Degree Programs

Core Curricula
The following courses are required in both of the curricular options.

Biblical/Theological Education Studies

Upon satisfactory completion of the Biblical/Theological Studies students will:

  1. Have a Biblical worldview;
  2. Have a basic understanding of all sixty-six books of the Bible;
  3. Be able to identify the parts of the Trinity and explain how each part contributes to our understanding of God; and
  4. Acquire the knowledge necessary to defend the Bible (apologetics) and to use it effectively in soul-winning.

BIB 1001      Introduction to Study of the Bible
BIB 1002      Pentateuch (Torah) and History (Genesis - Esther)
BIB 1003      Prophets (Naviim), Major and Minor (Isaiah - Malachi)
BIB 1004      Writings (Ketuviim) (Job - Song of Songs)
BIB 2001      Gospels of Matthew and Mark
BIB 2002      Writings of Luke (Luke - Acts)
BIB 3001      Writings of John (John - 1, 2, 3 John - Revelation)
BIB 3002      Writings of Paul (Romans - 2 Thessalonians and Philemon)
BIB 3003      Pastoral Letters, General Letters and Miscellaneous (Hebrews - Jude [except 1, 2, 3 John, which are in BIB 3001 and Philemon, which is in BIB 3002])
THY 4001    Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective

General Education Studies

Upon satisfactory completion of the General Education Studies students will:

  1. Be able to demonstrate basic mathematical operations as they apply to business;
  2. Be able to correctly use composition skills, grammar and punctuation; and
  3. Be able to integrate philosophical, literary and historical knowledge into a Biblical worldview.

1. Humanities

HIS 1001      Survey of History from Ancient Times to Today
HIS 2002      Survey of American History
LIT 2001      Survey of World Literature
LIT 3001      Survey of American Literature
LIT 3002      Survey of Christian Literature from the Early Church to Today
PHI 2001      Introduction to Philosophy

  1. 2. Behavioral/Social Sciences

SOC 2001     General Sociology

  1. 3. Communications

ENG 1001   College Composition I
ENG 2001   College Composition II

  1. 4. Science/Mathematics

BIO 1001     Biological Principles
CMP 1001    Introduction to Computer Science
MAT 3001    Finite Mathematics

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

Prerequisite: Graduation from High School, GED, or equivalent Diploma (for Foreign Students).
The student completing the Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration will:

  1. Be equipped for employment in an entry level position in the business world;
  2. Be able to formulate and implement an effective marketing plan;
  3. Be able to use financial statements in managerial operations; and
  4. Be able to use modern informational systems in business. 
Code Subject
Semester
Credits
Year One  
Biblical Theological Education Studies
BIB 1001 Introduction to Study of the Bible
3
BIB 1002 Pentateuch (Torah) and History (Genesis - Esther)
3
BIB 1003 Prophets (Naviim), Major and Minor (Isaiah - Malachi)
3
BIB 1004 Writings (Ketuviim) (Job - Song of Songs)
3
General Education Studies
CMP 1001 Introduction to Computer Science
3
ENG 1001 College Composition I
3
HIS 1001 Survey of History from Ancient Times to Today
3
BIO 1001  Biological Principles
3
Curricula for Business Administration
BSA 1001  Understanding and Using Financial Statements
3
BSA 1003  Introduction to Information Systems
3
Year Two  
Biblical Theological Education Studies
BIB 2001  Gospels of Matthew and Mark
3
BIB 2002 Writings of Luke (Luke - Acts)
3
General Education Studies  
ENG 2001 College Composition II
3
HIS 2002  Survey of American History
3
LIT 2001 Survey of World Literature
3
PHI 2001 Introduction to Philosophy
3
SOC 2001 General Sociology
3
Curricula for Business Administration
BSA 2001 Business Ethics
3
BSA 2003 Managerial Economics
3
BSA 2005  Principles of Finance
3
 
Total
60

 

Associate of Arts in Psychology

Prerequisite: Graduation from High School, GED, or equivalent Diploma (for Foreign Students).

