+ENGL 3022 Literacy & Language Development L, Ct, 3 credit hours This course continues to prepare pre-service teachers to teach literacy at the childhood level of education. Theories that are foundational to children’s acquisition of oral language and early reading and writing will be examined and applied. Emphasis will be placed on literacy curriculum in primary grades.
+ENGL 4011 Writing for Publication L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This is a course in writing for ministry-related publishing. Students will gain the techniques and skills needed for writing news stories, public relations pieces, advertising, editorials, features, newsletters, prayer letters, and so forth. Prerequisite: ENGL 1011 or permission of the instructor +ENGL 4022 Themes in the Classics of Literature F, L, 3 credit hours In this course, students will learn to appreciate the timeless contributions of great authors, scrutinize what they read, and read with greater understanding and enjoyment. Emphasis will be placed on how the Bible addresses themes found in the writings of both Christian and non- Christian authors. Writing skills will develop as students respond in their papers to the readings. Prerequisite: ENGL 1011, ENGL 1022, or permission of the instructor FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS FOUN 2011 Personal Growth and Development L, Ct, 3 credit hours A comprehensive examination of personal development within all five human domains, this course will challenge the student to improve physically, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and most importantly, spiritually. Based on a clear understanding of formation theories and a biblical perspective of progressive sanctification, the student will learn to discern between marketed motivational materials and truly effective maturity principles. Through self-assessment, journaling, reflection, and other learning activities, the student will create action plans which set goals and then track their progress.
+ENGL 3122 Creative Writing F, L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course provides a study of the principles and techniques of effective writing designed to prepare students for writing drama in ministry settings. Students will write and read their own material in class as well as edit and critique the writing of their classmates.
ENGL 3222 Information Literacy L, 3 credit hours
The ability to use information effectively is essential for success as a student and as a life-long learner. This course strengthens students’ critical thinking skills necessary to discover, evaluate, and ethically use information. Students examine, access, and use of information; analyze scholarly information sources; and critically evaluate how political, cultural, social, and academic influences shape information.
+ENGL 3322 Literature of C.S. Lewis F, L, 3 credit hours
This course will explore the literature of C.S. Lewis to gain understanding of the various genres in which he wrote and the principles that make his writings meaningful nearly forty years after his death.
ENGL 3462 Children’s Literature CHMN 3462 Children’s Literature F, L, Ct, 3 credit hours
FOUN 2022 Faith and Money B, Ct, 3 credit hours
Children’s literature is designed to present an introduction to children’s literature, storytelling, and story writing. It will include current trends in children’s literature, a history of children’s literature, types and levels of children’s literature, critiquing books and magazines and guiding children’s literature selections. We will discuss the role of excellent children’s literature in the child’s emotional, moral, and intellectual development. We will also study how to write for children, as well as how to read and dramatize literature and how to tell stories.
The Faith and Money course explores key theological themes and biblical texts related to personal use of money and possessions with the outcome of integrating them into the students' value system and lifestyle. Attention is placed on practical implementation of biblical financial principles in the students' life development and vocation. Topics covered include materialism and spirituality, eternity, honesty, work/vocation, giving and spirituality, counsel, saving, debt.
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