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POLI 412 - International Political Economy
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. This class is an analysis of the economic relations between states as well as the effect of non-state actors on the International political economy.
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POLI 413 - Western Political Thought
(3 hours) Analysis of the major figures and concepts of Western political theory from the Greeks to the present time.
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POLI 415 - Contemporary Political Thought
(3 hours) A study of conflicting political theories of the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on current conflicts between democratic and competing communistic ideologies.
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POLI 417 - The U.S. Congress
(3 hours) Prerequisites: POLI 201 or 311. An in-depth study of the legislative process, examining the importance of elections political parties, committee systems, rules and personalities. The course focuses on the US congress, but the material and methods can be applied to understanding legislatures in other nations or within the American states.
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POLI 418 - United States National Security & Foreign Policy
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. An examination of the process of making national security and foreign policy in the United States. The roles of the President, Congress, the State and Defense Departments, National Security Council intelligence agencies, special interests groups, the media and public opinion are explored.
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POLI 419 - The American Presidency
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or 311. An examination of the origins and growth of the American Presidency. The constitutional role and historical development of the American Presidency will be considered in relationship to the meaning of democratic government, separation of powers, and the expansion of the federal government’s power during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
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POLI 420 - History of American Diplomacy
(3 hours) Prerequisite: HIST 211 or 212. A survey and analysis of U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy from the revolution to the present with emphasis on the causes and results of major diplomatic events and the development and implementation of key policies. Cross-listed under History. (History = Parent)
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POLI 421 - Constitutional Law I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or CRIM 210 and 9 semester hours of additional POLI or CRIM courses. Examination of the establishment of the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review, the scope and limits of the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the national government, and the relationship of the national government to the states. Cross-listed under Criminal Justice. (Political Science = Parent)
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POLI 422 - Constitutional Law II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 201 or CRIM 210 and 9 semester hours of additional POLI or CRIM courses. Analysis of the judicial interpretation of the Bill of Rights emphasizing the First Amendment: the establishment and free exercise of religion, the freedom of speech, press, and assembly; and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment: equal protection of racial, sexual, political and economic groups. Cross-listed under Criminal Justice. (Political Science = Parent)
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POLI 423 - International Law
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. A study of the basic character, general principles and specific rules of international law, with emphasis on contemporary trends in the field and its relation to other aspects of International affairs.
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POLI 424 - International Organizations
(3 hours) Prerequisite: POLI 312. An introduction to the structure and functions of International political and economic organizations. Particular attention is given to the United Nations and its specialized agencies, and to emerging regional communities.
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POLI 428 - Christian Political Thought
(3 hours) Prerequisites: HIST 111, RELI 111 or 112. An examination of Christian political thought from the early Church to the present. Students will read perspectives on politics by Christians across Church history and around the world, with a focus on evangelical political thought and the Intersection between the Church’s evangelistic calling and the political realm. Course assignments will include a research paper and weekly reflection papers.
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POLI 470 - Internship in Political Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the Political Science major or minor. Applicants must have at least junior standing at CSU. All internships must be approved by the department chairperson. This course requires 112 hours of supervised work experience. Arrangements for assignments, work hours and working conditions must meet with the mutual satisfaction of the student, the supervising professor, the department chairperson and the agency.
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POLI 498 - Honors Project in Political Science
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Completion of at least 90 semester hours of acceptable credit, at least a 3.5 GPA in Political Science major or minor, at least a 3.0 GPA overall, and permission of the department chairperson. This course presents an opportunity for a superior political science student to pursue advanced study. A faculty supervisor will be appointed to work with the student in developing and pursuing a scholarly, individual study of a selected political science topic.
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PSYC 110 - General Psychology
(3 hours) An introduction to the concepts, principles, and problems basic to the understanding of behavior.
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PSYC 210 - A Psychological Disorder in Depth
(1 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. An introduction to the concepts, principles, and problems basic to the understanding of a specific psychological disorder. This course is for informational purposes and is not designed to address individual needs for counseling.
