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  All Courses are 3-quarter credits unless otherwise noted.

 

ART

 

Art. 100 - Art Appreciation

An appreciation course which combines art history with a hands-on creation and exploration of art principles.

Art. 101 - Drama

A practical approach to integrating drama in ministry. This class will present ideas as well as participation exercises. As a result, the student will be encouraged to form a philosophical foundation to use in his own ministry.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

 

BA 101 - Business Computer Technology

Presents business computer systems hardware, software, and support technologies.  Provides hands-on experience on personal business computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and technology equipment.        

BA 111 - Introduction to Business

Business environment including management, marketing, finance, economic, law, information systems, taxation, and insurance. Includes the Biblical basis of business relationships.

BA 201 - Financial Accounting I

Introduction to accounting analysis and recording of business transactions, determination of income, and preparation of financial statements.  Special journals, subsidiary ledgers, and accounting for a merchandising concern.

BA 202 - Financial Accounting II

Accounting and control of individual assets and liabilities.  Accounting for cash, inventory valuation, depreciation, and current liabilities.  Accounting for partnerships. Prereq. BA 201

BA 203 - Managerial Accounting

Organization and operation of corporations, additional stock transactions, long-term liabilities, statement of cash flows, present value, and analysis of financial statements. 

BA 301 Economic Principles I

An analysis of the economics of the business firm including such topics as: scarcity, supply and demand, elasticity, utility, and price determination under different competitive situations.

BA 302 - Economic Principles II

An analysis of aggregate economics including such topics as: economic growth, national income, unemployment, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy and the banking system.  Prereq. BA 301

BA 303 - Business Law

The legal consequences of managerial decisions, including a study of the legal process and the principles of tort, contract, consumer protection, antitrust, and employment law as they pertain to business.

BA 311 - Business Statistics I

Descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling and interval estimation.  Emphasis on business applications. 

BA 312 - Business Statistics II

Hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, analysis of variance and chi-square tests.  Emphasis on business applications.    Prereq. Ma. 311

BA 321 - Managerial Behavior

Human aspects of organizations that contribute to individual and collective effectiveness; practical and theoretical areas of motivation and leadership.

BA 331 - Marketing Principles

Marketing structures, channels and environments, buyer and seller behavior, marketing management of product planning, pricing, distribution and promotion.

BA 341 - Personal Financial Management

Guidance in personal financial management with familiarization of finance terms. Stresses planning and management of personal financial budgets based on biblical principles as well as the use of financial intermediates, insurance, real estate, securities, investments and estate planning.

BA 441 - Quality & Production in Operations

Survey of the operations function in industrial service, and public organizations with a Total Quality Management focus.  Includes forecasting, line balancing, aggregate scheduling, location, layout, inventory planning, work measurement, quality control, and learning curve.

BA 421 - Human Resource Management

Recruitment and selection of labor force, training of employees, management development, wage and salary plans, personnel policies, development of personnel policies consistent with government regulations.      Prereq. BA 321

BA 422 - Managing Organizational Change

Application of theories of organizational change to a variety of business organizations; planning and implementing of organizational change as well as its behavioral aspects; use of simulations, cases, and/or projects to blend theory and practice.

BA 423 - Small Business Management

Analysis of small business ownership and operation including financing, management, control, organization, record keeping and personnel.

BA 424 Management Policies

A case study method of overall business management process. Policies, principles, practices, and problems are examined using the case method of instruction.

BA 425  - Non-profit Management

Management principles and techniques for the administration of a non-profit organization, including churches, charities, hospitals, and government organizations.

BA 431 - Corporate Financial Management

A study of the principles and practices of corporate financial management. An investigation of the complexities that businesses face as they increasingly come under pressures to not only meet their financial responsibilities but also legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities.

BA 432  - Money and Banking

Fundamental economic theories and practices in money, banking and investment, and monetary policies are discussed. Studies and interpretation of statistical data used in banking; relationship of banking and financial institutions to business, business procedure, and economics are presented.

BA 451 - Global Business

A broad managerial perspective in the basic concepts of international business.

