduction to Counseling
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
Designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts and theories of effective guidance and counseling. Includes laboratory experiences.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 380 - Toward Healthier Marriages
3 credit hours
A supervised learning experience for interested persons, including married couples, to better understand the nature and meaning of marital dynamics and to become skilled helpers in preventive and remedial marital care and nurture. Integrates a biblical theology of marriage and psychological theory in caring and interpersonal communication. Topics include a historical sketch of marriage and a biblical and a psychological understanding of marriage.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 390 - Junior Seminar
1 credit hour
Prerequisites: PSYC 100, HSVA 210, junior standing.
Designed to provide psychology majors with resources in career planning toward specific post-graduation goals of either psychology related employment or applying for graduate school. Facilitates preparation for the senior research project, field experience, and establishment of a successful work identity and goals.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 410 - Principles of Testing
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100.
Discussion and application of psychometric concepts related to psychological testing including reliability, validity, S.E.M., percentiles and norms. Also introduction to standardized testing and initial administration and interpretation experience with a limited number of instruments.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 421 - History and Systems
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and additional 3 hours of psychology classes numbered 300 and above.
A course designed to provide the historical background of modern psychology.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 460 - Abnormal Psychology
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 230.
Study of abnormal behavior patterns as well as theories that seek to explain such behavior, with an emphasis on treatment as well as diagnosis.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 490 - Senior Seminar
1 credit hour
Prerequisites: Psychology major; PSYC 390, SOSC 450
A capstone course for Psychology/Human Service major. Emphasizes integration of curriculum content with experience and practice. Students will complete an intent to graduate form, present and defend the senior research project, explore graduate school admissions, and develop a personal profile.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 491 - Research Experience
1 credit hour
Prerequisites: SOCS 450 or instructor approval.
Provides opportunities for advanced research experience under direct supervision of a faculty member. The student serves as primary researcher, or may be part of an ongoing project. The student is responsible for the entire scope of an experiment (e.g. design, execution, data analysis and interpretation) and preparing a manuscript for presentation.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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PSYC 492 - Research Practicum
1 credit hour
Prerequisites: SOCS 450, or instructor approval
Provides opportunities for advanced research experience under direct supervision of a faculty member. The student serves as primary researcher, or may be part of an ongoing project. The student is responsible for the entire scope of an experiment (e.g. design, execution, data analysis, and interpretation) and the preparation of a presentation at a regional convention. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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PSYC 494 - Internship II
1 - 6 credit hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 201
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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PSYC 495 - Independent Study Research
1 - 6 credit hours
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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REL 101 - Faith at Friends
3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to provide a framework for students to integrate Christian faith into their educational experience at Friends University. Through lecture, reading, reflective writing, and evaluations, students will engage and articulate Quaker Heritage, Christian Spiritual Formation, and their own faith exploration.
This course meets General Education Goal 7: Integration, Applied Learning and Creativity.
Course Delivery Method: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 110 - Old Testament Survey
3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of the Old Testament literature with attention to literary features, major ideas and historical settings and development.
Meets Foundations of Faith General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 8b: World Religion and Christianity.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 111 - New Testament Survey
3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of the New Testament literature with attention to literary features, major ideas and historical settings and developments.
Meets Foundations of Faith General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 8b: World Religion and Christianity.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB
College: CBASE
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REL 112 - Old Testament Survey
3 credit hours
An overview of the Old Testament literature with attention given to literary features, text and major themes along with historical settings and developments. The general framework of the Biblical story in a chronological fashion will be followed.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB; ONL
College: CGPS
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REL 113 - New Testament Survey
3 credit hours
Overview of the New Testament literature with attention to literary features, text and major themes along with historical settings and developments. The books and letters of the New Testament are considered in light of their historical settings and the developments of the period.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB; ONL
College: CGPS
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REL 120 - History of Christianity: Church and World
3 credit hours
A history of Christianity with an introduction to some basic issues in Christian belief and practice, with a particular emphasis to questions central to the relationship between church and society. Drawing on resources in the Bible, church history, and Christian theology, students will examine a variety of approaches to the relationship of church and world and will learn to articulate their own viewpoint on issues of the relationship between religion and society.
Course Delivery Methods: WEB, BLD, ONL
College: CGPS
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REL 125 - Survey of the Bible
3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of the biblical literature with attention to literary features, major ideas and historical settings and developments.
This course meets General Education Goal 8b: World Religion and Christianity.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 210 - Varieties of Religious Experience
3 credit hours
A comparative study of the major world religions and an examination of the nature of religious experience, belief and expression. Students will become aware of the beliefs of major world religions, including Christianity, and the relationships between beliefs, values and experience. Students will study a variety of ways in which religious beliefs are connected to practice in various religious systems (rites, rituals and cultic behavior, worship and sacrament, practices of piety, art, and architecture).
