An introductory examination of biblical exposition for ministry which includes an understanding of the theological foundations for preaching, an acquaintance with the basic secondary materials used in biblical interpretation, and an overview of the procedures of biblical exegesis. Core requirement for the religion major offered every semester.

Prerequisite: BLAN-101, NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Study of a special topic in Biblical Interpretation. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in Biblical Interpretation. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in Biblical Interpretation. May be repeated for credit.

A study of the Greek, Roman, and Jewish backgrounds of the New Testament is made in order to give the New Testament student an understanding of the world of Jesus and the early church. Extensive readings in representative texts from the New Testament period, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Study in a special topic in the field of Biblical interpretation. May be repeated for credit.

An exploration of Egyptian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Persian backgrounds to the Old Testament, designed to provide the student with an understanding of the Old Testament world.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C

May be repeated for credit.

An introduction to the Greek and Hebrew languages which prepares students to do basic lexical and grammatical research in both print and digital media. Core requirement for the religion major and prerequisite to BINT-270. Offered every semester.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

A two-semester course of instruction in the grammar of the Greek New Testament. BLAN 201 or demonstrated proficiency serves as prerequisite to BLAN 202. By the end of the second semester the student should be translating portions of the Greek New Testament. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: BLAN-101 or permission of the instructor

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

A two-semester course of instruction in the grammar of the Greek New Testament. BLAN-201 or demonstrated proficiency serves as prerequisite to BLAN-202. By the end of the second semester the student should be translating portions of the Greek New Testament. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: BLAN-201or permission of instructor

Terms Typically Offered: Spring, even years.

Foundation in the basics of Hebrew morphology, vocabulary, and syntax. Exercises in reading, writing, and speaking. Three hours of lecture, two of laboratory per week. BLAN-204 or demonstrated proficiency serves as prerequisite to BLAN-205. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: BLAN-101 or permission of the instructor

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Foundation in the basics of Hebrew morphology, vocabulary, and syntax. Exercises in reading, writing, and speaking. Three hours of lecture, two of laboratory per week. BLAN-204 or demonstrated proficiency serves as prerequisite to BLAN-205. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: BLAN-204

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An advanced course in New Testament Greek. The student begins a translation and exegesis of the Gospel of John along with an intensive, systematic review of grammar and syntax from an advanced Greek grammar.

Prerequisite: BLAN-201, BLAN-202 or demonstrated proficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An advanced course in New Testament Greek. The student begins a translation and exegesis of the Gospel of John along with an intensive, systematic review of grammar and syntax from an advanced Greek grammar.

Prerequisite: BLAN-201, BLAN-202 or demonstrated proficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Review and consolidation of grammar and syntax. Extensive reading in the narrative portions of the Old Testament for style and vocabulary. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: BLAN-204, BLAN-205 or demonstrated proficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Review and consolidation of grammar and syntax. Extensive reading in the narrative portions of the Old Testament for style and vocabulary. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: BLAN-204, BLAN-205 or demonstrated proficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Reading and exegesis of Greek New Testament passages, selected to acquaint the student with the distinctive styles of the various authors of the New Testament. Some reading in the Apostolic Fathers and the Septuagint is also included.

Prerequisite: BLAN-301 or NT-301; BLAN-302 or NT-302 or demonstratedproficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Reading and exegesis of Greek New Testament passages, selected to acquaint the student with the distinctive styles of the various authors of the New Testament. Some reading in the Apostolic Fathers and the Septuagint is also included.

Prerequisite: BLAN-301 or NT-301; BLAN-302 or NT-302; BLAN-401 ordemonstrated procifiency

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Syntactical and exegetical analysis of selected portions from the Hebrew Old Testament. Offered on demand.

Prerequisite: BLAN-306 or OT-306; BLAN-307 or OT-307 or demonstratedproficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Syntactical and exegetical analysis of selected portions from the Hebrew Old Testament. Offered on demand.

Prerequisite: BLAN-306 or OT-306; BLAN-307 or OT307; BLAN-406 ordemonstrated proficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

May be repeated for credit.

An examination of the theology, philosophy and practice of spiritual formation and discipleship. Special attention will be given to the nature, processes, and goals of Christian formation ministries in the local church. Offered every fall.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Study in a special topic in philosophy. May be repeated for credit.

Study in a special topic in philosophy. May be repeated for credit.

Study in a special topic in philosophy. May be repeated for credit.

