Teacher: Allen Lee

Participant will be involved in providing a weekly ministry to senior citizens at a nursing home or other senior adult facility. The ministry may include Bible reading, singing, devotionals, and visitation.

Term 1 2024-2025

This course is a study of the life of Jesus and the founding of the church in the New Testament with attention given to historical background, literacy features, theological teaching, and contemporary relevance.

Teacher: Allen Lee

Participant will assist in the youth ministry of a local church. This includes working with both junior and senior high youth.

Teacher: Allen Lee

The Communications Assistant will partner with the Communications staff to meet the media needs for campus. Jobs include video and audio setup and recording for services and special events. Additional responsibilities may include editing and equipment maintenance, as well as the development of special projects based on a student’s abilities.

Term 1 2024-2025

This course introduces students to the world of biology within a Christian framework, weaving together the study of life with insights from a Christian worldview. This course explores the fundamental concepts of biology–including cellular structure, genetics, biological change, and ecology–while examining how theses scientific ideas intersect with Christian beliefs about creation, stewardship, and the value of life.

Teacher: Ken Schenck

This course is a study of the basic principles of ethical conduct as applied to personal and social problems. A definite Christian emphasis is given to the course.

Teacher: Allen Lee

This course is where students report participation in the required spiritual formation activities each week.

Teacher: Allen Lee

This lab is required for students who did not earn a high enough grade in the previous semester's Spiritual Formation Component

Teacher: Allen Lee

This course is a generic placeholder for practicums which will be replaced by a specific course when the student contract is approved. Practicum assignments are designed to allow students to integrate classroom learning and practical ministry.

Teacher: Allen Lee

Participant will organize lesson plans and teach in a children’s ministry program.

Term 1 2024-2025

This course examines neuroscience and psychology, seamlessly intertwined with the profound principles of the Christian faith. It looks at the groundbreaking Next-Gen Brian Paradigm that is reshaping the landscape of psychology and transcending every academic discipline.

Term 1 2024-2025

This course is an introductory study of art appreciation. The course covers art-related vocabulary, focused observation, historical context and the elements and principles of design as an entry into discussion surrounding the meaning and purpose of visual imagery. Concepts emerge from the content areas of aesthetics, art history and critical inquiry.

Teacher: Milt Van Natta

This course is a detailed study of the content and spiritual significance of the first five books of the Bible (Genesis through Deuteronomy).

Teacher: Dr. Timothy Salo

This course considers the beginning of the Christian Church, including the places and personalities involved, and provides a background for a better understanding of Paul's Epistles, especially the book of Romans. An inductive survey of Romans provides an in-depth study of Paul's theological positions developed throughout this historically important book.

Teacher: Virnna Sabine

This course is an introductory course in expression using the written word. The course covers a wide variety of styles and forms needed for successful collegiate, vocational, and personal written communication. The primary purpose of the course is to ensure the student gains a level of competency in the use of written language and research skills.

Teacher: Juliann Young

This course discusses major theoretical concepts and evidence-based insights pertaining to lifespan development. It focuses on key perspectives related to foundational theories and methods, and considers various aspects of individual growth from prenatal development to adulthood. Emphasis is placed on factors that impede and foster healthy development and adjustment in children, adolescents, and young adults.

Teacher: Josh Engle

This course acquaints the student with the terminology and the significant problems of the field of philosophy especially in relation to the Christian faith..

Teacher: Greg Maillet

This course begins with an introduction to reading and writing about literature, followed by an historical survey of works by major authors from the sixteenth century to the twentieth century. Works studied include a wide variety of literary genres and themes representative of their times and of interest to the study of the human condition. Instruction in grammar, writing, and the composition of formal academic essays is also included.

Teacher: Dan Willis

This course offers an intensive study of Christian perfection from a Wesleyan perspective in its biblical, doctrinal, historical, and practical aspects.

Teacher: Olivia Phillips

This course explores the skills and procedures involved in empowering and equipping lay people to be involved effectively in front-line ministries. Christian leaders are taught to identify, develop, deploy, and support lay people as they serve in both church-based and community-based ministries, according to their God-given gifts and passions.