BIB-100 DL How to Understand and Apply the Bible (3)

This course is 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. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

BIB-101 DL Old Testament Survey (3)

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. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

BIB-102 DL New Testament Survey (3)

A survey of the New Testament including events in the life of Christ, the development of the early church, the work of the followers of Christ, and the influence on organizations and people in the first century. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

BIB-212 DL Ethics in Hebrew Wisdom Literature (3)

This course is a study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs that emphasizes the genius of Hebrew poetry and the doctrinal depth, spiritual value and ethical implications of these books.

BIB-293 DL History of the Israelite Kingdom (3)
   
This course is a study of the history of the people of God in the Old Testament as that history is recorded from Genesis through Esther. It will consider God's redemptive plan as it is expressed in His covenants with Israel. Special emphasis will be made to help the student understand the geography of the Near East.

BIB-294 DL Worship in the Old Testament (3)

The study of God's design for worship as found in the Old Testament and how it relates to Christian worship today in form, substance and appeal.

BUS-211 DL Microeconomics (3)

A study of microeconomic 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-212 DL Macroeconomics (3)

A study of macroeconomic theory with a primary emphasis placed upon an examination of economic aggregates, including topics such as supply and demand, the market process, the economic role of government, measuring the nation's economic performance, unemployment, economic fluctuations, fiscal policy, money and the banking system, economic growth, international trade, and foreign exchange markets.

BUS-291 DL Cutting Issues in Management (3)

A modular course for managers allowing them to build upon the principles of management to study the current trends and developments in the field of management as found in business currently and in the thinking of writers in the field

BUS-332 DL Legal Implications for Business (3)

A basic exploration of the law - its sources, development, terminology - and a discussion of specific legal doctrines and principles which affect business, with an introduction to business organizations such as corporations and partnerships, criminal contracts, legal docuemnts and property..

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BUS-334 DL Ethical Decisions in the Workplace (3)

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

BUS-335 DL Essentials of Management (3)

A study of the five parts of managing organizations (planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling/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-345 DL Organizational Behavior (3)

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-393 DL Organizational Marketing and Sales (3)

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-491 DL Teams and the Work Process (3)

The organization of work in the implementation of the strategic plan with work analyzed for how human efforts in teams and other small groups of various compositions and other structures can effectively bring that work to a quality level of completion as defined by the end-user.

BUS-492 DL Management of Human Resources (3)

A study of an organization's effort to find, motivate and retain effective people who demonstrate a commitment to being part of a team which accomplishes the organizational mission.

MIN-190 DL Foundations of Christian Missions (3)

This course is intended to provide an introductory overview of the basis for Christian missions and establish a biblical and theological foundation to adequately sustain a long-term mission enterprise. In addition, relevant cultural and historical perspectives are thoroughly examined toward the intent of motivating positive desires for involvement in mission endeavors.

MIN-202 DL Evangelism and Discipleship (3)

This course is a study of the nature, purpose and process of biblical evangelism and its application to various ministries; a study of New Testament discipleship principles and their application, with a special emphasis upon building discipling relationships and small group ministry. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

MIN-257 DL Theology of Missions (3)

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.

MIN-292 DL Worship: Early Christian Church to Present (3)

A study of how Christian worship has evolved beginning with the first-century church. An understanding of the various forms of worship over time including their relevance to current society.

MIN-293 DL Faith and Money (3)

This class will teach the student what God says about handling money and possessions with a goal of the student learning to be financially free and spiritually free. A practical method of budgeting is included. It will also cover God's principles of living honestly, being accountable, dealing with debt, giving, working, and eternity.

MIN-321 DL Biblical Concepts of Leadership (3)

A study of the concepts of leadership in the context of Scripture and application of these concepts to personal, professional and career goals. The course will include the use of a survey to assess each individual's leadership capabilities to help him/her to understand his/her personal profile.

MIN-332 DL Small Groups in the Church (3)

This course will benefit anyone who participates in small groups, but it is specifically designed to help leaders understand the components of group process and enable them to fulfill their roles. The primary focus of the course is small groups in a church-based ministry, although many of the concepts and principles also apply to businesses and other organizations that are comprised of groups of people. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

MIN-336 DL Introduction to Counseling (3)

This course introduces the biblical principles of counseling and outlines the process by which Christian leaders can counsel people with specific problems. The course also provides an introduction to the counseling profession from a Christian perspective, explores how biblical and psychological principles may be integrated and applied to counseling issues, and describes the nature and role of the counselor as a person and as a professional.

MIN-426 DL The Purpose Driven Church (3)

This modular course will introduce the student to the literature, skills and philosophy that will enable him/her to lead in the planting of a new congregation. Using the Saddleback Valley Community Church as an example and the experience of a new church planter, the student will be led through the process and see the decisions this church made to grow into a vibrant congregation.

COM-201 DL Communication Concepts (3)

An introduction to the concepts of effective oral and written communication to include functioning in teams and other organizational settings as well as interpersonal exchanges. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

LIT-204 DL American Literature (3)

American Literature acquaints the student with a process of reading, responding to, analyzing, interpreting and writing about three standard genres of American literature: short stories, poetry and plays. No prior literary study is assumed.

LIT-205 DL English Literature (3)

This is a course survey covering English literature from the Middle Ages through the Modern period. The course acquaints the student with the literature through a process of reading, analyzing, interpreting and writing about essays, stories, poetry and plays from the various periods of English literature.

LIT-294 DL Literature of C.S. Lewis (3)

The course will explore the life of and literature produced by C. S. Lewis in order to gain perception into his theology, the various genres in which he wrote, and the principles that make his writings meaningful nearly forty years after his death.