The student completing the Associate of Arts degree in Psychology will:

  1. Be equipped for employment in an entry level position in the psychological field;
  2. Be able to formulate and implement an effective counseling plan in terms of his or her job description;
  3. Be able to use different psychological and psychiatric systems; and
  4. Be able to use modern informational systems in psychological use. 
Code Subject
Semester
Credits
Year One  
Biblical Theological Education Studies
BIB 1001 Introduction to Study of the Bible
3
BIB 1002 Pentateuch (Torah) and History (Genesis - Esther)
3
BIB 1003 Prophets (Naviim), Major and Minor (Isaiah - Malachi)
3
BIB 1004 Writings (Ketuviim) (Job - Song of Songs)
3
General Education Studies
CMP 1001 Introduction to Computer Science
3
ENG 1001 College Composition I
3
HIS 1001 Survey of History from Ancient Times to Today
3
BIO 1001  Biological Principles
3
Curricula for Psychology  
PSY 1002 Introduction to Careers in Psychology
3
PSY 1003 General and Educational Psychology
3
Year Two  
Biblical Theological Studies  
BIB 2001 Gospels of Matthew and Mark
3
BIB 2002 Writings of Luke (Luke - Acts)
3
General Education Studies  
ENG 2001 College Composition II
3
HIS 2002 Survey of American History
3
LIT 2001 Survey of World Literature
3
PHI 2001 Introduction to Philosophy
3
SOC 2001  General Sociology
3
Curricula for Psychology  
PSY 2003 Human/Spiritual Development
3
PSY 2004 Humanistic and Christian Psychology
3
PSY 2005 History and Systems of Psychology and Psychiatry
3
 
Total
60

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Prerequisite: Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration.

The student completing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration will:

  1. Be equipped for employment in an position in the business field;
  2. Be able to formulate and implement an effective business plan;
  3. Be able to use different economic systems; and
  4. Be able to use modern communication systems in business. 
Code Subject
Semester
Credits
Third Year  
Biblical Theological Studies
BIB 3001 Writings of John (John - 1, 2, 3 John - Revelation)
3
BIB 3002 Writings of Paul (Romans - 2 Thessalonians and Philemon
3
BIB 3003 Pastoral Letters, General Letters and Miscellaneous (Hebrews - Jude [except 1, 2, 3 John, which are in BIB 3001 and Philemon, which is in BIB 3002])
3
   
3
General Education Studies
LIT 3001 Survey of American Literature
3
LIT 3002 Survey of Christian Literature from the Early Church to Today
3
MAT 3001  Finite Mathematics
3
Curricula for Business Administration
BSA 3001 Principles of Marketing
3
BSA 3002 Business Law I
3
BSA 3003 Decision Making with Accounting Information
3
BSA 3007 Human Resources Management.
3
Fourth Year  
Biblical Theological Studies
THY 4001 Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective
3
Curricula for Business Administration  
BSA 4001 Entrepreneurship
3
BSA 4002 Investment Finance
3
BSA 4003 Organizational Management
3
BSA 4004 Marketing Management
3
BSA 4005 International Marketing
3
BSA 4006 Internet Marketing
3
BSA 4007 Business Logistics Management
3
BSA 4008  Business Law II
3
BSA 4010 Management Analysis
3
  Total (Assumes 60 for Associate of Arts)
60

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Prerequisite: Associate of Arts degree in Psychology.

The student completing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology will:

  1. Be equipped for employment in a position in the psychological field;
  2. Be able to formulate and implement an effective counseling plan in terms of their job description;
  3. Be able to understand and use different psychological and psychiatric systems; and
  4. Be able to use modern informational systems in psychological use. 

 

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
Third Year  
Biblical Theological Studies
BIB 3001 Writings of John (John - 1, 2, 3 John - Revelation)
3
BIB 3002 Writings of Paul (Romans - 2 Thessalonians and Philemon
3
BIB 3003 Pastoral Letters, General Letters and Miscellaneous (Hebrews - Jude [except 1, 2, 3 John, which are in BIB 3001 and Philemon, which is in BIB 3002])
3
General Education Studies
LIT 3001 Survey of American Literature
3
LIT 3002 Survey of Christian Literature from the Early Church to Today
3
MAT 3001  Finite Mathematics
3
Curricula for Psychology    
PSY 3001 Personality Theory
3
PSY 3003 Abnormal Psychology
3
PSY 3004 Crisis Intervention Theory
3
PSY 3007 Psychotherapy and Principle
3
Fourth Year  
Biblical Theological Studies
THY 4001 Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective
3
Curricula for Psychology  
PSY 4001 Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Part One)
3
PSY 4002 Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Part Two)
3
PSY 4004 Personality Temperaments and Types
3
PSY 4005 Introduction to Clinical Files
3
PSY 4006 Prevention and Causes of Child and Spouse Abuse including Sexual Abuse
3
PSY 4007 Federal/State Laws on Counseling
3
PSY 4008 Cognitive-Affective Bases of Human Behavior
3
PSY 4009 Introduction to Psychology from Christian Perspectives
3
PSY 4010 Marriage and Family Counseling
3
  Total (Assumes 60 for Associate of Arts)
60