BA 461 - Consumer Marketing

Psychological, sociological, economic and other dimensions of consumers and their environment.  Prereq. BA 331

BA 462 - Industrial Marketing

Managing the sales force and overall marketing and promotional strategy; organization of selling, quotas, territories, expenses, policy changes and competition. Prereq. BA 331

BA 463 - Advertising & Promotions

Design, management and coordination of marketing communications.  Prereq. BA 331 & Junior standing

BA 464 - Marketing Research

Introduction to role of research in marketing decision-making including research designs and methodologies, primary and secondary data collection and sampling techniques.  Prereq. BA 331, BA 311

BA 481 - Real Estate Principles and Practices I

A study of real estate economics and administration with emphasis on the basic physical, legal, logistical, and economic characteristics of real estate and real estate markets.  Attention is given to local, regional, and national influences on real estate practices.  Includes license law, ethics, agency, contracts and legal instruments, financing, and other pertinent issues.

BA 482 - Real Estate Principles and Practices II

A study of real estate practices and administration with emphasis on the basic physical, legal, logistical, and economic characteristics of real estate and real estate markets. Prereq. BA 481

BA 483 - Real Estate Law

An analysis of legal areas encountered by the real estate practitioners, sellers, and buyers. Includes law of agency as applied to real estate brokers and salesmen, law of fixtures, estate, leases, conveyance of real estate, mortgages and liens, procedures for closing real estate transactions, real estate management, license law of Ohio, zoning, and other legal issues.

BA 484 - Real Estate Finance

A study of the nature and characteristics of the institutions, methods, instruments, and procedures involved in real estate finance.  Special attention is given to mortgage loans, governmental monetary and fiscal policies and their influence upon real estate finance, and other issues and topics pertinent to real estate finance.

BA 485 - Real Estate Appraisal

An analysis of the methodology of appraising real estate.  Emphasis is given to residential appraisal, value theories and criteria, depreciation, investment appraisals, appraisal of special purpose property, and other related topics.

BA 486 - Real Estate Management

An analysis of property and neighborhoods with emphasis upon financing, estimating value, depreciation, management of offices and apartment buildings.

BA 487 - Seminar in Real Estate

A study of the state of the real estate industry, theory of ethical real estate procedures, and social influences in the contemporary real estate industry.

BA 492 - Contemporary Business Issues

Readings and discussions; contemporary issues viewed from differing (historical vs. current) perspectives.

BA 493 - Business Strategies and Policies

Strategic issues faced by business organizations are analyzed in a comprehensive manner. Skills in strategic analysis are developed through lectures and from diverse industries non-profit and quasi-public institutions.

BA 494 - Business Seminar

Special seminars involving issues in business administration.

All level 100 courses must be completed in order to enroll in courses above 100.

 

BIBLE

Bi. 101 - Biblical Literature: Genesis – Esther

A basic overview of the Bible and a survey of the Old Testament Pentateuch, Job, and Historical books, giving special attention to the authorship, historical background, theme, and daily Bible readings of each book.

Bi. 102 - Biblical Literature: Job – Malachi

A continuation of Bi. 101 considering the Poetical and Prophetical Books of the Old Testament. 

Bi. 103 - Biblical Literature:  New Testament

A continuation of Bi. 101 and 102 considering the Books of the New Testament. 

Bi. 201 - Synoptic Gospels

A study of Matthew, Mark, and Luke as they relate to the life and ministry of Jesus from his incarnation to His ascension.  

Bi. 202 - Gospel of John

An exegetical study of the Gospel of John with special attention given to Christ’s later life and ministry, doctrinal teaching, and application to Christian living.

Bi. 203 - Acts

A chronological study of the growth, and development of the missionary outreach of the church with special attention given to the activity of the Holy Spirit in the ministries of Peter and Paul. 

Bi. 301 - Genesis

A detailed study of the content and spiritual significance of Genesis with special attention given to the creation,  the fall of man, the deluge, and the Patriarchs.

Bi. 302 - Exodus - Leviticus

A detailed study of the content and spiritual significance of Exodus and Leviticus with special emphasis on the early development of Israel as the chosen people of God, the establishment of the  Law, statutes, ordinances, and the tabernacle, with the divinely appointed system of worship.

Bi. 303 - Numbers - Deuteronomy

A detailed study of the content and spiritual significance of Numbers and Deuteronomy with special emphasis on the development of Israel as the chosen people of God.     

Bi. 401 - Joshua - II Samuel

A study of the Hebrew nation from Joshua through the period of the Judges, the book of Ruth, and the reigns of King Saul and David.

Bi. 402 - I Kings - Esther

A study of the Hebrew nation from the captivity of Judah to the return to the Promised Land giving attention to archaeological materials and history as paralleled with the Biblical record.  

