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MBI 900 - Biblical and Theological Foundations
A course designed to introduce graduate students with limited experience in the
study of Bible and theology to the structure and value of both of these disciplines.
The course content will emphasize foundational content and principles that are
designed to encourage the student in his/her further graduate courses in Bible
and doctrine.
Credits: 3
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MBS 611 - Hebrew Fundamentals/Exegetical Methods 1
A course to develop in the students a comprehensive understanding of the basics
of biblical Hebrew grammar achieved through the use of certain creative teaching
methods. The goal is to enable the student to understand most narrative biblical
Hebrew texts with the aid of a Hebrew-English lexicon.
Credits: 3
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MBS 612 - Hebrew Fundamentals/Exegetical Methods 2
A continued exploration of the basics of biblical Hebrew grammar for use in translation,
parsing, and exegetical study of Old Testament texts. The main components of this
course will be the grammatical analysis, translation, and exegesis of assigned
books and passages that will employ the student’s acquired skills in the Hebrew
language.
Prerequisites & Notes
MBS 611
Credits: 3
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MBS 625 - Biblical Introduction
This course is a survey of the sixty-six books of the Bible, its contents, the approaches to its study, and its use in the Church. Each book of the Bible will be studied in its literary, historical,
and cultural setting in order to understand the issues it addresses, the timeless theological message that it proclaims, and the critical debates it engenders. An emphasis will be placed on relating the historical events of the biblical period in the broader historical context of the Ancient Near-East and Greco-Roman period. Old Testament books will be studied in the chronological order of the history of Israel, and New Testament books by author, rather than in the order of their place in the canon.
Credits: 3
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MBS 652 - Soteriology/Angelology
An introduction in the study of God’s salvation offered to man, from its beginning in the plan in the mind of God to its culmination in the New Jerusalem; and an introduction to the study of the nature and work of angels and demons in Scripture and in the world today.
Credits: 3
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MBS 654 - Eschatology/Ecclesiology
A study of the nature of the church, or specifically, the distinction between the universal church and its local expression, the ordinances of the church, the nature of its leadership, and an evaluation of its success or failure in accomplishing its mission resulting in its end. This will lead into a study of eschatology, or more specifically, the future concerning heaven, hell (eternal existence), the resurrections and nature of the resurrection body, the eternal state of the new heavens and new earth, the judgment of believers and rewards, the nature of the coming day of the Lord, and the fulfillment of the Abrahamic, Davidic, and New Covenants, and various theories of the millennium and the rapture.
Credits: 3
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MBS 655 - Bibliology/Hermeneutics
The first half of the course is devoted to a study of the nature of revelation, inspiration, inerrancy, and illumination of the Scriptures. The course will also study principles of hermeneutics, specifically the literal-grammatical-historical method of interpretation with consideration of intended meaning of the author, literary genre, biblical theology and use of the Old Testament by the New. Attention is given to the merits of various translations and approaches to translating the biblical text, which addresses concerns regarding contextualization (both literary and historical) and the dominant world views associated with post-modernism.
Credits: 3
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MBS 667 - Theology Proper
A biblical study of the doctrine of God: His nature and attributes, His unity and trinity, and His decrees and providential works. This course, of necessity, focuses on the tri-personality of the One God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—with a view to practical application for the student’s life and ministry.
Credits: 3
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MBS 668 - Theology of the Kingdom
A study of the biblical revelation relating to the concept of the kingdom as a unifying theme of Scripture.
Credits: 3
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MBS 669 - Theology and Practice of Missions
This course is both study of cross cultural international missions through (1)
examining the progressive revelation of missiology in the Old and New Testaments
and current literature on cross-cultural international missions, and, (2) the
application of this study through a short-term cross-cultural international missions
experience. The overall goal is for the student to formulate a personal missions
philosophy through the light of the missions trip experience projected against
the theological/Biblical Study.
Credits: 3
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MBS 670 - Bible Geography
A survey of the geographical features of the Bible lands. Special attention is given to the topography of the Promised Land and Jerusalem.
Credits: 3
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MBS 673 - Homiletics 1
This course will examine the skill and art of preaching, focusing on the method of preparation, delivery, and evaluation of sermons. The class will interactively evaluate the content and material of the reading, and each student will deliver one message.
