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HIST 432 - Tudor and Stuart England
A history of England from the twilight of Medievalism at the end of the fourteenth century to the overthrow of James II in 1688. Special attention will be given to cultural, economic, religious and political developments during the Tudor and Stuart periods.
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Offered Spring Semester, odd years.
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HIST 440 - The History of Russia
This course presents a general summary of Russian history from early times through the revolutions of 1917. Topics addressed will include the political, social, cultural, and spiritual development of Russia. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of the significant individuals of Russian history and how they influence the nation’s development.
Credit Hours: 3
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HIST 447 - History of the Western Family
This course is designed as a reading and research seminar on the history of the family in the western world from the ancient period to the present.
Credit Hours: 3
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HIST 452 - Latin America and the United States
A historical examination of the nature of relations between Latin American nations and the United States. Topics will include Latin American and United States foreign policies and actions from early in the nineteenth century to the present, including economic, social and cultural relations in the Western Hemisphere, as well as political relations and diplomacy.
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
Cross-listed with LASP 351
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HIST 454 - Exploration and Discovery
A comparative history of exploration, discovery and cross-cultural contact initiated by a variety of societies (including parts of Europe, Asia and Africa) throughout world history. Particular attention will be paid to motives for exploration, the nature and results of crosscultural encounters, and reporting of those experiences by explorers and discoverers.
Credit Hours: 3
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HIST 456 - Pirates in History: Dead Men Tell No Tales
A study of the history of pirates in various regions and historical settings. Particular attention will be paid to the interpretation of pirates by scholars and in popular culture.
Credit Hours: 3
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HIST 480 - 489 - Study Abroad Seminars
Prerequisites
Special Topics Seminars for use in study abroad programs.
Credit Hours: 3
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HIST 495 - Capstone: History in Christian Faith and Practice
A capstone course in the history major, intended to acquaint students with the theoretical and practical aspects of the life and work of the Christian historian including historiography, research writing, and service. The course should be taken in the last semester before graduation or student teaching.
Prerequisites
THEO-231.
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
[NOTE: This course is service-enhanced and requires co-requisite enrollment in HIST-495S.]
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HIST 496 – 498 - Seminar in History
Courses which focus on intensive study of selected topics, including research in the materials of history and the writing of analytical reports.
Credit Hours: 3
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HIST 498 - Special Topics in History
Courses which focus on intensive study of selected topics, including research in the materials of history and the writing of analytical reports.
Credit Hours: 3
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HIST 560 - Social Sciences Seminar: Social, Cultural, and Political History of the United States
A consideration of prominent social, cultural and political developments in American History from the Puritans to the Progressives with an emphasis on the roles the ideas and practices of these movements played in shaping the national character.
Credit Hours: 3
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HDEV 495 - Integration of Faith and Vocation
A seminar course designed to be the culminating experience for the Human Development (non-licensure) programs, as well as for the Special Education non-licensure program. This course is designed to integrate the fundamentals of faith and vocation. Students will be challenged to synthesize Lee University’s core values with plans to live out those values in their future vocations.
Prerequisites
Senior status.
Credit Hours: 2
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Humanities |
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HUMA 211 - Monuments of Western Culture I
A survey of Western culture from the rise of civilization through the Renaissance era (approximately 4000 BC to 1550 AD). It integrates history, philosophy, religion, art, literature, drama, and music and explores how they helped to define major historical periods.
Prerequisites
ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
Open only to Division of Adult Learning students.
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HUMA 212 - Monuments of Western Culture II
A survey of Western culture from the Renaissance to the First World War (approximately 1450 to 1914). It integrates history, philosophy, religion, art, literature, drama, and music and explores how they helped to define major historical periods.
Prerequisites
ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
Open only to Division of Adult Learning students.
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HUMN 101 - Introduction to Humanities
Familiarizes the student with the basic methodologies of the five disciplines: history, art, music, literature, and philosophy.