Course Descriptions

I. Biblical/Theological Studies

Bible (BIB)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
BIB 1001

Introduction to Study of the Bible
A course which will prepare the student for independent Bible study using all modern tools, including commentaries, different translations, harmonies, concordances, Bible dictionaries and other study aids. There will be an introduction to the Biblical languages of Hebrew and Greek, so that the student will be able to use at least interlinear translations.

3
BIB 1002 Pentateuch (Torah) and History (Genesis - Esther)
A study of the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther.
3

BIB 1003
Prophets (Naviim), Major and Minor (Isaiah - Malachi)
A study of the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.
3
BIB 1004 Writings (Ketuviim) (Job - Song of Songs)
A study of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs.
3
BIB 2001 Gospels of Matthew and Mark
A study of the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
3
BIB 2002 Writings of Luke (Luke - Acts)
A study of the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.
3
BIB 3001 Writings of John (John - 1, 2, 3 John - Revelation)
A study of the Gospel of John, the letters of 1, 2, 3 John and the book of Revelation.
3
BIB 3002 Writings of Paul (Romans - 2 Thessalonians and Philemon).
The letters of the Apostle Paul: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians and Philemon.
3
BIB 3003 Pastoral Letters, General Letters and Miscellaneous (Hebrews - Jude [except 1, 2, 3 John, which are in BIB 3001 and Philemon, which is in BIB 3002])
A study of 1Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter and Jude.
3

Theology (THY)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
THY 4001

Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective
A study of Renewal Theology: Systematic Theology from a Charismatic Perspective, using the textbook of that name by Rev. Dr. J. Rodman Williams, Professor of Theology Emeritus at Pat Robertson’s Regent’s University. Topic to be covered include: God, the World and Redemption; Salvation, the Holy Spirit and Christian Living; and the Church, the Kingdom and Last Things.

3

II. General Education Studies
Biology (BIO)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
BIO 1001  Biological Principles
A study of biological factors that affect the health and survival of man in modern society.
3


    
Computer (CMP)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
CMP 1001 Introduction to Computer Science
History, typical computer number systems, control and data flow, peripheral components, memory devices, effects of computers on society and applications of computers.
3

English (ENG)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
ENG 1001  College Composition I
Expository writing with emphasis upon effective communication and critical thinking, emphasizing the writing process. Writing topics are based upon selected readings and on student experiences.
3
ENG 2001 College Composition II
Prerequisite: ENG 1001 and second year standing. Focus is on extensive research in analytical and argumentative writing based on a variety of readings. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking.
3

History (HIS)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
HIS 1001 Survey of History from Ancient Times to Today
The purpose of the course is that the student will be able to understand different cultures, governments, social arrangements and peoples.
3
HIS 2002 Survey of American History
Prerequisite: HIS 1001 and second year standing. A survey of American history from colonial times to today.
3

Literature (LIT)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
LIT 2001 Survey of World Literature
Prerequisite: second year standing. A survey of world literature from earliest recorded times to today. The emphasis will be on studying literature from many different cultures and periods of time.
3
LIT 3001 Survey of American Literature
Prerequisite: LIT 2001 and third year standing. This course is an introduction to American literature from Colonial times to today.
3
LIT 3002 Survey of Christian Literature from the Early Church to Today
Prerequisite: LIT 2001, LIT 3001 and third year standing. This course is a study of Christian Literature from the early years of the Church to today. Especially studied will be the different beliefs behind the writings and the different Church settings. This course builds on the students’ knowledge of World Literature from LIT 2001 and the students’ knowledge of American Literature from LIT 3001.
3

Mathematics (MAT)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
MAT 3001 Finite Mathematics
Prerequisite: third year standing. A general introduction to the uses of mathematics in our society. Introduction to logical structure, sets, probability, geometry, arrays, games.
3

Philosophy (PHI)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
PHI 2001 Introduction to Philosophy
Prerequisite: second year standing. An introduction to philosophy. There will be presentation of all viewpoints from Christian to secular humanistic, hedonistic and atheistic. Different philosophical systems will be studied.
3

