ACHIEVE COURSES | EDUCATION COURSES | LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY COURSES | MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS COURSES
ACHIEVE COURSES
ACH 110 (3) Old Testament Survey
An overview of the books of the Old Testament designed to give the student a basic understanding of the history of the People of God, the geography of the Near East, and the basic theme of the theology of the covenants.
ACH 120 (3) New Testament Survey
A survey of the New Testament including events in the life of Christ, the development of the early church, the work of the followers of Christ, and the influence on organizations and people in the first century.
ACH 300 (3) Christian Worldview
The course will explore ways in which the student can develop a positive relationship with God as he/she explores the role of general revelation (the creation), special revelation (the Scriptures) and experiences God at work in the modern world.
EDUCATION COURSES
EDA 374 (3) Social Studies and Science Content in the Elementary Classroom
An overview of the content knowledge in the areas of science and social studies that elementary teachers need to have mastery in order to deliver the instruction and assess that content needed in the P-5 grades. Candidates will be presented this content through the Kentucky Core Content for Assessment in the areas of science and social studies. In addition, the candidates will see how the core content in these areas fit into the bigger picture of the entire curriculum in an elementary school program.
EDA 376 (3) Arts and Humanities and Practical Living/Vocational Content in the Elementary Classroom
An overview of the content knowledge in the areas of arts and humanities and practical living/vocational that teachers need to have mastery in order to deliver the instruction and assess that content needed in the P-5 grades. Some of the content included in these areas are music, drama, visual arts, dance, safety, careers, and health. Candidates will be presented this content through the Kentucky Core Content for Assessment in the areas of arts and humanities and practical living/vocational and learn the methodology in these content areas for instructional design and assessment. In addition, the candidates will see how the core content in these areas fit into the bigger picture of the entire curriculum in an elementary school program.
EDA 407 (1) Professional Preparation Seminar
Provides the skills and knowledge to complete a successful student teaching experience. Candidates will be exposed to the KTIP (Kentucky Teacher Intern Program) evaluation process, will be introduced to the methodology of the teacher work sample, and will work through the transition process from the college classroom setting to the classroom setting of an elementary school.
LEADERSHIP AND MINISTRY COURSES
LMN 320 (3) History of Israel
This course is a study of the history of the people of God in the Old Testament as that history is recorded from Genesis through Esther. It will consider God's redemptive plan as it is expressed in His covenants with Israel. Special emphasis will be made to help the student understand the geography of the Near East.
LMN 330 (3) Biblical Concepts of Leadership
This modular course includes a study of the various characteristics and connotations that Scripture teaches are part of the biblical concept of leadership. It also includes an application of these concepts to both personal and career goals.
LMN 340 (3) Life of Christ/Gospels
A study of the Gospels focusing on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and His death and resurrection, with a view toward applying His life-changing principles to one's everyday life.
LMN 350 (3) How to Understand and Apply the Bible
A study of the formation of the Bible and a survey of the principles and practice of independent Bible study, including an emphasis on a grammatical-historical interpretation of the Bible and an overview of the Bible.
LMN 360 (3) Old Testament Prophets
A study of the prophetic books (Isaiah-Malachi) including a chronology of the prophets with special attention given to the religious, social, political and apocalyptic messages of the prophets.
LMN 370 (3) Evangelism and Discipleship
A study of the nature, purpose and process of biblical evangelism and its application to various ministries; a study of New Testament discipleship principles and their application, with an emphasis upon building discipling relationships and small group ministry.
LMN 380 (3) Paul's New Testament Letters
An overview of Paul's writings to the first-century churches. This study highlights major issues and considers application to individual believers and churches of today. Appropriate hermeneutical principles and procedures are also demonstrated.
LMN 390 (3) Survey of Christian Education
A study of the biblical, introductory and contemporary basics of evangelical Christian education. This study is a comprehensive overview of the field of Christian education with a primary focus on the teaching/learning process in the local church and a secondary emphasis on Christian education in the family and other settings.
LMN 395 (3) Christianity & Contemporary World Religions
A critical analysis of the belief systems and behavioral practices of contemporary religious systems such as Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, animism, secular humanism, etc. Special attention is given to the development of effective evangelistic strategies for reaching those people groups who practice such religious systems with the message of the Gospel.
LMN 410 (3) Early Church History
A study of the history of the Christian Church from its founding on the day of Pentecost to the beginning of the Reformation with special emphasis upon the people, events and doctrinal controversies that were significant in the growth of Christianity.
