BIBLICAL LANGUAGES (BL)

BL211 Greek for Non-Greek Majors (I-3 hrs) 3 hours

A study of the alphabet, vocabulary, and some of the basics of the grammar of New Testament Greek which lays the foundation for using various biblical tools which require a fundamental knowledge of Greek.

BL231 Greek I (T-4 hrs) 4 hours

An introduction to elementary grammar and basic vocabulary of Koine Greek, including the reading of progressively more complex passages from the Greek New Testament. (Prerequisite: English proficiency at or beyond the EN112 level; concurrent enrollment in EN112 is acceptable. Fee: $20)

BL232 Greek II (T-4 hrs) 4 hours

Building upon the foundation laid in Greek I, this study completes the basic survey of elementary Greek grammar and includes the reading of the text of 1 John as well as wide reading in the Greek New Testament. (Prerequisite: BL231. Fee: $20)

BL342 Greek Reading I (T-2 hrs) 2 hours

Building on one year of elementary Greek grammar, this course introduces the student to an intermediate level of Greek through an inductive, reading-based approach to the text. The student is also introduced to the basic methods and issues related to New Testament textual criticism and its relevance to contemporary ministry. The primary goals of the course are to build the student’s confidence in reading the Greek New Testament through exposure to a wide range of Scriptures, and to build sermon outlines based on the actual structure and flow of paragraphs in the Greek New Testament. (Prerequisite: BL232.

Fee: $20)

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BL343 Greek Reading II (T-2 hrs) 2 hours

This course is the continuation of BL342 and continues an inductive study of New Testament Greek. Printed and computerized reference tools used in Greek exegesis are introduced with a view toward ministry application. (Prerequisite: BL342 with a grade of C or better. Fee: $20)

BL345 Intermediate Greek Grammar and Syntax (T-2 hrs) 2 hours Intermediate Greek grammar and syntax are studied in a topical, deductive framework with assigned readings from the New Testament that illustrate the relevant principles. (Prerequisite: BL342 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in BL342. Fee: $20)

BL453 Greek Exegesis: [Selected Subjects] (T-2 hrs) 2 hours Greek exegesis of selected portions of the original text of the New Testament. The particular selections chosen will be the decision of the professor, but an attempt will be made at exposing the student to the various genre and writers of the New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on sight-reading of the text, as well as detailed exposition of a more limited portion. The historical and cultural background of the text and its theological contributions will be studied. This course may be repeated for credit due to the rotating nature of the selections covered. (Prerequisite: BL343 or equivalent. Fee: $20)

BL471 Hebrew I (T-4 hrs) 4 hours

A study of the fundamentals of Hebrew phonology, morphology, and syntax, emphasizing extensive reading of the biblical text. (Fee: $20)

BL472 Hebrew II (T-4 hrs) 4 hours

The practical demonstration and application of grammar, reading, and exegesis in the Hebrew text.

Special emphasis is placed upon making Hebrew a useful tool for the ministry. (Prerequisite: BL471 or equivalent. Fee $20)

BL473 Hebrew Reading (T-4 hrs) 4 hours

Building on the skills developed in other Hebrew classes, this course reinforces the student’s grasp of the grammar and syntax of biblical Hebrew by exposing him to selected texts in several literary genres.

Focus is placed on sight recognition of terms, grammatical forms, and syntactical relations. (Prerequisite:

BL472 or equivalent. Fee $20)

BUSINESS (BU)

BU205 Business Information Systems (I-3 hrs) 3 hours This course familiarizes students with management information systems theory, the systems currently being used for meeting information systems requirements, and the application of current software packages (spreadsheets and databases) to solve information problems. The emphasis is primarily on using the computer through practical, hands-on operation, thereby providing experience in the use of computers in higher-level courses and business environments.

BU305 Business Statistics (I-3 hrs; N-3 hrs) 3 hours This course is designed to acquaint students with major data-driven tools used in business analysis.

Mathematical formulas will be demonstrated to help students in analysis of data management. Students

should possess skills in algebra. Students will learn how to choose the correct tool(s) for their specific application(s).

BU313 Cost Accounting (I-3 hrs) 3 hours

Cost accounting systems provide valuable information for management planning and control.

Students in this course will be exposed to advances in cost accounting in recent years while working through the basics of cost accounting through case study. The cases cover a variety of decision-making settings and illustrate the role of cost information in these settings. (Also listed as AC313)

BU321 History of Money and Banking (I-3 hrs) 3 hours The student will examine the history of money and monetary instruments, the evolution of our current banking systems, and predictions of future monetary systems. Topics will include precious-metal currency, paper money, stock, bonds, insurance, and other advanced financial instruments.

BU330 Essentials of Management (I-3 hrs; N-3 hrs) 3 hours This course gives the basic explanation of management terminology, legal doctrines and principles, development, and business principles. While it is impossible to be comprehensive in one course, the necessary essentials of management will be taught from a biblical worldview and the practical experience of the American legal culture. Students in profit and nonprofit organizations will benefit from the teaching and student interaction provided in this course.