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PSYC 221 - Child Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the development of the human being from conception to adolescence. Major topics include prenatal development and infancy, language and cognitive development, and social influences on development.
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PSYC 222 - Adolescent Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the development of the human being from puberty until young adulthood.
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PSYC 223 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development from young adulthood through later life. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 230 - Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of ethical issues related to helping professionals such as counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work and music therapy. Topics will include confidentiality, informed consent, ethical issues in couples and family therapy, group work and within the community. Additionally, personal values and a Christian worldview will be examined as they relate to ethical standards, professional behavior and ethical decision-making.
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PSYC 250 - Social Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101 or PSYC 110. A study of the effects of the social experience on the behavior of individuals. Topics may include: attitudes, persuasion, conformity, aggression, prosocial behavior, attraction and prejudice. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Psychology = Parent)
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PSYC 275 - Introduction to Psychopathology (Abnormal)
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110. A study of the etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of the major behavior disorders diagnosed in adulthood. Other topics include diagnostic classification and a historical and theoretical framework of adult psychopathology. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 301 - Introduction to Behavioral Statistics
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 105 or higher (grade of “C” or better), and PSYC 110 or SOCI 101. An introduction to the analysis of data in the behavioral sciences using classification of data, measures of central tendency, variability, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance and non-parametric tests. Examples of psychological and sociological concepts and data will be used to apply these techniques. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) Cross-listed under Sociology. (Psychology = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 302 - Research Methods in Psychology
(4 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 301. An introductory survey of principles and methods of design and analysis of experiments in the study of behavior. Experience in design, execution, and writing of laboratory reports is included. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) Students should plan to take this course by their junior year This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 303 - Research Methods II
(2 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110, 301 and 302. This course is designed to give students an opportunity to implement an independent research study. Students will carry out data collection and analysis on a project and complete a paper reporting their findings and conclusions. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 312 - Introduction to Psychological Testing
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 275. An introduction to the history, theory, and techniques of psychological measurement. Topics will include intelligence, personality, and achievement testing. Exposure to test administration and interpretation will be included in the course.
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PSYC 324 - Behavior Disorders of Childhood
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 221. A study of the etiology, symptomatology, and treatment of the major behavioral disorders of childhood. Other topics include diagnostic nomenclature and a historical and theoretical framework of childhood psychopathology.
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PSYC 340 - Psychology of Religious Experience
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 3 additional hours in PSYC. A survey of the scientific study of religious behavior including the development of the psychology of religion, measures and methodology, leading contributors, and religious behaviors such as development, conversion, and mysticism. Cross-listed under Religion. (Psychology = Parent)
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PSYC 375 - Introduction to Human Services
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior status (61 hours), Psychology or Sociology major, or permission of instructor, PSYC 110 or SOCI 101, plus 3 hours completed in the declared major. A survey of human service organizations and the nature of human service work. The structure of the human service delivery system in America will be explored, as well as the types of skills, knowledge, and values which are needed to enter the field and make it a career. This course may not be challenged. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Sociology = Parent)
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PSYC 380 - Theories of Personality
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 3 additional hours in psychology. A survey of the major principles, theories, and empirical research related to the structure and development of personality. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 385 - Comparative Animal Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 plus 6 additional Psychology hours. Comparison of the similarities and differences in sensory systems, learning, memory, social organization, communication and development of closely related and relatively unrelated animals, including the human species.
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PSYC 400 - Introduction to Counseling
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110, PSYC 221 or 222 or 223, PSYC 275 and PSYC 380, plus 3 additional hours in psychology. A survey of the major forms of counseling and psychotherapy. Other topics include ethical principles, establishing rapport, interviewing techniques, and assessment. The course will include role-playing and other activities to introduce the basic principles of therapeutic intervention.
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PSYC 410 - Physiological Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in psychology. Psychophysiological and psychochemical bases of behavior and other related phenomena. Includes a study of the conditions, mechanisms and functions of sensation and perception.
