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BIV 500 New Testament Fundamentals (3) Offered Fall odd, Spring odd, Summer even.
This course is provided for the student without previous academic exposure to the Bible. Students survey the books of the New Testament and examine the major themes and writers.

BIV 503 Advanced New Testament (3) Offered Fall even, Summer odd.
Prereq.: BIV 500 (or New Testament Survey on undergraduate level) or student in Bible exposition or graduate certificate program.
Students examine all three disciplines of advanced New Testament studies (history/background, New Testament introduction, and New Testament biblical theology) from the perspective of the absolute integrity of the New Testament text. These three disciplines are applied to the understanding of the New Testament books as well as the personal and practical application of the New Testament to life and ministry.

BIV 505 Bible Geography (3) Offered Spring.
Students study the geographical settings and features in which the biblical narrative unfolds. Particular attention is given to geographical considerations which influence the understanding and application of the text for a contemporary audience.

BIV 510 Old Testament Fundamentals (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even, Summer odd.
This course enables the student without previous academic exposure to the Bible to survey the books of the Old Testament and examine the major themes and writers.

BIV 513 Advanced Old Testament (3) Offered Fall, Spring even.
Prereq.: BIV 510 (or Old Testament Survey on undergraduate level) or student in Bible exposition or graduate certificate program.
Students explore the Old Testament with in-depth readings on the backgrounds and contents of each Old Testament book. In addition to lectures and class discussions, students research the Old Testament canon, text, and inspiration, and trace God’s unfolding plan to redeem and bless all people through the Messiah.

BIV 547 Epistle of James (3) Offered Fall.
This course is a verse-by-verse study of the Epistle of James. Students will focus on practical Christian living with an emphasis on such topics as trials, temptation, and faith and works.

BIV 553 United Monarchy (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer even.
This course discusses the transition from the theocracy to the monarchy with an emphasis on the development of the monarchy in the life of Israel. Students glean practical principles of leadership from the reigns of King Saul, David, and Solomon.

BIV 606 Acts (3) Offered Spring.
An exposition of Acts, where students concentrate on the history of the spread of the gospel in the early church and the development of the Church and its doctrine.

BIV 614 Revelation (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
An exposition of the book of Revelation with emphasis placed upon Christ as the central Person of the book. Students learn practical lessons of faithfulness and service to God in these final days before Christ’s return.

BIV 622 Romans (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer even.
Students engage in a detailed exposition of the book of Romans, comprehending its theology at much greater depth than is achieved in a survey course.

BIV 635 Christ in the Old Testament (3) Offered Fall even, Summer odd.
Students examine selected Old Testament passages which point to the Messiah and His second coming.

BIV 639 Johannine Epistles and Jude (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Students engage in a thorough exposition of the epistles of John and Jude, giving emphasis to love, Christian hospitality, and defending the faith.

BIV 673 Proverbs (3) Offered Summer.
The wisdom shared through the book of Proverbs contains practical lessons for the Christian today. Students examine practical applications of wisdom to daily living.

BIV 675 Genesis (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
This exegetical study of the book of Genesis achieves much greater depth than is possible in a survey course and trains students to defend the biblical doctrine of creation and the biblical history of mankind.

BIV 684 Life and Teachings of Jesus (3) Offered Fall even, Summer odd.
Students examine the life and teachings of Jesus based on a harmony of the four Gospels. Helpful backgrounds from the Intertestamental period are referenced.

BLV 500 Fundamentals of Greek (3) Offered Fall.
This course will provide an introductory study of Greek grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. It is designed to acquaint the student with the essentials of New Testament Greek.

BLV 501 Fundamentals of Greek (3) Offered Spring.
Prereq.: BL 500.
Students continue to learn the elements of the Greek language with emphasis on participles, infinitives, and various moods of New Testament Greek.

