Mar 29, 2024  
Undergraduate Evening & Online Catalog 2015-2016 
    
Undergraduate Evening & Online Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

General Education

For all evening and online programs (MIN, ORM  and PSY)

  
  • GBUS 2813 - American Free Enterprise

    3 Credit Hours
    This course will apply classical economic theories and principles in an evaluation of the American free enterprise system. Philosophical worldviews as well as current macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and issues will be presented and discussed to provide a basis for evaluating the performance of the U.S. economy.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A and B Terms; Spring, B Term; Summer.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, A Term; Summer. 
    • Orlando: Summer, B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, B Term.


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  • GCIS 1103 - Introduction to Technology I

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an introduction to and instruction in the use of eCollege, e-mail, myPBA, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Students gain hands-on experience with practical projects and lab exercises suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use. The student is required to complete the course during the first semester of enrollment. The student must earn a grade of “C-” or higher.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, A and B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring B Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, A and B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term; Spring B Term.


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  • GCOM 1203 - Oral Communication

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the processes of oral communication, including critical thinking and listening.  Experience in public speaking with an emphasis on organization of material, articulation and nonverbal communication.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Summer, B Term. 
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.
    • Wellington:  Fall, A Term.


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  • GENG 1096 - Principles of College Writing

    6 Credit Hours
    This 16-week course will be broken down into two stages. The first stage (weeks 1-8) will emphasize grammar, i.e. the parts of speech and the interrelation of these parts, with particular focus on the verb system (tense, aspect, voice, and mood), as well as review and explication of frequent error domains. In addition, students will be familiarized with expectations of writing for an academic audience and will be instructed in close reading and sentence building. Stage two of the course (weeks 9-16) will continue to emphasize on close reading but will expand to students’ practice of writing thoughtfully to prompts and modeling critical thinking within the act of writing. While grammar will still be addressed in the second part of the term, matters of sentence structure, paragraph creation, and higher ordered organization will take precedence. Lastly, the conventions of APA style will be addressed throughout the semester.

    Availability: Fall, Spring


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  • GENG 1123 - Composition I

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to academic expository prose with emphasis placed upon the writing process: defining and developing topics, organizing information and writing drafts, and revising and editing to practice the fundamentals of expository structure and style. Practice in the application of rhetorical patterns as well as review of grammar. Also includes practice in the fundamental techniques of writing and revision on the word processor.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term. 
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.


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  • GENG 1223 - Composition II

    3 Credit Hours
    Intermediate expository and argumentative prose with emphasis placed on refining analytical reading skills, developing an informed approach to the research paper, and applying the rules and conventions of English prose.

    Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in Composition I.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term. 
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.

    Note: Composition I and Composition II must be completed sequentially within the same registration period. In order to fulfill the requirement of the courses in the university core, students must earn at least a “C-” in each course.


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  • GHHP 1091 - Lifetime Fitness

    1 Credit Hours
    Survey of the components and benefits of physical fitness.  Health related issues with attention to fitness assessment.  Classroom learning combined with a variety of physical activities.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term. 
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.
    • Wellington: Summer, A Term.


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  • GHUM 1013 - Humanities I

    3 Credit Hours
    Origins to 1000 A.D.
    First course of the humanities sequence, covering prehistory to 1000 A.D. Examines the roots of world civilization (with emphasis on western civilization), the founding of major world religions in China, India and the Western World, and the origins of literary and cultural expression. Focusing on the reading of primary texts, topics covered include Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilization, the emergence of Chinese and Indian culture, Classical Greece, the Roman Republic and Empire, and Byzantium. Readings may include: Homer, the Greek Playwrights, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Einhard, Beowulf, Buddhist and Hindu texts and the Bible.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring A Term; Summer, On Demand.
    • Online: Spring, A Term. 
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring A Term.


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  • GHUM 1023 - Humanities II

    3 Credit Hours
    1000 A.D. to 1700 A.D.
    Second course of the humanities sequence treats world history, literature, philosophy and art spanning from A.D. 1000-1700. The course will examine the emergence and development of Arabic culture within the context of the rise of Islam. In the Western world, the medieval period will be explored as both a recovery of classical antiquity and the integration of secular learning with sacred doctrine. Key issues treated in the Renaissance will include the renewal of skepticism, the beginnings of modern physical science, and the splintering of Christendom with the Reformation. Focusing on the reading of primary texts, readings may include Aquinas, Dante, Luther, and Shakespeare.

    Prerequisite:   
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term. 
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term; Spring B Term; Summer, B Term.


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  • GHUM 1033 - Humanities III

    3 Credit Hours
    1700 A.D. to Present
    Third course of the humanities sequence: the modern and contemporary world (1700 to the present). Examines absolutism, the age of reason, political revolutions, industrial beginnings, development of democratic government, imperialism, the world wars, the gaining of independence of formerly colonial territories [as, e.g. Africa, India, South America], modernism and post-modernism, the post-Cold-War world; emphasis will be placed on key political, social, philosophical, scientific, ideological or cultural themes that shaped this time period. Focusing on the reading of primary texts, readings may include Rousseau, Voltaire, Romantic poets, Marx, Russian Realists, Modernist philosophy and psychology, Experimentation in literature, Existentialist writings, Post-Colonial studies [as e.g. Achebe, Spivak].

    Prerequisite:   and   
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, A Term. 
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.
    • Wellington: Not Offered.


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  • GMAT 1803 - Survey of Finite Mathematics

    3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to topics selected from the following: logic and set theory, elementary linear algebra, introduction to linear programming, elementary probability and combinatorics, history of numbers, statistics and the consumer, geometry and art, and finance.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, A and B Term.
    • Wellington:  Spring, A Term.


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  • GMUS 2312 - Music Appreciation

    2 Credit Hours
    Survey of the development of music from pre-Bach to the modern period. Provides opportunity for listening to recordings illustrative of various periods and videotapes of concerts and operas.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term.  
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.
    • Wellington: Summer, A Term.


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  • GPSY 2133 - General Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    Explores the fundamental issues of psychology as a science, including scientific methods of inquiry, physiology of behavior, learning, motivation, psychological disorders and human development across the life span. Provides a practical understanding of the sub-fields of psychology and enables the student to pursue professional areas of interest.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term. 
    • Orlando: Fall and Spring, A Term.
    • Wellington: Offered on demand.


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  • GSCI 1013 - Introduction to Oceanography

    3 Credit Hours
    A survey course designed to introduce students to the scientific study of the sea: the nature of its floor, the movement of its waters and their chemical make-up, the plants and animals that call the sea home, and the usefulness and dangers of the sea for humans.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term.
    • Online: Not Offered.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Not Offered.


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  • GSCI 1333 - Introduction to Natural Science

    3 Credit Hours
    This course introduces the student to the general concepts in science, including physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth science, and biology. Lessons will incorporate a Christian worldview so as to demonstrate the supremacy of Christ in the world He has created as reflected in the natural sciences.

    Availability:
    • Main: Not Offered.
    • Online: Fall, A Term. 
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term. 
    • Wellington: Spring, B Term.


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  • MIN 1003 - Exploring the Bible

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the biblical metanarrative and to enhance the student’s appreciation of this narrative as both formative and normative for life. Exploration of the biblical metanarrative will include the stories and characters within the biblical text, with attention given to the interdependent relationships between the stories which connect to form the larger narrative. Focus will dwell on God’s interaction with humanity and God’s desire for a relationship with God’s creation, especially as demonstrated within the covenantal narrative. Attention will be given to the genre and form of the biblical text, to the theological content and intent drawn from the narrative, and to the meta-narrative’s present-day significance.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, A Term; Summer B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, A Term. 
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, B Term (On Demand).
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term (On Demand).


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  • MIN 2003 - Foundations for Christian Ministry

    3 Credit Hours
    This course examines the biblical and theological foundations for ministry, giving particular attention to the issues of calling, gifting and character in the life of a minister. Additionally, students are introduced to the various fields of study within the School of Ministry and the skills necessary for success on the part of students majoring in the school.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term (on Demand).
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term (On Demand).
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term.


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  • MIN 4153 - Christian Values & Biblical Faith

    3 Credit Hours


    This course is designed to assist students in determining what it means to live out Christian values in light of the biblical metanarrative, and in particular the life of Christ. Attention will be given to contemporary cultural contexts and to current social/ethical issues. Throughout the course sound critical thinking skills will be emphasized. The course will culminate in an assignment in which students articulate their life mission and vocation in the light of their particular values.

    Prerequisite: MIN 1003 ; Senior Standing
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, A and B Term. 
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term (On Demand).
    • Wellington: Summer, B Term (On Demand).

     


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  • ORM 1003 - Leadership for Academic Success

    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an introduction to leadership and how personal leadership must be applied to successful in academic life. Adult learners will learn the uniqueness of the PBA and MSL cultures and the academic policies required within the program. They will learn how to self-manage their own degree program including their PEC applications. They will be introduced to academic writing requirements and study skills essential for college level performance. Within this course they will learn how to connect to all resources needed to increase their success as students and their development as leaders.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.  
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.


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Organizational Management

  
  • EORM 3904 - Conflict Coaching Skills

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course presents a specialized coach-to-client process whereby students are taught to be an effective conflict coach. Students will apply various models and case studies to develop their coaching skills in order to resolve difficult conflicts on an individual level. The knowledge gained from this course will be especially beneficial to managers, human resources professionals, and leaders within the organization.


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  • EORM 4094 - Advanced Web Technologies for Leaders

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course explores contemporary web technologies used by organizational leaders and individuals desiring to increase their outreach, manage their online reputation, and be found by search engines. The course studies web technologies such as blogs, web video, local and mobile web pages, and online social media sites as communication and marketing tools. Students will implement web technology strategies within a framework organized around content creation, communication systems, and online social networks. In this hands-on course each student learns, step-by-step, the process to build a personal blog; this in turn gives them skills to do the same for an organization.


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  • ORM 3014 - Group and Organizational Behavior

    4 Credit Hours
    This course will examine the interaction of individuals and groups in organizations and the ways in which they affect organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on group dynamics, decision-making, and conflict management, and students will develop strategies for efficient and productive group management.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework, and meet with your Advisor.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.


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  • ORM 3054 - Business English

    4 Credit Hours
    This course is an advanced treatment of technical writing wherein students will learn to hone their skills for the professional environment. While a review of usage practices and some discussion of grammar and diction will occur, primacy is given to ascertaining and employing the appropriate register, tone, and approach for a given situation. Development of credible, unbiased, first or third person authorship will be an ongoing objective. Moreover, students will be familiarized with the sequential steps in the planning, organizing, and formatting of traditional documents and will engage significantly with digital modes of business correspondence. Document types under review may include but are not limited to: emails, press releases, proposals, business plans, mission statements, and recommendation letters.

    Prerequisite:   &  .
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.


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  • ORM 3064 - Positive Workplace Development

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Making a difference is a vital part of meaningful work. Positive psychology serves as the foundation for this practical, solution-focused course. Using the findings of positive psychology research, you will examine the potential of strength-based leadership, resilience, emotional intelligence, self-efficacy wisdom, courage altruism, gratitude, forgiveness, and appreciative inquiry as essential elements in creating a better workplace. Timeless biblical principles will serve as the anchor for exploring the effectiveness and application of the essential elements for positive workplace development.


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  • ORM 3144 - Organizational Management

    4 Credit Hours


    This course covers material comprising the theory, research and practice of management. This course also examines the functions of an organization and analyzes organizations based upon systems models. Learners will study basic principles of management, analyze, and solve organizational problems.

     

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework, and meet with your Advisor.
    Availability:

    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, BTerm; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.


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  • ORM 3154 - Organizational Leadership

    4 Credit Hours
    Prepares the student to lead effectively in the modern organization. This course introduces the basic principles and theories of leadership, motivational theory, importance of communication, and current and future trends. The student will assess, discuss, and learn how to apply his or her own styles of leadership in the workplace and community.

    Prerequisite: ORM 3014 , ORM 3224 , ORM 3054  and ORM 3144 . Online course equivalents (E-prefix) are included.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.


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  • ORM 3204 - Exploring Consulting in HRD/OD

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Examines the skills required to get your expertise used in the practice of HRD/OD and how to maximize your effectiveness in bringing about the development of individuals, teams, organizations, and careers. The course explores how organizational goals, objectives, and strategies are met using the consulting skills required for successful HRD/OD interventions. It demonstrates the changes trainers go through to make the transition from classroom trainer/facilitator to internal or external consultant. It illustrates the shift from having known solutions to collaborating with the client to devise heretofore unknown solutions to unknown problems.

    Availability:
    • Main: Not Offered.
    • Online: Not Offered.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term.


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  • ORM 3214 - Introduction to Adult Education and Human Resource Development

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course introduces students to the theories of learning and cognition, adult learning, instructional methods, and program design and evaluation as they apply to the corporate training environment.


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  • ORM 3224 - Career Assessment & Planning

    4 Credit Hours
    Adult career development: past, present and future. Career and personal patterns examined and reviewed, and goals assessed through exercises and activities. Future trends examined in relation to changing careers and life-styles.

    Prerequisite: Complete all General Education coursework, and meet with your Advisor.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.


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  • ORM 3234 - Contemporary Issues in Business

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Provides students with an understanding of the issues affecting business today, why these issues create stress in people, and practical solutions for use on the job to help overcome the stress. Some of the issues studied are reduced supervision; team culture; quality focus; downsizing; mergers and acquisitions; globalization; and innovative pay strategies.

    Availability:
    • Main: Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Not Offered.


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  • ORM 3264 - Statistics

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Provides the learner with a basic understanding of the research concepts and statistical methods needed in management. Emphasizes understanding statistical concepts, relating those concepts to work situations, problem solving, and interpreting and communicating results in a professional manner.


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  • ORM 3274 - Strategies for Personal Success

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course explores specific components of personal and professional leadership success. Topics include: Contemporary leadership qualities, personal and professional goal setting, developing a personal/professional mission statement and exploring one’s personal character development.

    Availability: Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • ORM 3284 - Mediating Organizational Conflict

    4 Credit Hours
    The course will examine the mediation process and how dynamics such as power, culture, communication and listening skills and gender can have a constructive or destructive affect on the resolution of conflict. Students will analyze some of the many conflict resolution processes for the purpose of resolving, regulating and managing conflict among individuals and groups within organizations. The course will also explore styles for handling conflict and emotional intelligence within conflict situations.

    Prerequisite: ORM 4064 , ORM 3154 , ORM 4074  and ORM 4184 .Online course equivalents (E-prefix) are included.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.
    • Wellington: Summer, A Term.


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  • ORM 3294 - Basic Investment Skills

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course provides students with an understanding of key elements associated with equity and fixed-income decision-making. The relationship between investment selection and investors expected return/risk/time horizon is stressed. This course will discuss investment basics, practices, and the external environment. Specific attention in relation to individual and institutional investment is discussed in relation to mutual funds.


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  • ORM 3314 - Entrepreneurship

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course is the study of Entrepreneurship (organizing and managing a business, assuming the risk for the sake of the profit). Topics include the history of the entrepreneurial spirit, case studies of entrepreneurs (their successes and failures), and strategies for entrepreneurial success. Major components of a Business Plan will be discussed and practiced.


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  • ORM 3334 - The Organization of the Future

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course explores the design and leadership of contemporary and future organizations. The organization of the 21st century is examined with an emphasis on the awareness that people are the key factor in organizational effectiveness. Factors such as rapidly accelerating technology, global competition, changing demographics, and workplace attitudes are also examined for their roles in shaping organizations.


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  • ORM 3374 - Cultural Studies and the Workplace

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course is designed to address the significance and relevance of the cultures of peoples from diverse backgrounds and ethnic groups on management practice in the workplace. The course will address the origins and scope of national and ethnic culture, its relevance to, and influence on the organization, as well as the challenges it poses to human resource management. Discussion and learning will include local multi-national, international, and same-site multiethnic perspectives.

    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Not Offered.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Not Offered.


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  • ORM 4001 - Cultural & International Management

    1 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course is centered on the challenges for international management practice; and the application of management models and human resource management policy in a global or cross-cultural environment. It will utilize an international interactive experiential perspective attained through travel to various countries. Learners will explore various organizations and cultural sites and develop a project, find imaginative alternatives for management strategies in an international environment. Personal reflection is required for the course. Students must register for the course in order to travel.

    Note: Students can repeat this course up to three (3) times for a total of three (3) credits throughout their ORM program. Travel will include a different international destination each year. Credits earned in this course can be applied as elective credit to the 120 required credit hours for graduation.


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  • ORM 4024 - Balancing Work and Life

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course will systematically examine the role of work/life programs within organizations and how they can be utilized to effectively support the achievement of an organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Evaluation, design, selection, and operation of various programs will be covered, and application of policies and procedures to real situations will be used.

    Availability:
    • Main: Not Offered.
    • Online: Fall, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, A Term.
    • Wellington: Not Offered.


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  • ORM 4034 - Faith and Culture

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course will help the student to understand the basic concepts of the Christian faith, how it may relate across cultures, and how its expression will vary while its message remains unchanged. Students will be challenged to understand and appreciate the differences in culture and how to relate and communicate effectively across those cultural differences. In addition, the Christian faith will be contrasted to other worldviews in order to equip students with the tools needed so that they may be able to interact with others in the world.

    • Gain an awareness and sensitivity for cultural issues that influence religious expression.
    • Synthesize and discuss current trends in faith and worldview expression.
    • Examine how faith expressions affect personal and professional experiences across cultures.
    • Realize the need to engage others through servanthood and faith discussions as a mission to the world.


    Availability:
    • Main: Not Offered.
    • Online: Fall, B Term.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Spring, B Term.


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  • ORM 4044 - Global Management

    4 Credit Hours
    This course explores the management design and leadership of contemporary and future organizations. The organization of the 21st century is examined with an emphasis on awareness that human resources are a key factor in organizational effectiveness. Influential factors such as multiculturalism; national, ethnic, and organizational culture, global competition, changing demographics and workplace attitudes will also be examined for the impact they have in shaping organizational management practice.

    Prerequisite: ORM 4064 , ORM 3154 , ORM 4074  and ORM 4184 . Online course equivalents (E-prefix) are included.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.
    • Wellington: Summer, A Term.


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  • ORM 4064 - Effective Interpersonal Relationships

    4 Credit Hours
    A study of communication and relationships in creating a productive work environment. Readings and exercises in nonverbal communication, constructive feedback, dealing with anger, and resolving conflict.

    Prerequisite: ORM 3014 , ORM 3224 , ORM 3054  and ORM 3144 . Online course equivalents (E-prefix) are included.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, B Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.


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  • ORM 4074 - Budget and Analysis

    4 Credit Hours
    This course introduces students to the organizational budgeting and analysis process. Students gain an understanding of budgeting and analysis terminology, and they develop basic budgeting and analysis skills. Students learn the foundations of budgetary need, budget planning, budget preparation, content of control documents, and budget management. In addition, students gain a fundamental understanding of financial statements, financial ratios, and their application to the budgetary process.

    Prerequisite: ORM 3014 , ORM 3224 , ORM 3054  and ORM 3144 . Online course equivalents (E-prefix) are included.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Summer, A Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.


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  • ORM 4084 - Dynamics of Change

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Focuses on the methods and techniques needed to make organizational change successful and identification of obstacles to organizational change. Provides leaders with the knowledge needed to plan and initiate change.

    Availability:
    • Main: Not Offered.
    • Online: Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Not Offered.


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  • ORM 4154 - Study in HR Law

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    This course addresses both historical and contemporary applications of law to employment issues in the workplace. Example issues include employment-at-will, unionization, discrimination and civil rights, sexual harassment, “reasonable accommodation”, health and safety, and affirmative action.

    Availability:
    • Main: Not Offered.
    • Online: Not Offered.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Fall, A Term.


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  • ORM 4184 - Human Resource Management

    4 Credit Hours
    The policies and practices of recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation of employees, as these affect social and economic life. Case studies are used.

    Prerequisite: ORM 3014 , ORM 3224 , ORM 3054  and ORM 3144 . Online course equivalents (E-prefix) are included.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.
    • Wellington: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term; Summer, B Term.


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  • ORM 4274 - Literary Portrayals of Leaders

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    The purpose of this course is to expose students to important works of literature and portrayals of leaders therein. The course reading list features selected readings from diverse genres and times, such as Machiavelli’s The Prince, Shakespeare’s Richard II, and Orwell’s Animal Farm. Through close reading and textual analysis, student will not only be able to navigate the literature but will be expected to evaluate the underlying assumptions about the characters as leaders, how the historical and social contexts colored these depictions, as well as the ethical and spiritual implications of the above. Moreover, through the selected readings, students will be prepared to model original critical thinking and support their ideas through a synthesis of their pre-existing knowledge and an emerging ability to engage with literature through acquaintance with literary theory. As an upper-level course, the grade is by midterm and final exams with continuous assessment via weekly in-class writing.

    Prerequisite:   
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Not Offered.
    • Orlando: Not Offered.
    • Wellington: Not offered.


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  • ORM 4294 - Values: Personal and Social

    4 Credit Hours
    This capstone course focuses on ethical issues confronted by individuals carrying out their personal, social and professional responsibilities specifically in leadership roles. Students are engaged in ethical reflection on issues that arise in many aspects of the contemporary workplace. The application of moral concepts to practical ethical decision-making and values in leadership is stressed. This course has an interdisciplinary focus, drawing upon the insights of scholars from many different fields of study, including philosophy, psychology, communication, religion, public administration, political science, and organizational behavior. Students should find the information in this course useful regardless of their academic background or particular leadership position.

    Prerequisite: ORM 4064 , ORM 3154 , ORM 4074  and ORM 4184 . Online course equivalents (E-prefix) are included.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, A Term; Summer, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.
    • Wellington: Summer, B Term.


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  • ORM 4811 - Independent Study

    1 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4812 - Independent Study

    2 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4813 - Independent Study

    3 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4814 - Independent Study

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4815 - Independent Study

    5 Credit Hours (elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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  • ORM 4816 - Independent Study

    6 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Learner-proposed project involving the study of a limited subject area described in a learning contract negotiated by the learner with a faculty member who accepts responsibility for guidance and evaluation. Approval by the dean of the school is required.


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Leadership

  
  • LDR 5001 - Cultural & International Leadership

    1 Credit Hours
    This course is centered on the challenges of international leadership practice; and the application of leadership models in a global or cross-cultural environment. It will utilize an international interactive experiential perspective attained through travel to various countries. This course will use several methods including student travel to different countries, an independent or collaborative self-study; culture specific action research; and online development of learning communities. Learners will explore various organizations and cultural sites and develop a project, find imaginative alternatives to leadership strategies in an international environment. Personal reflection and a learning contract are required for the course. Students must register for this one-credit course in order to travel.

    Note: Students can repeat this course up to two (2) times for a total of two (2) credits throughout their LDR graduate program. Travel will include a different international destination each year. Credits earned in this course will be ABOVE the 40 credit hours required for graduation.


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  • LDR 5004 - Organizational Behavior and Group Formation

    4 Credit Hours
    Engages students in this unique course through activities to develop the community of their cohort learning experience. The psychological foundations of group formation and interdependent relationship-building will be explored within a leadership context. Practical aspects explored will include group formation and behavior, motivation theory, task design, group decision-making, techniques for conflict management, negotiation and facilitation. Positive psychology will serve as the foundation for promoting a “broaden and build” leadership mentality.

    Availability: Orlando: Fall, B Term; Summer, A Term


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  • LDR 5014 - Foundations of Leadership Development

    4 Credit Hours
    The course entails a comprehensive examination of the history and process of leadership development as it is practiced in various organizations. The course explores the goals, objectives, and strategies for the leadership development function, as well as the dilemmas that all leadership development practitioners face. During the course the learners will study the research literature of the field and engage in case studies of leadership development interventions and analyze various situations facing leadership development practitioners. Students will analyze leadership needs in organizational situations and develop proposed solutions.

    Availability: Orlando: Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term


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  • LDR 5034 - Needs Assessment and Performance Analysis

    4 Credit Hours
    Examines methods, tools, techniques, and models to assess individual and organizational needs to optimize performance. Variables influencing performance are examined so learners may apply skills learned to accurately diagnose and analyze performance problems. Course materials and exercises assist learners in recognizing the importance of accurate needs assessment and performance analysis within their organization.

    Availability: Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • LDR 5044 - Leadership in the Multicultural Environment

    4 Credit Hours
    This course examines the way leaders within organizations can lead, and manage the diverse groups of people that make up the current multicultural business community. The course will focus on cultural differences, the global multicultural environment, and how those differences affect the process and practice of the leadership workplace of the 21st century. A postmodern approach to multicultural leadership, an integration of faith, and competencies for effective leadership in a global multi-cultural environment will be explored.

    Availability: Orlando: Summer, A Term.


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  • LDR 5054 - Strategic Thinking and Planning

    4 Credit Hours
    Learners will examine the process of strategic planning from a theoretical and applied perspective. They will have the opportunity to work through the steps of a strategic plan. Learners will study techniques of strategic thinking and the relationship between strategy and the business landscape. Students will gain skills through in-class exercises in planning and by analyzing a selected organization as a basis for a company-wide strategic plan. This analysis will result in a concise ‘planning to plan’ project designed to apply concepts learned in the course.

    Availability: Orlando: Summer, B Term.


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  • LDR 5064 - Leading Organizational Change

    4 Credit Hours
    This course will focus on the methods, techniques and theories of organizational change needed by leaders to plan and initate change. Students will learn models of change and methods to facilitate, drive, and sustain organizational change.

    Availability: Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • LDR 5074 - Coaching and Consulting for Organizations

    4 Credit Hours
    This course is an examination of the skills required to get expertise used in the practice of internal consulting in the organization and how to maximize effectiveness in bringing about the development of individuals, teams, organizations and careers. The course explores how organizational goals, objectives and strategies are met using the consulting skills required for successful leadership interventions. It demonstrates the changes leaders go through to make the transition from individual contributor to being an internal consultant that facilitates the process for others. It will illustrate the shifts needed to go from having known solutions to collaborating with the organizational members to devise, heretofore, unknown solutions to unknown problems. The course will include a simulation of an organization with a given situation and the students will act as internal consultants to a simulated organization, represented by a group of other students.

    Availability: Orlando: Fall, B Term.


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  • LDR 5094 - Action Research Project

    4 Credit Hours
    This course will focus on the context and demonstration of the learner’s attainment of knowledge/skills throughout the program. Methods will be identified that can enhance individual learning and organizational learning. The students will interact with an agency/company within the community and will work with them to identify a need that will provide clarity, growth, opportunity, and sustainability for the organization. The students will develop instruments (surveys/Questionnaires, etc.) and will design a plan of action to be used by the organization throughout the time-frame of this course, and the end product will be a formal, professional presentation to the external organization as well as providing the external organization with the well-designed instruments and action plan.

    Availability: Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • LDR 5104 - Critical Thinking and Formation of Value Systems

    4 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to assist the learners in formulating value systems utilizing critical thinking techniques. Exercises throughout the course will allow the learners to recognize that assumptions under gird all action and behavior. A guiding philosophy during the course will be that the ancestor, i.e. antecedent, of all action or behavior is a thought, value, belief, or assumption. The learners will explore how the use of critical thinking techniques can minimize the distortion of presuppositions that drive an organization’s development of value systems, strategic thinking and plans, and code of ethics. The learners will identify basic assumptions that predispose organizations to adopt various cultural norms and guiding principles of organizational conduct. The learners will examine assumptions in new contexts and develop strategies for assisting their organizations in becoming critical thinkers employing critical skepticism. Discussion and dialogue concerning what Christian worldview means regarding leadership issues is an integral part of this course.

    Availability: Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • LDR 5114 - Ethics in Leading

    4 Credit Hours
    This course allows the learner to effectively utilize the meaning and importance of ethics and personal morality in relation to corporate responsibility. The course will analyze leader value systems and how these values impact decisions and the future growth and development of organizations. Students will explore the concept of the healthy ethical organization as defined by the concept of servant leadership. Students will examine their own personal values and ethical assumptions to create a higher level of self-awareness and leadership performance.

    Availability: Orlando: Fall, A Term.


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Ministry

  
  • MIN 2043 - Spiritual Formation

    3 Credit Hours
    As a foundational and practical approach to the spiritual disciplines of the Christian life, this course uses biblical and historical materials to help students grow in their spiritual formation. Topics include: Bible study, prayer, journaling, worship, and others.

    Prerequisite: GCIS 1103  and GENG 1123 . (With advisor approval, EMIN 2043 does not require the Introduction to Technology I  prerequisite.)
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: (2015-2016) Fall, A Term; Spring, A Term.


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  • MIN 2053 - Evangelism and Apologetics

    3 Credit Hours


     

     

    A study of the biblical and theological basis for evangelism and apologetics in contemporary ministry. The course includes an examination of the content of the gospel, the imperative of the Great Commission, the value of evidential and propositional apologetics, and strategies for evangelism and apologetics for individual Christians and churches.

    Prerequisite: GCIS 1103  ,GENG 1123  ,and GENG 1223  
    Availability:

    • Main: Fall, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, B Term.


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  • MIN 2413 - Principles of Christian Leadership

    3 Credit Hours
    Designed with the emerging leader in mind, this course focuses on the important role of knowledge, skills, and character with respect to leadership effectiveness. Students will explore principles of self-leadership, examine and develop core leadership competencies, and discover how to function effectively as part of a larger leadership team.

    Prerequisite:   and   . (With advisor approval, EMIN 2413 does not require the   prerequisite.)
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.


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  • MIN 3043 - Exploring the Old Testament

    3 Credit Hours


    A study of the content, background, genre, and canonicity of the Old Testament and its relationship to the entire biblical narrative. The focus is to acquaint the student with the central theme and personal application of each book.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  , and  .

    NOTE: MIN students are highly encouraged to take 

      before or concurrent with this course.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • MIN 3053 - Exploring the New Testament

    3 Credit Hours


    This course is an investigation of the New Testament texts in their historical contexts with the goal of acquainting students with the background, content, and continued relevance of each text.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  , and  .

    NOTE: MIN students are highly encouraged to take 

      before or concurrent with this course.
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: (2015-2016 Not Available); Fall, A Term.


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  • MIN 3083 - Interpreting the Bible

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to teach students to recognize and develop valid interpretations and applications from the various sections of the Bible. The course will emphasize the methods and practice of scriptural interpretation.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  , and   
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term.
    • Orlando: (2015-2016 not available); Fall, B Term.


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  • MIN 3093 - Inner City Church

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A study of ministries of churches and church-related agencies in diverse cultural contexts. An examination of the uniqueness of pastoral care, preaching style, and hermeneutics within a cross-cultural, inner-city context. Attention is given to social and dynamic structures which challenge urban ministry, resources for theological reflection, and transformational practice.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 3103 - History of Christianity

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the history of Christianity covering the major people, movements, institutions, and events of the Church from its founding by Jesus Christ to the present. This course examines the unique ways Christianity has shaped and been shaped by its environment, the rich diversity of its expressions through the ages, and the significant purpose it fulfills in the society and the world.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  . NOTE: In a student’s educational plan, this course is best taken during his/her third year following the successful completion of overview history/humanities courses in Western Civilization.
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Even Summers, A Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • MIN 3123 - Old Testament Prophets and Prophecy

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A study of the prophets of ancient Israel and the prophetic books of the Old Testament. Particular attention is given to the historical, literary, sociological, and theological issues encountered when studying Old Testament Prophets.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  , MIN 3043  and MIN 3083  or Approval of Instructor
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 3133 - History and Theology of Missions

    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the study of the theology of missions, history of missions, and various philosophies and strategies of missions.

    Availability:
    • Main: On demand.
    • Online: Even Falls, A Term.


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  • MIN 3183 - Conflict and Crisis in Ministry

    3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective ministry in conflict and crisis situations. Attention will be given to biblical and theological foundations and to the needs of both individuals and communities. Models of conflict and crisis ministry will be examined.

    Prerequisite: MIN 2413  recommended
    Availability: Even Springs


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  • MIN 3193 - Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

    3 Credit Hours
    Explores the relationship of organizational effectiveness to Christian Leadership. Students will examine tools and principles used by leaders for ministry in a constantly changing environment, including approaches to organizational change, planning, budgetary control and finance, stewardship development, the use of informational technology as well as legal and ethical issues relating to church and government.

    Prerequisite: MIN 2413 


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  • MIN 3303 - Homiletics

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    This course is a study of the basic principles of preaching as they relate to rationale, context, content, structure, style, and the delivery of sermons.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  , and MIN 3083  
    Availability:
    • Main: Even Summers, B Term.
    • Orlando: On Demand.


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  • MIN 3323 - African American Religious Experience

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A study of the historical, sociological and spiritual pilgrimage of African Americans from slavery into contemporary life and the suppositions of African American religious life which help shape the social and contextual hegemony of the African American community.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 3503 - World Religions

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the essential character of religion, its meaning and significance in human experience, and a critical study of the major world religions along with an attempt to assess their social significance and comparison with Christianity. (This course meets the general education requirements for a global elective.)

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and   
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, A Term.
    • Online: Fall, A Term.
    • Orlando: Odd Springs, B Term.


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  • MIN 3783 - Life & Thought of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A study of the life and thought of Martin Luther King, Jr. focusing on his contribution to Christian theology and ethics through his leadership role in the Civil Rights Movement.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4023 - A History of Christianity in America

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An examination of the relationship between Christianity and culture in American history, the impact Christianity has had on America as well as the way American culture has shaped Christian religious expressions in America.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4063 - Church in Society

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of the social issues facing the church and society today. This course explores the ways in which urbanization, pluralism, gender issues, multi-ethnic, and multi-racial themes help to influence the social teachings of the church in postmodern society.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and   
    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term.
    • Orlando: (2015-2016 not available); Fall, A Term.


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  • MIN 4093 - Systematic Theology

    3 Credit Hours
    A survey of the major Christian doctrines. Students will be exposed to the biblical and contemporary issues concerning theology, anthropology, christology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and others.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,   , and MIN 3083 ; Senior Standing
    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, A Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: (2015-2016 not available); Fall, B Term.


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  • MIN 4103 - Ministerial Care

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A study of the general theory and practice of ministerial care as it relates to the local church and individuals performing the caring tasks of ministry.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and   
    Availability:
    • Main: On Demand.
    • Online: On Demand.


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  • MIN 4113 - Urban Justice Issues

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An examination of contemporary interpretations of justice/injustice in relation to urban (domestic and international) life. An exploration of the implications of theories of justice for public policy with a focus on ministry.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability: On Demand


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  • MIN 4123 - Islam

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A thorough examination of the religion of Islam from the standpoint of its origins, historical development, sacred literature, beliefs, ethics, calendar, and practices. Attention will also be given to the variations of Islam related to sects and geography, the impact of Islam on world events, and avenues of effective Christian witness to Muslims.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
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  • MIN 4133 - New Testament Topics

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An exegetical or theological study of the New Testament, a particular New Testament writing, author, literary tradition, or theme. The course may be repeated if content of course is different.

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  MIN 3053 , and MIN 3083  or Approval of Instructor
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  • MIN 4213 - Education in the Church

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    A study of the historical development of educational thought and expression focusing on emerging educational theories and practices that have influenced Christian education.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
    Availability:
    • Main: On Demand.
    • Online: Odd Summers, A Term.


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  • MIN 4303 - Church Development

    3 Credit Hours (Elective Course)
    An examination of the theological rationale for discipleship, evangelism, and church growth. The course examines the nature of the church as the people of God, and its mission in the local and global community. The course seeks to ground contemporary evangelistic and church growth models within biblical and theological foundations.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  
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  • MIN 4403 - Theology and Ethics of Ministry

    3 Credit Hours


    A capstone course, which explores the theology of the church (“ecclesiology”), its implications on ministry practice, and ethical standards for the minister’s personal life and ministerial practice.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  ; Senior Standing

    Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete  MIN 4093 - Systematic Theology  prior to or concurrent with this course.
    Availability:

    • Main: Fall, B Term.
    • Online: Spring, B Term.
    • Orlando: Spring, A Term.


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  • MIN 4713 - Practicum in Ministry

    3 Credit Hours


    Enables the student to learn about and acquire practical experience in an area of ministry related to the major or minor the student is pursuing in the School of Ministry. This course integrates hands-on experience in ministry (“field service”), in-class analysis of ministry experience, discussion of the practice and ethics of ministry, and academic assignments (reading and written projects). Field placement is arranged by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor. Areas of field placement may be, among others, pastoral ministry, youth ministry, Christian education ministry, parachurch organization, and cross-cultural ministry.

    Prerequisite:  ,  , and  ; Senior Standing

     
    Availability: Fall, full term; Spring, full term; Summer, full term.


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  • MINV 3101 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    1 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Intensive Study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • MINV 3102 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    2 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Intensive Study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • MINV 3103 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    3 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Intensive Study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On Demand


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  • MINV 3104 - Selected Topics in Ministry

    4 Credit Hours (Elective)
    Intensive Study of a topic, which provides students an opportunity to study in areas other than those elsewhere defined.

    Availability: On Demand


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Psychology

  
  • PSY 2113 - Marriage & Family Dynamics

    3 Credit Hours
    A study of dating, courtship, engagement, marriage, roles, parenthood, dysfunctions, divorce, and changing definitions of family. Biblical, historical, and sociological and psychological perspectives are used, while emphasizing practical applications.

    Availability:
    • Main: Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Online: Spring, A Term; Summer, A Term.
    • Orlando: Fall, B Term.
    • Wellington: Not offered.


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  • PSY 2133 - General Psychology

    3 Credit Hours
    Surveys the major sub-disciplines of psychology as a science and as a helping profession, including physiology of behavior, learning, motivation, and abnormal and social psychology. Provides a reasonable understanding of the field; enables the student to follow up in areas of interests. Includes Christian perspective of psychology.

    Availability:
    • Main: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.
    • Online: Fall, B Term; Spring, B Term.

    Note: (Prerequisite for all other psychology courses.)


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