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291 │COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019│ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPT 4930
Professional Sport Internship Experience
This internship is designed to provide in-depth experience in various facets of the sport management field in marketplace, mission, and
ministry experience environments. The program is fundamentally an educational experience. You will use observation and actual
experience under the joint supervision of college faculty and experienced professionals serving as supervisors to better prepare yourself
to become a world Christian who serves God with excellence in cross-cultural, church, marketplace, and other ministry roles. (3)
SPT 6950
Faculty Directed Study in Sport Management
A faculty member will direct your study as you participate in a seminar or pursue research in an area of special interest.
Theology
THE 2010
Survey of Bible Doctrine
This course provides you with a survey of the foundational ideas and teachings of Christian thought and doctrine. You will explore the
biblical teachings which form Christian doctrine. You also will consider how to move from theory to practice and from ideas to behavior
as you learn about practicing a Christian life and worldview. (3)
Limited to online program students.
THE 3010
Biblical Theology of Leadership
This course provides you with a biblical, Christ-centered perspective of leadership. You will study historical trends and examples in the
development of leadership thinking—both from a secular and Christian perspective—and evaluate them in light of Scripture. You will
be challenged to apply this truth to your own life and to your understanding of organizational behavior. (3)
Limited to online program
students.
THE 3301
Theology I: God, Christ, and Spirit
This course is the first half of an examination of the theological truths of the Bible, during which you will focus on the basic doctrines
necessary for a Christian worldview. You will examine the doctrinal teaching of the Bible, supplemented with insights from the
theological reflections of the church throughout its history and from contemporary theological discussions. You will explore such topics
as: The authority and inspiration of Scripture, the attributes and work of God, the person and work of Christ, and the person and work
of the Holy Spirit, with the goal of helping you grow in your knowledge of God and your understanding of how that knowledge is based
on God’s revelation in His Word. (3)
THE 3302
Theology II: Sin and Salvation
This course is the second half of an examination of the theological truths of the Bible, during which you will focus on the basic doctrines
necessary for a Christian worldview. You will examine the doctrinal teaching of the Bible, supplemented with insights from the
theological reflections of the church throughout its history and from contemporary theological discussions. You will explore such topics
as: The benefits of salvation, the role of the church, and the doctrine of last things, with the goal of helping you understand the greatness
of your salvation, as well as how that salvation places you into a community of believers and how it relates to God’s plan for the end of
history. (3)
THE 3720
Apologetics
Building on an understanding of basic philosophy and worldview models, you will explore various Christian apologetic responses in
relation to the areas of history, science, and philosophy. In addition, you will include some study of the historicity of the Scriptures with
special emphasis on miracles, the New Testament, and the resurrection of Jesus. (3)
Prerequisite: PHI 2110
THE 4210
Studies in Historical Theology
In this advanced seminar, you will explore selected topics in historical theology and their development throughout church history. Topics
may vary from year to year and the course may be repeated for credit if the topic of study differs. (3).
THE 4310
Doctrine of Scripture
In this systematic study, you will examine key issues related to the doctrine of Scripture, such as revelation, inspiration, canon,
illumination, perspicuity, sufficiency, and authority. Attention will also be given to the history of the Bible. (3)
Prerequisite: THE 3301
THE 5700
The Christian and Reality
You make sense of reality by constructing a “worldview.” Your worldview is a model for understanding the reality you experience and
includes such elements as metaphysics (what is real), epistemology (what can be known), and axiology (what has value). In this course
offered in conjunction with the Colson Fellows Program, you will learn to understand and identify the components of your own worldview
and the worldviews of others. (3)
THE 5701
The Christian and Culture
Whether you realize it or not, you are a child of your culture. Culture influences your own attitudes and actions as well as the attitudes
and actions of those around you. In this course offered in conjunction with the Colson Fellows Program, you will learn to recognize the
influence of culture and subcultures and will begin to catch a vision for where you can make a difference for Christ. (3)
THE 6039
Doing Theology in Context
You will engage in a detailed discussion on the interaction between Bible and culture in which epistemological, hermeneutical,
theological and ecclesial dynamics are taken into consideration in order to strengthen the church’s witness by remaining both faithful
to Scripture and relevant to context. (3)
Prerequisites: BIB 5410 and ICS 6024