Credits: 3
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MBS 674 - Homiletics 2
This course will continue to develop the student’s skill and art of preaching. This facility will be developed through reading, examination and hearing sermon samples, and through writing and
delivering two twenty-minute sermons from the Gospel of Mark. Attention will also be given to the public reading of Scripture.
Prerequisites & Notes
MBS 673
Credits: 3
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MBS 701 - Genesis/Pentateuch Theology
A course which explores the impact upon one’s thinking of the reality of creation by God, and the continued irruption of the Lord’s sovereign direction of human history. The course examines this book of beginnings by studying problem areas, introductory materials, and the nature of narrative literature through verse by verse, paragraph by paragraph
analysis.
Credits: 3
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MBS 710 - Greek Fundamentals/Exegetical Methods 1
The student is introduced to the basic structure of New Testament Greek with
a view to develop skills in the use of various Greek resources. These skills will
enable the student to begin to translate New Testament texts for the purposes
of gaining insights in the discipline of New Testament exegesis. Specifically
the student will gain: 1) the basics of Greek grammar for use in translation;
2) morphology of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and verbs with proper syntactical
analysis; 3) initial proficiency in the knowledge and employment of Greek vocabulary;
4) use of various Greek resources for the purpose of translation, exposition,
and interpretation; and 5) appreciation of the Greek computer programs available
for enhanced biblical research.
Credits: 3
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MBS 711 - Greek Fundamentals/Exegetical Methods 2
A course designed to continue equipping the students from Greek Fundamentals/Exegetical
Methods 1, with the basic fundamentals of New Testament Greek grammar and syntax,
toward the ultimate goal of translating the New Testament Scriptures from the
original language in which they were written. Contained in the goal of this course
will be the development of exegetical skills based upon the practice of sound
grammatical-syntactical and contextual principles.
Prerequisites & Notes
MBS 710
Credits: 3
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MBS 712 - Effective Bible Teaching
A course designed to analyze the current educational ministry in the local church and Christian School. It also provides students with instruction and experiences that will assist them in preparing effective Bible lessons. The course also assists students in the development of their Bible teaching skills.
Credits: 3
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MBS 715 - Exegesis of Romans
The exegesis of the Greek text of Paul’s letter, and of the Hebrew texts in the Old Testament, referred to in the book of Romans. The student will apply the knowledge of both Greek exegesis and, where applicable, Hebrew exegesis learned from the prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites & Notes
MBS 611 & MBS 612 & MBS 710 & MBS 711
Credits: 3
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MBS 723 - Old Testament Prophets
An exposition of Old Testament Prophetic literature with special attention to the nature and significance of prophecy.
Credits: 3
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MBS 730 - Acts/Paul’s Missionary Epistles
A study of the book of Acts to (1) acquaint the student with a knowledge of the text and its interpretation; (2) enable the student to acquire an historical and geographical foundation for the study of Paul’s missionary epistles; and (3) help the student understand the transitional issues involved in the book (especially God’s change from Israel to the Church economy).
Credits: 3
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MBS 731 - Pastoral Epistles
A study of 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus to: (1) acquaint the student with a knowledge of the text of these books and their interpretation; (2) enable the student to acquire an historical and theological foundation for the application of the timeless principles found in these epistles; and (3) help the student fulfill their ministry by applying the truth found in these epistles in his/her own life.
Credits: 3
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MBS 736 - Old Testament Historical Books
An exposition of each of the Old Testament historical books–from Joshua through
Esther–with special attention to the nature and significance of narrative.
Credits: 3
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MBS 737 - Psalms/Wisdom Literature
Explains the impact of living
with an almighty and holy God in making practical decisions of life.
Credits: 3
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MBS 745 - Matthew/Synoptic Issues
An expository study of the Gospel of Matthew, and the Gospels of Mark, Luke, and to a lesser degree John as they relate to synoptic issues. Special focus will be given to Matthew’s contribution to the theology of the Kingdom of God.
Credits: 3
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MBS 754 - Writings/Theology of John
This study of the writings and theology of John should: (1) acquaint the student with a knowledge of these texts and their interpretation; (2) enable the student to acquire an historical and theological foundation for the application of the timeless theological principles found in this literature; and (3) help the student by applying the truth found in these works in his/her own life.
Credits: 3
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MBS 756 - Romans
A study of the book of Romans through a paragraph by paragraph analysis, examining each paragraph’s contribution to the purpose and message of the book as a whole.
