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B
IBLICAL
L
ANGUAGES
BLG 4400
Practical Skill Development in Biblical Languages
This course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to gain competency and confidence in using the Biblical languages.
Experiential learning requirements are defined and assessed by the program faculty. A minimum of 50 clock hours of direct experience is
required for a unit of credit. Advisor approval is required. (1)
Repeatable
BLG 4510
Old Testament Texts in Historical, Cultural and Literacy Context
In this course you will engage in reading the documents of the Ancient Near East that provide the historical, cultural, philosophical and
religious context for understanding the writings of the Hebrew Old Testament. You will give attention to documents that illumine each era
of Old Testament history and each portion of the Old Testament canon. (3)
BLG 4515
Old Testament Senior Seminar
In this course you will study selected topics covering the grammatical, literary, and historical analysis of Old Testament texts. Special
emphasis will be placed on interpretive methodology and the production of a summative exercise: A research paper. (3)
BLG 4610
New Testament Texts in Historical, Cultural and Literacy Context
In this course you will engage in reading in the Hellenistic Greek text and English translation of documents that provide the historical,
cultural, philosophical and religious context for understanding the writings of the Greek New Testament. You will give attention to literary
and non-literary documents from the ancient Graeco-Roman world, as well as writings of second Temple Judaism. (3)
BLG 4615
New Testament Senior Seminar
In this course you will study selected topics covering the grammatical, literary, and historical analysis of New Testament texts. Special
emphasis will be placed on interpretive methodology and the production of a summative exercise: A research paper. (3)
B
IOLOGY
BIO 2113
Principles of Biology
In this course you will explore the concepts of biology, emphasizing the structure, function, and cellular organization of living organisms.
Following an introduction to the general nature of science, the scientific method, and the nature of biology, you will focus on cellular
biology, botany, zoology, and human biology. (3)
BIO 2101
Biol
Lab
This is a separate, three-hour module session, which is scheduled each week for students taking BIO 2113. (1)
B
USINESS AND
O
RGANIZATIONAL
L
EADERSHIP
BUS 1100
Introduction to Business
In this survey course you will be introduced to the basic functions and environments for business in for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations operating in intercultural and international settings. You will focus on the primary disciplines of business enterprise and
entrepreneurship. (3)
BUS 1200
Principles of Finance
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 conversion of international monetary systems. You will also develop basic skills in analyzing the finances of publicly-traded
companies. (3)
BUS 2200
Principles of Accounting
In this course you will explore the fundamentals of financial accounting by setting up financial records, with an emphasis on creating and
understanding financial statements that are used in business. (3)
BUS 2300
Principles of Leadership and Management
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 pertains to a balanced personal life, family life, church life, workplace life, and
societal life, all in relationship to one’s ability to lead. (3)
BUS 2600
Human Resources Management
This course is a study in the theories, practices, and laws involved in the human resource function. You will explore recruiting, selecting,
training, evaluating, promoting, and disciplining personnel within business, nonprofit, and international operations. (3)
BUS 3300
Managerial Accounting
In this course you will focus on the development and the use of accounting information in the manager’s decision-making process. (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 2200
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