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB; ONL
College:CGPS
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REL 215 - Developing a Devotional Life
3 credit hours
An examination of the development and integration of practices of faith in daily life within the context of modern culture. The course focuses mainly on practices and traditions within Christianity, exploring themes of prayer and study, worship in individual and corporate contexts, simplicity and stewardship, and vocation and the social dimensions of lived faith.
This course meets General Education Goal 8: World Religion and Christianity.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB; ONL
College: CGPS
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REL 221 - Varieties of Religious Experience
3 credit hours
This course will examine the nature of religious experience, religious faith, religious beliefs and religious expression. Students will be exposed to the religious experiences of people across the centuries; will look at the values and commitments, the mind, and the will of human beings that make up what we call faith; will become aware of the beliefs of major world religions and Christian denominations, and the relationship between beliefs and experience; and finally, will examine the ways in which religion is expressed, i.e., rite, ritual, worship services, cultic behavior, sacraments, practices of piety, etc.
Meets Foundations of Faith General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 8a: World Religion and Christianity
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 222 - Introduction to Christian Living
3 credit hours
This course helps students to move into a more intimate relationship with God. The course will cover such themes as the Kingdom of God, grace, forgiveness, meditation, fasting, prayer, simplicity, etc. Attention will be given to the individual, corporate and social dimensions of the deeper life.
Meets Foundations of Faith General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 8a: World Religion and Christianity
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 225 - Basic Christian Beliefs
3 credit hours
An examination into the essential sources and tenets of the Christian faith in historical and theological perspective, with attention to major doctrines relating to the nature and person of God, revelation and the Bible, Christ, salvation, the role of the church, and contemporary concerns.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA, WEB; ONL
College: CGPS
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REL 230 - Psalms
3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of the book of Psalms and examines the various genres incorporated.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 8b: World Religion and Christianity.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 231 - Romans
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: COMP 202 with final grade of C or better
This course provides an overview of the book of Romans and examines the historical context and rhetorical argument.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 8b: World Religion and Christianity.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 232 - The Bible in Christian Spiritual Formation
3 credit hours
This course examines the role of theBible in Spiritual formation and explores practical applications of interpretive principles.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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REL 250 - Christian History
3 credit hours
This course examines the history of the Christian Church from the 1st Century to the present. Students will learn about major movements and central figures in church history. In addition, this course may also examine Quaker history and beliefs.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 8a: World Religion and Christianity
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College: CBASE
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REL 251 - History of Christian Spiritual Formation
3 credit hours
This course examines the lives and works of the leading spiritual writers from the 1st Century to the present.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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REL 330 - Old Testament Studies
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: REL 110 or REL 125
This course examines basic segments or representative books of the Old Testament Scriptures or of significant subjects relevant for understanding them. Subject matter will vary.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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REL 340 - New Testament Studies
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: REL 111 or REL 125
This course examines basic segments of representative books of the New Testament Scriptures or of significant subjects relevant for understanding them. Subject matter may vary.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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REL 401 - Advanced Studies
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: RELM 350
The aim of this class is to examine an issue, event or person in greater detail than is possible in a survey course reading, discussion, and a final research project. This is a ‘culmination class’ for the CSF concentration. Course topic will vary.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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REL 460 - Classical and Contemporary Religious Issues
3 credit hours
This course provides a study of particular problems, personalities, movements and schools of thought significant for contemporary discussion in religion or related fields.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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RELM 325 - Foundations of Youth Ministry
3 credit hours
This course focuses on the psychological and religious concepts relevant to ministries with youth.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
Alternate Spring
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RELM 350 - Introduction to Christian Spiritual Formation
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: REL 222
This course exposes the student to the foundation principles, key concepts, and basic practices in Christian Spiritual Formation.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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RELM 365 - Contemporary Youth Ministry
3 credit hours
This course examines various youth ministry models, approaches and programs, including programs of the local church, para-church organizations, campus ministries or international youth outreach efforts..
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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RELM 370 - Living as Apprentices of Jesus
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: RELM 350
This course will examine the three primary components of soul transformation: the changing of our narrative, engaging in spiritual exercises, and participation in community. Built on the ideas, concepts, and practices of the Apprentice Series, this class will focus on the way in which we are formed in Christlikeness.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
Fall only
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RELM 375 - Renovation of the Heart
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: RELM 350
This course examines in the inner workings of transformation utilizing the six dimensions of the human person described by Dallas Willard.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
Spring only
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RELM 471 - Vocation and Career in God’s Kingdom
3 credit hours
This course will aid the student in seeing their vocation and career as a primary place in which to practice their apprenticeship to Jesus. It will examine calling and discernment, as well as how leaders and professionals live as disciples in their spheres of influence. This course will explore the ways in which the Kingdom of God can be integrated in every area of human existence, most certainly in the workplace.
