BIB 503   Understanding and Applying the Bible
BIB 513   Biblical Worldview
BIB 523   New Testament Survey
BIB 563   Old Testament Survey
BUS 503   Management Principles
BUS 513   Communication Concepts
BUS 523   Microeconomics
BUS 533   Accounting Concepts for Managers
BUS 603   Organizational Behavior
BUS 613   Organizational Marketing and Sales
BUS 623   Macroeconomics
BUS 633   Entrepreneurship and Small Business
BUS 643   Financial Management
BUS 653   Legal Implications for Business
BUS 663   Ethical Decisions in the Workplace
GEN 503   Goals, Priorities and Attitudes
THE 503   Theology of Missions
THE 513   Basic Theology

BIB 503   Understanding and Applying the Bible

A study of the process that led to the creation of the English Bible and its authority, a survey of the principles and practice of independent Bible study, including an emphasis on the grammatical historical approach to biblical interpretation.  The student will study methods of application leading to the development of theme, proposition and finally the lesson itself.

BIB 513   Biblical Worldview

The course will explore ways in which the student can develop a positive relationship with God as the student explores the role of general revelation (the creation), special revelation (the Scriptures), and experiences God at work in the modern world.

BIB 523   New Testament Survey

A survey of the New Testament including events in the life of Christ and development of the early church, and the work of the followers of Christ and their influence on organizations and people of the time.

BIB 563   Old Testament Survey

An overview of the books of the Old Testament designed to give the student a basic understanding of the history of the People of God, the geography of the Near East and the basic theme of the theology of the covenants.

BUS 503   Management Principles

A study of the five parts of managing organizations--planning, organizing, staffing, leading, controlling and evaluating--with the study of principles for application to both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations and applications in organizations with references to Scripture.

BUS 513   Communication Concepts

An introduction to the concepts of effective oral and written communication to include functioning teams and other organizational settings as well as interpersonal exchanges.

BUS 533   Microeconomics

Introduction to the microeconomics theories of supply and demand, price determination, resource allocation, various degrees of competition and international trade and finance, as well as exploration of applications such as income inequality, rural and urban economics, social control of industry, and labor unions.

BUS 533   Accounting Concepts for Managers

This course provides an overview of accounting from the perspective of a non-accounting manager.  It helps to develop the tools to understand the essentials of how finance functions within an organization.  This includes internal controls, the function of accounting, historical accounting data and financial planning.

 BUS 603   Organizational Behavior

Organizational goals, priorities and strategies interfacing with the behavior of individuals and groups inside the organization and in other affecting organizations.  Attention given to the effect of organizational culture, government laws and regulations and the economy upon organizational behavior.

 BUS 613  Organizational Marketing and Sales

The use of organizational mission to develop a marketing approach to reach potential constituencies with image, product and service that will cause those constituencies to utilize the organization to meet their perceived needs in a manner that is profitable to the organization.

 BUS 623  Macroeconomics

The organization's effort to find, motivate and retain effective people who will have a commitment to being part of a team to accomplish organizational mission.

BUS 633  Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Creativity, opportunity, leadership, excellence and profit combined into an entrepreneurial approach to achieve the mission in small businesses.

BUS 643  Financial Management

The financial principles and accepted practices which need to be mastered by all managers including banking, money, credit, financial instruments, investments, financial planning, internal and external auditing, profit, stocks, bonds, and other financial forms will be examined.

BUS 653  Legal Implications for Business

An explanation of the law--its sources, levels, development and terminology--as well as a discussion of specific legal doctrines and principles which affect business.  The course will focus on the law as it applies to the business world with an introduction to regulation, business competition and employees.  Business organizations such as corporations and partnerships are described.

BUS 663  Ethical Decisions in the Workplace

The development, discussion and resolution of ethical issues in organizations and how outcomes are impacted by ethical standards and Christian faith.

GEN 503  Goals, Priorities and Attitudes

The setting of goals, as well as priorities among those goals, with an emphasis upon how those goals and priorities relate to the realities and aspirations of life.  The attitude of the individual including other aspects of psychological makeup and how these impact the ability and willingness to set goals and priorities.  An emphasis upon how goals, priorities and attitudes can lead to effective Christian personal management.

THE 503   Theology of Missions

A study of the Word of God as set forth through God's promise to Abraham to bless the nations through Jesus Christ and the Church; an application of the Word of God as it relates to the purposes, nature, scope and current challenges of cross-cultural missions.

THE 513   Basic Theology

Focusing on the classical passages of the Old and New Testaments, the student will study the basic theological concepts related to Scripture, God, Jesus Christ and his work, man and his salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the church. Our text will allow us to explore the historical development of these doctrines as well as the biblical basis for them.