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Course Descriptions

 
  

  • SRMT 5403 - FINANCIAL ISSUES IN SPORT

    This course involves an in-depth study of the financial challenges facing contemporary sport administrators, including an examination of financial data analysis, sources of funding, budgeting and financial accountability, inventory management and production control processes, profit distribution, taxation, and accounting processes.    

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 3
  

  • SRMT 5503 - ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN SPORT MARKETING

    This course develops knowledge and skill in the marketing process as it relates to understanding the sport consumer, logistics, promotions, and public relations activities in traditional and specialized areas of the sport industry. Primary focus will be on the application of marketing principles to specific sport scenarios.    

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 3
  

  • SRMT 5543 - INNOVATION DESIGN AND SPORT BRANDING

    This course involves designing a theoretical custom sport based organization and/or fitness program. The areas covered will include social media, marketing, finance, sales, and communication.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SRMT 5603 - PHILOSOPHY OF COACHING

    This courses stimulates philosophical thinking and fosters and spirit of confidence in developing research based methods of coaching in sport or other contexts. Coverage is given to the spiritual and faith-based aspects of motivation and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • SRMT 5903 - SPORT BUSINESS CAPSTONE

    This course is the culminating capstone experience in the sport management concentration. Students will conduct research or field study.    

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Advisor Approval

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSCI 1503 - PERSONAL STEWARDSHIP

    This course explores personal stewardship from a Christian perspective. The course focuses on the ideas and practices of living responsibly with respect to one’s own health & wellness, management of personal & family finances; engagement in civic responsibilities; and oversight of God’s creation. Emphasis is given to the application of these practices with respect to the student’s stage of life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSCI 2033 - HUMANS IN SOCIETY

    This course introduces the student to the multidisciplinary field of social science by exploring the social theories, phenomenons, institutions, and forces that shape society. Emphasis is placed on exploring the existence and perpetuation of social problems as a means of introducing the social sciences and applying critical thinking skills to these diverse issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSCI 2113 - SOCIOLOGY

    A critical examination of modern social and behavioral theorists, with particular emphasis on their methodological approaches. This course focuses on the founders of modern sociological and psychological theory but also includes contemporary thinkers. Texts for this course address both intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics, exploring the nature of the person in himself and in his relation to others.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSCI 2133 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

    This course is a study of social organization with a focus on organizations, institutions, and social forces that contribute to the formation and self-definition of a society. The development of social norms, culture, belief systems, and stratification are considered. Emphasis is placed on exploring the existence and perpetuation of social problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSCI 2233 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

    The study of the major issues related to courtship, marriage and family formation. Special attention is given to the social conditions influencing courtship, marriage, divorce and family life. Topics include dating rituals, gender differences, expectations, parenting, family dysfunction, family violence and strategies for sound relating. The role of family counselors and therapists is also discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSCI 2243 - POLITICAL ECONOMICS

    This course introduces students to the basic concepts, beliefs, and principles of the Western political tradition through a consideration of some of its key documents. As a course primarily focused on the modern era, this course is meant to complement and particularize the course in Political Philosophy, the scope of which is broader and more general, encompassing in its investigation most of the major thinkers in the Western political tradition that stretches back to Plato. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Political Philosophy

     

    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • STEC 1000 - SEU TECH PLACEHOLDER

    NULL

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 6
  

  • STGO 2311 - PROGRAMMING FOUNDATIONS IN PYTHON

    This course will give students programming foundations in Python. This course also provides a secure foundation upon which students can build on as they progress through the program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • STGO 2341 - BASIC STATISTICS

    This course will help students gain a fundamental understanding of statistical concepts that will be used throughout the Data Science program. Topics covered include probability, data types, common distributions, common descriptive statistics, and statistical inference.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • STGO 2351 - STATISTICAL PROGRAMMING IN R

    This course teaches students how to load R and R Studio onto a PC. Students will then learn basic scripting commands and will be introduced to a vast library of functions to perform various statistical analyses.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • STGO 2361 - DATA WRANGLING AND VISUALIZATION

    This course is designed to help students understand that the heavy lifting in any analysis happens before the analytical procedure starts. Data wrangling is the process of changing the structure and format of raw data until the data are compatible with sometimes rigid requirements for analysis. Data wrangling also includes a quick check of data quality. Data visualization will give students an understanding and appreciation of the power in representing data graphically.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • STGO 2371 - METRICS AND DATA PROCESSING

