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Course Descriptions
Because of its commitment to urban
issues, Geneva helped develop an Associate of Arts in Christian
Ministry degree in collaboration with the Center for Urban Biblical
Ministry (CUBM) in 1988. From its beginning, CUBM was an outgrowth
of urban church leadership committed to providing formal education
and credentials for church ministers and lay leaders. In the fall
of 2005, CUBM launched an Associate of Arts in Business Administration
degree with the support and coordination of Geneva College. The
purpose of the ABA program is to equip students to establish successful
businesses within their communities.
Proficiency
Assistance
New students are tested in
English, Bible knowledge, and mathematic. Based upon the test results
they may be required to enroll in remedial classes prior to the
start of credited courses. These are non-credit courses but may
be eligible for financial aid.
Accounting
| Biblical Languages
| Biblical Studies |
Business | Communications
Economics | English
| Humanities | Human
Services | Mission and
Ministry Focus
Natural Science | Philosophy
| Social Sciences
Accounting
ACC 251, 252 – Accounting I,
II
A two-semester introduction to accounting.
Economic events are examined from both an external financial reporting
perspective and an internal management decision-making perspective.
The role of accounting systems in organizations is emphasized.
Prerequisite: BUS 110
Biblical Languages
GRK 101, 102 – Elementary Hellenistic
Greek I, II
The purpose of this course is to
enable students to begin reading and translating New Testament Greek
on their own. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic grammar,
developing a working vocabulary, and basic translation methods.
GRK 201 – Intermediate Greek
The student will be able to read, translate
into English, and identify the different parts of speech, the grammar
and syntax of koine New Testament Greek.
Prerequisite: GRK 102 or permission of the instructor
HEB 101, 102 – Elementary Hebrew I,
II
An introduction to Biblical Hebrew grammar,
with reading in simple Biblical prose texts.
HEB 201 – Intermediate Hebrew
Continuation of Hebrew grammar and syntax
with emphasis upon reading selected Biblical passages on an intermediate
level. Prerequisite: HEB 102 or permission of the instructor.
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Biblical Studies
BIB 112 – Biblical Introduction I
Creation to the Post-Exilic Period –
Introduction to the history of salvation as expressed in the Old
Testament. This includes historical and theological study focusing
on Israel as the covenant people of God, with special attention
on the relationship of the Old Testament to Jesus Christ.
BIB 113 – Biblical Introduction II
Inter-testament Period through Apostolic
Age – The political, social, and religious background and
setting of the New Testament; the Gospels as witness to Jesus Christ;
and the development of Christianity in the first century.
Prerequisite: BIB 112
BIB 200 – How to Read the Bible
This course provides an overview of the
principles of interpretation.
BIB 300 – Foundations of Christian
Thought
Scriptural concepts under-girding Christian
academic work and a Biblically directed view of prophetic literature.
Prerequisite: BIB 112 and BIB 113 or permission
of the instructor
BIB 301 – Old Testament Prophecy
Theological and ethical content, with attention
to the original life-settings and contemporary relevance of the
prophetic literature.
Prerequisite: BIB 112, BIB 113, and BIB 200 or
permission of the instructor
BIB 302 – Wisdom Literature
The wisdom tradition in Israel and the
ancient Near East, with special emphasis on Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.
Prerequisite: BIB 112, BIB 113, and BIB 200 or
permission of the instructor. (Humanities option)
BIB 303 – Old Testament Studies
Various topics in the Old Testament. This
course gives the student an opportunity to study the book of Psalms
and a more in-depth examination of the Pentateuch or history books.
Prerequisite: BIB 112, BIB 113, and BIB 200 or
permission of the instructor.
BIB 310 – Pauline Epistles
In-depth study of various epistles. Repeatable.
Prerequisite: BIB 112, BIB 113, and BIB 200 or permission
of the instructor.
BIB 312 – Teachings of Jesus
In-depth study of one of the Gospels. Repeatable.
Prerequisite: BIB 112, BIB 113, and BIB 200 or permission
of the instructor.
BIB 314 – New Testament Studies
This class will focus on eschatology –
the return of Christ – and the Biblical perspectives of the
future, of death, and of the current spiritual and physical state
of man. Repeatable.
Prerequisite: BIB 112, BIB 113, and BIB 200 or
permission of the instructor.
BIB 320 – Introduction to Systematic
Theology
This class covers the nature, sources,
and methods of systematic theology, including the doctrine of revelation,
thus emphasizing the inspiration and trustworthiness of the Bible.
