Course Offerings This section contains descriptions of most of the courses that are offered in Regent College’s diploma and degree programs for Fall and Winter Terms . The full complement of Summer Term courses is listed in a separate brochure . Not all courses are offered every year (see Frequency of Course Offerings below) .
curriculum Courses and programs undergo regular review by the College and are therefore subject to revision . A detailed schedule of upcoming courses and course syllabi will be published in advance of each term . Every effort will be made to inform students ahead of time of curriculum changes; however, it is possible that some changes may be made about which it will not be possible to provide advance notice .
priority EnrollmEnt Enrollment in all courses is limited; most courses will be filled on a first come, first served basis . Enrollment in some courses is priority due to the nature of the course (e .g ., seminars); a list of these priority enrollment courses will be published with the registration information prior to each term . Priority in these courses will be given to those students who need them for their program .
crEdit hours Most courses are offered for 3 credit hours only . In some evening and weekend courses, at the discretion of the instructor, a 2-credit hour option may also be offered . Spring and Summer Session courses are typically offered for 1, 2 or 3 credit hours depending on their length .
coursE numBEring Prefix: 4-letter abbreviation identifying the discipline (e .g ., APPL for Applied Theology) . Number: 500 level courses are basic introductory courses, some of which are prerequisite to higher level courses . 600 level courses are usually more advanced and focused than 500 level courses and generally assume the completion of some theological studies . 700 level courses are generally reserved for seminars, senior courses and major projects in which a high level of independent work and methodological skill are assumed .
prErEquisitEs Prerequisites, corequisites and courses recommended to be taken beforehand (if any) are indicated at the end of the course descriptions below (see also the Timetable Notes for Fall and Winter Terms and the Summer Programs brochure) . Students who lack a prerequisite for a course will not be permitted to register for that course without the instructor’s permission . Students who lack a recommended course will be permitted to register, but they should be prepared to do additional work in the course .
frEquEncy of coursE offErings Course offerings are determined year by year, based on the needs of the curriculum and the availability of faculty . In general, courses that are required for a program are offered every year . Other courses may be offered every second year or as the opportunity arises . In the following pages, courses are arranged in each 25