College of Arts and Science (Correspondence)

English

En 102–Composition and Rhetoric. Introduction to academic writing emphasizing argumentation, research, documentation, and style; centering on the library paper. Not available to BJU resident students. Three hours. (CD) Prerequisite, En 100 or equivalent entry-level freshman English course. Lecturers: Dr. St. John and Mr. Bell.

En 202–British Literature. A historical and critical survey of British literature from Beowulf to 1688. Three hours. (CD) Prerequisite, En 103. Lecturer: Dr. Rose

En 203–British Literature. A historical and critical survey of British literature from 1688 to the present. Three hours. (CD) Prerequisite, En 103. Lecturer: Dr. Kraus

En 204–American Literature. A historical and critical survey of American literature from colonial times to the present. Three hours. (CD) Prerequisite, En 103. Lecturer: Dr. Galloway

En 205–American Literature Pre-1865. A historical and critical survey of American literature from colonial times to 1865. Three hours. (CD) Prerequisite, En 103. Excludes: En 204. Lecturer: Dr. Kraus

En 300–Literary Criticism. Critical principles, approaches, and technical concepts and terms important in the interpretation and evaluation of literature. Practice in the criticism of specific works. Three hours. (CD) Prerequisite, three hours from En 202, En 203, En 204, En 205, or En 206. Lecturer: Dr. Horton

En 351–Shakespeare. Select comedies, histories, and tragedies of Shakespeare. Three hours. (audio-tape) Prerequisite, En 202, 203, or 204. Lecturer: Dr. J. McCauley

En 380–Classical and Medieval Literature. Classical and medieval continental literature most influential upon English writers. In English translation. Three hours. (audio-tape) Prerequisite, En 202, 203, or 204. Lecturer: Dr. C. Silvester

En 381–Modern World Literature. World literature since the Renaissance, including major European and contemporary non-Western writers. Three hours. (audio-tape) Prerequisite, En 202, 203, or 204. Lecturer: Dr. Kraus

En 509–Structure of Modern English. The phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics of English according to the most significant theoretical approaches; and some applications of this knowledge for teaching native and non-native speakers effective use of oral and written language. Three hours. (DVD-R) Prerequisite, En 103. Lecturer: Dr. G. Hargis

En 541–Early American Literature. American literature to 1820. Three hours. (audio-tape) Prerequisite, En 204. Lecturer: Dr. R. St. John

Philosophy

Ph 300–Introduction to Philosophy. General concepts and issues in philosophy with readings in major texts. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Dr. Horton

Ph 402–Ethics. The meaning and purpose of ethics, with emphasis on Christian principles of action. Historical and practical approach to the problem of right conduct. Three hours. (CD) Lecturers: Various faculty members

Ph 508–Philosophy of Education. A comparison of the important philosophies of education and their bearing upon educational theory. Formulation of a personal philosophy of education. Three hours. (DVD-R) Identical to Ed 608. Lecturer: Dr. C. Silvester

Family and Consumer Sciences and Interior Design

FCS 105–Personal and Home Management. Principles of personal management including development of professionalism, grooming, wardrobe selection, etc. Management problems of the individual and family including values, goals, and standards as they affect time, energy, money, and other resources. Open only to women. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Mrs. L. Williams

FCS 221–Child Care and Development. Principles of development and growth of children from conception through six years of age. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Mrs. S. Swanson

Mathematics

Ma 101–Basic College Mathematics. Topics include real number system expressions and equations emphasizing practical elementary mathematics. Not open to those with a math ACT score above 19. Not applicable toward a major or minor. Three hours. (written)

Ma 102–Intermediate College Mathematics. Continuation of MA 101 that emphasizes practical elementary mathematics applying the techniques of algebra. Not open to those with a math ACT score above 22. Not applicable toward a major or minor. Three hours. (written)

