Note that the core includes two introductory courses related to Christianity. As a college committed to a biblical world and life view, we believe a basic understanding of Christianity and the Bible is an asset in dealing effectively with human relationships and societal issues. Consequently, we consider these studies important to a complete education. A survey study of the Bible from an evangelical perspective. The course affirms biblical authority and relevancy to everyday living.
Biblical content is studied and analyzed from the Bible's own philosophy of history.
An examination of behavior in the interpersonal context, focusing upon individual and group reactive mechanisms. Perception, role formation, attitude development, and self-concept are discussed. An introduction to Christianity with emphasis upon its theological, philosophical, and historical roots in light of the relevance to contemporary living. An analysis of research on basic conditioning and learning processes. Also covered are memory, concept learning, language learning, and theories of motivation that underlie human behavior.