Credit Hours: 3
DAL
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HUMN 201 - Foundations of Western Culture
An integrative survey of the history, art, literature, and drama which form the foundation of western culture, reaching from approximately 4000 B.C.E. to the fall of Rome.
Prerequisites
ENGL-105, ENGL-106, or ENGL-110.
Credit Hours: 3
This course is also available for students in a Division of Adult Learning program.
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HUMN 202 - The Rise of Europe
An integrative survey of the historic foundations of Western culture and its artistic, dramatic, literary, and musical representations from the fall of Rome through the Renaissance.
Prerequisites
ENGL-105, ENGl-106, or ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 301 - Foundations of the Modern
An integrative survey of the historic foundations of Western culture and its artistic, dramatic, literary and musical representations from the Renaissance to c. 1850.
Prerequisites
ENGL-105, ENGL-106, or ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 302 - Modern Western Culture
An integrative survey of the historic foundations of Western culture and its artistic, dramatic, literary and musical representations from c. 1850 to the present.
Prerequisites
ENGL-105, ENGL-106, or ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 345 - Humanities Methodology and Research
This course will examine different strategic methodologies for understanding the human condition as it has been represented by the various humanities disciplines throughout western culture, from the ancient period to the modern age. The course will equip students with a firm grasp of research skills necessary for studying the humanities at the graduate level. This course is required for all Humanities majors.
Prerequisites
HUMN-201
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 351 - The Age of Pericles: Greek Thought & Literature
An intermediate level course dedicated to the investigation of the literature and ideas that flourished during the high point of the classical period of ancient Greece (roughly the second half of the fifth century BC). The primary goal of this course is to provide a solid grounding in one of the greatest epochs of intellectual and literary history in the world.
Prerequisites
HUMN-201, ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 353 - Late Antiquity
An intermediate level course dedicated to the period known as Late Antiquity (which includes the era sometimes called the Later Roman Empire, Early Byzantium, or the early medieval period) and investigation of the literature and ideas that flourished during this complex period of world history. The course begins with the so-called “Third Century Crisis” and reaches to the time of Justinian (6th century AD) and the survival of the Roman Empire in the East.
Prerequisites
ENGL-110, HUMN-201
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 381 - Modernism
This course will introduce students to the philosophical roots, historical contexts, and cultural products of cultural modernsim. In doing this, studetns will read, view and discuss novels, poetry, films, and visual art produced in Europe and America between the World Wars
Prerequisites
English 110
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 382 - Postmodernism
In this course, students will develop a complex understanding of Postmodern art, literature, theory and culture. With a starting point of poststructuralist theory, the course will ask whether the cultural movement/stage called “Postmodernism” is a break from or a continuation of modernism
Prerequisites
English 110
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 491 - Special Topics in the Humanities
Courses presenting various topics and themes in humanities. The courses will focus on learning content from an interdisciplinary style, incorporating such areas as art, philosophy, literature, music and history. Repeatable for credit.
Credit Hours: 1
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HUMN 492 - Special Topics in the Humanities
Courses presenting various topics and themes in humanities. The courses will focus on learning content from an interdisciplinary style, incorporating such areas as art, philosophy, literature, music and history. Repeatable for credit.
Credit Hours: 2
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HUMN 493 - Special Topics in the Humanities
Courses presenting various topics and themes in humanities. The courses will focus on learning content from an interdisciplinary style, incorporating such areas as art, philosophy, literature, music and history. Repeatable for credit.
Credit Hours: 3
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HUMN 495 - Christianity and the Humanities
This course is intended to define the humanities in the context of worldviews and explore one’s calling to and practice of the humanities from a Christian perspective.
Prerequisites
HUMN-201 and THEO-230
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 101 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems
This course introduces beginning and advanced spreadsheet concepts using Microsoft Excel. Students will apply procedures and processes to experiential business application case projects.