    This course will prepare students to be able to create new metrics that directly answer or monitor business questions. This module will also teach the Lecture and practice of statistical process control. Upon completion of this module, students will be equipped to help businesses monitor their processes and know when a process is out-of-control and needs to be fixed. The Pandas package in Python will be introduced and used in this module.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • STGO 2381 - INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS

    This course covers practical server-side software development. Students will learn how to use package managers and how to configure and maintain an application server, how to create an API, and how to manage and use a data store (database). The class will also cover security considerations and some specific software packages to secure a full-stack application.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • STGO 2401 - MACHINE LEARNING AND MODELING

    This course will introduce students to several commonly used machine learning methods and modeling techniques. Students will also learn the value of Monte Carlo simulation. Students will learn how to determine the best methods for a given set of data, and how to use common software tools to utilize these methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • STGO 2421 - INTRODUCTION TO BIG DATA

    This course introduces students to Big Data on a conceptual level and gives students exposure and practice with several skills and tools currently in use. These skills will be taught at a manageable level, and then the scale-up methods will be used to help students grasp the meaning and popularity of analyzing huge amounts of data. Upon completion of this module, students will be well-positioned to move from Big Data basics to more business-specific needs and requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • TESL 5003 - DEVELOPING LITERACY WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS THROUGH APPLIED LINGUISTICS

    This course provides a critical understanding of instructional delivery which caters for the linguistic and literacy needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). This course provides students with the basis to negotiate issues of applied linguistics, critical pedagogy, language varieties, multicultural communities, critical literacy, and reading development. The course explores language uses, dialect and accent, language endangerment, language change, and the core areas of linguistics research: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics and language acquisition.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • TESL 5013 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

    This course is a practical approach to teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) through an overview of historical development of and current best practices in curriculum, instructional methods and materials, testing and evaluation, cross-cultural communication processes, and principles of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and linguistics.  The course examines issues of language and culture relevant to educating ELLs in the PK-12 setting.   

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • TESL 5023 - CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION

    This course develops awareness and understanding of major cultures with emphasis on cross-cultural communication and understanding/meeting the special needs of PK-12 students from diverse cultural backgrounds including English Language Learners (ELLs). The course covers major approaches to language in context, such as ethnolinguistics, sociolinguistics, and general linguistics applied to the classroom setting. The course explores the nature and role of culture, cultural groups, and cultural identities.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • TESL 5033 - METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

    This course provides a study of methods and techniques of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) across the curriculum in PK-12, focusing on incorporation of Language Arts content standards, literacy, and linguistic development. This course prepares educators to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction, assessment, and learning opportunities for English Language Learners (ELLs) in an inclusive educational setting. The course will engage with the political debates and resultant educational ramifications concerning bilingual education, dual language programs, ESOL education, as well as power and inequalities in language education.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • TESL 5043 - ASSESSMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND LEGISLATION OF ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

    This course provides methods for creating, adapting, and utilizing tools to assess language proficiency of PreK to adult English Language Learners (ELLs), including exceptional learners. The course includes a survey of legal issues/requirements related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs at the federal, state, and local levels. The course explores legal and instructional issues of assessment of ELLs, such as language screening and ESOL program placement and exit; linguistic and academic achievement; diagnostic and proficiency test instruments and analysis for measuring listening, speaking, reading, writing competencies; and, standards-based content area learning.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • TESL 5053 - ADVANCED GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

    This course investigates grammar, including word formation processes (morphology) and sentence structure (syntax), in the world’s languages. The course focuses on vocabulary and tools used to discover and describe patterns in human language. Course work emphasizes problem solving and working with a wide range of language data. Course topics include the nature of language, a survey of language families, the unity of languages and their diversity, regional linguistics, pidgins, Creoles, and international languages. The course studies the grammar of current English from the viewpoint of modern linguistics.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1003 - WESTERN THEOLOGICAL TRADITION I

    This course offers an introductory intellectual consideration of theological tradition regarding the nature, significance, duties, and destiny of man in his relation to God as that tradition was taught by such great witnesses and scholars as the Apostolic Fathers, St. Justin, St. Irenaeus, St. Augustine, St. John of Damascus, St. Anselm, and St. Thomas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1013 - WESTERN THEOLOGICAL TRADITION II

    The development of theology from Occam and the sixteenth- century division of Christendom to the twentieth century, including texts and documents from Renaissance thinkers, the Deists, Enlightenment critics, and theologians of the Catholic Revival.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1023 - WESTERN CULTURAL HISTORY I

