2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

VCD-3200 Portfolio I –Sp 1 hour This course will focus on developing professional presentation materials and communication skills required to present project work to design professionals and prospective employers. Previous project work will be refined along with additional project work necessary to emphasize interest in a particular area of specialization. Students will be required to develop a resumé and portfolio along with written communication for documenting their education, experience, and technical skills. Students are recommended to have completed or be concurrently taking VCD-2400 Graphic Design I to have adequate material for their portfolio.(Fee: $145) VCD-3300 Production Design I –Fa 3 hours An introduction to the technical processes required for the production of graphic design solutions in a variety of media. The course will provide opportunities to gain understanding of guidelines and requirements necessary for producing design documents in both conventional and electronic media. Prerequisites: Students are recommended to have completed VCD-2400 Graphic Design I. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) VCD-3400 Graphic Design II –Fa 3 hours An in-depth study of graphic design and its role in creating visual communication. Coursework will examine methods of conducting and interpreting research, the development of strategy- driven concepts to formulate targeted design solutions, as well as the foundations of the branding process. The course will provide opportunities for developing conceptual and technical skills through class work and projects following specific communication models. Prerequisites: VCD-2400 Graphic Design I; VCD-3300 Production Design I (prerequisite or corequisite); or permission of the instructor. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) VCD-3600 Web Design II –Sp 3 hours Students will learn advanced concepts and techniques in web design including visual design, navigation, usability, grid layout, scripting, coding, and other skills necessary to produce professional, visually enhanced media for delivery via the web. Students will use industry standards, including software, to develop websites and digital media that integrate motion, sound, and interactivity to add value and enhance the user experience for web-based advertising, marketing, and other communication needs. Prerequisites: PWID-3000 Production Tools and Info Design; VCD-2600 Web Design I . (Fee: $60) VCD-3650 Scripting for Interactivity –Sp 3 hours Students are introduced to the disciplines of interaction design and front-end development and learn how to use current technologies and best practices to apply principles of interaction to achieve simple, user-centered, interactive effects on real-world projects. Prerequisite: VCD-3600 Web Design II. (Fee: $50) VCD-3700 3 hours User Experience and Interface Design –Fa, Sp Students will study the principles of user experience and interface design, including processes, research methods, and concept testing. They apply principles through conceptualizing, testing and prototyping real-world projects for websites, web applications, mobile applications, gaming consoles, and other emerging technologies. Prerequisites: VCD-1000 Graphic Design for Non-majors; VCD-2400 Graphic Design I; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $35) VCD-4200 Portfolio II – Fa 1 hour This course will focus on revising a portfolio package that demonstrates to prospective employers professional-level knowledge and abilities within a particular area of specialization. Additionally, students will develop professional written, verbal, and non verbal communication skills that will guide the transition from academia to the design industry. Prerequisites: VCD-3200 Portfolio I and senior status; or permission of instructor. VCD-4300 Production Design II –Sp 3 hours An in-depth study of production methods and practices for application to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design concepts. Prerequisites: VCD-2400 Graphic Design I; VCD-3300 Production Design I; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $50) VCD-4400 Graphic Design III –Sp 3 hours Students will complete a capstone project that combines skills from previous classes. Students will research, plan, conceptualize, prototype and implement a graphic design project - utilizing human-centered design research to develop a design strategy that informs targeted final solutions. Students will develop each phase of the project into a comprehensive project presentation. Prerequisites: VCD-3300 Production Design I; VCD-3400 Graphic Design II; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $50) VCD-4600 Web Design III –Fa 3 hours Student survey current trends and developments in the fields of user experience, web design, and interactive design and apply new knowledge and skills to create an experimental interactive project. Prerequisite: VCD-3600 Web Design II. (Fee: $50) VCD-4700 Interactive Design Capstone –Sp 3 hours Students complete a capstone project that combines skills from previous classes. They will research, plan, conceptualize, prototype, test, develop, and implement a fully functional real- world interactive project. Prerequisites: VCD-3650 Scripting for Interactivity; VCD-3700 User Experience and Interface Design; VCD-4600 Web Design III. (Fee: $50). VCD-4800 1-3 hours Special Topics in Visual Communication –Fa, Sp This course will examine a topic of specialized interest within the field of visual communication design. Rotation of course content will be determined by faculty schedules and student interest. Actual contact hours would determine the amount of credit granted. Prerequisites: topic dependent and by permission of the instructor. (Fee: $50) VCD-4900 0-6 hours Visual Communication Design Internship –Fa, Sp, Su The graphic design internship will give the student an opportunity to gain actual on-the-job experience with professionals in the graphic design industry. This opportunity will allow students to gain insight into the professional practices and approaches to solving communication challenges for a variety of business models and client types. This experience will become a valuable asset in competing for an entry-level position upon graduation. CR/NC course. School of Biblical and Theological Studies Course Descriptions Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) BTAT-2000 Introduction to Mission –Sp 3 hours Foundational concepts and concerns of mission today including definitions, mission theology, “calling,” mission ministries, qualifications, preparation, mission and the local church, the missionary family, the MK, short-term missions, mission agencies, the application process, and cultural adjustment. (Fee: $50) BTAT-2350 Theological Foundations of Ministry –Fa 3 hours An examination of theological issues critical for the formation of a biblical philosophy of ministry, as well as a critical survey of historical developments in Christian educational ministries in light of those theological discussions. BTAT-2400 Personal Evangelism –Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of the philosophy, principles, and methodology of personal evangelism. The course includes developing a personal witnessing methodology, understanding the current issues in evangelism, and learning to answer the difficult questions often asked in witnessing experiences. A one-day evangelistic field trip is required. BTAT-2420 