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2013–14 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
BEPT-6900 – ECS-7000
BEPT-6900 Ministry Internship
6 hours
A mentored and evaluated ministry experience under the
direction of a qualified field mentor.
Bibilical Studies-Theology (BETH)
BETH-6100 Biblical Theology
3 hours
A study of some of the major distinctive theologies of the Old
and New Testaments within the overall unity of Scripture. This
course focuses both on the varieties and tensions among biblical
authors and collections within their particular genres and historical
settings, and on the similarities and unifying themes among the
biblical writings and through both Testaments.
BETH-6210 Theology I
3 hours
This course explores the whole of Christian doctrine by means
of the study of key historical texts ranging from the Apostolic
period to the eve of the reformation. Doctrines will be explored
as they are developed through the history of the church, on the
foundation of Scripture, and in dialogue with contemporary views.
BETH-6220 Theology II
3 hours
This course explores the whole of Christian doctrine by means
of the study of key historical texts ranging from the reformation to
the present day. Doctrines will be explored as they are developed
through the history of the Church, on the foundation of Scripture,
and in dialogue with contemporary views.
BETH-6410 Hermeneutics
3 hours
A study of the theory and practice of biblical interpretation.
Attention will be given to the roles of author, reader, and text in
order to move from text to life with a properly based authority and
confidence.
BETH-6230 Advanced Topics in Theology: Christology 3 hours
A graduate-level examination of the doctrine of Christ, with a
focus on selected issues in New Testament Christology, in the
hisorical development of the doctrine, and in contemporary and
global perspectives.
Bioethics (BIOE)
BIOE-6100 Principles of Bioethics
–Fa
2 hours
This is an introduction to the field of bioethics from a Christian
perspective. The course will emphasize ethical theory and human
personhood. Current issues in bioethics will be discussed,
including reproductive ethics, end of life ethics, and clinical ethics.
Crosslisted with
BIO-4710
Bioethics.
BIOE-6200 Ethical Theory
–Fa
2 hours
What makes moral judgments true? Is there an ultimate moral
principle (or set of principles) from which more specific judgments
are derived? If so, what is it? This class is a graduate-level
investigation into these and other related questions.
BIOE-6410 Reproductive Ethics
–Sp
2 hours
An in-depth study of the theological, philosophical, and ethical
issues relating to human procreation. The course will include
discussions of the abortion debate, family planning, elective
sterilization, assisted reproductive technologies, reproductive
surrogacy arrangements, adoption (including embryo adoption),
and other matters relating to human reproductive ethics.
BIOE-6420 End of Life Ethics
–Sp
2 hours
This is an in-depth study of the theological, philosophical, and
eithical issues relating to the end of life. The course will include
discussions of clinical issues related to terminal illness, futility
theory, brain death, the persistent vegetative state, euthanasia,
assisted suicide, and hospice.
BIOE-6510 Clinical Case Studies
–Su
2 hours
This course is an in-depth study of the process of clinical ethics
consulting, based on actual cases. In addition, the course will
consider the composition of hospital ethics committees and the
role of the ethics consultant. Prerequisites: BIOE-6100 Principles
of Bioethics; BIOE-6200 Ethical Theory; BIOE-6410 Reproductive
Ethics; BIOE-6420 End of Life Ethics.
Business Administration (BUS)
BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis
3 hours
This course equips students to use statistical techniques to
analyze and evaluate organizational data. Key topics of the course
include: hypothesis testing, simple linear regression, multiple
regression, time series forecasting, process control, and data
mining. Emphasis will be made on the practical application of
statistical tools and techniques within an organizational context.
BUS-6110 Global Business Perspectives
3 hours
This course incorporates learning experiences in contrasting
economies and integrates opportunities to learn about the social,
economic, political, and cultural issues affecting the ways business
is conducted around the world. This course includes visits to
foreign corporations and exposure to different cultural settings.
Economics (ECON)
ECON-6400 Managerial Economics
3 hours
This managerial economics course studies the role of economic
theory in management analysis and decisions incorporating a
Christian ethical context. This course is about economic principles
and their relevance to business decision-making. We will explore
the interaction of information, economic incentives, and market
competion and how these interact to determine prices, products
available, profits, and patterns of trade and organization. At the
end of this course, students should be able to understand how
basic economic reasoning can lead to improved managerial
decisions.
ECON-6450 Economics of Government Policy
3 hours
This course provides a review of the macroeconomic
instruments of public policy (both fiscal and monetary) and an
overview of the implication to business decisions. Monetary policy
will review tools of the central bank, a historical examination of the
evolution of monetary policy, and the current state of monetary
theory. The linkage between monetary policy and debt finance
will be examined, and contemporary public finance issues will be
explored. Monetary and fiscal policy impacts on interest rates,
credit availability, and exchange rates will be assessed. Finally,
collective decision-making will be examined with an introduction to
public choice theory.
Education Curriculum Studies (ECS)
ECS-6550 Special Topics in Curriculum
1–2 hours
This course offers focused instruction and project work on a
current or special topic in curriculum, often provided as part of
a school inservice, teachers’ convention, or specially scheduled
course. Students may earn up to four credits.
ECS-7000 CurriculumTheory: Analysis and Design 2 hours
This course studies the philosophical basis, theoretical
models, and instructional considerations necessary in curriculum
design and construction. Emphasis will be given to the necessity
of identifying assumptions underlying curriculum decisions,
ascertaining and developing curriculum to meet the needs of
various types of students, and aligning instructional techniques
with curriculum goals and objectives. The historical foundations
of curriculum and the role of leadership in curriculum change are
also addressed.