    In this course, students read texts and discuss, debate, research, and present analyses of Western culture and its shaping influences. The discussions focus on the arts and philosophical ideas in conjunction with the historical events presented from Francis Schaeffer’s How Should We Then Live?.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1033 - WESTERN CULTURAL HISTORY II

    In this course, students read texts and discuss, debate, research, and present analyses of Western culture and its shaping influences from the Scientific Age to modern day. The discussions focus on the arts and philosophical ideas in conjunction with the historical events presented from Francis Schaeffer’s How Should We Then Live?.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1313 - SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY

    A survey of the main Christian doctrines and their relevance today. The Bible is used as the primary source to establish and defend our theological position. Areas to be addressed include the doctrines of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Human Creation, Sin and Salvation, the Church and the Last Things.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 1503 - CHRIST, CULTURE, AND THE UNIVERSITY

    This course serves as an introduction to the Christian worldview and mission of the university and the academic tradition of liberal arts education. Students will engage in dialog, critical thinking, and critical reflection on issues concerning: (1) vocational calling, (2) academic preparedness, (3) social and cultural responsibility, (4) spiritual disciplines, and (5) personal effectiveness. The seminar is a collaborative effort of the university at large involving academic departments, support services from academic affairs, student development, enrollment, and the office of institutional effectiveness.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 2003 - THEOLOGICAL ETHICS

    An examination of moral and social conduct and decision making in light of biblical and theological teaching. Contemporary ethical issues are addressed (abortion, euthanasia, human rights, etc.). This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts. This course is cross-referenced with PMIN 2003 and PHIL 2003.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 2013 - WESTERN SPIRITUAL TRADITION

    Reviewing the Christian tradition of spiritual life, this course reviews core Christian literature on spirituality, with selections from Romans, I John, Acts, Galatians, and Matthew, Apostlic fathers, Early Church Fathers, and writers on spirituality such as the epistles of St. Clement of Rome and St. Ignatius of Antioch, Origen, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Thomas à Kempis, St. Francis de Sales, John Tauler, St. Thomas More, Newman, Lewis, and others.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 2123 - CHRISTIAN THOUGHT AND PRACTICE

    This course surveys the history of Christian thought and practices. Doctrinal topics introduced in the course include the doctrines of God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, humanity, salvation, the church, scripture, and last things. The course explores the application of Christian practices and spiritual disciplines such as prayer, communion, baptism, and social responsibility to the students’ community.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3003 - EARLY FATHERS

    This course offers an opportunity to master selections from the theological literature of the early Church Fathers (especially from the Greek and Syriac East) in which important issues such as God, Christology, images, and the incorporation of philosophy in a larger Christian wisdom were treated. Readings include texts and selections taken from the theologians of the first millennium including St. Anselm, the Apostolic Fathers, St. Cyril of Alexandria, St. Irenaeus, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Dionysius of Alexandria, St. Basil, St. Melito, St. Athanasius, St. Gregory the Great, St. Leo, and Boethius.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3013 - THEOLOGY OF COMPASSION

    Compassion for others, especially for those in need, is a fundamental tenet of biblical theology. Compassion for humankind was the motivation for Christ’s mission to earth, as He mentions at the inauguration of his ministry in Luke 4: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” This course reviews the biblical foundation for compassion and traces the Church’s theological interpretation and practical application of compassion throughout history.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3023 - THEOLOGY I

    This course is an introduction to systematic and contextualized theologies. It addresses Scripture, God, creation, humanity, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Special attention is given to the statement of fundamental truths of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3033 - AUGUSTINE

    This course presents selected texts fundamental to St. Augustine’s thought and to the Augustinian tradition and investigates the importance of Augustinian themes in the intellectual history of the West.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3043 - THOMAS AQUINAS

    Selected questions from the Summa Theologica that define themes central to the thought of St. Thomas and to the medieval debate are studied. The influence of St. Thomas’s thought on the nineteenth-century revival in the interest in Scholasticism is also studied. The text for this course is St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3053 - CONFESSIONAL ELECTIVE NEWMAN & MODERNITY

    This course has as its subject John Henry Newman, his biography and intellectual biography, his contribution to the Oxford Movement and to Catholic theology, and his role as a major and prophetic expositor of the theological themes of modernity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3073 - CONFESSIONAL ELECTIVE 16TH CENTURY REFORMATION THOUGHT