Credits: 3
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MBS 758 - 1 Corinthians
A study of 1 Corinthians which examines the nature of ethics, right and wrong,
and practical goodness with the specific intent of assisting the student in formulating
a biblical world view capable of being integrated into every area of life.
Credits: 3
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MBS 772 - General Epistles
A study of the message and content of the epistles of Hebrews and James with attention given to the historical circumstances of the original readers and authorial intent.
Credits: 3
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MBS 774 - Daniel/Revelation
An exegetical study with the literal, historical, grammatical method of interpretation to all the content and meaning of the books of Daniel and Revelation. Emphasis will be placed upon other major aspects of biblical prophecy and the relationship among Daniel, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, other apocalyptic books, and Revelation. It includes an examination of the contemporary interpretation of Bible prophecy and an exposition of the futuristic interpretation based on the premillennial and pretribulation rapture. Also included is a study of the nature of the book of Revelation with relation to other biblical apocalyptic books.
Credits: 3
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MBS 789 - Advanced Hebrew
An introduction to Hebrew exegesis, with an emphasis on a detailed consideration of Hebrew syntax and the reading of selected narrative and poetic texts. Designed to prepare the student for exegetical study and to improve the student’s ability to read Hebrew, with a continued review of Hebrew phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Credits: 3
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MBS 790 - Advanced Greek
A study of advanced Koine Greek grammar, syntax and the principles of exegesis,
along with extensive practice in translation and grammatical analysis.
Credits: 3
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MBS 792 - Defining Moments in Church History
A historical survey emphasizing major revivals, movements, and leaders of the church weaving together their theological, spiritual, ecclesiastical, and cultural themes.
Credits: 3
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MBS 793 - Evangelism/Apologetics
This course is a study of the defense of the faith highlighting historical and contemporary challenges to the truth of Christianity with a view to more effectively share the faith in evangelism. Toward this objective, evangelistic methods will also be studied.
Credits: 3
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MBS 794 - Current Issues in the Church
A course which will develop the student’s ability to think through current issues facing the church and church leadership utilizing a biblical world view and methodology. The major issues affecting the culture of the church are examined.
Credits: 3
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MBS 810 - Counseling in Christian Community
This course helps students explore a variety of approaches for developing counseling, discipleship, and small group ministries in churches or ministry settings. It equips students with the theological, therapeutic, educational, and pastoral perspectives that are foundational to effectively leading counseling and discipleship ministries. It also acquaints students with strategies for using counseling principles and insights to extend the therapeutic and spiritual impact of Christian counseling beyond office settings into Bible classes, worship services, ministry teams, and small groups of many kinds.
Credits: 3
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MBS 820 - Education Modalities in Ministry
A course designed to analyze the current educational ministry in the local church and Christian school. It also provides students with instruction and experiences that will assist them in preparing effective Bible lessons, and in the development of their Bible teaching skills.
Credits: 3
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MBS 850 - Supervised Field Experience
Pastoral ministry requires more than book knowledge, a friendly personality, and ministry competency. It involves biblical wisdom, Christian maturity, and spiritual skill. This supervised
internship/field experience is designed to evaluate and strengthen the student’s theological foundation, spiritual formation, and practical application.
Credits: 3
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MBS 902 - Biblical Research and Thesis
A course designed to enhance learning and research skills with a view to write a thesis paper in the chosen area of study related to biblical theology, exegesis, or history with the aim to contribute to the advancement of the knowledge and understanding of the Bible. Special attention will be given to the use of PBU’s Learning Resource Center, along with an introduction to emerging technologies in the information world. Prior approval by the Chair of the Graduate Programs of the School of Biblical Studies required.
Credits: 3
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MCC 610 - Counseling Theory and Helping Relationships
This course lays the theoretical foundation and biblical framework for counseling
and therapeutic relationships. It equips students with a comprehensive integrated
model for understanding people and their problems, and for initiating solutions
and change. It teaches students an intersystems approach that promotes psychological
and spiritual health through individual, family, and community interventions.
It also orients students to the helping skills needed for effective counseling
interventions.
Credits: 3
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MCC 611 - Helping Relationships Lab
This laboratory experience is designed to help students acquire the interpersonal skills, personal insight, and relational aptitudes needed for effective counseling interventions. It must be taken concurrently with MCC 610 because it helps students apply counseling theory to real-to-life interactions in a small group context.
