A study of how people communicate and relate both interpersonally and in group context.
Emphasis is placed on principles of communication, personal relationships, and resolving conflict.
A study of adult development with emphasis on one's personal life and preparing for the future. In-class exercises serve to elicit vocational goals among students and help to realistically plan for the future. The course includes preparation of a portfolio which may be used to gain credit for experiential learning. Principles of biblical hermeneutics are applied to various genre, styles and types of biblical writing. Particular emphasis is given to critical analysis, interpretation, and application of selected passages.