BJUOnline Upcoming Courses

BA 301 – Legal Environ. & Ethics of Bus.

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: Background of the American legal system; the U.S. Court system and its Constitutional foundation; public crimes and private torts; ethical systems underlying government and business behaviors; employment law; business organizational forms; government regulation of business; property law; and Cyberlaw. Business ethics examined for all subjects treated.

Bi 402 – Bible Doctrines

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: Study of the biblical teaching concerning Man, Sin, Salvation, the Church and Eschatology. Emphasis throughout is on the practical application of the teachings of the Bible to the Christian life. Particular attention is given to timely doctrinal questions.

Bi 499 – Apologetics and Worldview

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: An analysis and defense of the Christian worldview, together with an analysis and refutation of secular and religious alternative worldviews. The course will equip students to defend the core biblical doctrines and refute spurious philosophical, historical, archeological and scientific claims against the Bible. The course presents a brief history of the Apologetics discipline and important Christian thinkers. The course addresses significant historical and contemporary thinkers and their objections to biblical Christianity.

En 202 – British Literature

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: A historical and critical survey of British literature from Beowulf to 1688.

Hi 101 – History of Civilization

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: 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.

Hi 102 – History of Civilization

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: A survey of early modern and modern history from AD 1650 to the present. Emphasis on Western World with appropriate emphasis on non-Western cultures and their contributions as well as African-American and women's studies. An integrated study of political, economic, social, religious, intellectual and aesthetic aspects of culture.

Ma 103 – College Algebra

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: Review of elementary algebra. Stress on the concept of relation and function, algebraic functions and their graphs. Prerequisite Ma 102, Math ACT 20-25, or placed into Ma 103. Not applicable toward a major or minor.

Mu 225 – Appreciation of Music

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 2
• Description: Provides the necessary background for the appreciation of music by a general survey of aesthetic and formalistic principles in music and their sociological and historical implications. Guided listening. Not applicable toward major or minor.

Ps 201 – Educational Psychology

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: Psychology as applied to education: original tendencies; laws of learning; amount, rate, limit, conditions, spread and permanence of improvement; mental work and fatigue; research; and individual differences. Sequential and incremental formal, structured clinical experiences in a school setting are included as part of this course.

Ps 305 – Introduction to Exceptional Learners

• Dates: February 13 – April 14
• Register by: February 3
• Hours: 3
• Description: History, legal foundations and current trends in special education, with surveys of the following exceptionalities: attention deficit disorders, emotional- behavior disorders, giftedness, health/physical impairments, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, mental retardation, speech/language disorders, visual impairments. Additional topics include assessment, parents and instructional planning.

Ed 667 – Technology in Education

• Dates: March 5 – April 28
• Register by: February 17
• Hours: 3
• Description: This course is a practical examination of current technology applications and their integration in education. The hands-on learning environment provides the professional educator with the tools needed to enhance skills in technology and apply these skills in a variety of settings.

SNT 650 – New Testament Theology

• Dates: March 5 – April 28
• Register by: February 17
• Hours: 3
• Description: Application of the principles and methods of biblical theology to the study of the New Testament, with particular focus on the Kingdom of God.

Th 602 – Systematic Theology

• Dates: March 5 – April 28
• Register by: February 17
• Hours: 3
• Description: The application of the principles of systematic theology to the doctrines of Christ, salvation, the Church and the end times, following a biblical dispensational hermeneutic. Preparation of an ordination doctrinal statement for ministerial students; theological summaries for others. Students from a Baptist heritage will be expected to clearly articulate Baptist theological distinctives and church polity. Each student's doctrinal/theological summary will be prepared so as to reflect a biblical dispensational hermeneutic.

Th 650 – New Testament Theology

• Dates: March 5 – April 28
• Register by: February 17
• Hours: 3
• Description: Application of the principles and methods of biblical theology to the study of the New Testament, with particular focus on the Kingdom of God.

SOT 681 – Old Testament Introduction

• Dates: May 7 – June 16
• Register by: April 20
• Hours: 2
• Description: Canon and text of the Old Testament; composition, authorship, date, and content of each book. Emphasis on refutation of critical views.

Ed 620 – Principles/Practices Classroom Mgt

• Dates: June 4 – July 14
• Register by: May 18
• Hours: 3
• Description: This course is an introduction to K-12 classroom management techniques. Topics include: physical space, behavioral norms, safety, time management, managing student work and managing other special classroom needs.

Ed 690 – Research in Education

• Dates: June 4 – July 14
• Register by: May 18
• Hours: 3
• Description: This course introduces educational research, statistics, and testing; and is designed to familiarize the student with the terminology, basic concepts and tools necessary to critique and interpret published research.

Ps 622 – Counseling

• Dates: June 18 – August 10
• Register by: June 1
• Hours: 3
• Description: A theological and practical introduction to the ministry of Christian counseling. Includes the establishment of a biblical foundation, the development of effective procedures, and the discussion of specific issues and problems in counseling.

SCM 632 – Counseling

• Dates: June 18 – August 10
• Register by: June 1
• Hours: 3
• Description: A theological and practical introduction to the ministry of Christian counseling. Includes the establishment of a biblical foundation, the development of effective procedures, and the discussion of specific issues and problems in counseling.

SOT 640 – Old Testament Theology

• Dates: June 18 – August 10
• Register by: June 1
• Hours: 3
• Description: Principles and methods of biblical theology as applied to the Old Testament.

Th 640 – Old Testament Theology

• Dates: June 18 – August 10
• Register by: June 1
• Hours: 3
• Description: Principles and methods of biblical theology as applied to the Old Testament.