Credits: 3
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MCC 612 - Psychopathology: Individual Assessment and Counseling
This course introduces students to the theoretical principles, therapeutic procedures,
and clinical skills utilized in assessing and treating individual psychopathology
from an intersystems perspective. It introduces students to the clinical categories
of psychological problems described in the DSM-IV and Christian counseling strategies
for treating them.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 & MCC 611
Credits: 3
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MCC 625 - Individual Assessment and Counseling Lab
This laboratory experience is designed to give students opportunity to practice
and perfect their skills at using the assessment procedures and treatment model
for counseling individuals taught in MCC 612. It must be taken concurrently with
MCC 612.
Credits: 3
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MCC 638 - Assessing & Treating Sexual Problems
This course gives students an overview of the theory and procedures for assessing
and counseling individuals with sexual problems. Special attention is given to
counseling individuals with sexual identity and impulse problems.
Credits: 2
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MCC 643 - Seminar in Gender and Cultural Issues in Counseling
This course explores the impact cultural and gender issues have on the development
and expression of personal identity and psychological problems. It is designed
to help counseling students develop strategies for understanding and addressing
both the cultural and social differences and the gender issues of counselees when
making assessments and conducting interventions.
Credits: 2
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MCC 670 - Seminar on Trauma and Grief Counseling
This course explores the psychological process of dealing with and recovering from losses that are common to normal human experience, as well as the psychological impact of traumatic experiences that are outside the range of normal human experience. Therapeutic strategies are explored for assisting people through the process of grieving and recovery from loss, along with strategies for preventing, assessing, and treating post-traumatic stress reactions to various kinds of trauma and catastrophe.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 & MCC 612
Credits: 2
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MCC 703 - Marriage and Family Counseling
This course is designed to provide students with an orientation to the issues, procedures, and approaches involved in assessing and counseling whole families and couples. It orients the students to the common models used in conceptualizing and treating couple and family problems, and equips them with a biblical model for conducting effective systemic interventions. It also acquaints students with the ethical guidelines for counseling couples and families.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 & MCC 612
Credits: 3
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MCC 704 - Marriage and Family Counseling Lab
This laboratory experience is designed to give students real-to-life opportunity
to practice and perfect their skills at conceptualizing and treating couple and
family problems with the model for systemic interventions taught in MCC 703. It
must be taken concurrently with MCC 703.
Credits: 3
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MCC 709 - Small Group Dynamics, Development, and Leadership
This course equips students with a broad understanding of small group dynamics,
processes, and leadership strategies and how to use them to develop supportive
and healing communities. It acquaints students with basic strategies for developing
three essential types of small groups (counseling, psychoeducational, and service-focused)
and guidelines for implementing them in a variety of clinical and ministry settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 & MCC 612 & MCC 703
Credits: 3
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MCC 711 - Group Leadership Practicum
This practicum experience provides students with 100 hours of field experience
and supervision toward mastering the group leadership skills and strategies taught
in MCC 709. It must be taken concurrently with MCC 709.
Credits: 3
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MCC 730 - Seminar in Professional Orientation to Legal, Ethical and Clinical Issues in Counseling
This course is designed to orient students to the legal and ethical issues and
standards that affect and regulate the practice of counseling in both ministry
and professional contexts. Special attention is given to the ethical procedures
for managing liability, handling subpoenas, reporting abuse, exercising duty-to-warn
responsibilities, maintaining counseling records, guarding confidential and privileged
communications, avoiding abuses-of-power, conflicts-of-interests and destructive
dual relationships, and maintaining appropriate boundaries in counseling relationships.
Credits: 2
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MCC 737 - Domestic Violence and Abuse in Family Counseling
This course explores the problem of domestic violence and abuse, and its effects
on families. Therapeutic approaches from a biblical perspective for victims, perpetrators,
and their families are explored, as well as the dynamics of abusive relationships
and strategies for treating them. It also emphasizes strategies for developing
and providing personal, spiritual, family, church, and community resources and
support to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse.
Credits: 2
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MCC 761 - Career Development Counseling
This course introduces students to the common theories and practices for assisting individuals with planning careers and/or solving career problems. It equips students with a structural-interactive model for career development counseling that takes into account personality type, work environment, and developmental stages.