Sociology (SOC)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
SOC 2001 General Sociology
Prerequisites: second year standing. Introduction to the sociological perspective and the scientific study of sociological concepts, theories, processes, and methods used in understanding contemporary human behavior in group interaction.
3

III. Professional Studies
Business Administration (BSA)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
BSA 1001 Understanding and Using Financial Statements
Introduction to accounting and financial reporting concepts for business students. Emphasizes use of financial statements by non-accountants. Basics of accounting and reporting methods.
3
BSA 1003 Introduction to Information Systems
Information systems concepts; their role in business, management of formal and informal information systems development; business problem solving using microcomputer tools.
3
BSA 2001 Business Ethics
Prerequisite: second year standing and two BSA courses. Ethical dimensions of economy, management, decision-making, and governmental regulation of business and employee behavior. Christian and secular ethical framework for assessment of business practices. Includes case discussions.
3
BSA 2003 Managerial Economics
Prerequisite: second year standing and two BSA courses. Role of applied economics in optimal decision-making, product and pricing strategies, demand, production, cost analysis, impact of market structure on corporate policy and strategy.
3
BSA 2005 Principles of Finance
Prerequisite: second year standing and two BSA courses. Fundamentals of financial management, asset/liability valuations, risk and return, investment analysis, sources and use of funds, cost of capital, and cash management.
3
BSA 3001 Principles of Marketing
Prerequisite: third year standing and three BSA courses. The marketing system is analyzed as the process of our socioeconomic system for anticipating and satisfying consumer needs, adjusting to demand, and selling and procuring products and services. Competition, pricing, product line, distribution systems, promotion, and planning are discussed.
3
BSA 3002 Business Law I
Prerequisite: third year standing and three BSA courses. First half of Basic Law: Commercial Law, Bailments, Insurance, Real Property, Wills and Inheritances, Partnerships and Corporations. (Second half is Business Law II)
3
BSA 4008

Business Law II
Prerequisite: fourth year standing, BSA 3002, and three BSA courses. Advanced legal concepts relating to business: Law and Business, Common Law, Constitutional Law, The U.S. Court Systems, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Agency, and Sales.

3
BSA 3003  Decision Making with Accounting Information
Prerequisite: third year standing and three BSA courses. Role of cost and management accounting systems in competitive and technologically advanced business environment. Principles underlying design of modern cost management systems for strategic decision making.
3
BSA 3007 Human Resources Management
Prerequisite: third year standing and three BSA courses. An examination of the personnel function of the enterprise as an activity concerning all managers within the firm. General topics include the personnel function, maximizing human potential, supervision, and wage and salary administration.
3
BSA 4001 Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. Study of creation, growth/or acquisition of business through entrepreneurial efforts. Nature of entrepreneurship process and organization of growth oriented companies. Topics include methods of financing, venture capital, leveraged buyouts and acquisitions.
3
BSA 4002 Investment Finance
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. A study of the financial system and institutions and the primary forces which affect this system within which firms operate. Emphasis is on the instruments and interactions in the money and capital markets, and on analysis of firms for purposes and valuation of bonds and stocks for portfolio management.
3
BSA 4003 Organizational Management
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. A study of organizational management from an applied behavioral sciences viewpoint, from a situational viewpoint, and from an economic viewpoint, so that there may be a whole study of this field.
3
BSA 4004 Marketing Management
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. Development and implementation of marketing plans. Strategic decision-making and organizational issues pertinent to target markets, advertising, personal selling, channels, pricing, and product development.
3
BSA 4005 International Marketing
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. Focus is on the environment and on the modifications of marketing thinking and practices, occasioned by differences in economic, social and cultural settings of countries.
3
BSA 4006 Internet Marketing
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. Introduction to the principles of Internet marketing, types of products that can be marketed online, communication and marketing strategies, customization, channel conflict resolution.  Hands-on project required.
3
BSA 4007 Business Logistics Management
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. Management in the flow of materials in relation to market demand, prices, supplier performance, availability of materials, customer service, and other factors.
3
BSA 4008  Business Law II
Prerequisite: fourth year standing, BSA 3002, and three BSA courses. Advanced legal concepts relating to business: Law and Business, Common Law, Constitutional Law, The U.S. Court Systems, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Agency, and Sales.
3
BSA 4009 International Business
Prerequisite: fourth year standing and four BSA courses. The study of major factors specific to the conduct of business in international markets, focuses of the integration of marketing, finance, production, and other management functions into the world’s business, cultural, social, and political environments.
3

