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Course Descriptions
Explanation of Course Numbers
The number of each course designates the level
or classification expected of a student enrolling in
the course. Students meeting specific course pre-
requisites may be permitted to take classes one
year above their classification with the permission
of their academic advisor. Other exceptions may
be made only with the permission of the academ-
ic dean.
0100 Not offered for degree credit.
1000 Primarily designed for freshmen. These
are basic introductory courses with no
prerequisites except as designated.
2000 Primarily designed for sophomores.
These courses may require prerequisites,
or, if basic courses, may be better taken
after a year of college study.
3000 Primarily designed for juniors. These
courses anticipate the completion of
lower-division studies and some have
specific prerequisites.
4000 Primarily designed for seniors. These are
normally advanced courses for students
completing undergraduate studies. Most
have prerequisites or anticipate the
background of three years of college
study.
Courses with hyphenated numbers must be taken
sequentially. The first semester of such courses
serves as a prerequisite for the next semester
course.
The college reserves the right to withdraw any
course for which there is not sufficient enrollment
or to limit enrollment in large classes.
Courses available through Distance Learning &
Media Center are indicated by “DL” (Distance
Learning).
Courses offered periodically are indicated with the
designation “TBA” (To Be Announced).
ARABIC
ARB 2110 Elementary Arabic 1 ........................(3)
Through this course the student will develop the
ability to function on a beginning level in Arabic.
The student will acquire an understanding of the
basic grammatical principles of Modern Standard
Arabic, learn to read and write, and develop the
listening and speaking skills needed for everyday
life and ministry situations. Aspects of Middle
Eastern culture will be introduced throughout the
course with the goal of improving effectiveness in
communicating.
ARB 2111 Elementary Arabic 2 ........................(3)
Through this course the student will develop the
ability to function on a basic level in an all-Arabic
environment. The student will acquire the skills
necessary to comprehend and converse in spo-
ken Arabic on a variety of basic conversational
topics applicable to everyday life and relationship
building. In addition, the student should also
acquire basic ministry-related vocabulary and
phrases. A basic ability in the skills of speaking,
listening, reading and writing should be devel-
oped.
BIBLE
BIB 1114 Old Testament: Genesis-Esther ....(3)
This course is the beginning of a two-part survey
of the Old Testament. The course covers the bibli-
cal history found in the Pentateuch and historical
books of the Old Testament. The aim of the
course is to acquaint the student with the
redemptive message of the Bible and to encour-
age students to apply principles from the study of
these Old Testament books.
BIB 1115 Old Testament: Job-Malachi ........(3)
This course surveys the biblical books of Job-
Malachi and comprises the second part of a two-
part survey of the Old Testament. Students will
study the content, message, and personal appli-
cation of each book, along with the place of each
book in the progress of revelation and redemp-
tion.
BIB 1120 New Testament Survey ..................(3)
Spring Semester
This course is an overview of the books of the
New Testament and the historical circumstances
surrounding these writings. You will focus on the
background, content, message and personal
application of each book in the New Testament.
You will also examine the process by which the
New Testament canon was formed and the New
Testament was transmitted through the history of
the church.