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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
HEB 3950 Faculty Directed Study
in Biblical Hebrew ........................(1-6)
Upon Request
This is an independent study available to juniors
and seniors, by special arrangement with the
instructor, which affords the student opportunity
to further develop skills learned in HEB 3112 and
HEB 3113. It counts as a Bible elective. Consult
with your academic advisor.
Prerequisites:
HEB
3112, HEB 3113.
HEB 4112 Intermediate Hebrew Grammar and
Syntax ................................................(3)
In this intermediate level course, you will study the
various functions performed by verb, noun, pro-
noun and clause/sentence in Biblical Hebrew. You
will develop your skill in deciding with rationale
which function is occurring in a particular context
in the Hebrew Old Testament. You will grow in
your ability to articulate how uses in context con-
tribute to the meaning of a biblical passage.
HEB 4113 Old Testament Hebrew Reading....(3)
This course will give you practice reading a variety
of authors and genres in the Hebrew Old
Testament. You will be exposed to narrative and
legal literature from the Pentateuch, narrative pas-
sages from the Former Prophets, selected pas-
sages from the Latter Prophets, as well as poetry
from the Psalms and Wisdom Literature. In addi-
tion to developing a comfort level for reading in
any part of the Hebrew Old Testament, you will
gain an appreciation for what aspects of genre
and rhetorical features can contribute to under-
standing the meaning intended by the Old
Testament author.
MES 4400 Field Experience in Middle
Eastern Studies ................................(1)
Ministry Skills experience within the discipline
provides opportunity for the upperclassman to
gain competency and confidence within related
vocations. Experiential learning requirements are
defined by the student’s program and assessed
by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock
hours of direct experience is required for a unit of
credit. Requires advisor approval. Repeatable.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
BUS 1100 Introduction to Business ................(3)
Fall Semester
In this course you will be introduced to the basic
functions and environments for business in for-
profit, not-for-profit, intercultural and international
settings. You will focus on the six primary disci-
plines of business: human resource management,
finance, accounting, management, communica-
tions and marketing.
BUS 1200 Principles of Finance ..................(3)
Spring Semester
In this course you will be introduced to the basic
concepts and principles of corporate finance,
including essential financial concepts such as
analysis of financial statements, the time value of
money, stock and bond valuation, risk and return,
capital budgeting, the cost of capital and conver-
sion of international monetary systems. You will
also develop basic skills in analyzing the finances
of publicly-traded companies.
BUS 2200 Principles of Accounting ............(3)
Fall Semester
In this course you will explore the fundamentals of
financial accounting by setting up financial
records, with an emphasis on creating and under-
standing financial statements that are used in
business.
BUS 2300 Principles of Leadership and
Management ................................(3)
Fall Semester
In this course you will study leadership skills and
styles, with an emphasis on motivational aspects
and leadership techniques and their effectiveness.
You will explore character development as it per-
tains to a balanced personal life, family life,
church life, workplace life and societal life; all in
relationship to one’s ability to lead.
BUS 2600 Human Resource Management ....(3)
Spring Semester
This course is a study in the theories, practices
and laws involved in the human resource function.
You will explore recruiting, selecting, training, eval-
uating, promoting and disciplining personnel within
business, nonprofit and international operations.