BLV 505 Advanced Greek Syntax (3) Offered Fall.
Prereq.: BL 501 or one year undergraduate Greek.
This course is designed to prepare students to apply their knowledge of Greek grammar to the proper exegesis and interpretation of the Greek text of the New Testament. It includes a more detailed study of syntax and continues to develop the students’ vocabulary. Students will learn elements of diagrammatical analysis as well as techniques for advanced word study and exegesis.

BLV 620 Greek—Ephesians (3) Offered Fall odd, Spring odd.
Prereq.: BL 505 or two years undergraduate Greek.
Students participate in an exegetical analysis of Ephesians which highlights the believer’s relationship of being “in Christ, the great mystery of the Church.” Student applications emphasize the practical use of the Greek New Testament.

BLV 630 Greek—I and II Thessalonians (3) Offered Summer.
Prereq.: BL 505 or two years undergraduate Greek.
Students conduct a detailed exegesis of these two important eschatological epistles, I and II Thessalonians. Analysis focuses on clearly detailing the Day of the Lord and the Day of Christ.

BLV 640 Greek—James (3) Offered Summer.
Prereq.: BL 505 or two years undergraduate Greek.
This course includes a detailed study of syntax and continues to develop the student's vocabulary. Students clearly interpret and explain familiar texts: Christian trials and temptations, faith versus works, and raising up the weak.

BLV 645 Hebrew I (3) Offered Fall.
A beginning analysis of elementary Hebrew including alphabet, vowels, nouns, particles, adjectives, and other parts of speech. The student focuses on learning the strong verb system and basic vocabulary while translating passages from the book of Genesis.

BLV 646 Hebrew II (3) Offered Spring.
Prereq.: BL 645 or one semester undergraduate Hebrew.
A continuation of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. The student learns characteristics of the weak verb system and translates the book of Ruth.

BLV 647 Hebrew—Micah (3) Offered Summer odd.
Prereq.: BL 446 or 646.
Students continue to expand their vocabulary base and knowledge of syntax, while preparing an analytical translation of the book of Micah. Exegetical and homiletical insights are discussed with the objective of preparing practical discourses for teaching or preaching.

BLV 648 Hebrew—Haggai and Malachi (3) Offered Summer even.
Prereq.: BL 446 or 646.
Students continue to expand their vocabulary base and knowledge of syntax, while preparing an analytical translation of the post-exilic prophets of Haggai and Malachi. Exegetical and homiletical insights are discussed with the objective of preparing practical discourses for teaching or preaching.

BLV 650 Greek—Romans (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
Prereq.: BL 505 or two years undergraduate Greek.
This course prepares students to expound selected portions of the book, focusing on detailed analysis of the great doctrines of the faith—sin, salvation, sanctification, personal holiness and struggle, sovereignty, and service.

DMV 711 The Christian Home: Maintaining the Haven in Turbulent Times (3) Offered Fall.
The home is the basic unit of society and Satan's primary target. This course gives Scriptural principles that will safeguard the Christian home against the vicious and subtle attacks of the enemy. Students will learn the parent's responsibility of child rearing with an emphasis on biblical disciplining, the interaction of church and home in maintaining a safe haven for the family, and the pastor's role in maintaining proper family relationships.

DMV 715 Jeremiah: Pastoral Applications for Overcoming Ministry Trials (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
An in-depth study of Jeremiah’s life and prophecy, focusing on his ministry challenges and responses and correlating Jeremiah’s ministry paradigm with that of the New Testament pastor. The course will provide practical answers to the problems of contemporary ministry while demonstrating continuity between Old and New Testament spiritual leadership models.

DMV 718 Malachi: Overcoming Apathy in Ministry (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
The post-exilic prophecy of Malachi closes the Old Testament with practical exhortations that apply to the Christian today. Verse-by-verse study helps develop biblical cures for the apathy that dulls churches, ruins homes, or mars personal fellowship with God.