A study of the developmental needs, skills, and abilities of children as they pertain to spiritual formation. Consideration will also be given to moral and value formation, socialization, and self-esteem development.

Prerequisite: CFST-101

A study of the educational, discipleship, and developmental needs of adults pertinent to an effective formation ministry in the local church.

Prerequisite: CFST-101

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Study in a special topic in the field of Christian formation and discipleship. May be repeated for credit.

May be repeated for credit.

Beginning in the late third century, this course covers the major people, places, events, and movements of the Roman Empire until its destruction by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. Emphasizes the life and beliefs of the Orthodox Church and its relationship to Western Christianity. This course is housed in the Department of Religion and is accepted as a HIST upper division elective for the History/ Political Science major.

This course explores our Christian heritage, showing how the community of believers has evolved over time, from the timeless creeds developed in the early Christian era, to the split between Rome and Eastern Orthodoxy, to the Protestant Reformation and the proliferation of denominations down to the twentieth century. The recent period highlights the rise of Pentecostalism and its place in the past century, the increasingly global sweep of the Church, and the relative decline of the European role in Christianity. The last section deals with the challenges and prospects of the twenty-first century and the roles available to our students.

This course explores our Christian heritage, showing how the community of believers has evolved over time, from the timeless creeds developed in the early Christian era, to the split between Rome and Eastern Orthodoxy, to the Protestant Reformation and the proliferation of denominations down to the twentieth century. The recent period highlights the rise of Pentecostalism and its place in the past century, the increasingly global sweep of the Church, and the relative decline of the European role in Christianity. The last section deals with the challenges and prospects of the twenty-first century and the roles available to our students.

Antecedents, Wesleyan and nineteenth-century holiness backgrounds; origin, development, and varieties of traditional Pentecostalism; some attention to the neo-Pentecostal or charismatic movement. Course may include field trips to significant Southern California sites. This course is housed in the Department of Religion and is accepted as a HIST upper division elective for the History/ Political Science major.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

The transition from medieval to modern civilization, emphasizing those forces and persons which brought about change in Europe's intellectual and religious outlook.

Study of a special topic in church history. May be repeated for credit.

May be repeated for credit.

Mutual investigation of one topic in church history of particular relevance to upper division religion majors. May be repeated for credit.

An introduction to the basic elements of intercultural communication and service. Course content will compare and contrast the cognitive processes, linguistic forms, and behavioral patterns within diverse cultural contexts. The student will integrate theory with practice in order to communicate effectively a holistic gospel.

Various models of Christian mission from biblical, theological, and historical perspectives will be explored. This interdisciplinary study, integrating theology and praxis, is designed to move the student toward a responsible understanding of an integral proclamation of the kingdom of God in a diverse cultural milieu. Core requirement for the religion major offered every fall.

Prerequisite: NT-101C; THEO-101C OR THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

A study of worldview theories and concepts in the context of intercultural studies. Major worldviews are mapped out geographically in order to investigate transcultural universals and divergences. The relationship between worldviews and theology in formulating contextual understandings of ministry will be examined. Core requirement for the religion major offered every fall.

Prerequisite: NT-101C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Study of a special topic in intercultural and urban studies. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in intercultural and urban studies. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in intercultural and urban studies. May be repeated for credit.

A study of the nature, scope and imperatives of evangelism in the church. Scriptural mandates and models for evangelism are examined, and personal skills in evangelism are developed.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

A study of the processes of communicating the gospel interculturally. Special attention is given to the development of attitudes and tools that will enable effective communication interculturally.

Prerequisite: ICST-102

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

A course designed to offer theology majors in the Intercultural Studies concentration intensive language study as part of their required study abroad experience. The specific language studied will be in conjunction with the location of the selected study abroad program.

Intercultural Internship is designed to integrate conceptual aspects of ministry with in-depth exposure to the practice of ministry within specific intercultural contexts. The internship experience is intended for students who wish to receive credit for guided reflection and supervision of a missions oriented experience by the on-scene supervisor/missionary and religion faculty member. Specific internship modules may also be taken during two, three, or four semesters. A maximum number of twelve units may be taken for internship credit.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

A course designed to integrate theory with field experience for Religion majors in the Intercultural Studies concentration. The intent is to reflect theologically in an intercultural ministry setting as part of the study abroad requirement. Special attention is given to examining one's spiritual gifts, calling, identity, and preparation, as well as developing an appreciation for other cultures, and understanding of the cross-cultural adaptation of a missionary.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Study of a special topic in intercultural and urban studies. May be repeated for credit.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

May be repeated for credit.

