RELIGION RELG 2012 A History of Early Methodism HIST 2012 A History of Early Methodism H, L, Ct, 3 credit hours
SCIENCE SCIN 3211 Life Science L, S, 3 credit hours
This is an introduction to the life sciences, engendering awe for God as the Creator. The course will consider areas of plant life and animal life and the environment in which they live. Lab activities will be included.
This course offers an historical survey of John Wesley’s theology in his contemporary setting and the implications of its impact on the church until the present day. This class will give attention to the theological contributions of the Wesleys to the larger Christian tradition. It will also explore the practical nature of John Wesley’s theology in social and individual holiness. Students will learn of Wesley’s integration of theology and practice, the impact of his system in his context, and the relevance of a Wesleyan and biblical model for the contemporary church. A secondary purpose of this course is to assist the student in an appreciation of the field of Wesley Studies and its present- day interpreters. RELG 2211 World Religions MISS 2211 World Religions L, Ct, 3 credit hours The course is a comparative study of the major non- Christian religious systems of the world, which may include Hinduism, Animism, Judaism, and Islam. Special attention is given to the basic philosophies of these religions and ways to effectively present the gospel of Christ using these concepts as a starting point. RELG 3322 A Christian Perspective on Islam L, 3 credit hours The course will contain a broad, semi-comprehensive view of some of the main ideas and issues of Islam, both in the past and in the present, as seen from the professor’s Christian perspective. This course will study Islam in seven categories (or sections), such as biographically, sociologically, theologically, apologetically, historically, currently, and personally.
SCIN 3222 Earth Science L, S, 3 credit hours
This is an introduction to earth science, engendering awe for God as the Creator. The course will consider areas of astronomy, geology, hydrology, oceanography, and meteorology.
SIGN LANGUAGE SIGN 1411 Sign Language I L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to sign language and is designed for those interested in working with the hearing impaired. This course includes the learning of basic signs, the alphabet, and insights into the deaf culture.
+SIGN 1422 Sign Language II L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is a continuation of SIGN 1411, including a broadening of the student’s knowledge of signs with an introduction of the basic fundamentals of interpreting. Prerequisite: SIGN 1411
+SIGN 2411 Sign Language III L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is designed for those who are interested in further advancement in their understanding of American Sign Language and Deaf culture. This course includes the continued learning of new signs, appropriate classifier usage, and the development of both expressive and receptive complex conversational dialogs. In this course, we will continue to learn about the similarities and differences between hearing and deaf culture. We will also be interacting with the deaf community during the course of this semester. Prerequisite: SIGN 1422
RELG 3422 Comparative Religions MISS 3422 Comparative Religions Ct, 3 credit hours
This is a comparative study of the major religious systems of the world and is intended to familiarize the student with the basic philosophies of the world’s major religions. The course includes an analysis of: Hinduism, Animism, Judaism, and Islam. Emphasis is given to effectively presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ based on findings derived from the course. The student will gain the ability to interact with in an ever-increasing international and multi- cultural world.
+SIGN 2422 Sign Language IV L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is designed for individuals who are interested in working with the deaf and hard of hearing. This course will focus in depth on the information we have learned thus far,
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