BU332 Marketing Principles (I-3 hrs) 3 hours

This course will provide the student with the framework for understanding what marketing is and the function of marketing in a firm or nonprofit organization. The terms, strategies, and social responsibility of marketing will be taught from a biblical worldview. Students will learn about selling and advertising while learning that marketing is so much more. This is an activity-based class where students will have to work outside of the classroom and share their work with classmates.

BU335 Accounting for Managers (I-3 hrs; N-3 hrs) 3 hours Management use of accounting data for planning and control; theories and practice of cost accounting and analysis of data for management decision making. The course includes cost behavior analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, responsibility accounting, budgeting and performance measurement, and pricing decisions. (Also listed as AC335)

BU340 Business Problems & Policies (I-3 hrs) 3 hours This course will provide the student with the dynamics of business operations in contemporary times. An examination of corporate policies and business strategies will enable students to be prepared for future decision making in the organizations and firms in which they gain employment. Legal and behavioral points of view will be examined in the development of organizational leadership. Students will learn concepts through examination of case studies.

BU341 Labor Relations (I-3 hrs) 3 hours

A study designed to acquaint the student with the historical, legal, and structural environment affecting labor-management relations and to examine the rights and obligations of labor and management.

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BU350 Human Resource Management (I-3 hrs; N-3 hrs) 3 hours This course is designed to acquaint the student with a basic competency of the HR function within an organization from a practical perspective.

BU430 Marketing Research (I-3 hrs) 3 hours

This course teaches business students how to acquire the data needed to make marketing decisions in profit or nonprofit organizations. Students should already have a basic knowledge of marketing principles. Students will learn a variety of strategies to gather important information and organize the data to make informed marketing decisions. Students MUST have access to a computer with Internet capabilities.

BU445 Financial Management (I-3 hrs) 3 hours

This course will provide the student with the general nature of financial management, the American financial system, taxes, and the major financial decisions of corporations. Specific attention is given to present value and capital budgeting, risk and asset pricing, financial analysis and forecasting, financial decisions and market efficiency, and capital structure. Problem-solving methodology is used to illustrate the theories and tools in financial decision making. Students may work in teams. During the first class, the instructor will ask students to choose Fortune 500 companies to follow. This is a hands-on course that focuses highly on applying learned concepts to day-to-day business decisions.

BU447 Legal Implications of Business (I-3 hrs; N-3 hrs) 3 hours A basic explanation of the law – its sources, development, and terminology – and a discussion of specific legal doctrines and principles which affect business, with an introduction to business organizations such as corporations and partnerships, criminal contracts, legal documents, and property.

(Also listed as OL447)

BU449 Senior Project (O-3 hrs) 3 hours

The student must merge theoretical and practical skills gained in the business program to prepare for future occupation and/or ministry. Students must thoroughly design a pre-approved business or ministry. Using elements from the student’s academic emphasis area, the student must prepare and present a detailed business plan articulating organizational practices, goals, finance, and organizational development.

BU450 Legal Aspects of Human Resources (I-3 hrs) 3 hours This course is designed to acquaint the student with major legal aspects of Human Resource Management. Taking a fresh approach to employment law, students will examine the extensive and growing body of law regulating the employment relationship and influencing virtually every area of human resource practice.

COMMUNICATIONS (COM)

COM110 Written Research Practicum (T-1 hr) 1 hour

This course is an introduction to research and the Turabian format. Topics will include pre-research, search strategies, database searching, note taking, evaluating resources, formatting a paper in the Turabian style, and building citations. (Fee: $25)

COM220 Oral Communication (T-3 hrs) 3 hours Training in the principles of oral communication and the application of these principles to public speaking so the student may communicate effectively with the society in which he lives. (Prerequisite:

EN112. Fee: $15)

COM230 Voice and Diction in Public Speaking (T-3 hrs) 3 hours This course will train students in technique that mentally and physically communicates the spoken text in effective and dynamic ways. (Prerequisite: EN112 and COM220)

COM311 Group Decision Making (I-3 hrs; N-3 hrs) 3 hours Students will learn concepts of communication interpersonally and in the group through exercises, reading, and activities. Basic skills and strategy will be emphasized orally and written. The course is divided into five major areas: Why Communicate?; Value of Group Communication; Dynamics of Group Communication; Managing Group Conflict; and Managing Group Communication.

COM333 Biblical Communications (T-3 hrs; I-3 hrs) 3 hours This course is designed to give women the basics of message preparation and presentation. This course will also include a study of women as audience and learners. The student will have opportunities to create and practice relevant, biblical presentations appropriate for devotions, dinners, retreats, conferences, and podcasts. [For women only] (Prerequisite: COM220)