COURSES OF INSTRUCTION – General Education
apocryphal and pseudepigraphal works. Each Old Testament book is examined to learn its date, authorship and message. Critical theories about authorship are investigated. The class follows a lecture, discussion and research format. (3 hours) OT 5110 Old Testament Guided Readings An elective and independent study course on selected topics/texts/issues of the Old Testament. The student will be assisted in this selection by the professor. Students will learn the message of the text through readings and written analysis. (1 or 2 hours) OT 5990 Old Testament Senior Thesis 1 A guided study course where students will propose, write and defend a central thesis in the area of Old Testament Studies. This course will focus on the research for the thesis. Students may present their findings in the form of a colloquium. Prerequisite: students must have completed 90 hours. (1 hour) OT 5991 Old Testament Senior Thesis 2 A guided study course where students will propose, write and defend a central thesis in the area of Old Testament Studies. This course will focus on the writing for the thesis. Students may present their findings in the form of a colloquium. Prerequisite: OT 5990 Old Testament Senior Thesis 1. (1 hour)
GENERAL EDUCATION
Communication Methods CM 1110 Speech 1 Speech 1 involves instruction and interaction concerning the formation and oral presentation of material. The student will be involved in research, writing and delivery of speeches, primarily in extemporaneous speaking with some exposure to impromptu and manuscript styles. The student will gain experience and increased confidence through a number of speaking opportunities in order to discover and develop speaking skills. (3 hours, one extra hour lab) CM 1111 Speech 2 A study of psychological, logical and ethical persuasive appeals and methods. Both principles and practice are adapted primarily to public address and evangelistic appeals. The student will be involved in research, writing and delivery of speeches. The course includes some instruction and practice in debate and other especially difficult speaking situations. Prerequisite: at least one full year of high school speech. (3 hours, one extra hour lab) CM 3110 Writing for Publication A seminar on learning how to write for publication. Students will be exposed to several models of writing and be required to submit an article for publication. Prerequisite: EL 1210 English Composition 1. Seminar format. (1 hour)
English Language EL 1210 English Composition 1 The first course in English Composition teaches fundamental skills necessary for competent writing. Students will read professional essays. Students will write several essays including Description, Narration and DivisionClassification. (3 hours) EL 1211 English Composition 2 The second course in English Composition builds upon the fundamentals of writing. In Composition 2 students move to more objective writing, using sources for their essays. Students will write several essays including a persuasion paper, a research paper and a literary analysis. (3 hours) EL 2110 Practical Applications for English Grammar A hermeneutical tool that gives an overview of the relationship between parts of speech and sentence patterns. By learning to identify key grammatical components and diagram sentences, students will also diagram Scripture to correctly connect words for biblical study and clear understanding. Course combines lecture, text, and written practice. (3 hours, one extra hour lab)
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