DMV 727 Romans and Galatians: Pastoral Studies in the Doctrine of Soteriology (3) Offered Fall.
This course gives a practical and positive exposition of the biblical doctrine of soteriology. Students discuss and defend the simplicity of the gospel and eternal security of the believer against errant teachings such as Calvinism and lordship salvation.

DMV 752 Studies in Philippians: A Biblical Guideline for Missions (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
This practical study of Paul’s prison epistle to Philippi will help the student to promote outreach at home and abroad. All Christian workers should grasp a biblical burden for missions and will become better equipped to train, encourage, and motivate believers to answer God’s call to missions.

MMV 511 The Christian Home: Maintaining the Haven in Turbulent Times (3) Offered Fall.
The home is the basic unit of society and Satan's primary target. This course gives Scriptural principles that will safeguard the Christian home against the vicious and subtle attacks of the enemy. Students will learn the parent's responsibility of child rearing with an emphasis on biblical disciplining, the interaction of church and home in maintaining a safe haven for the family, and the pastor's role in maintaining proper family relationships.

MMV 515 Jeremiah: Pastoral Applications for Overcoming Ministry Trials (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
An in-depth study of Jeremiah’s life and prophecy, focusing on his ministry challenges and responses and correlating Jeremiah’s ministry paradigm with that of the New Testament pastor. The course will provide practical answers to the problems of contemporary ministry while demonstrating continuity between Old and New Testament spiritual leadership models.

MMV 518 Malachi: Overcoming Apathy in Ministry (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
The post-exilic prophecy of Malachi closes the Old Testament with practical exhortations that apply to the Christian today. Verse-by-verse study helps develop biblical cures for the apathy that dulls churches, ruins homes, or mars personal fellowship with God.

MMV 527 Romans and Galatians: Pastoral Studies in the Doctrine of Soteriology (3) Offered Fall.
This course gives a practical and positive exposition of the biblical doctrine of soteriology. Students discuss and defend the simplicity of the gospel and eternal security of the believer against errant teachings such as Calvinism and lordship salvation.

MMV 552 Studies in Philippians: A Biblical Guideline for Missions (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
This practical study of Paul’s prison epistle to Philippi will help the student to promote outreach at home and abroad. All Christian workers should grasp a biblical burden for missions and will become better equipped to train, encourage, and motivate believers to answer God’s call to missions.

PTV 501 Baptist Polity (1) Offered Spring, Summer even.
This course presents historic principles and practices of Baptist churches noting the nature of the church, its membership, ministry, officers, ordinances, worship, witness, and discipline. A brief history of the Baptists is included in this overview of how Baptist churches are governed.

PTV 513 Evangelism and Church Planting (1) Offered Fall, Summer odd.
This course presents a study of the biblical methods for evangelizing through the local church. The student learns the essentials of the ministry of church planting through an analysis of biblical and historical models for developing new congregations from initial evangelism.

PTV 531 Expository Preaching (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
An introduction to homiletical methodology which emphasizes basic principles of sermonic organization. The course is designed to help the student increase his effectiveness in moving from exegesis to exposition and delivery with an emphasis on sermon preparation.

PTV 542 Philosophy of American Education (3) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Students examine the historical and contemporary philosophical positions and theories which have influenced American education and analyze the connection between philosophy and educational practice.

PTV 562 Biblical Counseling I (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Students explore the theology, principles, and process of biblical counseling. A comparison is made between the historical psychological models of counseling and the biblical counseling model. Based on the sufficiency of Scripture in counseling, students will apply biblical solutions to life's challenges.

PTV 610 Pastoral Theology (3) Offered Spring.
An introduction to the principles and methodology of pastoral care. The student will increase his effectiveness in moving from biblical theology to pastoral ministry in the areas of ministerial ethics, pastoral counseling, and ceremonial function.

PTV 629 Christian Education (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer.
Students study, analyze, and discuss theoretical issues and events influencing current thought and practice in elementary and secondary education in light of their philosophical roots and their impact on traditional Christian education.