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PSYC 420 - Principles of Learning
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in psychology. An overview of the classical theories of learning with an emphasis on the application of learning theory to applied settings.
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PSYC 425 - Sensation and Perception
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in Psychology. A survey of the structures and functions of the human sensory modalities, including a focus on research concerning sensory and perceptual capabilities. Topics include: physiology of sensory systems, perceptual development, perception of color, objects, space, movement, sound, touch, smell and taste as well as perceptual illusions.
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PSYC 430 - Cognitive Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: PSYC 110 plus 9 additional hours in psychology. A survey of cognitive psychology, to include memory, decision-making, problem-solving, and language.
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PSYC 469 - Internship in Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in Psychology of which 6 hours must be upper level psychology courses completed in residence, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, junior status (61 hours or more), and permission of the department chair. An internship under supervised observation and participation in a human service agency during a major semester only (may not be taken as an accelerated course). Internships are designed to familiarize students with how human service work is organized and delivered, and to explore career opportunities in human service fields. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Application forms requesting permission to participate in an Internship can be obtained from the department office. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 470 - Internship in Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in Psychology of which 6 hours must be upper level psychology courses completed in residence, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, junior status (61 hours or more), and permission of the department chair. An internship under supervised observation and participation in a human service agency during a major semester only (may not be taken as an accelerated course). Internships are designed to familiarize students with how human service work is organized and delivered, and to explore career opportunities in human service fields. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Application forms requesting permission to participate in an internship can be obtained from the department office. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 471 - Directed Research in Psychology
(1 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 plus 6 hours of psychology credit; 3.0 GPA. Exceptions can be made by the department chair. Projects may include library research, data collection and entry. Grading will be Pass/Fail. Application forms can be obtained from the department or online at the department web page. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 472 - Directed Research in Psychology
(2 hours) Prerequisites: Psychology 110 plus 6 hours of psychology credit; 3.0 GPA. Exceptions can be made by the department chair. Projects may include library research, data collection and entry; extension of a previous project, assist in data collection and entry; statistical analyses. Grading will be Pass/Fail. Application forms can be obtained from the department or online at the department web page. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 473 - Directed Research in Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 302; 3.0 GPA. Course can be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours. Exceptions can be made by the department chair. Independent research project developed and conducted by the student with the assistance of the professor. Grading will be Pass/Fail. Application forms can be obtained from the department or online at the department web page. This course cannot be challenged.
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PSYC 475 - History and Systems of Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 9 additional hours in psychology. A historical survey of psychology from prescientific periods to the present day. Issues and trends in current psychological thought are examined. This course cannot be challenged.
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RELI 111 - Survey of the Old Testament
(3 hours) A survey of the content of the Old Testament in its historical and cultural setting, with particular emphasis upon its relevance for today.
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RELI 112 - Survey of the New Testament
(3 hours) A survey of the content of the New Testament in its historical and cultural setting, with particular emphasis upon its relevance for today.
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RELI 121 - Introductory Biblical Hebrew I
(3 hours) This course is an introduction to the basics of biblical Hebrew. Emphasis is placed upon the basic forms, grammatical structure, and vocabulary of the Hebrew language.
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RELI 122 - Introductory Biblical Hebrew II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 121 or permission of the instructor, based upon written examination. This course is a continuation of Introductory Biblical Hebrew I. Emphasis is placed upon grammar, syntax, translation, and exegesis of the biblical Hebrew text.
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RELI 131 - Elementary Koine Greek I
(3 hours) The basic grammar of the Koine Greek for understanding, pronouncing, reading, and writing.
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RELI 132 - Elementary Koine Greek II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 131 or permission of the instructor, based upon written examination. The basic grammar of the Koine Greek for understanding, pronouncing, reading, and writing.