Credits: 2
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MCC 783 - Practicum in Psychopathology
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 709 & MCC 711
Credits: 2
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MCC 801 - Family Life Education and Enrichment Programs
This course equips students with the principles and strategies for designing
and implementing psychoeducational programs that strengthen and assist families.
Special emphasis is given to designing education and enrichment programs in parenting
effectiveness, marriage enrichment, divorce-recovery, pre-marriage preparation,
and family problem-solving and conflict-resolution.
Credits: 2
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MCC 802 - Parent/Child Problems in Family Counseling
This course provides advanced training for students in assessing and treating
parent-child problems encountered in marriage and family counseling. Special attention
is given to understanding the psychology of parenthood and counseling strategies
for helping parents deal with childhood problems like defiance, attention-deficits,
anxiety, and compulsions, as well as deal with the special problems associated
with single and step-parenting. Consideration is also given to counseling strategies
with children using play therapy, as well as the ethical and practical issues
that must be addressed when counseling minors.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 703
Credits: 2
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MCC 814 - Advanced Psychopathology: Treating Depression, Anxiety & Impulse Control Disorders
This course provides advanced training for counseling students in methods of
assessment, case formulation, and management of treatment for individuals with
any of three categories of DSM-IV disorders: depression, anxiety, or impulse control
problems. Special attention is given to the assessment and treatment of substance
abuse disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 and MCC 612
Credits: 2
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MCC 827 - Advanced Marriage & Family Counseling: Special Problems in Counseling Couples
This course provides advanced training for students in addressing special problems
encountered when counseling couples. Students explore counseling strategies for
assessing and treating separating or divorcing couples, extra-marital affairs,
couples with chronic illnesses, and couples with sexual problems or problems related
to infertility.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 703
Credits: 2
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MCC 828 - Marriage & Family Counseling Internship
This course provides students with a minimum of 300 hours of supervised field
experience in settings in which marriage and family counseling services are being
provided. Field experience may involve directly assisting in providing counseling
services to couples or families, serving in support roles to marriage and family
counselors, and/or observing the delivery of marriage or family counseling services
by counselors. Students meet with faculty supervisors for evaluation of their
field experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 & MCC 611 & MCC 612 & MCC 625 & MCC 703 & MCC 704
& MCC 709 & MCC 711 & Permission from Counseling Faculty
Credits: 2
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MCC 841 - Seminar on Forgiveness and Conflict Management Counseling
This course offers students an in-depth investigation of the therapeutic and
spiritual benefits of helping people initiate and complete forgiveness-work in
their personal relationships. Biblical, theoretical, and empirical literature
is used to build a comprehensive and practical strategy for guiding people through
the forgiveness process with the help available through Christian counseling and
community. Consideration is also given to developing practical strategies for
helping people in Christian community resolve conflicts and reconcile broken relationships.
Credits: 2
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MCC 852 - Psychological Development & Intervention Across the Lifespan
This course surveys from a lifespan perspective the theories and principles of
developmental psychology that are relevant to counselors. Special attention is
given to understanding psychopathology in the context of the current developmental
stages and tasks that occupy a client and his or her family. Students explore
developmentally appropriate interventions for each stage in the lifespan.
Credits: 2
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MCC 855 - Counseling and Communicating with Contemporary Youth
This course is designed to introduce students to effective procedures for understanding
and addressing the unique developmental crises and tasks adolescents face. It
explores strategies for assessing the psychological needs and problems of adolescents,
as well as the skills needed for addressing these through counseling, group, skill-building,
social and instructional interventions. Special emphasis is given on understanding
today’s youth culture and developing a “street-smart” approach to building relationships
with youth.
Credits: 2
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MCC 869 - Comparative Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy
This course explores and evaluates the philosophical tenets and clinical applications
of the major psychotherapeutic approaches commonly used today by counselors and
therapists. Each theory is reviewed from both a biblical and research perspective
and explored for practical applications to Christian counseling settings.
Credits: 2
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MCC 881 - Psychological Research and Evaluation
This course orients students to the methods, tools, and procedures used in designing,
conducting, and reporting psychological research. It teaches students how to access
data bases, critically review psychological literature, and evaluate studies in
treatment efficacy.