This course examines selected themes critical to effective Christian mission. Issues considered range from the ethics of evangelism and proselytism to the cultural dynamics of politics and economics. This course is required for students in the in the Intercultural Studies concentration.

Prerequisite: ICST-102

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Mutual investigation of one topic in intercultural and urban studies of particular relevance to upper division religion majors. May be repeated for credit.

The development of the Christian Church throughout its history as reflected in its life, thought, institutions, leaders, and literature. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.

This course is designed to introduce the basic elements of intercultural communication, relationship and service pertaining to missions. Course content will compare and contrast the cognitive processes and behavioral patterns within diverse cultural contexts. The student will integrate theory with practice in order to communicate effectively a holistic gospel. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.

This course is designed to teach the student to write well-stated, grammatically correct, thesis-driven essays. Attention is given to academic and professional writing styles, reasonable presentations, the elements of an argument, and means of efficient research. This course must be passed with a "C" or better to fulfill requirements for graduation. A student receiving a "C-" or lower must retake the course to earn the required grade for graduation. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

A theological understanding of the ministry of the church and its mission to the world. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

An introduction to the basic secondary materials utilized in biblical interpretation, an overview of the procedures of biblical exegesis and an articulation of the steps involved in homiletic construction and delivery. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Building effective ministry through the development of a healthy interior life, an understanding of a situational approach to leadership, and knowing the leader's role in the congregation's vision and mission. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.

An introduction to research methods used to study life and ministry of a local congregation, including research design, collection of data, data analysis, and interpretation of data. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

This course examines selected themes critical to effective Christian mission. Issues considered range from the ethics of evangelism and proselytism to the cultural dynamics of politics and economics. (Professional Education Course)

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MILD-310

An examination of the nature and causes of conflict in the local church and religious organizations, and the principles of effective intervention strategies. (Professional Education Course)

Theological perspectives and psychological resources for care and counseling in the context of the local congregation. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

A learning experience integrating classroom theory with practical application through supervised service in a local church, hospital, mission field, or other appropriate setting. May be repeated up to a maximum of 12 units. (Professional Education Course)

An investigation of the moral implications of the Christian faith from a biblical and theological perspective. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.

A study of selected, major themes in the writings of the Old Testament. (Professional Education Course)

Prerequisite: MILD-367

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.

The principles of effective management as a learning organization in understanding the church's internal processes as well as its relationship with the environment. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.

A study of selected, major themes in the writings of the New Testament. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

A study of the theology and practice of preaching and teaching. (Professional Education Course)

Prerequisite: MILD-367

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.

A philosophical, historical and theological study of the third person of the Trinity. This course places special emphasis on the Spirit's empowerment for the church's mission and ministry. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.

An exegesis of I Corinthians in the contexts of the life of the apostle Paul and the developing urban church. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.

Study of a special topic in theology. May be repeated for credit. (Professional Education Course)

Exegesis and discussion of selected New Testament passages relevant to a variety of personal issues and contemporary life, including sexual ethics, gender roles, Christian parenting, divorce and remarriage, wealth and possession, and the problems of evil, death and dying. (Professional Education Course)

An approach to ministry planning in which change theory is integrated with the human and structural dynamics that influence the development of corporate vision and mission processes, goals, assessment, strategy, and evaluation. (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Summer.

Prerequisite to all upper division courses in New Testament. A close study of the New Testament text, examining the foundations of Christianity within its historical contexts, and presenting the principles and tools of interpretation. (required for all Religion majors; meets Religion/Humanities requirement for all PE majors). (Professional Education Course).

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Prerequisite to all upper division courses in New Testament. A close study of the New Testament text, examining the foundations of Christianity within its historical contexts, and presenting the principles and tools of interpretation.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Study of a special topic relating to the New Testament. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic relating to the New Testament. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic relating to the New Testament. May be repeated for credit.

An advanced course in New Testament Greek. The student begins a translation and exegesis of the Gospel of John along with an intensive, systematic review of grammar and syntax from an advanced Greek grammar.

Prerequisite: BLAN-201, BLAN-202, NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An advanced course in New Testament Greek. The student begins a translation and exegesis of the Gospel of John along with an intensive, systematic review of grammar and syntax from an advanced Greek grammar.