    This course evaluates the major historical and theological contributors to the Protestant Reformation, including Continental and English thought. Readings focus on primary figures of the early Reformation, including Luther, Melanchthon, Calvin, Zwingly, Bullinger, Bucer, Cranmer, Collet, Erasmus, and Knox.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3083 - CONFESSIONAL ELECTIVE MODERN EVANGELICAL THOUGHT

    This course has as its subject modern Evangelical thought, its historic roots and diverse branches, including its manifestations in America, Europe, and the Global South.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDI Global only.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3103 - THE BIBLE AND ETHICS

    This course examines the practices and teaching of Scripture relative to ethics and the development of a moral lifestyle and community development. Particular attention will be given to the practices and sayings of Jesus and the practices of the Christian community with regard to theological truth-claims, ethical obligations, virtues of character, and moral conduct.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3123 - INTRODUCTION OF ETHICS

    This course examines the philosophical and theological principles and issues related to ethics. It addresses meta-ethical questions about the relationship between moral language and concepts and various metaphysical and post-metaphysical views; normative ethical theories; theological structures and implications of ethics; and contemporary ethical issues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3133 - THEOLOGY II

    This course is an introduction to systematic and contextualized theologies. It addresses sin and atonement, salvation, the church, and the fulfillment of God’s purposes. Special attention is given to the statement of fundamental truths of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3183 - THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP

    This course is a study of the theological foundations and practices of Christian worship, with particular attention given to Pentecostal and contemporary practices. The course further provides theological foundations for the writing, development, and administration of liturgical practices, providing a foundation for aesthetic expression, including songwriting and other creative Christian practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3333 - PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION

    This course is a critical examination of the psychological research on the effects of religious experience on individual development and mental health. Historical developments, current trends, and major contemporary contributions to this area of study will be explored. There will be an emphasis on how the church can function to facilitate mental health.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 3503 - WOMEN IN PENTECOSTAL LEADERSHIP

    This course investigates the theological and cultural developments of female leadership as it relates to historic and current Pentecostalism, with an emphasis upon American Pentecostalism. An egalitarian hermeneutic is presented and evaluated against other interpretive models. An historical perspective respecting female Pentecostal leadership will be examined through the lives and ministries of several key female exemplars. Gender specific leadership challenges and compelling gender specific demographic needs also will be addressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 4233 - CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY

    A study of the trends in modern theological thought and an evaluation of these in light of evangelical Christianity. The theological formulations of several modern theologians will be considered. This course is conducted as a seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 4503 - GLOBAL PENTECOSTALISM

    This course studies the theological and cultural developments of Pentecostalisms and Spirit-oriented communities within a global context, particularly the majority world. Emphases are placed on the theological and global dynamics that have influenced Pentecostalisms in various world settings and how various global expressions of Pentecostalism and Spirit-oriented communities have contributed to the whole of Christianity, particularly as relates to theological developments. Both historical and contemporary expressions are included, with particular attention given to the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 4823 - SPC TPC: SEMR IN THEOLOGICAL ISSUES

    This seminar course deals with current issues in theological debate. The agenda is set by the instructor and the class. Readings in journals and recent literature are utilized. Offered in alternate years.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 4933 - SENIOR CAPSTN INTEGRATN SEMINAR

    This capstone course engages students in ascertaining the certainty and clarity of their call to the care of souls, recognizing such certainty and clarity for longevity in church or para-church related ministry. Students will develop strategies to engage financial, emotional, physical, and spiritual pressures that will challenge that call throughout their careers. Students will move toward the clarification and assessment of their ministerial call through a series of interactions with faculty. This course requires careful study of and reflection upon the appropriate biblical texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5113 - THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP

    This course is a study of the theological foundations and practices of Christian worship, with particular attention given to Pentecostal and contemporary practices. The course further provides theological foundations for the writing, development, and administration of liturgical practices.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5123 - HISTORICAL THEOLOGY

    This course examines developments within the church from the post-apostolic period through the present, including cultural and theological developments. Issues to be addressed include the establishment of the church as a marginalized community in the Mediterranean region and its development to become a majority community in Europe and near Asia, the institutionalization and development of divisions in the church, advancements in the Eastern Church, reforming calls within the Western Church, reorganization and re-institutionalization within Protestant communities and re-visioning within Roman Catholic expressions, shifts during the enlightenment and modern eras, and global expressions of the church during the late modern era.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5133 - CONSTRUCTIVE THEOLOGY