Bi. 412 - Psalms

An in-depth study of the book of Psalms with stress upon the distinctive characteristics of Hebrew poetry, doctrines, and practical value for Christian life. 

Bi. 411 - Poetical Books

A detailed study of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Lamentations giving special emphasis to the various characteristics of Hebrew poetry, doctrines, and practical value for Christian life. 

Bi. 421 - Isaiah

An expository and doctrinal study of Isaiah with specific attention given to his ministry, the promised Messiah, and the scope and message to Israel and the Gentiles. 

Bi. 422 - Jeremiah – Ezekiel

An expository and doctrinal study of Jeremiah and Ezekiel  with specific attention given to their ministry, the promised Messiah, and the scope and message to Israel and the Gentiles.

Bi. 423 - Daniel and Minor Prophets

An expository and doctrinal study of Daniel with specific attention given to the promised Messiah and an analysis of the prophetical books of the Minor Prophets during the Assyrian and Babylonian Periods. 

Bi. 441 - Science and the Bible

The purpose of this course is to give the student a greater appreciation of both science and the Bible, and to make it plain that no compromise is ever necessary to bring the Bible into harmony with the facts of true science.  Focuses on current thinking among men of science in regards to evolution, astronomy and other major science areas. 

Bi. 461 - Romans

An in depth study of the book of Romans with special emphasis upon the doctrinal themes and their application to the Christian life. 

Bi. 462 - I and II Corinthians

An examination of I and II Corinthians with stress upon their doctrinal and practical value, as well as their   historical background and the apostleship of Paul. 

Bi. 463 - Prison Epistles

A thorough study of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon with special attention given to their historical background, their teachings, and their application to practical Christian living. 

Bi. 464 - Pastoral Epistles and Thessalonians

An exposition of I and II Thessalonians, I and II Timothy, and Titus with special attention given to their background, eschatology, and pastoral directives with specific application to the ministry of the local church.  

Bi. 471 - Hebrews

A thorough study of Hebrews with emphasis upon Christological doctrines as shown by the nature of Christ’s priesthood, the typology of the Old Testament, and the superiority of Christianity. 

Bi. 472 - General Epistles

An exegetical study of James, I and II Peter,  I, II, III John, and Jude with special emphasis upon their background, doctrinal teachings and application to the Christian life.            

Bi. 473 - Revelation

A literary analysis of the book of Revelation giving special emphasis to the unveiling of Jesus Christ through the apocalyptic visions of the book.  

 
BIBLICAL LANGUAGES

BIL. 201, 202, 203 - Elementary Greek

A study of the basic elements of Greek grammar and reading with emphasis on syntax, forms, and a vocabulary designed to give a working knowledge of the Greek New Testament

BiL 301, 302, 303 - Intermediate Greek

A detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, translation and interpretation of the Greek New Testament, and introduction to exegesis.  Prereq. BiL 203

BiL. 311, 312, 313 - Elementary Hebrew

A study of the basic elements of Hebrew grammar and reading with emphasis on syntax, forms, and a vocabulary designed to give a working knowledge of the Hebrew Old Testament.

BiL 411, 412, 413 - Intermediate Hebrew

The principles of the Hebrew language must be applied to specific Biblical passages for the student to really learn the language.  This course is the study of a selection of Old Testament Biblical passages and learning the principles of exegesis.  Prereq. BiL 213

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

CE. 101 – Orientation

A quarter long required course for all first year students designed to facilitate their adjustment to the college experience.  Integral components of the course will cover study skills, time management, test taking skills, program requirements and the utilization of resources. (A special session for all first time enrollees devoted to policies and procedures will take place prior to the beginning of the term. Attendance is required.)  Not available for guided study.

CE 201 - Inductive Bible Study Methods

An inductive study of a Bible book to develop the student’s skill in independent Bible study.

CE 202 - Methods of Bible Teaching

An experimentation and application in the classroom of various methods of Bible study and teaching.

CE 304 – Technology in the Sunday School

Familiarize students with computer use for integral use with Sunday School curriculum.

CE 401 - Educational Work of the Church

The methods of organizing and administering the total educational program of the church.  Consideration is given to the education process, leadership education, and methods of counseling and supervision.

CE 402 - Christian Education of Children

A study of the methods, materials, and other factors in the teaching of children.