History

Hi 101–History of Civilization. A survey of ancient, medieval, and modern history from the advent of written records to AD 1650. Emphasis on the Western World, with appropriate coverage of non-Western cultures. An integrated study of political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, and aesthetic aspects of culture in historical context. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Dr. B. Schoolfield

Hi 102–History of Civilization. A continuation of Hi 101 from A.D. 1650 to the present. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Dr. B. Schoolfield

Hi 201–United States History. The formation of our nation from English colonies; separation from the mother country and establishment of a Republic. Origins and adoption of the Constitution, and its subsequent interpretation. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Dr. R. Larson

Hi 202–United States History. Development of the nation through growth, sectional differences, Civil War, Reconstruction, to a 20th-century world power. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Dr. C. Abrams

Hi 301–Rome. The rise and development of Roman civilization from prehistoric to imperial dominance, with emphasis on cultural and religious developments, the rise of Christianity and the declines of both the Republic and the Empire. Three hours. (audio-tape) Prerequisites, Hi 101 and 102. Lecturer: Dr. J. Matzko

Hi 502–Renaissance. The transition in Europe from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era including historical background, developments in thought and philosophy, humanism, the arts, and government. 1300-1550. Three hours. (audio-tape) Prerequisites, Hi 101 and 102. Lecturer: Dr. E. Panosian

Hi 505–Reformation. Precursors of the German Reformation with emphasis upon the contributions of Martin Luther, the Reformation in other countries, and the Roman Catholic reaction. Three hours. (CD) Prerequisites, Hi 101 and 102. Lecturer: Dr. M. Sidwell

Hi 508–American Constitutional History. English and Colonial background of constitutional government; the steps in the framing, adoption, and ratification of the Constitution; and the ways in which it has been adapted to the needs of a changing society. Three hours. (CD) Identical to SSP 450. Recommended prerequisites, Hi 201 and 202. Lecturer: Dr. R. Larson

Hi 516–Baptist History. The historical origins, basic polity, contributions, distinctive doctrines, and significant leaders of the Baptists. Two hours. (DVD-R) Lecturer: Dr. Beale

Hi 518–History of Religion in America. A survey of the major religious developments in the United States from the colonial period to the present, focusing on the transition from the predominant Protestant orthodoxy to religious pluralism. The course examines both the ideas of religious movements and their influence on American society. Three hours. (VHS) Identical to SSS 418. Lecturer: Dr. Abrams

Social Studies

SSE 205–Principles of Microeconomics. An introduction to microeconomics necessary to an understanding of prices and markets, principles guiding individuals and firms in making choices to maximize returns in a world of limited resources, the structure of markets, and the factors of production. Directed supplemental reading and reports related to current issues designed to develop the student's ability to evaluate current problems. Three hours. (audio-tape) Lecturer: Mr. Merkle

SSG 200–Fundamentals of Geography. World geography with emphasis on the problems of man's relationship to the land. The distribution of population and the significance for man of soils, climate, terrain, vegetation, minerals, and water. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Dr. B. Schoolfield

SSP 207–National Government. American government, the organization and functioning of American political life on the national level. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Dr. S. Johnson

SSP 450–American Constitutional History. English and Colonial background of constitutional government; the steps in the framing, adoption, and ratification of the Constitution; and the ways in which it has been adapted to the needs of a changing society. Three hours. (CD) Identical to Hi 508. Lecturer: Dr. R. Larson

SSS 202–Introduction to Sociology. The principal concepts, methods, and terminology of sociology. The relation of culture to group activities and an analysis of some of the major social institutions. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Mrs. Harris

SSS 301–American Family. History and background of the American family pattern; structure, functions, values, and organization of the contemporary family. Three hours. (CD) Lecturer: Mrs. Holcomb

SSS 418–History of Religion in America. A survey of the major religious developments in the United States from the colonial period to the present, focusing on the transition from the predominant Protestant orthodoxy to religious pluralism. The course examines both the ideas of religious movements and their impact on American society. Three hours. (VHS) Identical to Hi 518. Lecturer: Dr. C. Abrams

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