Biology.   This course is designed to give the student a solid basis in biological science. Biology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, reproduction and genetics will be examined.
There is no lab required.

Leadership Principles.   This course will increase the students knowledge of the theoretical aspects of leadership and of administrative roles within the church. Secular and Christian ideas of leadership are examined and applied to Christian education in the local church.

This course will help the student gain a clear understanding of God’s purpose, showing how vision differs from mission and identifying characteristics of godly insights and practical steps in discovering God’s vision for one’s life. workplace or ministry. The student will be given a game plan to stay focused, to effectively engage in the culture, manage financial resources and meet the never-ending needs of people in order to develop ministry. The student will be given a proven five-part strategy that will enable him/her and his/her ministry to grow in key areas.

Essential Team Interaction (Methods & Tools).   This course examines the dynamics of teams, how these dynamics change as team size changes, and the effect of leadership on the operation and organization of the team. It presents several tools for enhancing team interaction, building internal communication, and maximizing the potential of a team to achieve its purpose and goals.

Business Ethics.   This course deals with the ethical issues surrounding business operations, negotiation, purchasing, selling and interoffice personnel issues. The course will use case studies and other materials to examine a number of ethical issues that concern the business world, including economic justice, corporate responsibility, employee-employer obligations, consumers and advertising, and the environment.

Educational Models.   A survey of the methods used in education is addressed in this course. How and why certain methods work in different situation will be covered for a balanced perspective on educational delivery systems. Topics included are distance learning, home schooling, Internet courses, and a comparison of the traditional and nontraditional models.

Introduction to Christian Education.   This course presents an overview and examines the materials and methods of Christian teaching, the function and place of Christian education in the local church, and summarizes the Biblical, theological, historical, philosophical foundation, and the basic objectives of Christian education.

Curriculum Development.   This course offers a study of curriculum theory and principles involving the student in the preparation, evaluation and selection of instructional materials for the educational ministries of the church and school. Included is the solid coverage of the philosophical, historical, psychological and social functions of curriculum. The student is given examples of curriculum theory, development and design in approaching educational objectives and curriculum implementation models.
Perquisite:  UCED304.

Assessment of Language and Behavior.   This course will acquaint the student with the three primary learning styles and how they affect student assimilation of presented materials. The student will develop proficiency through creating class plans that present information in a multiple of styles to facilitate learning. The student will be exposed to resources that facilitate the preparation and presentation of classroom materials.
Perquisite: UCED304.

Reading Methods.   This course will give an informal reading inventory that is field-tested and provides a variety of diagnostic options designed to assess reading ability.

Principles of Teaching.   In this course, students will examine various learning styles to determine their effect on teaching methodology. Several secular teaching methods will be reviewed along with the teaching techniques and methods employed by Jesus. This course is designed for the Christian schoolteacher, church schoolteacher or home school instructor.
Perquisite: UCED303.

Student Teaching Project.   The student is placed in a primary teaching role in a church school and is responsible for writing and executing lesson plans, evaluating and testing students, while being supervised by a certified experienced teacher. 
Perquisite:  UCED410.

Stress Management.   This course is designed to help students understand the aspects of stress detection and resolution in a variety of settings. The course offers a combination of spiritual and psychological components designed to help clients manage and control stress levels.

Oral Communications/Speech.   This course is a survey of the development of language and how communication has accelerated in its various forms. The student will gain an appreciation for the different methods used in communicating through oral discourse.

This course offers a study of the spheres of missions with attention to various evangelism methods. The study of the development of missions, cultural anthropology, along with its missionary and theological implications, will also be examined.

Evangelism.  A study of the Biblical injunctions to evangelize, with an emphasis on developing the skills of personal evangelism and equipping others to share their faith.

Introduction to Missions.  This course covers the history of missions from the perspective of an overview, as well as biographical studies. The student will study the different methodologies in his/her historical context to help form relevant strategies for today.

