An examination of values and ethics, especially in business, with an emphasis upon the integration of belief and lifestyle. The analysis of situations calling for moral thinking and reflection on one's own life are key elements of this course. Organizational Behavior 3 semester hours This course seeks to bring together the fields of organizational psychology and counseling, communication, and personnel management, and vocational functioning within a Christian world-view. An examination of theology within selected categories of systematic theology with emphasis on the key doctrines in each category as viewed from differing theological perspectives. 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.