Course Delivery Method: TRA
College:CBASE
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RELM 493 - Internship 1
3 credit hours
College:CBASE
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RELM 494 - Internship 2
3 credit hours
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE
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SOCI 100 - Principles of Sociology
3 credit hours
Examines the similarities to be found among human groups and patterns of interaction common to different endeavors.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 4e: Breadth of Knowledge - Social Science and History.
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College: CBASE, CGPS
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SOCI 160 - Social Problems
3 credit hours
Analysis of the major social problems of contemporary man, using the principles and the perspective of sociology. Consideration given to the problems of deviance, poverty, family disorganization, racial tension, human conflict and other social problems.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 4e: Breadth of Knowledge - Social Science and History.
College: CBASE, CGPS
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SOCI 210 - The Individual & Family in Society
3 credit hours
Explores the dynamics of individual development, marriage and family, and effectively functioning as a growing person in these relationships and in society.
Meets Perspectives General Education Requirement.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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SOCI 215 - Urban Issues, Urban Solutions
3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to learn to observe and analyze a city to better understand the mission and role of social service and governmental agencies as well as non-profit and religious organizations, and also to learn the perspective of persons and groups who lack wealth, status and power within the society and who experience inequality, discrimination and other injustices.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA; BLD; ONL
College: CGPS
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SOCI 220 - Urban Sociology
3 credit hours
Growth and structure of urban communities and social and political organization of cities considered as a background for understanding problems and prospects of urbanism as a way of life.
College:CBASE
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SOCI 245 - Racial and Ethnic Relations
3 credit hours
This course explores the background and cultural patterns of various racial, ethnic and other subcultures with the purpose of improving ability to deal with the diversity found in American society.
Course Delivery Methods: TRA
College:CBASE, CGPS
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SOCI 250 - Interpersonal Relations
3 credit hours
(See Psychology)
Meets Competency General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 3: Communication Skills.
College: CBASE, CGPS
This course is cross listed with PSYC 250
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SOCI 260 - Cultural Anthropology
3 credit hours
Examines the variability of culture among the peoples of the world, cultural adaptation and cultural change. Includes study of diversity within social institutions, cultural relativism and ethnocentrism.
Meets Foundations of World Culture General Education Requirement. or General Education Goal 5: Culture and Diversity.
College: CBASE
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SOCI 265 - Self and Social Interaction
3 credit hours
Students will gain an understanding of human social conduct - examining development of self and how the individual functions and changes within social structures over time. Areas of emphasis include development of self and identity, relationship between attitudes and behaviors, social roles, processes and contexts of socialization, social movement and collective behavior, social problems and interventions.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD; ONL
College: CGPS
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SOCI 322 - U.S. Women’s History/Literature (Multicultural)
3 credit hours
An inquiry into the experiences of U.S. Women from the mid-19th century to the end of the 20th century. Women and work, reform movements, wars, the West, suffrage, education, health care, professions and racism are topics of study using autobiographies, novels, films and monographs by leading American women such as Rebecca Harding Davis, Frances Harper, Willa Cather, Katherine Porter, Tillie Olson, Zora Neale Hurston, Kate Chopin, Charlotte Gilman, Paule Marshall, Gertrude Stein, Toni Morrison, Amy Tan and Leslie Silko.
(Meets American Character General Education Requirement.)
College:CBASE
This course is cross listed with HIST 322 and ENGL 322
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SOCI 332 - Marriage, Family, and Diversity
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 111
This course will explore marriages and families as social constructs as well as the way marriages and families are defined in a vast and changing society. The course will help the student to explore relational and functional dimensions of the marriage and of the family. This course will also explore cultural, structural, and fianancial variations of diverse families including but not limited to African American families, Hispanic families, divorced and/or single parent families, blended families, and the aging family.
Course Delivery Methods: BLD; ONL
College: CGPS
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SOCI 440 - Contemporary Social Theory
3 credit hours
The nature and growth of sociological theory with emphasis on contemporary American sociological theory and its applications. Includes an examination of major currents in European and American thought making significant contributions to sociological theory.
College:CBASE, CGPS
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SOCI 480 - Selected Topics in Sociology
3 credit hours
Various topics in sociology reflecting the interest and expertise of the faculty and representing areas not covered in other courses. May be repeated with change of content. (Examples: Contemporary Lifestyles, Alcoholism and Alcohol Problems, Human Sexuality, Social Movements)
(CP following the course number denotes that the course was taken from the College of Adult and Professional Studies)
College:CBASE, CGPS
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