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RES 7961
Bible and Theology Integrative Seminar
This course offers you a guided study in the techniques and tools required to pursue in-depth academic library-based research on a
focused topic. As the summative exercise for the course, you will produce a 25-30 page research paper of publishable quality on a biblical,
historical, or theological topic chosen in consultation with the course instructor. (3)
RES 7962
Intercultural/Muslim Studies Integrative Seminar
This course offers you a guided study in the techniques and tools of bibliographic and field-based research on intercultural or Muslim
studies. As the summative exercise for the course, you will plan, research and write either a 25-30 page research paper or write a
proposal for a thesis (see RES 7972 description). You will demonstrate your ability to develop a clear research problem, master related
material and research methods, make a clear argument, and show original thought processes. (3)
RES 7972
Intercultural/Muslim Studies Thesis
You will research and write on a topic in your field under the guidance of one faculty member who will critique your work as you proceed.
You will defend your thesis before a committee composed of at least two faculty members. (3)
Prerequisite: RES 7962 and permission of
instructor.
RES 9400
Doctoral Research Seminar
This workshop approach to the logic, design, methods, and execution of ministry-based research guides you in the process of producing a
dissertation-project research proposal. (3)
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RUS 2110
Intensive Russian 1
The first part of the complete basic level of Russian, this course also represents the first semester of first-year Russian for those students
not enrolled in full-time Russian study. The student will learn introductory vocabulary as well as the key grammatical aspects of Russian
with explanation in English. Students are given an opportunity to practice the concepts conversationally through teacher/student drills,
translation exercises and other exercises. Students are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the instructor. (4)
RUS 2111
Intensive Russian 2
In this second part of the complete basic level of Russian, you will begin to focus on vocabulary, word formation, and grammar, as well as
the basic elements of Russian sentence structure, with an emphasis on the development of basic conversational sentences and common
constructions used in discourse. You will begin to practice the content conversationally through teacher-student drills, question and
answer sessions, and topically-oriented activities, and are encouraged to ask questions and interact with the instructor. (4)
Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in or completion of RUS 2110
RUS 2112
Intensive Russian 3
In this third part of the complete basic level of Russian (equivalent of RUS 2210), you will spend time in conversational practice of new
vocabulary that is introduced in the prerequisite for this course, as well as basic grammatical forms and the basic Russian constructions
commonly used in speech. You will also spend time conversing on a variety of subjects, including sharing the gospel in Russian, as well as
written assignments, in-class oral participation and listening comprehension exercises. (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent
enrollment in RUS 2110
RUS 2210
Proficiency in Russian 1
In this conversation course of the first semester of Russian, you will be provided with conversational practice of new vocabulary that is
introduced in the prerequisite for this course, as well as basic grammatical forms and the opportunity to develop basic Russian
constructions commonly used in speech. Time is spent conversing on a variety of subjects, including sharing the gospel in Russian.
Course work includes written assignments, in-class oral participation, and listening comprehension exercises
. Prerequisite: Completion of
or concurrent enrollment in RUS 2110.
RUS 2211
Proficiency in Russian 2
In the conversation course for the second semester of first-year Russian, you will be provided with a conversational environment in which
you have an opportunity to practice vocabulary introduced in the course, as well as focus on various intermediate-level conversational
topics and subject areas with which you will need to be familiar in order to operate in an all-Russian environment and to be prepared for
future ministry. Course placement may be determined by an entrance exam for those students who may have the proficiency for this
course but have not completed the prerequisite. (4)
Prerequisite: RUS 2210
RUS 3110
Intermediate Intensive Russian 1
The first part of the complete intermediate level of Russian, this course will introduce you to intermediate vocabulary and key
grammatical aspects of Russian with explanation in both Russian and English. Following each grammar/vocabulary explanation, you will
be given the opportunity to practice the concepts conversationally through teacher/student drills, translation exercises and other
exercises. Proper pronunciation, word formation, and word roots are also emphasized. Students are encouraged to ask questions and
interact with the instructor. (4)
Prerequisite: RUS 2112
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