IDS-100 DL Skills for College Success (3)

This course will focus on competency in the implementation of strategies for managing time, increasing reading comprehension, employing rules of grammar and usage, completing assignments, taking tests, writing essays, and using technology within the educational setting. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to apply the new competencies to building a successful college career. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

HIS-204 DL Social History of the 20th Century U.S. (3)
   
A study of significant changes in American society during the twentieth century with emphasis on both famous and ordinary people who have made these changes happen. Among important topics are transportation, inventions, the economy, commerce, politics, family life and civil rights.

HIS-231a DL Church History I (3)
   
A study of the history of the Christian Church from its founding on the day of Pentecost to the beginning of the Reformation with special emphasis upon the people, events and doctrinal controversies that were significant in the growth of Christianity.

HIS-231b DL Church History II (3)

A study of the history of the Christian Church from the dawning of the Reformation to the present time with special emphasis upon the people, events and doctrinal controversies that were significant in the growth of Christianity.

HIS-241 DL Western Civilization I (3)
  
This course studies the development of the Western world and its institutions and ideas. The student will be challenged to consider the positive and negative impact of Western thinking and to formulate a sense of personal responsibility within society.

HIS-242 DL Western Civilization II (3)
   
This course studies the development of the Western world and its institutions and ideas from the nineteenth century to the present. The student will be challenged to consider the positive and negative impact of Western thinking and to formulate a sense of personal responsibility within society.

HIS-291 DL History of Music in Worship (3)

This course will visit key moments in the history of Western Christian church music. The story of music in Christian worship services in the West begins with the evolution of Gregorian chant from Hebrew and other models, progresses through the development of music for more than one voice part in settings for the early Catholic Mass, and divides into the Reformation stream including Lutheran chorales, other Protestant metrical Psalm settings, and the emergence of loftier settings in the cantatas of J. S. Bach and the oratorios of G. F. Handel. The narrative then continues onto the development of hymns, first without and then with specific tunes, then onto a lighter variety of gospel, revival and Sunday School songs. All the while, religious thinkers and musicians within the church (often the same people) continually examined their practice of music in worship and sought musical reforms and developments which they thought would bring more truth, spiritual edification, beauty and/or appropriate praise to God.

MAT-100 DL Basic College Math (3)

The development of mathematical concepts for application to the student's work and daily life. A review of mathematical concepts including the basics of algebra and geometry.

MAT-122 DL Applied College Algebra (3)

An introduction to college mathematics is provided with an emphasis on business and work-world applications. Students will perform best in this course if they have a basic understanding of high school mathematics through Algebra. The goal of the course is to build a fundamental understanding of college algebra that is adequate to provide a level of competence expected of a college graduate.

MUS-201 DL Music Appreciation (3)

The development of listening skills acquired through an understanding of musical building blocks and characteristics of style and form.

MUS-291 DL History of Music in Worship (3)

This course will visit key moments in the history of Western Christian church music. The story of music in Christian worship services in the West begins with the evolution of Gregorian chant from Hebrew and other models, progresses through the development of music for more than one voice part in settings for the early Catholic Mass, and divides into the Reformation stream including Lutheran chorales, other Protestant metrical Psalm settings, and the emergence of loftier settings in the cantatas of J. S. Bach and the oratorios of G. F. Handel. The narrative then continues onto the development of hymns, first without and then with specific tunes, then onto a lighter variety of gospel, revival and Sunday School songs. All the while, religious thinkers and musicians within the church (often the same people) continually examined their practice of music in worship and sought musical reforms and developments which they thought would bring more truth, spiritual edification, beauty and/or appropriate praise to God.

PHL-324 DL Christian Ethics (3)

A study of theoretical and practical problems of moral conduct and proposed solutions with an emphasis upon the nature of ethics, values, rights, obligations and opportunities.

PSY-102 DL General Psychology (3)

This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of psychology including biological processes, development, behavior, learning and memory, personality, psychological disorders and social psychology. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

SCI-101 DL  Introduction to Earth Science (3)

Earth science including physical and historical geology, meteorology, and descriptive astronomy; the economic, social, and philosophic aspects of the subject matter. Lectures, demonstrations, and group work are all part of a well-rounded course.

SCI-101a DL  Earth Science Lab (1)

This laboratory is comprised of learning activities and application exercises related to Earth Science.

SCI-102 DL  Introduction to Life Science (3)
  
This course introduces life science from a biblical worldview. Course topics include biological organization and heirarchy, energy and nutrient flow cycles, popluation biology, genetics and reproduction, and cellular biology.

SOC-101 DL Introduction to Sociology (3)

This course will introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of interrelationships and group activities. The adult student will be able to integrate experience from his or her own life and work environments while studying the principles involved in dyadic groups, primary groups, secondary groups, institutions and society. (Prerequisite: Approval of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Academic Dean)

SOC-215 DL  Cultural Anthropology (3)
  
This course introduces you to the principles and practice of cultural anthropology. After class exploration of various methods and concepts, you will explore those insights practically in actual cross-cultural experiences.

THE-324 DL Christian Ethics (3)

A study of theoretical and practical problems of moral conduct and proposed solutions with an emphasis upon the nature of ethics, values, rights, obligations and opportunities.

THE-391 DL Biblical Worldview (3)

A study of the biblical worldview as presented in the Old and New Testaments. Use of the Scripture to explore the role of general revelation (the creation) and special revelation (the Scriptures) and to experience God at work in the modern world.