Repeatable.
BIB 325 – Biblical Theology
Dominant motifs of Biblical literature,
emphasizing Biblical texts, with some review of theological literature
and methods.
Prerequisite: BIB 112 and BIB 113.
BIB 350 – History of the Christian
Church
Origin and spread from the time of the
apostles to the end of the 1900’s, with special emphasis on
doctrinal formulations.
BIB 492 – Christian Ministries Practicum
A ministry opportunity under the oversight
of a mentor who will impart practical experience to the student
in a real-life ministry setting.
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Business
BUS 110 – Business Foundations
A course which exposes students to current
business concepts and provides a holistic view of business operation.
Includes study of external factors affecting management decision-making.
Case analysis and computer simulation are utilized to present business
interrelationships.
BUS 140 – Introduction to Business
Computing
An introduction course in the field of
computing with a business emphasis. Course includes an introduction
to computers and the business of application software such as word
processing and spreadsheets. This course does not count toward the
major.
BUS 153 – Organizational Behavior
An exploration of the various explanations
of human behavior in a variety of organizational contexts. Topics
include motivation, leadership, communication, team processes, individual
differences, and cross-cultural effects. Includes an examination
of the implications of the Christian faith in both describing and
prescribing behavior.
BUS 241 – Quantitative Analysis I
Introduction to basic statistics and spreadsheets.
Includes data collection, descriptive statistics, basic concepts
of probability, inferential methods, hypothesis testing, correlation,
and regressions.
BUS 310 – Principles of Management
Management/Administrative concepts which
are common to all types of organizations. Focuses on the functions
of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, with emphasis
on integration of faith, systems, and contingency approaches. Prerequisite:
Sophomore standing; recommended to be taken in the Sophomore year.
BUS 311 – Business Law
General principles applied to contracts,
agency, negotiable instruments, business organizations, personal
property, security relations, real property, and trade regulations.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
BUS 320 – Principles of Marketing
Historic development, buying motivation,
market structure, product development, distribution policies, pricing,
and legislative regulations. Prerequisites: BUS
310, and ECO 212; may be taken concurrently.
BUS 330 – Principles of Finance
Principles of financial management. Course
topics include ration analysis, cash flow forecasting, leverage,
working capital management, cost of capital, capital budgeting,
and security types. Prerequisites: ACC 251, BUS
241, BUS 310, and either ECO 211 or 212.
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Communications
COM 101 – Principles of Communication
Interpersonal, group, and formal public
communication. Emphasis on the development of effective oral communication
in various settings.
COM 310 – Public Speaking
The purpose of this course is to provide
students with the tools and strategies needed for planning and executing
effective public speaking, particularly in the context of preaching
and church administration.
Economics
Economics 211 – Micro Economics
This course examines consumption and production at the household,
firm, and industry level; explains methods of economic analysis
and price formulation; and examines the various market structures
and behavior of pure competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic
competition.
Economics 212 – Macro Economics
This course explains the characteristics
and operations of the national economy including the measurement
of national employment, production and income, the role of money
and banking, and international trade. Students also learn methods
of economic analysis, the role of government, and economic policy.
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English
ENG 095, 095 – English Proficiency
I, II
A two-semester development course for students
to acquire fundamental writing skills. This course is in preparation
for ENG 101. Admission by recommendation of the instructor. (This
course does not earn credit toward graduation.)
ENG 101 – English Composition
A course designed to promote effective
written communication. The student analyzes and synthesizes ideas
and presents them in essay form. Students also practice these skills
in response to critical analysis of assigned reading that emphasizes
rhetorical strategies, stylistic option, and a variety of voices
and purposes. Enrollment in this course is dependent on a satisfactory
score on the college placement test, successful completion of the
appropriate development courses, or by permission of the instructor.
ENG 102 – Academic Writing and the
Research Process
This course is intended to serve those
students who seek to improve the knowledge, skills, and strategies
to find and critically evaluate information. Students then organize
the results of their research and communicate them in writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
ENG 111 – Contemporary Writing
Includes writing styles such as exposition,
persuasion, and personal essays.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or equivalent.
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Humanities
HUM 491 – Music Survey I
A survey of musical elements, forms, styles,
and composers to enhance the student’s appreciation and understanding
of music belonging to the Baroque and Classical periods.
HUM 491 – Music Survey II
A survey of musical elements, forms, styles,
and composers to enhance the student’s appreciation and understanding
of music belonging to the Romantic period.