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RELI 200 - Evangelism
(3 hours) An introduction to evangelism, with reference to its biblical base, personal preparation, practical implications and its effective application. Emphasis will be placed upon the content of the gospel message and the nature of Christian discipleship.
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RELI 201 - The Pentateuch
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or permission of the instructor. A study of the first five books of the Bible. This course cannot be challenged.
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RELI 202 - Major and Minor Prophets
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or permission of the instructor. A study of the content and historical background of the Old Testament prophets. This course cannot be challenged.
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RELI 204 - Homiletics
(3 hours) An introduction to the art of developing sermons through extensive biblical exegesis. Attention will be given to biblical and historical backgrounds, as well as primary preaching resources. Students will be required to prepare and to present sermons.
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RELI 207 - Christian Classics
(3 hours) A survey of representative Christian literature from the first century through the twentieth. Works considered will include The Confessions of St. Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, The Pilgrim’s Progress, The Journal of John Woolman, Letters and Papers from Prison, and selected others.
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RELI 209 - Survey of Christian Education
(3 hours) A survey of the theory and practice of Christian education in the contemporary church.
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RELI 219 - The Life and Teachings of Jesus
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 112 or permission of the instructor. A study of the life and teachings of Jesus with primary emphasis on the canonical gospels.
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RELI 220 - Life and Letters of Paul
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 112 or permission of the instructor. A study of the life and teachings of Paul with primary emphasis on the Pauline epistles and Acts.
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RELI 230 - Introduction to Youth Ministry
(3 hours) This course is a basic survey of Youth Ministry. The student will be introduced to current issues, trends and resources for Youth Ministry. This course will serve as a prerequisite for all other Youth Ministry courses.
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RELI 240 - Introduction to Philosophy and Worldview
(3 hours) A study of the major conceptual systems or worldviews that have shaped philosophical thought and history. The major areas of philosophy will be examined including metaphysical, epistemological, and axiological considerations. Moreover, the course will explore the social, moral, and theological implications of philosophical thought as it relates to both collective and individual worldviews.
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RELI 301 - Introduction to Christian Leadership
(3 hours) A study of the responsibilities and qualities of the Christian leader. The basic biblical principles of ecclesiastical leadership and the principal elements of effective and successful ministry are examined.
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RELI 303 - Church History Survey I
(3 hours) A study of the growth of Christianity from the New Testament era through the Renaissance and the Reformation.
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RELI 304 - Church History Survey II
(3 hours) A study of the growth and development of Christianity from the Reformation era to the present.
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RELI 310 - Hermeneutics
(3 hours) Prerequisites: RELI 111 or 112 or permission of the instructor. A study of the basic principles of the interpretation of language, applied particularly to books of the Old and New Testament. This course cannot be challenged.
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RELI 313 - Christian Worship
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112. A study of the nature of worship in biblical perspective and a survey of the development and practice of worship in the Christian church.
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RELI 314 - Christian Counseling
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112. A study of the principles and techniques of Christian counseling. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a biblical orientation in the counseling process.
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RELI 315 - History and Practice of Christian Missions
(3 hours) This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Christian missions. A historical panorama of world missions is presented, and careful attention is given to the biblical and theological basis of missions. The course investigates and evaluates various missiological models, especially in relation to the establishment of churches in a transcultural context. Moreover, it orients the student regarding the role of the local church in the field of missions.
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RELI 323 - Philosophy of Religion
(3 hours) Consideration is given to the logic of religion, theistic realism, the nature of religion, and major problems.
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RELI 324 - Sociology of Religion
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101. The study of religion as a social institution, focusing on its functions and interrelationship with society. Cross-listed under Sociology. (Sociology = Parent)
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RELI 325 - Systematic Theology I
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112, or permission of the instructor. This course offers a systematic approach to understanding biblical themes and doctrines. Course content includes a study of the following doctrines: God, Scripture, angels, sin, and Jesus Christ. Note: Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112, or permission of the instructor.