PTV 631 Preaching through a New Testament Book (3) Offered Fall odd, Spring odd.
Prereq.: PT 531.
A capstone homiletical experience where students apply expository preaching methods to a New Testament book of the Bible. Students study the themes and message of the book with the objective of communicating these truths in the local church.

PTV 632 Preaching through an Old Testament Book (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
Prereq.: PT 531.
A capstone homiletical experience where students apply expository preaching methods to an Old Testament book of the Bible. Students study the themes and message of the book with the objective of communicating these truths in the local church.

PTV 682 Management: Programming the Local Church (3) Offered Fall even, Summer odd.
Ministerial students learn the methods of managing a growing staff and coordinating expanding programs in the local church. Emphasis will focus on how to coordinate all ministries of the church including a Christian day school.

THV 537 God’s Church through the Ages (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
Students examine the historical Church established by God from its foundation to the present to identify major changes, individuals, and issues in the various periods of church history.

THV 538 Church Trends and Changes in the Last Century (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
The student will identify and critique the leaders, philosophy, and methodology of the major movements in American Christianity during the twentieth century. This course may be taken to meet D.Min. or M.Min. requirements.

THV 553 Theology (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer even.
A biblical study of the nature, necessity, and biblical basis for the following doctrines: Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Pneumatology, and Angelology. The course will emphasize biblical exposition of key passages of Scripture dealing with each doctrine. Students will prepare a doctrinal statement.

THV 554 Theology (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
A biblical study of the nature, necessity, and biblical basis for the following doctrines: Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. The course will emphasize the biblical exposition of key passages of Scripture dealing with each doctrine. Students will prepare a doctrinal statement.

THV 640 Doctrine and History of Preservation of the Text (3) Offered Fall even, Summer.
The doctrine of Bibliology is explored with an emphasis on the biblical and historical definition of the preservation of the Holy Bible. Students examine the history of the doctrine of preservation as well as the history of biblical truth in its manuscript and printed form.

ARV 634 Professional Studio—Graphic Design (8) Offered Summer.
Culminating the work of the M.F.A. program, the student will explore a broad range of topics related to an area of interest in design. Projects will include completion of advanced works in the student’s specialty.

ARV 637 Professional Studio—Studio Art (8) Offered Summer.
Culminating the work of the M.F.A. program, the student will explore a broad range of topics related to an area of interest in art. Projects will include completion of advanced works in the student’s specialty.

BAV 511 Managing Technology and Information Systems (3) Offered Fall, Summer odd.
This course focuses on the effective use of technology as a strategic resource. Students learn contemporary issues such as information technology (IT) resource planning and management, e-commerce, enterprise systems, and systems planning and integration. Emphasis is placed on practical application of this knowledge to individual areas of interest. The role of integrating effective IT systems into an organization’s culture is the focal point of this course.

BAV 523 Managerial Communication (3) Offered Fall even, Summer odd.
This practical communications course is designed to prepare the M.B.A. student to write clear, concise messages from a managerial perspective and to develop, as well as deliver boardroom-level presentations. Students will apply communication principles to a variety of business settings, including writing memorandums to administrators and employees, handling the communications aspect of a crisis situation, preparing and delivering a meeting agenda, conducting performance appraisals, dealing with international audiences, and presenting a proposal for change within an organization.

BAV 535 Ethical and Legal Environment of Business (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
This course concentrates on how the ethical and legal components of a business affect the various stakeholders within business management. Students will learn to apply biblical ethical principles and values to business-related problems to reach moral decisions. Various ethical theories and the ethical responsibility of business to society and employees, as well as moral rights of employees, will be examined. In addition, an understanding of constitutional law, statutory law, case law, and administrative rules will be developed.

BAV 582 Human Resource Management (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
The fundamental concepts and current issues involved in human resource management will be examined in light of their practical application. These concepts and issues include the recruitment, selection, placement, training, evaluation, development, compensation, and promotion of employees. Students will learn organizational topics such as structure, culture, policies and procedures, job design, employee-management relations, management development, and workplace legislation.