Credit Hours: 2
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CISS 121 - Introduction to Computer Applications
An overview of computer information systems. This survey course introduces computer software, procedures, and systems, and explores their integration and application in ministry and business organizations. The fundamentals of computer problem solving and practical usage are discussed and applied. Emphasis will be on the application and use of databases and spreadsheets in ministry and business.
Prerequisites
None.
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
Open to Division of Adult Learning students only. Does not fulfill the Intro to Computer Based Systems requirement for traditional undergraduate programs requiring CISS-101.
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CISS 201 - Applications Program Development I
This course introduces basic principles and concepts of programming such as logic, interfaces, controls, testing, debugging, implementation and documentation. Techniques for simplifying the programming process and improving code quality are emphasized.
Prerequisites
CISS-101 and MATH-161
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 230 - Systems Analysis Methods
This course presents an overview of the system development life cycle (SDLC). Emphasis is placed on system documentation through the use of both classical and structured tools and techniques for describing process flow, data flow, data structures, file designs, input and output designs, and program specifications.
Prerequisites
CISS-201
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 281 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in computer information systems. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Will vary according to topic.
Credit Hours: 1
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CISS 282 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in computer information systems. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Will vary according to topic.
Credit Hours: 2
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CISS 283 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in computer information systems. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Will vary according to topic.
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 301 - Advanced Program Development
This course will allow the student to apply concepts learned in CISS-201 to a new programming language. Will also introduce advanced principles of program design and programming concepts such as methods, classes, objects, inheritance, and GUI topics.
Prerequisites
CISS-201
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 320 - Software and Hardware Concepts
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of computer hardware and software concepts, terms, and developments. The course will provide concepts related to troubleshooting, upgrading, repairing and replacing computer hardware components such as motherboards, processors, memory, and hard drives. The course will also examine the relationship between the different hardware components and provide concepts related to working with the nontechnical people and documenting the repair process.
Prerequisites
CISS-101
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 321 - Software and Hardware Concepts II
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of computer hardware and software concepts, terms, and developments. The course will provide concepts related to installing, maintaining, and optimizing recent and current versions of the Windows operating system. The course will also examine the relationship between the operating system, device drivers, hardware and applications. The course will prepare the student to troubleshoot computer problems and repair computers related to the Windows Operating System.
Prerequisites
CISS-101
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 341 - Database Design
This course will concentrate on the principles, design, implementation and applications of database management systems. Emphasis will be placed on modeling, designing and the manipulation of relational databases. Topics include database design theory, data modeling, data definition and manipulation languages, database administration, and data access and security. The course will enable the students to create and manipulate databases on a SQL database management system.
Prerequisites
CISS-230
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 360 - Computer Operating Systems
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of computer operating systems. This survey course introduces key concepts of operating systems. The course will explore the essential managers of every operating system: memory manager, processor manager, device manager and file manager. The course will also introduce networks and system security issues and explore system management and the interaction of the operating system’s components.
Prerequisites
CISS-320
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 370 - Web Application Development
This course presents the foundational theories and principles that allow students to integrate current technologies in developing for the web. Concepts such as browser performance and HTML programming will be emphasized along with theoretical and practical application in the development of web applications.
Prerequisites
CISS 341
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 375 - Collaborative Environments
The course will focus on concepts, principles and techniques in utilizing the latest technologies for creating, designing, and utilizing collaborative environments within an organization.
Prerequisites
CISS 341
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 381 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course presenting topics in current technology such as Information Security. Topics may change each semester.
Prerequisites
CISS-101
Credit Hours: 1
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CISS 382 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course presenting topics in current technology such as Information Security. Topics may change each semester.
Prerequisites
CISS-101
Credit Hours: 2
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CISS 383 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course presenting topics in current technology such as Information Security. Topics may change each semester.
Prerequisites
CISS-101
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 401 - Mobile Application Development
This course will focus on concepts and principles in developing applications for mobile platforms using current technologies and programming languages.
