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3.00 Credits
Ecclesiology addresses the doctrine of the Church with a special focus upon the nature and mission of the Church. The biblical, historical, theological, and practical aspects of ecclesiology will be examined from both a Protestant and Roman Catholic/Eastern Orthodox perspectives, while considering major contemporary theological proposals. This class will also examine the historical problem of ecclesiology in the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition, address contemporary Wesleyan expressions of the Church, and work toward a biblically and theologically informed ecclesiology. Prerequisite: THE-232 or THE-233.
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3.00 Credits
A study of one of the most influential shapers of Western Christianity by examining his life, his basic interpretation of salvation and the church, and his subsequent impact upon Roman Catholic and Protestant theology alike. Special attention given to his own writings, especially the Confessions. Prerequisite: REL-331 or REL-241.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive study of soteriology, including the doctrines of sin, prevenient grace, justification, sanctification and glorification from a Biblical, historical and practical perspective. The Wesleyan Arminian tradition will provide the theological framework for this course, we will examine other theological views from this perspective. Special attention will be given to John Wesley's doctrine of holiness. Prerequisite: THE-233 or THE-232.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to immerse students in the primary theological sources of the Patristic period, which form the interpretative foundation for theological orthodoxy. Specifically, students will read, examine and discuss the major theological treatises of the Doctors of the Eastern Church - Athansius, Basil the Great, Gregory Naziansus, and John Chrysostom and the Doctors of the Western Church - Ambrose, Augustine, Jerome, and Gregory the Great. Principal attention will be given to their systematic treatments of Christian doctrine. Prerequisites: THE-232 or THE-233.
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3.00 Credits
The theology of John Wesley introduces students to the thought of John Wesley. While the historical background and history of the Methodist movement are considered, the focus is upon Wesley's theology through a study of Wesley's Standard Sermons and key treatises and letters. All major doctrines in John Wesley's theology will be addressed. However, because Wesley's theology of salvation is addressed substantially in REL-424: Theology II, Wesley's soteriology will not be a focus. Prerequisite: REL-232 or REL-233.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the theoretical underpinnings of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Examines various language teaching models and how the selection of such models for the classroom is influenced by cognitive, affective, sociocultural, and linguistic factors.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the fundamental linguistic theories, principles, and the processes of language acquisition and cognitive development. While this course will cover first language acquisition, the focus will be on second language acquisition. The course will consider linguistic, psychological, and social perspectives.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates concepts and theories in the field of language assessment. Explores the fundamental concepts in testing, the use and interpretation of current instruments of language and academic assessment, the appropriate placement of linguistically diverse students, and the development of classroom language assessments.
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3.00 Credits
General methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages at the elementary education level. Topics covered include planning, teaching techniques, models of teaching, learning theories for young language learners, measurement and evaluation, motivation, classroom management and discipline, culturally different learners, and special needs learners as applied to teaching. A field experience is required in an elementary school ENL classroom or pull-out program. Prerequisite: ENG-120 and TSL-203; Prerequisite or Co-requisite: TSL-305 and TSL-350, or Permission of the Division.
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1.00 Credits
Provides a practicum experience for K-12 TESOL education majors in elementary-level classrooms in public or private schools. Students will observe an experienced elementary TESOL education teacher who will serve as the supervising teacher for the experience. Students will teach a minimum of 3 lessons in the elementary TESOL education classroom, and will be observed and evaluated by both IWU TESOL education and education faculty. Graded as a Credit/No Credit class. Co-requisite: TSL-380. Permission of the Division of Education to take this course in conjunction with EDU-382C.
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