Credits: 2
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MCC 882 - Psychological Measurement and Diagnosis
This course provides an orientation to the clinical use of psychological tests and measurements in assessing individuals and the use of the DSM-IV in diagnosing psychological disorders. It is designed to acquaint counseling students with current and effective psychometric and diagnostic
tools and procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 & MCC 612
Credits: 2
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MCC 883 - Professional Counseling Internship
This course meets over two semesters and provides students with a minimum of 600
hours of supervised field experience in settings in which professional counseling
or psychological services are being provided. Field experience may involve directly
assisting in providing psychological services, serving in support roles to professional
counselors or therapists, and/or observing the delivery of psychological services
by professional counselors or therapists. Students meet with faculty supervisors
for orientation to professional procedures and evaluation of their field experience.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610 & MCC 611 & MCC 612 & MCC 625 & MCC 703 & MCC 704
& MCC 709 & MCC 711 & Special Permission from Counseling Faculty
Credits: 4
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MCC 891 - Cultivating Sexual Wholeness through Churches and Families
This course acquaints students with a theological and psychological perspective
for understanding and counseling those who struggle with sexual shame, sin, and
addiction. It equips Christian counselors and ministry leaders with a compassionate,
biblical, and practical approach for ministering to individuals and their families
that are affected by these problems, as well as preventative and proactive approaches
for cultivating sexual wholeness through churches and families.
Prerequisites & Notes
MCC 610
Credits: 2
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MEL 756 - Educational Research and Technology for Administrators
A course that includes the study and application of methods used to design, execute, report and evaluate educational research using current technology. Emphasis is placed on the ability of students to find and critically interpret research literature and to execute Action Research. The course addresses the administrative and office applications of computers in the school environment and the integration of the Internet into the administrative setting.
Credits: 3
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MEL 761 - Principalship: Building a Community of Learners
A course designed to examine the theory and practice of educational leadership. Emphasis is placed on interactive models of leadership that are conducive to building a community of learners within the school. Supervision of faculty and staff, the implementation of professional development plans and the ability to be innovative in the culture of the school are applied to the role of the principal. Each student is challenged to develop a philosophy of leadership.
Credits: 3
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MEL 772 - Financial and Business Management
A course that examines the financial base essential for a healthy educational institution, including proper budgeting, financial planning, fund raising, endowments, and financial management that form the building blocks for this base. General principles for oversight and coordination of these areas are examined.
Credits: 3
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MEL 776 - School Law
A course that addresses the legal trends and implications of court decisions and federal and state laws that affect the educational programs and policies in schools. Actual case studies and law implementation are explored.
Credits: 3
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MEL 778 - Organizational Theory and Team Building
A course designed to examine current organizational theory that should inform the practice of building a community of learners within the school. Issues addressed will include human relationships, team building, group dynamics, establishing vision, mission, and goals. Students examine the culture and climate of the school from interior and exterior factors and analyze the role of parents, community leaders, business leaders, and the board. Case study method is used to probe a school community and develop a plan of action.
Credits: 3
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MEL 961 - Action Research Project
This course is designed to guide the action research process implemented in the school environment. The major objective is to conduct an actual intervention that is developed to improve the robustness of a school. Students will identify an issue, research potential solutions, carry out the intervention, assess the intervention’s success, and make recommendations for the future. A professional journal article will be written and submitted for publication.
Prerequisites & Notes
MEL 756
Credits: 3
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MEL 971 - Elementary School Internship
The internships are practical integrating experiences in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program. The experience provides the administrative intern with extended interaction with practicing administrators and supervisors as they face very real situations in school settings. The intern, under the guidance of a certified, cooperating supervisor applies the knowledge and skills gained in other program courses to the experience.
Credits: 3
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MEL 972 - Middle School Internship
The internships are practical integrating experiences in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program. The experience provides the administrative intern with extended interaction with practicing administrators and supervisors as they face very real situations in school settings. The intern, under the guidance of a certified, cooperating supervisor applies the knowledge and skills gained in other program courses to the experience.
Credits: 3
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MEL 973 - Secondary School Internship
The internships are practical integrating experiences in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program. The experience provides the administrative intern with extended interaction with practicing administrators and supervisors as they face very real situations in school settings. The intern, under the guidance of a certified, cooperating supervisor applies the knowledge and skills gained in other program courses to the experience.