LMN 420 (3) Small Groups in the Church
Groups are building blocks of organizations and Christian ministries. Nearly everyone participates in both formal and informal groups. Leaders must understand groups because group process directly affects creativity, problem solving, decision making and productivity. This course focuses on the function of small groups within the church with an understanding that the principles apply to business and other areas of life.
LMN 430 (3) Poetical Books
A study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs that emphasizes the genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth, spiritual value and ethical implications of these books.
LMN 440 (3) Theology of Missions
A study of the Word of God as set forth through God’s promises to Abraham to bless the nations through Jesus Christ and the Church; an application of the Word of God as it relates to the purposes, nature, scope and current challenges of cross-cultural missions.
LMN 450 (3) General Epistles and Revelation
A study of Hebrews, James, I and II Peter, I, II and III John, Jude, and Revelation with a special emphasis given to personal application of Scripture.
LMN 460 (3) The Church Facing the 21st Century
A study of major issues facing the church as it enters the new century with emphasis on key problems that both Protestant and Roman Catholic churches wrestle with and trends likely to develop. Considers the Sermon on the Mount from the teaching of Jesus to determine how Christians ought to deal with these issues.
LMN 470 (3) Systematic Theology
A study of theological concepts related to Scripture, Jesus Christ, and His work, man and his salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the church, from a Wesleyan perspective.
MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS COURSES
MGT 310 (3) Goals, Priorities and Attitudes
The setting of goals, as well as priorities among those goals, with an emphasis on how those goals and priorities relate to the realities and aspirations of life. The attitude of the individual, including other aspects of psychological makeup and how it affects the ability and willingness to set goals and priorities. An emphasis on how goals, priorities and attitudes can lead to effective Christian personal management.
MGT 320 (3) Management Principles
A study of the five parts of managing organizations—planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling/evaluating—with the study of principles for application to both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations with references to Scripture.
MGT 330 (3) Macroeconomics
An introductory course in macroeconomic theory with a primary emphasis placed upon the study of economic aggregates. Topics include supply and demand, the market process, the economic role of government, measuring the nation's economic performance, unemployment, economic fluctuations, fiscal policy, money and the banking system, economic growth, international trade and foreign exchange markets.
MGT 340 (3) Organizational Behavior
Organizational goals, priorities and strategies interfacing with the behavior of individuals and groups inside the organization and in other affecting organizations. Attention given to the effect of organizational culture, government laws and regulations and the economy upon organizational behavior.
MGT 350 (3) Microeconomics
Introduction to the microeconomics theories of supply and demand, price determination, resource allocation, various degrees of competition and international trade and finance, as well as exploration of applications such as income inequality, rural and urban economics, social control of industry, labor unions.
MGT 360 (3) Christian Ethics
A study of theoretical and practical problems of moral conduct and proposed solutions with an emphasis upon the nature of ethics, values, rights, obligations and opportunities.
MGT 370 (3) Accounting Concepts for Managers
This course provides an overview of accounting from the perspective of a non-accounting manager. It helps to develop the tools to understand the essentials of how finance functions within an organization. This includes internal controls, the function of accounting, historical accounting data and financial planning.
MGT 410 (3) Principles of Marketing and Sales
The use of organizational mission to develop a marketing approach to reach potential constituencies with image, product and service that will cause those constituencies to utilize the organization to meet their perceived needs in a manner that is profitable to the organization.
MGT 420 (3) Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Creativity, opportunity, leadership, excellence and profit combined into an entrepreneurial approach to achieve the mission in small businesses.
MGT 430 (3) Legal Issues of Business
A basic explanation of the law—its sources, development, terminology—and a discussion of specific legal doctrines and principles which affect business, with an introduction to business organizations such as corporations and partnerships, criminal contracts, legal documents and property.
MGT 440 (3) Financial Decision Making
The financial principles and accepted practices which need to be mastered by all managers including banking, money, credit, financial instruments, investments, financial planning, internal and external auditing, profit, stocks, bonds and other financial forms will be examined.
MGT 450 (3) Statistics
An introduction to the fundamentals of the collection, analysis, and presentation of quantitative data to be used in decision-making procedures.
MGT 460 (3) Finding, Motivating and Retaining People
The organization's effort to find, motivate and retain effective people who will have a commitment to being part of a team to accomplish organizational mission.
MGT 470 (3) Contemporary Issues in Management
A course for managers allowing them to build upon the principles of management to study the current trends and developments in the field of management as found in business currently and in the thinking of writers in the field.
MGT 480 (3) Ethical Decisions in the Workplace
The development, discussion and resolution of ethical issues in organizations and how outcomes are impacted by ethical standards and Christian faith.