Each of these courses is designed to give students a deeper knowledge of biblical faith or Christian history. Each of these courses broadens the knowledge base and cultivates critical thinking skills in students as they face both current and perennial issues. The requirement in natural science is designed to help students understand the scientific approach to the pursuit of knowledge and the nature of the scientific community. Courses include laboratory experiences as well as classroom instruction. Students who do not meet the minimum competency requirement must pass Math 030 before taking mathematics or natural science general education courses.
All students choose at least one course from two of the three areas below.
The preferred mathematics course for students who do not have a mathematics requirement in their major is Math 150. Also, Biol 101, Phys 202 and Phys 204 may be taken without Biol 100, Phys 201 or Phys 203 as prerequisites. Chem 111, General Chemistry Phys 201 or 202, College Physics Phys 203 or 204, General Physics History and social science Historical study reveals the roots of modern civilization. History is a form of inquiry and a way of knowing both the world and one s place in it. The social science requirement allows students to become familiar with at least one approach to understanding human behavior in the context of contemporary society.