    This course is an exploration of theology in light of contemporary expressions, such as gender, ethnicity, and global dynamics. The course will critically examine one or various theological commitments of contemporary significance. The course may use historical frames to address contemporary contexts for theology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5143 - PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY

    This course will investigate the relationship between the philosophical tradition and theology, in particular how theology engages western philosophy. Topics include the nature of religion, the nature of God, questions about the meaning and coherence of the doctrines and theological issues, including the nature of Christian belief. Consideration will be given to contributions that reflect the concerns of gender, ethnic diversity, and religious diversity.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite:  None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5163 - CAPSTONE PROJECT

    The Capstone Portfolio provides candidates for the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) or Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) degree an opportunity to demonstrate that they have met the degree outcomes during their course of study. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: The Student should be in the final semester of degree

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5183 - CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC THEOLOGY

    This course explores the relationship of theology to contemporary social functions where the gospel intersects with public policy, public life, and the public good. Students will engage concepts in contemporary public theology covering issues like group dynamics, economics, family systems, and incarnational public presentation of the gospel.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5210 - CONTINUATION OF RESEARCH/THESIS

    Continuation of the Thesis project. No Credit.

    Credits: 0
  

  • THEO 5313 - PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY

    A study of the theological developments, both historically and contemporary, within the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. Special emphasis will be given to North American Classical Pentecostalism and their theological impact on the Church particularly in the Charismatic Renewal. An overview of the unique theological expressions of Pentecostalism in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America will be presented. Distinguishing features of Pentecostal Theology with the areas of Pneumatology, Missiology, Hymnology and Narrative Theology will be investigated.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5503 - SHAPE OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

    This course covers critical issues related to questions about the nature of God’s presence in everyday life. It develops a foundation for practical theology based on fundamental issues by defining dilemmas for study, developing a dialogue with pertinent sources, formulating and implementing reasonable intentions for resolving those dilemmas, and assessing the application of those intentions. Thsi will involve theololgical reflection on th unique issues which arise in the maor spheres of home, church, academy, and workplace.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5513 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

    This course covers current issues in theological studies. The course content will be set by the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5533 - GRADUATE SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY I

    This course acquaints students with the foundational belief structures of Christian faith in relation to the Pentecostal theological tradition. Major doctrines such as theological method, the doctrine of God, revelation, scripture, sin, the person and work of Christ, and the nature of faith will be investigated.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5543 - GRADUATE SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY II

    This introductory course continues to acquaint students with the foundational belief structures of Christian faith in relation to the Pentecostal theological tradition. Major doctrines such as the doctrine of salvation, sanctification, the Holy Spirit, the church and the last things will be investigated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5563 - CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY

    This course is an exploration of more recent theological trends in contemporary theology. The course will critically examine the origins, character, and contemporary significance of selected theologians and theological trends and movements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5573 - THEOLOGICAL ETHICS

    This course is an exploration of the relationship between theology, ethics, and the moral life in the work of key theologians and schools of thought with the philosophical goal of making sense of the connections between truth-claims, ethical obligations, virtuous character, and moral conduct. Special attention is given to the theocentric structure of ethical reasoning in Scripture.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5583 - CHRISTIANITY & WORLD RELIGIONS

    This course explores the historical and contemporary relationships of Christianity and the world religions, specifically focused at the theological level and involving Pentecostal perspectives. Topics discussed include global Renewal movements and religious pluralism, theology of religions globalization, interfaith relations, and interreligious dialogue. Focus may rotate from year to year emphasizing the encounter between Christianity and one other world religious tradition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None

    Credits: 3
  

  • THEO 5702 - READING IN PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY

    This course examines literature engaging particular themes within the Pentecostal tradition or literature that engages themes pertinent to the Pentecostal tradition.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

    Credits: 1 or 2
  

  • THEO 5993 - THESIS/CONTEXTUAL EDUCATION PROJECT

    This course introduces students to the logic and dynamics of writing a master’s level thesis or contextual education project. It is designed to enable students to understand the process of writing a thesis proposal, gaining acceptance of same and to begin writing a master’s level research thesis or contextual education project. In this first step of a two-step process, the student will be assigned a reader/advisor, gain approval of the thesis topic, and develop a research and writing time-line for completion. The student will work on an individual basis with reader/advisor, submit regular iterations of work, respond to reviews, and successfully achieve agreed upon achievement goals.