HUM 491 – The Bible as Literature
This course seeks to introduce students
to the literary genius of the Bible, a book that sets standards
for artistry, verbal craftsmanship, aesthetic beauty, and moral
truth.
HUM 491 – Great Books of Religious
Thought
This class is a survey of works in religious
thought. The students will be required to read and critically analyze
three texts. The students will participate in class discussions
and will write an analytic paper for each book.
HMN 491 – Book Discussion
Reading and discussion of one book. Attendance
at group discussions and completion of written assignments are required
for credit. Repeatable with different books. Graded credit –
no credit.
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Human Services
HSV 230 – The Family
System in Context
A sociological and spiritual analysis of changes in the American
family and
marriage in a Christian framework.
Mission and Ministry
Focus
MIN 202 – Holistic Spiritual Formation
This course will develop a firm understanding
of spiritual formation as the process of learning to become Christ-like
in order to advance the kingdom of God.
MIN 205 – Christian
Education in the Local Church
An overview of programs and curricula available for 21st-century
church life.
This class also includes an overview of Sunday School and children’s
programs.
Prerequisite: BIB 112 and BIB 113 or instructor’s
permission.
MIN 210 – Evangelism
A study of the theology, theory, and practices of evangelism.
Prerequisite: BIB 112 and 113.
MIN 213 – Global
Missions in the Local Church
This class prepares students for missions work, whether short- or
long-term.
The classroom work covers missions administration, fundraising,
and team
development. The course also includes an actual missions field trip.
MIN 215 – Methods
of Teaching the Bible
An overview of effective teaching techniques that maximize the impartation
of Biblical truth.
Prerequisite: BIB 112 and 113.
MIN 216 – Practical
Preaching
A study of Biblical interpretation and the skills necessary to communicate
God’s
word in the postmodern world.
MIN 219 – World
Christian Movement
Selected types of societies, both past and present, that represent
varying levels of
cultural development. Includes cross-cultural and Christian approaches
to case
studies.
MIN 220 – Topics
in Christian Ministry
An overview of topics pertinent to Christian workers and lay persons
alike.
Prerequisite: BIB 112 and 113 or instructor’s
permission.
MIN 223 – Church
Administration
Biblical principles, as they apply to church management, effective
leadership,
strategic planning, time management, and conflict resolution, will
be presented.
MIN 233 – Pastoral
Care and Counseling
This course focuses on the role of pastoral care and counseling
in the body of
Christ. The student will be exposed to various counseling paradigms
and
methodologies. The role of prayer and Scripture in the counseling
process will
be explored.
MIN 240 – Introduction
to Student Ministry
Provides an overview of the theology and practical skills needed
to build a
ministry for modern teenagers. This will also include evangelism
strategies for
reaching young people.
MIN 246 – Development
of Non-Profit Ministries
Studies the development of non-profit ministries, including staffing,
volunteer
development, fundraising, and legal requirements. This will also
include
evangelism strategies for reaching young people.
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Natural Science
BIO 101 – Topics
in Biology
This course is an in-depth examination of one biological topic.
CHM 100 – Introductory
Applied Chemistry
An introduction to the basic concepts of chemistry with emphasis
on utility for daily life.
SCS 105 – Environmental
Science
Introduction to physical and biological principles pertaining to
environmental issues. Also includes an examination of the impact
of human activities on the environment.
SCS 215 – Earth
and Space Science
Introduction to physical and biological principles pertaining to
environmental issues. Also includes an examination of the impact
of human activities on the environment.
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Philosophy
PHI 110 – Introduction
to Philosophy
Classical Christian view of ethics, religion, and human nature.
PHI 112 – Ethics
The nature of ethical principles and the analysis of modern ethical
issues such as abortion, capital punishment, and world hunger.
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Social Sciences
PSY 201 – Introduction
to Psychology
Problems, principles, and methods to serve as part of a liberal
arts education and as preparation for more advanced work in psychology,
or for professional study. Will cover such topics as development,
motivation, emotion, learning, intelligence, personality, and abnormal
behavior.
PSY 491 – Principles
and Methods of Biblical Counseling
This course will study methods and techniques of Biblical counseling
and its therapeutic process. Emphasis is placed on practical applications
of counseling skills and development of counselor attitudes and
approaches.
SOC 200 – Introduction
to Sociology
An introduction to the science of sociology, including a discussion
of sociological theory and method, culture and personality, human
ecology and population, and social organization and disorganization.
Social institutions and processes are analyzed and related to current
national and world problems.
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