History of Mission –Fa 3 hours Survey of the history of the expansion of the church from apostolic times to World War II with attention to differing conceptions of the mission task and the strategies and lessons that may be learned for mission today. (odd years) BTAT-2920 3 hours Scriptural Interpretations of Gender Issues and Roles –Fa A survey of key biblical components that delineate what it means to be male and female in Christ. The course includes a study of various views held within the evangelical community, a survey of women in the Bible, and a discussion of gender within the current cultural milieu. Prerequisite: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel. (odd years) BTAT-3400 Biblical Care and Counseling –Sp 3 hours This course introduces the principles, techniques, approaches, and tools used in the ministry of care, discipleship, and counseling. Biblical, theological, and ethical concerns in the ministry of soul care are discussed, and an overview of common counseling concerns is presented. It also considers various contemporary approaches to counseling and care in the church. These may include professional counseling programs, recovery ministries, discipleship care, and leadership of lay counseling ministries, among many others. The course format includes lecture, video, role play, and discussion. (dual-listed with BTAT- 6110 Biblical Care and Counseling) BTAT-3410 Discipleship –Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of personal discipleship within a biblical framework, utilizing a variety of resources and practical experience. The model developed will be applicable in multiple contexts. (dual- listed with BTAT-6410 Discipleship) BTAT-3420 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry –Sp 2 hours This course provides broad overview of pastoral duties including presiding over weddings, funerals, and church services. In addition, such issues as the pastoral call, candidating, ordination, leadership, and family issues are also addressed. (odd years) BTAT-3430 Ministerial Counseling –Fa 3 hours Building upon a biblical and theological foundation for biblical care, discipleship, and counseling, this course provides intermediate and advanced principles and practices of ministerial counseling. It provides an overview of the history, methods, and role of counseling within a modern ministry context. A biblical approach to common counseling problems involving both sin and suffering is addressed within Christian ministry (crisis, abuse, depression, addiction, etc.). It also discusses the role of counseling in encouraging and cultivating spiritual growth through discipleship relationships, including premarital counseling and providing biblical life wisdom. Prerequisite: BTAT-3400 Biblical and Counseling or permission of instructor. (even years) BTAT-3450 Contemporary World Missions –Sp 3 hours Study of the development, methods, and problems of Christian missions since World War II. BTAT-3470 Cross-Cultural Ministry –Sp 3 hours Understanding culture, basic methods in researching culture, becoming competent in another culture, cross-culture communication, relevant to a mission ministry, and the practice of ministry contextualization. (Fee: $195) BTAT-3480 Women’s Communication for Ministry –Fa 3 hours A course designed to help women refine communication skills that will help them to articulate their beliefs effectively and further develop communication platforms in the areas of giving a testimony, leading a discussion, and expositing Scripture for various age groups. Prerequisite: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel. (dual-listed with BTAT-6480 Women’s Communication for Ministry) BTAT-3500 Text-Driven Preaching 1 –Sp 3 hours Introductory course on the nature of preparing and delivering sermons shaped by Scripture’s textual meaning. Emphasis is placed on moving from textual interpretation to skilled delivery to a contemporary audience. Prerequisites: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel; BTGE- 2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; or permission of the instructor. (dual- listed with BTAT-6500 Text-Driven Preaching 1) BTAT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry –Fa 3 hours An introduction to the principles and practices of urban ministry. Focus will be on developing a biblical view of the city as well as understanding the sociological, anthropological, and multi- cultural distinctives of the urban context. Attention will be given to particular urban issues such as ministering to the poor, developing an incarnational lifestyle, and authentic strategies for urban ministry. (Fee: $35) BTAT-3730 Theology of Worship –Sp 3 hours This course explores the theology, history, and practice of Christian worship, with particular attention to how worship practices both reflect and shape theological commitments. Various elements of Christian worship will be examined in light of diverse cultural contexts and theological perspectives with the goal of enabling the student to plan appropriately and to lead worship in a particular ministry setting. Prerequisites: BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel; BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature. BTAT-4300 Teaching Ministry of the Church –Fa 3 hours Course focuses on the practice of expressing biblical and theological content in written documents and/or teaching curriculum for various audiences and settings. Attention is given to the variety of delivery methods for expositional teaching available within a church’s ministry. (Crosslisted with BTCM) (dual-listed with BTAT/BTCM-6300 Teaching Ministry of the Church) BTAT-4510 Advanced Urban Ministry –Sp 3 hours Continuation of the earlier Urban Ministry course, including global urban issues, particular challenges in world-class cities, sociology of the city, and its implications for mission in the city. Prerequisite: BTAT-3510 Introduction to Urban Ministry. (odd years) (Fee: $75) BTAT-4560 Text-Driven Preaching 2 –Fa 3 hours Advanced course on the nature of preparing and delivering sermons shaped by Scripture’s textual meaning. Emphasis is placed on moving from textual interpretation of various biblical genres to skilled delivery to a contemporary audience. Prerequisite: BTAT-3500 Text-Driven Preaching 1 or permission of the instructor. (dual-listed with BTAT-6560 Text-Driven Preaching 2) BTAT-4710 Ministry Internship –Fa, Sp, Su 2–3 hours A mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the direction of a qualified field mentor. Prerequisites: approval of the faculty of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies; senior academic status; BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature; BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature; one history and theology elective BTHT-XXXX; one applied theology elective BTAT-XXXX. Repeatable up to three times BTAT-4720 Missionary Internship 3–12 hours Four to six weeks in a crosscultural context gaining experience in actual missions activity under the supervision of Bible faculty and a qualified missionary. This program is open to students in various majors. Capstone course. Prerequisites: completion of at least two missions courses; approval of the Bible faculty. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours. Page 222 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 223 Course Descriptions Course Descriptions VCD-3200 – BTAT-2400 BTAT-2420 – BTAT-4720 BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES