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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Instruction in rhetorical theory, including oral language, organization of materials, delivery, and formulation of specific types of address.
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3.00 Credits
Study of theory and practice in oral readings of literature: children’s literature, poetry, prose and scripture. The course focuses on interpretation of literature as well as on the development of the voice as a tool to evoke a desired response in the audience. Recommended for teachers, actors and those interested in the ministry. Possible, optional, group presentation at the end of the semester.
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2.00 Credits
Oral application of group problem solving techniques. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing.
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3.00 Credits
A systematic study of the social aspects of people, giving special attention to the effects of human interaction, social organization, cultural patterns, and social institutions. This course is designed to help college students clarify their understanding of themselves and the society in which they live.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Peace Studies which at its core is multidisciplinary, values oriented, committed to preventing overt as well as less visible forms of violence and focused on the peaceful transformation of human conflict. in order to set a historical and philosophical context for peacemaking, the traditions of peacemaking will be explored through the Christian faith, non-Christian religions and secular perspectives. In addition, students will gain a deeper understanding of the means in which violence and conflict can be resolved through alternative strategies that are collaborative, restorative and peaceful. Students will be able to participate in creative thinking about how humankind might build societies based on non-violence, social This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Peace Studies which at its 0
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3.00 Credits
Seminar in theory and application in creating a more caring society, through an understanding of compassion and altruism, as an antidote to a divided world, and what motivates people to action. The seminar has a service component where students spend time in the field doing voluntary work applying the principles and philosophy of service and compassion.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course explores marriage and family life with an emphasis on healthy marital and family patterns across the life span within a cross-cultural context. Issues explored will be intimacy, mate selection, marital interaction, marital developmental stages, communication principles, parental decisions and behaviors. Family forms as well as process will be discussed. Prerequisite: SOC 140.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the belief and practice of the religions of the world: Animism; Hinduism; Buddhism; Zoroastrianism; religions of China and Japan; Islam; Judaism and Christianity. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of juvenile delinquency, this course studies the kinds of offenses, police reactions, detention, court decisions, probation, rehabilitation, theories of causation and methods of prevention. Prerequisite: URB 140.
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3.00 Credits
(Alternate years 2010-2011) A study of racial and ethnic minorities, group conflicts, and problems of human and cultural interaction. The emphasis is on seeing ethnic relations in their historical context and noting techniques that have brought progress and cooperation. Prerequisite: Sophomore class standing.
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