BAV 600 Advanced Statistical Analysis (3) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Competency: Statistics
This course teaches forecasting and econometric modeling principles used in business decision making. Students examine exploring data, handling outliers, correlation, single- and multiple-regression modeling, model assumption checking, residual analysis, ANOVA, various forecasting methods, and comparing means (the t-test). In addition, students analyze data with SPSS and Microsoft Excel using these statistical methods to be able to make better and more informed decisions and to ensure the long-run success of a business.

BAV 622 Computer and Information Security (3) Offered Fall.
Competency: Computer Security.
Students learn and apply principles of information security to secure physical and digital assets related to information technology. A key component involves the planning and development of security implementations, policies, and responses to security-related incidents including incident response, contingency planning, and disaster recovery.

BAV 642 Applied Managerial Economics (3) Offered Fall even, Summer odd.
Competency: Economics. Prereq.: BA 600.
Students apply principles such as supply and demand, price and costing relationships, firm competitiveness, and market forces in making intelligent organizational decisions to accomplish both stewardship and efficiency. Students will also demonstrate an understanding of strategic decisions related to financial and economic analysis.

BAV 654 Accounting for Decision Making (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Competency: Accounting.
Students will learn managerial accounting with an emphasis on the interpretation, analysis, and use of accounting data for internal reporting and decision making. Students will examine management issues from the perspective of manufacturing and service through extensive use of spreadsheets and constructs. Relevant cost analyses, performance evaluation, budgeting, and variance analysis are also discussed.

BAV 668 Managerial Finance (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
Competency: Finance. Prereq.: BA 600.
Students will examine financial analysis and forecasting, capital budgeting, cost of capital, long-term financial policy, and working capital within the framework of risk and time-value of money and will apply this knowledge to the managerial decision-making process. The use of financial models will demonstrate the students’ decision-making skills.

BAV 677 Marketing Strategy (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer even.
Using case analysis, students will learn to make and evaluate strategic marketing decisions from planning through implementation. The student will develop a marketing plan and complete statistical analysis.

BAV 680 Strategic Organizational Leadership (3) Offered Spring, Summer.
Prereq.: Graduating M.B.A. student.
This capstone course is designed to equip the student for leadership positions in a dynamic global environment. Students will demonstrate comprehension in major leadership theories of change management, organizational effectiveness, and communication as they interact with organizational design. These concepts will be studied from a Christian perspective. Students will investigate the meaning and practice of leadership and of increasing organizational effectiveness.

DPV 511 Introduction to Graduate Studies (2) Offered Summer.
Students demonstrate their knowledge in techniques and methods of interpretation, research, and analysis. Utilizing the methods of research, students will begin background research on the graduate project.

EDV 541 History of American Education (3) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Students learn the historical events and ideas which contributed to the development of present-day American education. Students also examine the present condition of public education and the strong need for Christian education.

EDV 542 Philosophy of American Education (3) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Students examine the historical and contemporary philosophical positions and theories which have influenced American education and analyze the connection between philosophy and educational practice.

EDV 545 Principles of Instruction and Methods (3) Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
The student will receive an overview of Christian traditional methodology and instructional techniques used in pre K through secondary classrooms and apply the knowledge in a teaching presentation. A comparison of current and traditional teaching practices is also included through research and presentations.

EDV 600 Education Seminar (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer odd.
The student applies philosophy to practice through attendance at Summer Seminar in a chosen track and through associated research and writing.

EDV 602 Educational Assessment (3) Offered Spring.
Students examine and develop a variety of assessment instruments, evaluate standardized examinations, and interpret and apply assessment data in academic decision making.

EDV 607 Personal and Professional Relationships in Education (3) Offered Summer odd.
Students learn biblical foundations and practical applications for developing the Christian educator’s successful relationships with God, family, school administration, teachers, students, and parents.

