Online Course Descriptions
Beginning May 18 - Ending August 9
Introduction to Psychology Prerequisite to the Psychology Major. A survey of the field of psychology: major orientations (neurobiological, behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and humanistic); historical developments; views of personhood; scientific procedures; and relevance to everyday life. Three hours.
Conflict Management This course surveys the dynamics of conflict from a variety of perspectives, emphasizing a biblical understanding of interpersonal communication and conflict management. This course also addresses various theories of communication, verbal and nonverbal messages, and specific strategies to address conflicted situations, whether the conflict is interpersonal or organizational. Three hours.
Psychology of Learning A study of the philosophy, history, methodology, theory, and research of learning. Applications of learning principles to Christian living, counseling, and education are also considered. Three hours.
Understanding the Old Testament A survey of the various types of literature in the Old Testament, examining samples of each and applying methods of interpretation common to all Old Testament literature and specific to each genre. Three hours.
Understanding the New Testament An overview of the various types of literature in the New Testament (gospel, historical narrative [Acts], letter, and apocalypse), the methods of study appropriate to each with application to specific texts and to New Testament content. Three hours.
Biblical Interpretation This course is designed to acquaint the student with a basic understanding of the principles of biblical interpretation, as well as with the primary tools of biblical research. The student will then apply these principles and tools to the study of a selected New Testament epistle. Three hours.
Life of Christ A study of the life of Jesus Christ, with emphasis on crisis events. Attention is given to the uniqueness of each of the four gospels, to the development in Jesus’ ministry, and to the topics of Messiahship, Kingdom of God, discipleship, and controversy. Three hours.
Beginning June 1 - Ending August 23
Music Appreciation A study of the basic elements and history of music, as well as techniques of listening. Listening assignments will be given. Designed for the student with little or no background in music. Three hours.
Introduction to Health and Wellness A study of attitudes and behaviors that enhance the quality of life and maximize one’s potential for personal growth and health management. Topics include exercise, nutrition, stress, mental and emotional health, prevention and control of disease, substance use and abuse, accident prevention and safety, community health, environmental health, human sexuality, family life education, and the aging process. Three hours.
