Arts & Sciences

Anabaptist History

Course Code: HU222
Arts & Sciences

A study of the origin, development and spread of the Anabaptist movement, with special emphasis on history, doctrine and biography.

This course will provide a space of learning where students will unbox some of the styles and techniques of rhetoric used to convince and persuade people in order that they may understand and interpret the world around them, and in the process, become better at communicating their own ideas and convictions.

Business Math

Course Code: MA201
Arts & Sciences

An introduction to mathematical reasoning home and work. Topics include organizational budgeting, project planning, charitable giving, credit management, fundraising, grants, investing, insurance, and financial reporting.

Christian History

Course Code: HU221
Arts & Sciences

Christian History I: Early-1650

Course Code: HU225
Arts & Sciences

A study of the historical development of catholic Christianity primarily in the Mediterranean and Europe, from the first century to the Reformations. Emphasis on churches, discipleship, theology, institutions, culture, traditions, conflicts, and renewals.

Christian History: 1650-present

Course Code: HU226
Arts & Sciences

A study of the historical development of Christianity in Europe, North America, and globally from the Enlightenment to the present. Emphasis on the expansion and adaptation of Christianity through engagement with cultures, renewals, and missions, resulting in the global Church today.

Christianity and Imagination

Course Code: FA271
Arts & Sciences

A survey of the arts in the western world and a study of the relationship between Christians and culture. The course will provide students with a perceptual framework for evaluating various artistic traditions such as painting, sculpture, architecture, film, theatre, literature, music and dance. Class work will involve interaction with representative works.

Communications

Course Code: HU101
Arts & Sciences

This course introduces the principles of communication and critical thinking to provide students foundational skills for reading, writing, and speaking at the college level.

Conflict Resolution

Course Code: SS224
Arts & Sciences

This course is an overview to the field of peace and conflict studies introducing theories, key terms, concepts, and skills related to conflict, justice, peace, and conflict resolution. Students will discover and develop their own conflict styles and learn introductory skills for dealing with conflict on an interpersonal level. Students will practice peacemaking in on-campus conflict situations.

Cultural Anthropology

Course Code: SS211
Arts & Sciences

An introduction to cultural and social anthropology designed to raise awareness of local culture, the dynamics of cultural change, and the contribution anthropology can make to cross-cultural communication. Through the course, the student is introduced to doing basic anthropological research.