EDV 617 Technology Applications in Education (3) Offered Spring even, Summer.
This course is designed to assist educators in learning to integrate current technologies into classroom instruction as a tool to enhance the teacher-directed classroom.

EDV 618 School Management and Leadership (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer.
This course is designed to give the graduate student skills necessary for biblical leadership and successful management of the Christian school. The student will apply these skills to aspects of school management such as personnel development, office and records, advertising and public relations, admissions, ancillary services, technology, and educational management.

EDV 626 Financial and Legal Aspects of Christian School Operation (3) Offered Spring even, Summer even.
Students study the laws and court decisions affecting Christian schools and also prepare an annual budget using income sources and expense-control systems learned in the course.

EDV 627 Managing Technology and Information Systems (3) Offered Fall, Summer odd.
This course focuses on the effective use of technology as a strategic resource. Students learn contemporary issues such as information technology (IT) resource planning and management, e-commerce, enterprise systems, and systems planning and integration. Emphasis is placed on practical application of this knowledge to individual areas of interest. The role of integrating effective IT systems into an organization’s culture is the focal point of this course.

EDV 628 Organization and Administration of Elementary Curriculum (3) Offered Fall even, Summer.
The graduate student will learn the sequential design of the elementary school curriculum. The scope and sequence of each grade level of the elementary curriculum will be reviewed, and the student will become familiar with the content of each grade level in the elementary curriculum.

EDV 629 Current Issues in Education (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer.
Students study, analyze, and discuss theoretical issues and events influencing current thought and practice in elementary and secondary education in light of their philosophical roots and their impact on traditional Christian education.

EDV 641 Materials and Techniques of Reading Instruction (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
The graduate student develops instructional techniques for teaching reading and applies them to in-class teaching presentations. The student also examines methodologies for teaching reading with an emphasis on intensive phonics, the key to beginning reading.

EDV 651 Elementary Arithmetic Instruction (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Students are prepared to teach mathematical concepts from arithmetic to basic geometry and algebra in the traditional Christian elementary school. Emphasis is placed on learning strategies for the successful teaching of these concepts. In addition, students will research current trends in the learning and teaching of mathematics in the elementary grades.

EDV 655 Elementary Science Instruction (3) Offered Fall odd, Spring odd.
Students will develop an understanding of the concepts and teaching methods used to instruct elementary students in the following areas: plants, animals, the solar system, basic chemistry, and health.

EDV 658 Elementary Language Instruction (3) Offered Summer.
Methodology and the content of elementary language curriculum are discussed. In addition to grammar, creative writing, and spelling, students will study philosophical considerations of the origin and importance of language.

EDV 661 Elementary History Instruction (3) Offered Fall.
Using a Christian approach to history, this course emphasizes teaching ancient history, United States history, and government to elementary students. Its specific purpose is to give necessary foundational skills for teaching history in the elementary grades.

EDV 673 Teaching Secondary History (3) Offered Spring even, Summer even.
The student will learn the methods and techniques for teaching history in the Christian school. In addition, the student will study the content of the history curriculums for the Christian high school.

EDV 674 Teaching Secondary English (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
This course deals with the methodology and the content of high school English. Students demonstrate instructional techniques, presentation skills, and teacher behaviors for the teaching of grammar, literature, and composition. In addition, students perform formal research on a current issue in English curriculum and present it in light of traditional, Christian education.

EDV 675 Organization and Administration of Secondary Curriculum (3) Offered Fall even, Summer even.
The student is exposed to the epistemology as it relates to learning and the sequential design of the high school curriculum. The student examines from a Christian perspective the philosophy, content, structure, and sequence of curriculum within each of the disciplines.

EDV 676 Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3) Offered Fall even.
Students learn to teach mathematics from arithmetic to the basics of higher mathematics. Problem solving and thinking skills are included. Students will demonstrate their skills through teaching lessons. Students will research current trends in education. This course helps students develop a conscious Christian philosophy for teaching mathematics in the Christian school.