Credits: 3
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MSE 740 - Philosophy of Education
A course designed to help the student develop a personal philosophy of education based upon Christian Theism. It is the primary objective of this course to analyze, draw together and systematize presuppositions related to education, the pupil, the teacher, the curriculum, and the teaching/learning process. Traditional and Progressive philosophical thought and modern theories of education are examined. A written educational philosophy is the unique product of the course. One’s philosophical roots are compared to competing worldview “root systems” and a teaching model for worldview integration is developed.
Credits: 3
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MSE 742 - Curriculum Theory and Development
An introductory course in curriculum theory and development that reviews the theoretical and practical basis for curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on design and assessment of an effective curriculum.
Credits: 3
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MSE 752 - Evaluation of Learning
A course to introduce the classroom teacher and school administrator to those elements of measurement and assessment that are essential to good teaching. The main focus is the assessment of learning and its role as an integral part of instruction. Understanding By Design serves as an exemplar for developing curricular assessment based upon learning outcomes.
Credits: 3
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MSE 753 - Global Trends in Education
A course designed to explore the political, economic, educational, and social issues in society that are affecting schools in America and around the world. Current issues are studied in light of their historical context. An overview of the history of American education serves to acquaint the students with the dynamics of “trends.”
Credits: 3
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MTE 739 - Foundations of Teaching
A course for students without a prior undergraduate degree in education. The course covers the foundational knowledge and skills for the teaching/learning process. The nature of the teaching profession, special characteristics of learners, theories and research associated with instruction, management, and evaluation, and issues associated with the social and historical foundations of the profession are addressed. Micro-teaching and unit preparation are integral parts of the course.
Credits: 3
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MTE 741 - Human Development and Learning
A course that provides a study of human growth and development throughout the life span and the impact on human learning. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, affective, social, and moral domains as they interact dynamically in instructional events.
Credits: 3
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MTE 743 - Diagnosis and Evaluation of the Exceptional Learner
A course designed to acquaint students with the procedures used in a comprehensive appraisal and assessment system based upon federal and state guidelines for students with disabilities. Application of diagnostic results to classroom instruction is a focus. Issues in the evaluation of special-needs students are addressed.
Credits: 3
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MTE 744 - Teaching Models and Instructional Strategies
A pedagogy course designed to explore various models of teaching that result from current and past research. Broad family models derived from modern theories of learning are examined. Instructional strategies that are used within the various models are developed and practiced.
Credits: 3
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MTE 750 - Theories of Learning and Applications
A course that surveys the major psychological theories of learning. Theories are considered in historical perspective and interpreted within a philosophical framework that focuses on the nature of the human and learning and the nature of knowledge. Current issues and research in the field are addressed. Applications to teaching and learning from the various theories are examined.
Credits: 3
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MTE 754 - Seminar in Elementary Reading
A course designed to present an overview of current issues in elementary reading instruction. Reading theory and applications based upon sound research are examined.
Credits: 3
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MTE 756 - Educational Research and Technology for Teachers
A course that includes the study and application of methods and technological resources used to design, execute, report and evaluate educational research for the classroom setting. Emphasis is placed on the ability of students to critically interpret and use research literature. Various technologies are critiqued for their effect on research and study and on student learning, development, and attitudes. Emphasis is placed on the practical use of technology by teachers and students for research and learning. This course prepares the student for MTE 955 Instructional Design Project.
Credits: 3
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MTE 757 - Intercultural Communication and Multi-National Teaming
A course that aides in the development of intercultural communication skills and attitudes for adaptation to the cross-cultural context of the multi-national school community. Multi-national teaming and community building are a focus of the course.
Credits: 3
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MTE 758 - Growth and Development of Third Culture Kids in International Context
A course designed to prepare teachers, administrators, and dorm parents for working in multicultural schools in the international context. Topics covered include understanding third culture kids (TCK’s), the school and community environment, and the educational and interpersonal skills necessary for effectiveness in an international setting. (Offered only at pre-field orientation {PFO}, international sites, or winterim on main campus.)
Credits: 3
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MTE 759 - Global Issues and Curriculum Design for Culturally Diverse Settings
A course that addresses multicultural and global issues and defines the key parameters for curriculum development in culturally diverse settings. The course describes and critiques contemporary educational thought related to multi-national education and critiques various approaches including the International Baccalaureate Curriculum and other current attempts to meet multi-national curricular requirements.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course may be a substitute course for MTE 769 Advanced Curriculum Design and Development in the Curriculum and Instruction Specialization.