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RELI 326 - Systematic Theology II
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112 or permission of the instructor. This course offers a systematic approach to understanding biblical themes and doctrines. Course content includes a study of the following doctrines: salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and eschatology. Note: Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112 or permission of the instructor.
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RELI 329 - World Religions
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112. A study of the nature and origins of religion and a survey of the major religions of the world.
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RELI 340 - Psychology of Religious Experience
(3 hours) Prerequisites: PSYC 110 and 3 additional hours in psychology. A survey of the scientific study of religious behavior including the development of the psychology of religion, measures and methodology, leading contributors, and religious behaviors such as development, conversion, and mysticism. Cross-listed under Psychology. (Psychology = Parent)
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RELI 342 - Youth Ministry Recreation, Camping and Retreats
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 230. Methods and principles of Youth Ministry recreational leadership and administration are studied and related to recreational ministry, Christian camping and retreats.
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RELI 351 - Contemporary Youth Problems and Issues
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 230. This course will survey current issues and problems facing young people in contemporary culture. Specific attention will be given to the development of skills and methods for counseling a teenager in the ministry setting.
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RELI 352 - Ministry to Children and Family
(3 hours) This course is a basic overview of the ministry to children and their families in the local church setting. Specific attention will be given to the life cycle and development of the child. In addition the student will be introduced to the administration and programming aspects, the skills for curriculum development and future trends affecting ministry to children and families.
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RELI 353 - Youth Ministry Programming
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 230. A survey of the skills for effective programming in a contemporary youth ministry setting, including a specific study of the administrative and management role of the youth minister and the elements for curriculum development.
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RELI 402 - History of the Bible
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112 or permission of the instructor. A history of the development of the canon and the text of the Old and New Testaments. Note: Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112 or permission of the instructor.
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RELI 405 - Change and Conflict Management in Christian Ministry
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 301 or permission of the instructor. An overview of the leadership dynamics regarding change and conflict management in Christian ministry settings. Students will be introduced to the skills needed for managing conflict and leading organizational change. Note: Prerequisite: RELI 301 or permission of the instructor.
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RELI 411 - Contemporary Theology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112. A review of recent major theological trends with a focus on major representative theologians from the past two decades.
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RELI 417 - History of Religion in America
(3 hours) A study of the development of religion in America with some emphasis on the European roots of major denominations.
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RELI 418 - Baptist History
(3 hours) A study of the origin and development of the Baptist denomination in the world, including an analysis of its theological development.
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RELI 423 - Christian Ethics
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111 or 112. An introduction to the major lines of ethical thought in the Christian tradition. Philosophical, theological, and Biblical sources will be examined in light of their relationship to contemporary ethical issues.
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RELI 431 - Old Testament Book Study
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 111. An exegetical and analytical study of selected Old Testament books. This course cannot be challenged.
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RELI 432 - New Testament Book Study
(3 hours) Prerequisite: RELI 112. An exegetical and analytical study of selected New Testament books. This course cannot be challenged.
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RELI 450 - Youth Ministry in Theory and Practice
(3 hours) Prerequisites: RELI 230, senior standing, for Religion and Youth Ministry majors only. A study of youth ministry in the local church setting, considering the theology and psychology of such ministry, with emphasis on the practical issues of method, technique, and resources.
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RELI 469 - Youth Ministry Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Youth Ministry major, senior standing, RELI 450, GPA 2.75 and permission of department chair. Qualified students may apply for internship where they become involved in the youth ministry program of at least one local church. Each student is expected to devote 112 hours to receive credit. Faculty will make no less than three on-site visits, and there must be at least four student/faculty conferences in order to receive credit. Grading is on a pass-fail basis.
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RELI 470 - Religion Internship
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Religion major, senior standing, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, and permission of the department chair. This course requires 112 hours of supervised participation in a church or other approved Christian organization. The internship is designed to allow students practical experience in their career choice and may only be taken once for credit. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Application forms may be obtained from the department office. This course cannot be challenged.
