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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Students may request independent study guidance in examining a topic not specifically addressed in a regularly offered course or in exploring a topic in greater depth. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Staff
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3.00 Credits
Individual programs are developed for students in cooperation with churches and other agencies. These are evaluated by the instructor and the local supervisor. Offered: yearly. Picker, staff
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the concept of "worldview," which has been employed very effectively by Christian thinkers of this century and the last in order to explain the Christian faith. The first portion of the course will focus on the historical development of the idea of worldview and aspects of a worldview according to various philosophers, both Christian and non-Christian. The second portion of the course will concentrate examining the various aspects of the most prominent contemporary worldviews. The third portion of the course will endeavor to shape a Christian worldview. The final portion of the course will focus on contemporary American society. Offered: yearly. M. K. Haglund
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3.00 Credits
This is a survey course of American government, with an emphasis on political theory and history, the Constitution, civil liberties and rights, public opinion, interest groups, the political process, mass media, and branches of the federal government. An overview of public policy and state and local government will also be provided. Offered: yearly. Halverson-Wente
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3.00 Credits
This course seeks to present an overview of world history and an introduction to history as an academic discipline of significance to Christians. The course emphasizes history as a component of a Christian worldview and as an area of study in which developing critical thinking skills remains vital if Christians are to impact the world as God desires. Offered: yearly. Stout
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the study of literature and how it expresses and influences the development of Western culture. It gives students stronger critical skills in using a variety of academic disciplines as tools for analyzing human cultures in relation to Christian revelation. Thus, it also provides a foundation for the student to participate in human culture as a Christian. Offered: yearly. M. K. Haglund
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the major fictional works of the 20th century British writers J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Special emphasis will be on their Christian beliefs, philosophies, and worldviews and how they are woven 94 into their fantasy and mythology-based works. Among the works studies are Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Silmarillion and Lewis' s Chronicles of Narni a an d Till We Have Faces . Students will also view, analyze and critique the available film versions of these works. Students will also have the opportunity to explore other works by these writers. It is hoped that by studying these works, students will learn how creative works of fiction can witness to Christ an d God? ? Word in our world. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Burgstaler
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the major areas of moral philosophy: normative ethical theory (what we ought to do or be), meta-ethics (why we ought to do certain things or be certain people), and applied ethics (exploring particular contemporary ethical issues). The first portion of the course will concentrate on questions of meta-ethics, i.e. analyzing the nature of morality itself. The second portion of the course will concentrate on the major ethical theories throughout the history of moral philosophy. The third portion of the course will examine specifically biblical and Christian ethics. The final portion of the course will apply the previous material to contemporary issues in ethics. Offered: yearly. M. K. Haglund
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3.00 Credits
The course surveys the history of Western philosophy, focusing on those philosophers and philosophical questions that have particularly influenced Christian theology. The centerpiece of the course will be the common reading of primary texts from the history of philosophy. These readings will give a sense of how various philosophers thought and built off of each other, how philosophical concepts function in their environment, and most importantly, how a philosopher works and argues. This familiarity with disciplined philosophy should help students to recognize when a theologian or exegete is using philosophy. Furthermore, this familiarity should give students a sense of the precision of thought required by contemporary exegesis and theology. Because the historical relationship between theology and philosophy is so broad and complex, the course will focus on three fundamental philosophical questions: "How do we know?" (epistemology), "What is reality?" (metaphysics), and "What is the good and how do we achieve it?" (ethics).Offered: yearly. Weed
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3.00 Credits
This course highlights the geographical spread of Christianity; the dominant personalities who carried the gospel and those who interpreted it; the multifaceted life of the church; and the Person of the risen Christ as he has influenced the political, social, economic, and educational affairs of civilizations and nation-states throughout the world. Offered: on demand and when feasible. Staff
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