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257 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MIN 9051
Missional Leadership
In this course you will explore the distinguishing contours of the missional church revolution as well as the leadership required to lead
it. You will focus on three primary shifts: The shift from an internal to an external ministry focus, the shift from a program-driven to a
people-development agenda, and the shift from church-based leadership to apostolic-era leadership. (3)
MIN 9070
Ministry Training in Multi-cultural Contexts
In this course you will study ministry educational/training philosophy, planning, leadership, and programs that guide effective equipping
of men and women in and for ministry, whether in your own culture or cross-culturally. By design the course has a global missional
focus and content, with application to all ministry in all cultures. (3)
MIN 9310
Leadership for Transformation
This course will bring together leaders from diverse backgrounds and experiences to share how they practice leadership. First, you will
overview leadership theory; you will then discuss those elements the guest leaders have found to be particularly effective. You will
have an opportunity to dialogue with these leader-practitioners, who will also interact with each other's experiences. Your goal will be
to seek to explain and integrate these lessons with Scriptural principles and teaching into a biblical theology of leadership. (3)
MIN 9415
Developing Effective Coaching and Counseling Skills
This course will assist you in providing coaching and consulting to leaders within your circle of influence. Several biblical principles will
be studied and applied by case studies. You will build and test a model for assisting leaders personally or organizationally. Your
assistance may be offered formally or informally within your current ministry setting. (3)
MIN 9431
Personal Spiritual Transformation
This course provides you with a process for developing character and influence in yourself and then transferring truth to others. To lead
others in their spiritual journey, you must first understand the terrain. Special emphasis will be devoted to the character of the mentor,
realizing that ministry flows from being. Using the Leadership Catalyst process, you will examine your calling, character, and
competencies in realizing your destiny. (3)
Music
MUS 1000
Convocation
This is a requirement for all students with a major in music and music minors enrolled in other music courses. Convocation involves
weekly recitals, lectures, and presentations by the Music department faculty, students, and guest musicians. (0)
MUS 2110
Music Appreciation
This course will provide an introduction to the place that music traditionally held as one of the seven liberal arts as an apologetic to the
study and enjoyment of music. The goal of the class is to enhance critical listening skills and to develop a working vocabulary of music
that is meaningful to both the musician and non-musician. The course will explore the elements of music and provide a brief overview
of the history of Western Art music, American Jazz, World, and Pop music. (3)
MUS 2300
Music Theory I
In this first theory course you will review the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading and writing), followed by
a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in
composition of traditional and contemporary music. (3)
MUS 2310
Music Theory II
In this second theory course you will review the fundamentals of music (rhythm, scales, key signatures, reading and writing), followed
by a detailed study of harmony, intervals, keyboard harmony, and melodic and choral analysis. You will apply your knowledge in
composition of traditional and contemporary music. (3)
Prerequisite: MUS 2300
MUS 3300
Music Theory III
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription,
keyboard harmony, writing in three and four parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation. (3)
Prerequisites: MUS
2310
MUS 3302
Music Theory IV
In this continuation of the study of music theory, you will focus on advanced sight-singing and ear training, dictation and transcription,
keyboard harmony, writing in three and four parts, and introduction to contemporary chord symbol notation. (3)
Prerequisites: MUS
3300
MUS 3700
Music in Cross-Cultural Settings
In this course you will discover the music of various cultures from around the world and will investigate current efforts and apply biblical
guidelines to the development of ethnic hymnody. (3)
MUS 4200
History of Western Music
In this course you will explore Western “classical” music from the Middle Ages to the present, with an emphasis on the developments
of each historical period. (3)