EDV 677 Teaching Secondary Science (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer even.
Students will develop teaching techniques, methods of lab demonstration, methods of lab utilization, and other techniques peculiar to science in the Christian high school. Students also will study the content in the science curriculum of the Christian high school.

EDV 680 Strategic Organizational Leadership (3) Offered Spring, Summer.
This course is designed to equip the student for leadership positions in a dynamic global environment. Students will demonstrate comprehension in major leadership theories of change management, organizational effectiveness, and communication as they interact with organizational design. These concepts will be studied from a Christian perspective. Students will investigate the meaning and practice of leadership and of increasing organizational effectiveness.

EDV 716 Considerations of Learning and Instructional Practice (3) Offered Fall.
The graduate student will examine the learning theories such as behaviorism, cognitive processes, information processing, mastery learning, and developmental learning theories. In addition, the student will develop a knowledgeable framework from which to make an application to the biblical perspective of the child's learning process.

EDV 718 Educational Statistics (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
Students will examine descriptive and inferential statistical techniques as applied to educational research. Students will also examine hypothesis testing, correlation techniques, and analysis of variance. Students will analyze data using SPSS software. Students will practice these statistical techniques by producing several educational results sections based upon the educational data provided.

EDV 724 Crafting Formal Research (3) Offered Spring.
This writing course introduces graduate students to dissertation research. Given a sample research topic, students learn how to develop problem and purpose statements, formulate research questions, and locate relevant, current literature. Students will learn Chicago style and apply it in writing a dissertation research proposal and literature review on the topic.

EDV 726 Quantitative Methods of Educational Research (3) Offered Fall.
Prereq.: ED 718 and 724.
Students will learn to address a research problem through the use of causal-comparative research, correlation research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental design research. The course project is a written research proposal based upon a chosen problem in education.

EDV 728 Qualitative Methods of Educational Research (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Prereq.: ED 724.
Students will learn to address a research problem using qualitative techniques such as narrative research, phenomenological research, and case study research. The course project is a written research proposal based upon a chosen problem in education.

EDV 731 Readings in Education (3) Offered Spring.
Students review comparative philosophies before reading and analyzing primary writings on education by Locke, Descartes, Rousseau, Dewey, and Skinner. Students also write a paper on the educational influences of a current writer and present their analysis to the class.

ENV 601 Introduction to Graduate English Research (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
This course is designed to aid students in research and creating bibliographic entries. Students learn how to use the library systems.

ENV 611 Graduate English Research Project (3) Offered Spring, Summer.
Prereq.: EN 601.
Under the supervision of advisory faculty, the student will complete a thorough, original research project.

ENV 620 History of the English Language (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer odd.
Students learn English sounds, word constructions, sentence structures, and word meanings in a developmental and historical context so that they may more readily teach the phonology, morphology, and syntax of English. Students examine the progress of the English language from old English to modern English.

ENV 630 Structural Concepts in Written Communication (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Competency: English Grammar and Composition.
This course is designed to prepare students to effectively teach grammar and composition. Students will analyze the English language according to its syntax, usage, and parts of speech and will evaluate strategies for teaching grammar and composition in light of a traditional philosophy of education.

ENV 650 Studies in American Literature (3) Offered Fall even, Summer even.
Competency: American Literature.
Representative works from major authors are studied for meaning and appreciation. In addition to learning the basic history of American literature, the student will learn how to identify literary themes and interpret literature from a traditional Christian perspective. Students will demonstrate interpretive and analytical skills in a class paper.

ENV 660 Studies in British Literature (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
Competency: British Literature.
Representative works from major authors are examined for meaning and appreciation. In addition to learning the basic history of British literature, the student will learn how to identify literary themes and interpret literature from a traditional Christian perspective.

HIV 601 Introduction to Graduate History Research (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
Through a practical use of library systems, students will research a historical topic and will create bibliographic entries.