Psychology (PSY)

Code Subject
Semester
Credits
PSY 1002 Introduction to Careers in Psychology
An introduction to this area stressing the implications of Psychology. This is the basic introductory course for Psychology majors.
3
PSY 1003 General and Educational Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY 1002. An introduction to all areas of General Psychology and Educational Psychology. This very broad field will be explored in depth for people of all ages and all conditions.
3
PSY 2003 Human/Spiritual Development
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, one other PSY course and second year standing. A survey of the inter-relationship between spiritual development and human development of behavior throughout the life’s span from conception to death. Emphasis is placed upon the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development at each level of the lifespan.
3
PSY 2004 Humanistic and Christian Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, one other PSY course and second year standing. A survey of Christian and humanistic Psychology, stressing the differences between them. There will be a study of what secular humanism is and how this contrasts with Christian counseling. There will be a study of Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow and others, stressing the differences between this secular theory and insights of the Christian faith and counseling.
3
PSY 2005 History and Systems of Psychology and Psychiatry
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, one other PSY course and second year standing. This course stresses the historical development of Psychology, with emphasis upon classical theoretical positions and modern interpretations, especially Christian interpretations. This will begin with study of the contributions of Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, William Wundt, William James, John B. Watson and modern theorists such as B.F. Skinner and Abraham Maslow.
3
PSY 3001 Personality Theory.
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, two other PSY courses and third year standing. A survey of the history and theories of the personality, utilizing Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and other theorists. Comparison will be made with the similarities and differences between secular theory and a spiritual, holistic perspective.
3
PSY 3003 Abnormal Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, two other PSY courses and third year standing. A study of the conceptions and classifications of the major personality disorders, resulting from both physical and psychological causes. Consideration is given to the causes, symptoms, therapy, prognosis and possible spiritual roots of these disorders.
3
PSY 3004 Crisis Intervention Theory
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, two other PSY courses and third year standing. A survey of the theories concerning crisis intervention.
3
PSY 3007 Psychotherapy and Principles
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, two other PSY courses and third year standing. A study of the primary models of psychotherapy – Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral and Christian with particular emphasis upon ways in which these are utilized successfully with specific disorders and ways in which they are compatible with a Christian view of humankind.
3
PSY 4001 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Part One)       3
(DSM IV, 4th Edition) Prerequisites: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. A study of the first half of the manual, ending with disassociative disorders.
3
PSY 4002 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Part Two)      3
(DSM IV, 4th Edition) Prerequisites: PSY 1002, PSY 4001, two other PSY courses and fourth year standing. A study of the second half of the manual, beginning with sexual disorders.
3
PSY 4004  Personality Temperaments and Types
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. A survey of the history of temperament. Temperament refers to the hereditary aspects of one’s nature, according to Gordon Allport and traditionally includes: melancholic, sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic, and the newest, supine. Also Myers-Briggs Types will be studied.
3
PSY 4005 Introduction to Clinical Files.
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. The different types of files that are required. How to set up files, how to maintain confidentiality, how to distinguish between active and inactive files.
3
PSY 4006 Prevention and Causes of Child and Spouse Abuse including Sexual Abuse         3
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. The study of the causes of child and spouse abuse including sexual abuse, how to intervene, how to change behavior, and how to structure thinking and belief systems. Attention will also be given to such patterns as co-dependency.
3
PSY 4007 Federal/State Laws on Counseling
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. The different types of state and federal laws that effect counseling and how to be sure that you are following all of the rules – while maintaining confidentialityPSY 4008    Cognitive-Affective Bases of Human Behavior
Prerequisites: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. The different types of human behavior seen from both cognitive (thinking) and affective (emotions) and their many inter-relationships.
3
PSY 4009 Introduction to Psychology from Christian Perspectives
Prerequisite: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. An introduction to this area stressing the Christian implications of Psychology and counseling. There will be a study of the different perspectives.
3
PSY 4010 Marriage and Family Counseling
Prerequisite: PSY 1002, three other PSY courses and fourth year standing. A survey of the theory and practice of a variety of major approaches to marriage and family therapy, with the goal of developing a congruent personal approach to doing therapy. Special attention is given to the place of the individual couple, and the dynamics of their family unit with respect to needs, behavior, emotions and restructured beliefs.
3

 

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