Prerequisites
CISS 341
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 411 - Advanced Information Systems Concepts
This course investigates the application of advanced and current concepts being used in the computer arena. Advanced design techniques, data structures, database technologies, recent development and management tools, the latest generation of computer languages, and other current topics in the literature will be explored.
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 420 - IT Security and Risk Management
This course will focus on IT security and risk management and the skills, knowledge, techniques, and tools required by information technology security professionals within an organization.
Prerequisites
CISS 412
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 441 - Business Intelligence
This course will focus on topics in Business Intelligence (BI). Students will gain practical experience using current BI tools and technologies, and apply sound design principles for creating solutions to realistic business problems.
Prerequisites
CISS-341
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 450 - Senior Seminar
This course is designed to integrate information systems and business theory and skills necessary for the Information Systems professional. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis, design, and implementation of system concepts supporting business functions to an advanced, comprehensive system project. The student will participate in an IS practicum integrating theory and application.
Prerequisites
CISS-341
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 481 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in computer information systems. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
CISS-201
Credit Hours: 1
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CISS 482 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in computer information systems. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
CISS-201
Credit Hours: 2
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CISS 483 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in computer information systems. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
CISS-201
Credit Hours: 3
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CISS 492 - Applied Research in CISS
Applied research is designed to provide practical field experience for upper level department majors and minors. Its intent is to provide an environment wherein students can apply theoretical concepts learned in the traditional classroom setting to situations in an internship site. Applied research is an extension of the classroom that provides a bridge for students to future employment opportunities, and allows them to exercise their faith-based values in a supervised work environment.
Prerequisites
3.0 GPA, approval of application, at least junior status before internship semester, enrolled as a business major or minor
Credit Hours: 1 to 6
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ICSP 250 - Introduction to Missions
An introduction to the world mission of the church including its biblical and theological foundations, historical development, cultural perspectives and present practices.
Credit Hours: 3
This course is also available for students in a Division of Adult Learning program.
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ICSP 254 - History of Missions
A history of Christian missions, including mission efforts of the Church of God.
Credit Hours: 3
This course is also available for students in a Division of Adult Learning program.
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ICSP 291 - Special Topics Seminar
Courses presenting current missiological trends, issues and perspectives of contemporary interest which are beyond the scope of established courses within the Intercultural Studies discipline.
Credit Hours: 1
Notes
Courses are repeatable for credit.
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ICSP 292 - Special Topics Seminar
Courses presenting current missiological trends, issues and perspectives of contemporary interest which are beyond the scope of established courses within the Intercultural Studies discipline.
Credit Hours: 2
Notes
Courses are repeatable for credit.
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ICSP 293 - Special Topics Seminar
Courses presenting current missiological trends, issues and perspectives of contemporary interest which are beyond the scope of established courses within the Intercultural Studies discipline.
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
Courses are repeatable for credit.
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ICSP 311 - Urban Evangelism and Church Planting
This course is designed to further students’ understanding of urban contexts and the implications for evangelism and urban church planting. Special attention will be given to the important role social sciences (particularly demographic, ethnographic and sociological research) may play in the work of urban ministry.
Credit Hours: 3
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ICSP 352 - Contemporary World Religions
A study of the history and teachings of the major non-Christian religions of the world with an attempt to relate them to their cultural backgrounds.
Credit Hours: 3
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ICSP 353 - Eastern Religions and Philosophy
A study of the beliefs, practices and historical developments of Eastern religions and philosopies, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Islam, Daoism and Shinto.
Prerequisites
ENGL-110.
Credit Hours: 3
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ICSP 354 - Theology of Missions
An introduction to the study of missions with a stress upon Biblical texts addressing the plan of God for the propagation of the Gospel.
Prerequisites
ICSP-250 and THEO-230 or THEO-250.
Credit Hours: 3
This course is also available for students in a Division of Adult Learning program.
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ICSP 355 - Spiritual Warfare in Mission and Ministry
This course seeks to advance the student’s knowledge of the biblical, theological and cultural understandings of spiritual warfare in the context of both the two-thirds world and secularized west, suggesting some missiological implications for ministry in today’s world.