Credits: 3
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MTE 760 - Integrated Language Arts
A course that examines the inter-relationship between thinking and learning in any subject area using the language arts. Methodology for integrating language activities across the curriculum will be developed and used. The language arts, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing are examined from an instructional perspective. Appropriate instructional strategies, materials, classroom management and atmosphere strategies, and assessments conducive to integrated learning are developed.
Credits: 3
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MTE 762 - Integration of Worldview and Learning
An examination of worldview as a framework for learning and living including a review of various worldviews held by people groups around the world. The course includes the development of a curriculum model to use in Christian schools to infuse biblical integration into the curriculum.
Credits: 3
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MTE 768 - Applied Technology Practicum
A laboratory course that teaches the hands-on use of tools, methods and design principles for creating visual materials that communicate effectively. Projects emphasize the development of visual presentations appropriate to a variety of educational and professional environments. Students create materials in areas of their current interest.
Credits: 3
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MTE 769 - Advanced Curriculum Design: Website Integration
This course is designed to develop skills for pre- and in-service teachers to utilize the World Wide Web as a central resource to facilitate learning. The course describes the process of building curriculum web pages designed to support curriculum from the early planning stages through the actual design. Knowledge of the design model of curriculum development, Understanding By Design, is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
MSE 742. MTE 759 may be substituted for MTE 769 in the Curriculum and Instruction Specialization.
Credits: 3
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MTE 770 - Teaching Methods Practicum
A course in which students observe demonstrations by master teachers of selected models and methods, and develop units, lessons, and teaching materials to use in a teaching venue. Students also present a portfolio of their unit and lesson plans taught on site. Students apply theory related to the implementation of models of teaching and instructional strategies in the classroom as they develop and implement their own plans.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTE 744 or a minimum of two pedagogy courses
Credits: 3
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MTE 774 - Integrating Children’s Literature K-12
A course that presents a broad introduction to children’s literature - its historical development, major genres, current trends, and its vital role in a child’s emotional, moral and intellectual development. Various literary genres are evaluated and discussed. Attention is focused on integrating children’s literature across the curriculum.
Credits: 3
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MTE 783 - The Diverse Learner: Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, Children at Risk
A course that examines the variety of learning styles that influence the way teachers, parents, and students interpret their world. This course examines multiple intelligences as identified by Howard Gardner. Curriculum applications, teaching strategies, classroom management, and assessment specific to each intelligence are addressed. This course also addresses issues for educators dealing with “at risk” students and their parents. Topics include: children with learning difficulties, children from single parent families, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, eating disorders, abused children, and gifted children. Practical applications and implications for the diverse learner are examined.
Credits: 3
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MTE 792 - Methods of Teaching Children with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
A course designed to develop instructional strategies and curriculum adaptations and accommodations needed to meet the needs of students with high incidence disabilities. Included in this category are learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, speech and language impairments, other health impaired (ADD, ADHD), and mental retardation. Trans-disciplinary teaming, social service agencies, professional organizations, and family and life span issues are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTE 743
Credits: 3
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MTE 793 - Methods of Teaching Children with Severe to Profound Disabilities
A course designed to develop instructional strategies and curriculum adaptations and accommodations needed to meet the needs of students with low incidence disabilities. Included in this category are multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, autism, deaf-blindness, traumatic brain injury, deafness; methods of teaching children with severe to profound disabilities. Trans-disciplinary teaming, social service and professional agencies, and family and life span issues are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTE 743
Credits: 3
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MTE 794 - Inclusionary Practices for the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Classroom
A course designed to study the methodology for teaching exceptional children in inclusive education settings. Multi-disciplinary teaming, collaboration, management, instructional strategies and home/school partnerships will be examined. Cultural and learning diversity are addressed in the context of an inclusive education setting.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTE 743 and either MTE 792 or MTE 793
Credits: 3
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MTE 955 - Instructional Design Project
This course prepares students to complete the instructional design project by presenting the process of instructional design and facilitating all stages of project design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Students write chapters 1-5 of their culminating project and prepare the instructional and participant materials for three hours of presentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
MTE 756
Credits: 3
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