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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
0100
Not offered for degree credit
1000
Primarily designed for undergraduate freshmen, these are basic introductory courses with no prerequisites except as designated.
2000
Primarily designed for undergraduate sophomores, these courses may require prerequisites or, if basic courses, may be taken
after a year of college study.
3000
Primarily designed for undergraduate juniors, these courses anticipate the completion of lower-division studies and some have
specific prerequisites.
4000
Primarily designed for undergraduate seniors, these are usually advanced courses for students completing undergraduate
studies. Most 4000-level courses have prerequisites or anticipate the background of three years of college study.
5000 Considered introductory in graduate-level programs and may include some of the information covered in a similarly-titled
undergraduate course; also open to undergraduate seniors and undergraduate juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA
6000 Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements; also open to undergraduate seniors with at least a 3.0
GPA
7000 Considered more advanced and may include prerequisite requirements
9000 Doctoral-level courses open only to students accepted into a CIU doctoral degree program
Note: Courses numbered XXX 3950, 6950, or 9950 indicate faculty directed studies. In these studies a student participates in a seminar
or pursues research in an area of special interest under the direct supervision of a faculty member in that area.
Art
ART 2110
Art Appreciation
This course introduces students to the fine arts in their various media and period styles, with the goal of developing students’
understanding and experience of the role of the arts in life. An ongoing focus on the relationship between art and the Bible will
encourage students to develop a theology of art. (3)
Biblical Aramaic
ARM 4110
Biblical Aramaic
This course is a basic study of biblical Aramaic. You will initially focus on the grammatical aspects of Aramaic and then use that
knowledge in reading selected Aramaic portions from Ezra and Daniel.
(3)
Prerequisite: HEB 3112
ARM 6110 Biblical Aramaic
This course provides you with a foundational study of biblical Aramaic. You will initially focus on mastering the basic grammatical and
syntactical aspects of Aramaic. You will then begin reading from the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel. (3)
Prerequisite: HEB 5110
Bible
BIB 1010
New Testament Survey
This course provides an overview of the background and content of the New Testament, with an emphasis on beginning to prepare
you to study and interpret the Bible on your own. Students learn about the content, authorship, date of writing, and important background
issues for each New Testament book. (3)
Limited to online program students.
BIB 1114
Old Testament Survey: Torah and History
This course is the beginning of a two-part survey of the Old Testament which covers the biblical history found in the Pentateuch and
historical books of the Old Testament. The aim of the course is to acquaint you with the redemptive message of the Bible and to
encourage you to apply principles from the study of these Old Testament books. (3)
BIB 1115
Old Testament Survey: Poetry and Prophecy
This course surveys the biblical books of Job-Malachi and comprises the second part of a two-part survey of the Old Testament. You
will study the content, message, and personal application of each book, along with the place of each book in the progress of revelation
and redemption. (3)
BIB 1116
Old Testament Survey
In this course, you will become familiar with the basic contents of each book of the Old Testament and the broad historical framework
of Old Testament events. You will pay special attention to key passages and prominent themes of the Old Testament. You will read
the Old Testament with a view to using it for spiritual formation and discipleship. (3)
BIB 1120
New Testament Survey
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