Credit Hours: 3
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ICSP 356 - Encountering Contemporary Cults and New Religious Movements
A study of historical and theological origins and development of Cults and New Religious Movements and the challenge they present to Christian mission and ministry.
Credit Hours: 3
This course is also available for students in a Division of Adult Learning program.
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ICSP 370 - Globalization and Culture
This course is designed to offer students an overview of the emergence and development of globalization. It will focus on intercultural encounters facilitated by globalization and local responses to global impacts. The course will also examine migration, immigration, socioeconomic and religiocultural issues prevalent in an emerging global culture and how these global trends impact the mission of the church.
Credit Hours: 3
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ICSP 390 - Intercultural Studies Internship
A guided ten-week service experience in a culture other than the student’s own in the U.S.A. or abroad, planned and supervised by the faculty of the Intercultural Studies program in connection with one of the following church agencies: Church of God World Missions, Cross-Cultural Ministries, or International Department of Youth and Christian Education.
Credit Hours: 6
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ICSP 400 - Church and Urban Transformation
This course provides an intensive examination of strategies and tools that may be employed in urban churches to bring about community transformation. It will examine case studies that address the need for social awareness, with particular emphasis on issues affecting multicultural communities.
Prerequisites
CHMN-220, ICSP-250 for majors.
Credit Hours: 3
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ICSP 410 - Cross-cultural Hermeneutics: Reading the Bible in a Global Context
This course is intended to expose students to methods of biblical interpretation observed within multicultural contexts. The course includes a survey of contemporary Asian, African and Latin American perspectives in the field of hermeneutics and their implications for a biblical theology of missions.
Prerequisites
CHMN-220, ICSP-250 for majors; nonmajors must have consent of ISP Director.
Credit Hours: 3
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ICSP 451 - Principles and Practices of Missions
A practical study of missions work, including a detailed study of the Church of God’s missions policies.
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
This course is service-enhanced and requires co-requisite enrollment in ICSP-451S.
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LATN 211 - Beginning Latin I
Latin 211 is an introduction to fundamental latin vocabulary, morphology (word forms), and principles of syntax. We shall cover roughly the first twenty-nine chapters (over half) of Wheelock’s Grammar in the first semester. The primary goal of this class is reading proficiency in the Latin Language. To that end, examinations will test students’ knowledge of the vocabulary, morphology, and the ability to read Latin with preparation and at sight.
Credit Hours: 4
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LATN 212 - Beginning Latin II
LATN 212 is a continuation of the introduction to a fundamental Latin vocabulary, morphology (word forms), and principles of syntax. The primary goal of this class is reading proficiency in the Latin language through the introduction of select passages of classical Latin literature.
Prerequisites
LATN 211
Credit Hours: 4
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LATN 311 - Intermediate Latin I
LATN 311 is an introduction to the works of major authors of Latin prose, which deepens facility in the identification of morphological and syntactical features of the Latin Language, as well as ease of translation of these works. The primary goal of this class is facility in reading and analyzing Latin prose literature in it’s original language.
Prerequisites
LATN 211 and 212
Credit Hours: 3
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LATN 312 - Intermediate Latin II
LATN 312 is an introduction to the works of major authors of Latin Poetry, which deepens facility in the identification of morphological and syntactical features of the Latin Language, as well as ease of translation of these works. The primary goal of this class is reading proficiency in classical Latin poetry.
Prerequisites
LATN, 211, 212, 311
Credit Hours: 3
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LATN 494 - Advanced Reading in Latin
A course dedicated to furthering proficiency in Latin translation through sustained engagement with a single major author or genre/theme of Latin literature (classical or medieval). The primary goal is to expand and deepen a student’s philological skills through translation and analysis of Latin texts.
Prerequisites
LATN-312
Credit Hours: 3
Notes
This course is repeatable for credit as long as the author / genre is different for each separate enrollment.