HIV 611 Graduate History Research Project (3) Offered Spring, Summer.
Prereq.: HI 601.
Under the supervision of advisory faculty, the student will complete a thorough, original research project.

HIV 640 American Constitutional History (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Competency: History of Civilization and United States History.
Students will analyze the development of the American constitutional system in the context of American political, social, economic, and religious history.

HIV 650 Dynamics and Direction of the Contemporary World (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
Competency: History of Civilization.
Students analyze the ideologies that have shaped the modern world, such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and globalism, and prepare a Christian response to these belief systems and their implications.

HIV 660 History of the Reformers (3) Offered Fall odd.
Competency: History of Civilization.
Students will explore the lives, contributions, and influence of the forerunners of the Reformation as well as the principal figures of the Northern Renaissance Reformation Era. The long-term influence of the Reformers is appraised. Students will demonstrate intellectual competence in the subject matter by articulating and applying course content in discussion and written exercise.

HIV 670 The Victorian Era (3) Offered Fall even.
Competency: History of Civilization.
Students will examine British social, political, and economic progress largely within the parameters of the reign of Queen Victoria. Traditional Victorian responses to such philosophies as Darwinism, socialism, and modernism are considered. Students will demonstrate academic competence in the subject matter by articulating and applying course content in discussion and written exercise.

MAV 521 Multivariate Calculus (3) Offered Spring odd, Summer even.
Competency: Calculus II.
Students learn about polar coordinates, improper integrals, vectors and solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals. Offered concurrently with MA 321; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

MAV 540 Properties of Positive Integers (3) Offered Spring.
Competency: Calculus II.
Students will develop their mathematical skills through the study of the properties of the positive integers, including divisibility, prime numbers and factorization, congruencies, primitive roots, and quadratic equations.

MAV 543 Mathematics of Complex Variables (3) Offered Fall even.
Competency: Calculus II.
Students learn about complex variables, analytic functions, complex integrals, power series, residue and poles, and applications of complex variables. Emphasis is placed on applying these concepts in engineering courses. Offered concurrently with MA 343; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

MAV 601 Introduction to Graduate Mathematics Research (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
This course is designed to aid students in research and creating bibliographic entries. Students learn how to use the library systems.

MAV 603 Differential Equations (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer even.
Competency: Calculus II.
Students learn the methods for solving differential equations of the first and second order; also, higher order equations and various methods of finding approximate solutions to differential equations are explained. Offered concurrently with MA 322; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

MAV 605 Geometry (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
Prereq.: MA 303 or 503 and MA 321 or 521.
Students will learn about spherical, hyperbolic, and projective geometries and will explore informal topological themes including symmetries, surfaces, and graphs. Offered concurrently with MA 405; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SCV 601 Introduction to Graduate Science Research (3) Offered Fall even, Spring even.
This course is designed to aid students in research and creating bibliographic entries. Students learn how to use the library systems.

SCV 620 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (3) Offered Fall even, Summer odd.
Competency: Chemistry.
Students focus their studies on the characteristics of the elements that are included most frequently in high school chemistry with an emphasis on understanding the orderliness of God's creation that can be used to predict traits of elements.

SCV 630 Energy Systems and Modern Physics (3) Offered Fall odd, Summer even.
Competency: Physics.
Students increase their knowledge in electricity, magnetism, and relativity in preparation to teach these abstract topics on a high school level.

SCV 640 Meteorology, Astronomy, and Geology (3) Offered Spring even, Summer odd.
Students study meteorology, astronomy, and geology and prepare to teach high school students a biblical philosophy of these subjects.

SCV 650 Origins (3) Offered Fall odd.
Competency: Biology.
Students prepare to "be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15) by studying the origins of the universe, solar system, life, and mankind from a biblical perspective.

SCV 660 Cellular and Molecular Biology (3) Offered Spring.
Competency: Biology.
Students complete an advanced survey of the main concepts of cellular and molecular biology. Current developments on DNA technology and the study of the human genome will be covered.