    Credits: 3
  

  • THMT 3003 - RELIGIOUS TOURISM

    This course explores the religious tourism segment of the tourism and hospitality industry. Global religious sites, events, festivals, and pilgrimage trips are examined. This course incorporates world religion and history aspects related to religious tourism. Special emphasis is given to the Christianity facet of religious tourism.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THMT 3013 - RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

    This course teaches how to plan, develop, budget, and promote restaurant and food service establishments. The functions and responsibilities of food service roles will be analyzed. A restaurant menu, recipes, food costs, and selling prices will be created. Technology in food service will be explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THMT 3103 - TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MARKETING

    This course provides the application of marketing concepts to the tourism and hospitality industry. Special emphasis is placed on marketing planning and strategic marketing. Marketing terminology and practices will be applied to class projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THMT 3113 - PRINCIPLES OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM

    This course provides an overview of the global tourism and hospitality industry. An introduction to the history, attributes, and culture of the industry will be examined. Tourism and hospitality career opportunities will be explored.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THMT 3313 - HOTEL AND RESORT OPERATIONS MANAGEM

    This course provides a comprehensive analysis of applied theories, principles, and techniques in the management of hotels and resort properties. Hotel management and hourly roles will be studied. Hotel revenue formulas will be reviewed. Special emphasis provided to hotel terminology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THMT 3323 - EVENT MANAGEMENT

    This course teaches how to plan, develop, budget, promote, deliver, and evaluate meetings or special events in the hospitality industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • THMT 4903 - Tourism and Hospitality Management Internship

    This course is a supervised, structured work experience designed to augment and develop practical experience in conjunction with regular coursework. Participants are strongly encouraged to utilize this option to explore potential career paths. Students will work a minimum of 150 hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Approval from Program Coordinator of the Tourism and Hospitality Management program.
    Typically, Junior standing and at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

    Credits: 3
  

  • UIUX 2041 - DESIGN THINKING AND STRUCTURES

    This course explores design thinking and structures, students will learn and experience the basics of design principles, user empathy, and the foundation of testing product hypothesis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • UIUX 2141 - CODING STRUCTURES

    This course covers the basics of web development. Students will learn how a website is composed of html, css, and javascript and how to use each one. Students also develop effective professional communication skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • UIUX 2241 - FRONT END THEORIES AND PRACTICE

    This course is an extension of the Coding From Scratch module, further exploring advanced concepts. This course is intended to enable students to create modern and robust web applications without leveraging any advanced frameworks. Students will strengthen their foundational knowledge of how web applications and client-side coding works. Students will explore web animations, transitions, transformations and how to structure and organize code for a large web project.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • UIUX 2341 - RESEARCH METHODS

    This course provides an overview of user research methods including quantitative, qualitative, and competitive analysis. Students will be taught how to develop a persona and what tools to use. Defining the research and understanding who the user is and what problem is the student trying to solve for. Students will understand different research methods used within UI/UX and how to implement them with the context of the user experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • UIUX 2441 - RESEARCH DEMONSTRATIONS

    This course allows students to identify the user and target the persona through use of empathy maps, user personals, journey maps, and data analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • UIUX 2541 - INTERACTION DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING

    This course enables students to develop competency in design tools, sketching screens, wireframes, grid layouts, UI patterns, and libraries. Key concepts of rapid prototyping, creating a prototype with a tool like Sketch or Adobe XD.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • UIUX 2741 - PRESENTATIONS, PITCHES, AND PROPOSALS

    This course enables students to develop case studies, design presentations, develop processes, and client projects. Students develop communication skills to enhance their personal brands, resumes, and social media content for hiring and the digital marketplace.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 1
  

  • UIUX 3843 - CAPSTON PROJECT

    This course requires students to synthesize each part of the program into a final project for a potential client.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    NULL

    Credits: 3
  

  • ZLDRS 7213 - THESIS/CONTEXTUAL EDUCATION PROJECT

    This course introduces students to the logic and dynamics of writing a master’s level thesis or contextual education project. It is designed to enable students to understand the process of writing a thesis proposal, gaining acceptance of same and to begin writing a master’s level research thesis or contextual education project. In this first step of a two-step process, the student will be assigned a reader/advisor, gain approval of the thesis topic, and develop a research and writing time-line for completion. The student will work on an individual basis with reader/advisor, submit regular iterations of work, respond to reviews, and successfully achieve agreed upon achievement goals.

    Credits: 3
 

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