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LATN 501 - Ecclesiastical Latin
This course will introduce the student to the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Latin language, with special attention towards ecclesiastical Latin.
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Summer, even years
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LATN 502 - Readings in Ecclesiastical Latin
This course will build upon the introduction to basic Latin grammar and focus on extending vocabulary and reading skills. Its special emphasis will be on writings of an ecclesiastical nature from the early church fathers through the 17th century.
Prerequisites
LATN-501.
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Summer, even years
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LASP 105 - Excursions in Latin American Biology
This course addresses themes pertaining to the rich diversity of life in the tropics. Ecology, evolutionary biology, and natural history of tropical organisms will be explored at the non-major’s level. The course will introduce the use of scientific methodology and discuss issues related to the natural environment and human activity in the tropics. There will be an emphasis on attaining foreign experience in the field component of this course.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: formal acceptance to attend the course (Biodiversity Field Studies Program).
Credit Hours: 4
When Offered
Offered summers in odd years.
Notes
Requires co-requisite enrollment in LASP-105L.
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LASP 106 - Andean Biogeography
This course will cover themes pertaining to the rich diversity of life in the Andes. Ecology, evolutionary biology, and natural history of tropical organisms will be explored in depth. This course will present the use of scientific methodology and discuss issues related to the natural environment and human activity in South America. There will be an emphasis on attaining foreign experience in the field component of this course.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the program and acceptance to attend the course (Biodiversity Field Study Program).
Credit Hours: 4
When Offered
Offered summers on demand.
Notes
Requires co-requisite enrollment in LASP-106L.
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LASP 150 - Andean Geophysiology
A study abroad program that will examine the geology and physical geography of the Andes, meteorology and astronomy. The in-country field/laboratory experiences are replete with activities that reinforce the learning objectives of this course: on-sight study of minerals and rocks, volcanoes, mountain ranges formed from tectonic plate collisions, hot springs, glaciers, fiords, natural landscaping, effects of earthquakes, rock slides, and a visit to an observatory to view parts of the solar system. This non-majors’ course will fulfill the four-hour general core science requirement, and the co-requisite will fulfill the general education core cross-cultural requirement. Requires co-requisite enrollment in LASP-150L.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Latin American Studies Program. Co-requisite: GNST-252.
Credit Hours: 4
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LASP 313 - Economics of Latin America
This course compares paths of industrialization in Latin America in order to understand why some countries develop while others stagnate. Specific topics include the debt crisis, structural adjustment, economic integration in the Americas, the Mexican peso crisis and its spread across Latin America, the politics of poverty, and economic inequality.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 322 - Contemporary Latin American Writers
A study of Latin American cultures through reading, in translation, fiction and poetry written by contemporary Latin American writers.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 335 - Contemporary Latin American Culture
An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the cultures and societies of Latin America with the purpose of developing in them an appreciation for the diverse cultures and civilizations of the region.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 351 - History of Colonial Latin America
An introduction to the history of Latin America under colonial rule. Particular attention will be paid to ancient American civilizations; conquest; major features of colonial politics, economics, society and culture; changes over time in colonial society; imperial reforms; and rebellions and independence movements.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 352 - History of Modern Latin America
An introduction to the political, economic and social history of Latin America during the national period, roughly 1810 to the present. Not intended to cover each of the Latin American nations in depth, this course employs themes to survey the broad scope of Latin America as a whole. Particular themes include problems and solutions of building nations and unified national identities, of creating viable political systems, and of developing modern economies.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 354 - History and Theology of Latin American Pentecostalism
An introductory examination of the beliefs and practices of Pentecostals in Latin America. Special consideration will be given to the historical development of Pentecostalism within the Latin- American context, the use of sociological models to classify and understand the movement and the articulation of the theology behind the movement from Latin-American Pentecostal theologians.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 411 - International Health: Latin American Health Studies
A survey of the health status of Latin American populations and public health and health care delivery systems. This course is taught only as part of the Summer of Studies in Medical Missions (SOSMM) Program but may be taken without trip participation.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 447 - Latin American Politics
This course examines the politics and issues in Latin America focusing on the emergence of modern political regimes in the region, how those regions interact, and Latin America’s role in the global political system.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: HIST-212 or PLSC-250.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 452 - Latin America and the United States
A historical examination of the nature of relations between Latin American nations and the United States. Topics will include Latin American and United States foreign policies and actions from early in the nineteenth century to the present, including economic, social and cultural relations in the Western Hemisphere, as well as political relations and diplomacy.