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RELI 472 - A Study of Youth Ministry Methods
(3 hours) Prerequisites: 6 hours of approved Youth Ministry courses and Senior standing with the University’s Office of the Registrar. This course will be a concentrated study of the different methods of doing Youth Ministry. The student, after approval from the professor, will do a major research project dealing with a method of Youth Ministry.
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SOCI 101 - Principles of Sociology
(3 hours) An introduction to the basic concepts, terminology, and research in the field of sociology. Focus is upon the ways the unique sociological perspective can provide understanding of group behavior and human relationships. Note: All students placed in MATH 099 must complete the course successfully before being allowed Into SOCI 101.
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SOCI 203 - Social Problems
(3 hours) An examination of contemporary social problems with emphasis on the impact these problems have on social behavior.
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SOCI 205 - Anthropology
(3 hours) An introduction to the basic concepts, terminology, and research in physical and cultural anthropology. Focus is upon cultural comparisons of social institutions in various societies, from early preliterate to modern non-Western and Western societies.
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SOCI 250 - Social Psychology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101 or PSYC 110. A study of the effects of the social experience on the behavior of individuals. Topics may include: attitudes, persuasion, conformity, aggression, prosocial behavior, attraction and prejudice. Cross-listed under Psychology. (Psychology = Parent)
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SOCI 300 - American Popular Culture
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101. This course is designed to introduce students to critical analysis of contemporary popular culture in the United States. Students will get an overview of the many insights, findings, concepts, and perspectives that are held by a wide variety of interdisciplinary popular culture scholars today. Several prominent areas of popular culture to be studied include: advertising, television, film, music, and cyber culture. Teaching methods include lectures, discussions, group work, and video presentations. The main objective of this course is to enable students to better understand the social world around them and their role in it. This course may not be challenged.
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SOCI 301 - Introduction to Behavioral Statistics
(4 hours) Prerequisites: MATH 105 or higher (grade of “C” or better), and PSYC 110 or SOCI 101. An introduction to the analysis of data in the behavioral sciences using classification of data, measures of central tendency, variability, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, analysis of variance and non-parametric tests. Examples of psychological and sociological concepts and data will be used to apply these techniques. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. (Laboratory fee required) Cross-listed under Psychology. (Psychology = Parent) This course cannot be challenged.
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SOCI 312 - Marriage and the Family
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101. A study of the family in contemporary society, with emphasis on the factors contributing to success or conflict in marriage. This course cannot be challenged.
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SOCI 324 - Sociology of Religion
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101. The study of religion as a social institution, focusing on its functions and interrelationship with society. Cross-listed under Religion. (Sociology = Parent)
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SOCI 340 - Introduction to Social Work
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101. A general introduction to social work, including history, philosophy, organization, methods, and settings with emphasis on rehabilitation and other community services. This course cannot be challenged.
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SOCI 360 - Urban Sociology
(3 hours) Prerequisite: SOCI 101. An analysis of urban society, the processes of urbanization, and the nature of urban life.
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SOCI 375 - Introduction to Human Services
(3 hours) Prerequisites: Junior status (61 hours), Psychology or Sociology major, or permission of instructor, PSYC 110 or SOCI 101, plus 3 hours completed in the declared major. A survey of human service organizations and the nature of human service work. The structure of the human service delivery system in America will be explored, as well as the types of skills, knowledge, and values which are needed to enter the field and make it a career. Cross-listed under Psychology. (Sociology = Parent) This course may not be challenged.
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SOCI 400 - Criminology
(3 hours) Prerequisites: SOCI 101, or CRIM 210. A study of crime, delinquency, and the mechanisms of social control. Cross-listed under Criminal Justice. (Sociology = Parent)
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SOCI 426 - The Development of Sociological Theory
(3 hours) Prerequisites: SOCI 101, 203 and three additional hours of sociology. The analysis of sociological theory from social, political, and historical perspectives. This course cannot be challenged.
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