English Composition.   This course provides instruction in the principles of composition, including the practical aspects of research methods, reference tools and resources, and study skills.

Writing Skills.   This course is a continuation of ENG101, but emphasizes more the use of skills needed to write research papers. The student will learn the process of writing including generating ideas, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.
Perquisite:  UENG101.

Church History.   This course is a survey of the history of the Christian church from 30 A.D. to the Reformation. Individuals, events, issues and movements that shaped and impacted the church are studied.

Western Humanities.   This chronologically organized introduction to the Western Humanities (art, music, history, literature, and drama) establishes the historical context of each era before the arts are discussed.           

Elementary Statistics.   This course is a study of statistical techniques and methods of data analysis. Examples are drawn from the biological, physical and social services.
For Psychology majors in place of UMAT101.

New Testament Survey.   This course provides a panoramic view of New Testament messages, doctrines, personalities, and problems of interpretation. The student is encouraged to mature spirituality as the Scriptural principles are discussed and put into practice in relationships with God, others and oneself.

Gospels  This course is a chronological study of the life of Christ that is informative, inspirational and practical. The study will relate to the parallel accounts in the four Gospels and divide the life and ministry of Christ into generally accepted periods. Through proper study and research, the student will have an understanding of Jesus’ example of ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts.   This course provides a thorough study of the content of the book of Acts with emphasis on the work of the Holy Spirit in the origin and growth of the early church. The journeys of Paul are studied in relationship with his epistles.

Romans.   This course is a practical study on Paul’s letters to the Romans dealing with the background of the book and its relation to the rest of the Pauline writings. Attention is given to understanding theological terms and concepts as “flesh”, “Spirit”, and “law” in the epistle.

Paul’s Epistles.  A study of the Pauline Epistles is foundational for the understanding of God’s plan for the church and individual Christian living. This course will show how the Epistles of Paul were written to both the individual and church.

Old Testament Survey.   This course provides an overview and general study of all the books of the Old Testament. Questions of authorship, audience, themes and outlines are emphasized as to how each book is integrated as a whole.

This course will orient the pastor/student in Biblical models of counseling within a church setting, and examine the philosophy behind the pastor’s role, as counselor, in light of the Scriptures.

Pastoral Theology.   This course is an overview of the practical aspects of pastoral ministry. Subjects covered include the pastor as a divinely called servant, leader, preacher, teacher, counselor, administrator, spouse and parent.

Leadership and Organization.   This course is designed for the student to learn, practice and apply organizational concepts and methodologies to challenges of leadership.  Emphasis will be placed on developing personal mastery to contribute meaningfully to issues of concern, especially those of social justice. The student is expected to master theoretical concepts for collaborative work and reflection on experiential activities that apply to the integration of learning. 
Perquisite:  UPTH301.

Mentoring and Coaching.   This course explores the full range of the mentoring process from a Biblical, historical and individual perspective. Emphasis is placed on studying examples of Biblical partnership and mentoring relationships.

Research Methods.   This course will prepare students in their plan or proposal for a scholarly journal article, dissertation, or thesis. It will cover basic research in general. 
Prerequisite: UMAT233.

Family Systems.   This course is to study the influence of inter-generational forces upon individuals and relationships. It examines primary concepts from Bowen’s natural systems theory and other related theorists. It also introduces clinical uses of the genogram.

Introduction to Ancient Languages.   This course introduces the student to the Biblical languages of Koine Greek and Hebrew.

This course provides a study of the Bible in a systematic way.  The principle doctrines of the Scripture will be outlined and each discussed in a step-by-step process. The student will build upon this base in creating their theology.

Christian Foundations.   This course is designed to provide the student with the elementary principles of the Christian Faith. Basic principles of Bible study, prayer, ordinances of the church, etc., are surveyed.

Hermeneutics.   This course is a study of the science and laws of Biblical exegesis and interpretation. The principles, methods and rules are examined whereby the meaning of Scripture may be ascertained.