Credit Hours: 3
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LASP 455 - Latin American Media
This course studies the development and distinctive characteristics of Latin American media in various cultural and national settings. The course will examine print, radio, film, music industry, commercial & non-commercial television, cable, digital media, business practices, programming, laws & regulations, ethics, advertising, audience feedback, production and distribution, and careers in Latin American mass media.
Credit Hours: 3
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Leadership |
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LEAD 202 - Self-Leadership
This course is a study of self-leadership characteristics and skills that apply to effective leadership. Various personal inventories, self and group assessments, along with personal reflection will be included to examine each student’s present and future self-leadership potential.
Prerequisites
None
Credit Hours: 3
Open to Division of Adult Learning students.
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Linguistics |
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LING 201 - Chinese for Business: Language and Culture
This is a course introducing students to the concept of the interaction of language and culture in a specific target language - Chinese for Business purpose. The course will also provide a basic and limited oral introduction to the target language and its use in specific contexts, especially the international business context. This course meets the language requirement for Bachelor of Science students only. (Bachelor of Science students with two years of high school foreign language or proficiency at the 112 level may take three hours of a foreign language at the intermediate level to fulfill the language requirement.) The course may be repeated once for elective credit, provided the topic is different than that taken the first time.
Credit Hours: 3
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LING 201 - Introduction to Language and Culture
A course introducing students to the concept of the interaction of language and culture in a specific target language. The course will also provide a basic and limited oral introduction to the target language and its use in specific contexts. This course meets the language requirement for Bachelor of Science students only. Course may be repeated once for elective credit as long as the topic of the second course is different from the topic of the first course.
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Fall and Spring Semester
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LING 201 - Japanese Language and Culture
This is a course introducing students to the concept of the interaction of language and culture in a specific target language. The course will also provide a basic and limited oral introduction to the target language and its use in specific contexts. This course meets the language requirement for Bachelor of Science students only. (Bachelor of Science students with two years of high school foreign language or proficiency at the 112 level may take three hours of a foreign language at the intermediate level to fulfill the language requirement.) The course may be repeated once for elective credit, provided the topic is different than that taken the first time.
Credit Hours: 3
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LING 201 - Thai Language and Culture
This is a course introducing students to the concept of the interaction of language and culture in a specific target language. The course will also provide a basic and limited oral introduction to the target language and its use in specific contexts. This course meets the language requirement for Bachelor of Science students only. (Bachelor of Science students with two years of high school foreign language or proficiency at the 112 level may take three hours of a foreign language at the intermediate level to fulfill the language requirement.) The course may be repeated once for elective credit, provided the topic is different than that taken the first time.
Credit Hours: 3
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LING 302 - English Language Structure and Theory
This course is intended to give the student an in-depth look at the structure of the English language, focusing on traditional and alternative theories of grammar and principles of linguistics with applications for second-language acquisition.
Prerequisites
ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Fall and Spring Semester
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LING 380 - Introduction to Linguistics
An introduction to scientific language study including morphology, phonology, syntax, pragmatics and the nature of language.
Prerequisites
ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Fall Semester
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LING 381 - Language Acquisition and Development
An investigation of the cognitive processes of first and second language acquisition and development with special attention to the acquisition of literacy, language diversity and bilingualism.
Prerequisites
ENGL-110
Credit Hours: 3
When Offered
Fall and Spring Semester
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