Credit Options: Electives

Elective Course Descriptions

BBL 1023 New Testament Survey (3 credit hours)
A brief introduction to the history and message of the New Testament.  A rapid survey of the content of each book and certain significant themes, stressing relevance to Christian living.

BBL 2003 Orientation to the Bible (3 credit hours)
A course designed to survey essential history and content of the bible. Emphasis is placed on the practical implications of biblical truth. Readings, written assignments, and class discussions are the key teaching methodologies.

BBL 3323 New Testament Book Study (3 credit hours)
An analysis of a major book, such as Acts or Romans, or a group of books, such as the pastoral epistles. The particular topics is selected in advance by the faculty. May be repeated for credit in another book.

BST 2263 Non-Fiction Film and Video (3 credit hours) 
A survey of the development of the documentary film genre from the late 19th century to the present.

GSC 1183 Astronomy (3 credit hours)
Introduction to the basic facts of modern astronomy. Approach that will be taken is the "regions" approach. The regions approach starts by understanding common phenomena on earth, some of the history of astronomy and the basic assumptions on which it rest. After understanding these concepts, the course moves into the solar system, nearby star systems, the galaxy and the universe at large. Some discussion of how concepts in modern astronomy relate to some notions within the Christian faith will also be considered.

HUP 1013 Personal Health Management (3 credit hours)
A practical study of the functions of the human body in relation to the wellness model, the care of the body and problems of health with application for the individual.

MTH 1003 Quantitative Literacy (3 credit hours)
A university core course which focuses on mathematical concepts rather than manipulative skills.  Students are exposed to mathematics as a tool for problem solving.  The content includes management science, statistics, mathematics of social choice, mathematics of finance, history of mathematics, and selected topics.

PSY 3413 Psychology of Personal Growth (3 credit hours)
A study of the origin and nature of human individual differences, including an investigation of human coping strategies, an exploration of the potential of personality change, and understanding the scientific approach to human adjustment.

SPC 2523 Public Speaking (3 credit hours)
The study and practice of the principles of speech preparation and effective delivery.