Prerequisite: BLAN-201, BLAN-202, NT-101C, NT-301

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

This course aims to provide an introductory overview of the critical problems involved in interpreting the parables of Jesus, an understanding of the theological framework for interpreting the meaning of the parables, and an appreciation for the religious, social, and moral values expressed in the message of the parables.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

A critical examination of the assumptions, history, methods, and conclusions of the so-called, "Quest of the Historical Jesus." We then interpret the data about Jesus against the history and culture of late Second Temple Judaism, followed by an examination of the meaning of Jesus' life and work.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

A study of the background, theology, community and literary significance of the Markan traditions of Jesus.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

The meaning and message of the Gospel of John and I, II, and III John, including introductory studies concerning authorship, date, location, and occasion for the writings. Involves detailed exegesis of segments of the literature with a focus upon the significance of its theological content.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Content and interpretation of this important Christological text, stressing Bible study methods and resources and giving attention to background considerations in the biblical history of Jewish worship.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

James, I and II Peter, and Jude-their contents, interpretation, distinctive teachings, and significance to the canon of the New Testament.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Exegesis of the Book of Acts with consideration of critical problems, alerting the student to basic issues in the history and theology of Luke-Acts and providing him or her with an outline of primitive church history.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies of the critical issues and contents of the Pauline corpus in the contexts of the life of the apostle and of the developing New Testament church. The following courses will be scheduled: NT 346 Romans and Galatians; NT 347 Corinthian Letters; NT 348 Prison Epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon; NT 349 Pastoral Epistles: I and II Timothy, and Titus.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies of the critical issues and contents of the Pauline corpus in the contexts of the life of the apostle and of the developing New Testament church. The following courses will be scheduled: NT 346 Romans and Galatians; NT 347 Corinthian Letters; NT 348 Prison Epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon; NT 349 Pastoral Epistles: I and II Timothy, and Titus.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies of the critical issues and contents of the Pauline corpus in the contexts of the life of the apostle and of the developing New Testament church. The following courses will be scheduled: NT 346 Romans and Galatians; NT 347 Corinthian Letters; NT 348 Prison Epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon; NT 349 Pastoral Epistles: I and II Timothy, and Titus.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies of the critical issues and contents of the Pauline corpus in the contexts of the life of the apostle and of the developing New Testament church. The following courses will be scheduled: NT 346 Romans and Galatians; NT 347 Corinthian Letters; NT 348 Prison Epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon; NT 349 Pastoral Epistles: I and II Timothy, and Titus.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Reading and exegesis of Greek New Testament passages, selected to acquaint the student with the distinctive styles of the various authors of the New Testament. Some reading in the Apostolic Fathers and the Septuagint is also included.

Prerequisite: NT-101C; BLAN-301 or NT-301; BLAN-302 or NT-302

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Reading and exegesis of Greek New Testament passages, selected to acquaint the student with the distinctive styles of the various authors of the New Testament. Some reading in the Apostolic Fathers and the Septuagint is also included.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, NT-401

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An examination of the interrelationship between the meaning of the parables as Jesus spoke them to his original hearers and the message of parables proclaimed in the church today.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An advanced course for the study of important theological concepts of the New Testament. The focus will be twofold: the orthodox understanding of major doctrines in the light of their first-century environment, and the development of a basic methodology that will guide the student in the practice of theological interpretation of the New Testament. Core requirement for the religion major offered every spring.

Prerequisite: NT-101C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Study of a special topic in New Testament. May be repeated for credit.

The study of the history and nature of the Synoptic Problem and the methods of Gospel research; and an overview of the content, characteristics, and theology of the first three Gospels.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

May be repeated for credit.

Mutual investigation of one topic in New Testament of particular relevance to upper division religion majors. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisite to all upper division courses in Old Testament. An introductory study of the literature of the Old Testament, with a view toward appreciation of its content and historical development, with emphasis on theological themes such as creation, election, and redemption. (required for all MILD majors; meets Religion/Humanities requirement for other majors). (Professional Education Course).

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Prerequisite to all upper division courses in Old Testament. An introductory study of the literature of the Old Testament, with a view toward appreciation of its content and historical development, with emphasis on theological themes such as creation, election, and redemption.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Study of a special topic relating to the Old Testament. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic relating to the Old Testament. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic relating to the Old Testament. May be repeated for credit.

Review and consolidation of grammar and syntax. Extensive reading in the narrative portions of the Old Testament for style and vocabulary. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: OT-201C, BLAN-204, BLAN-205; or demonstrated proficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Review and consolidation of grammar and syntax. Extensive reading in the narrative portions of the Old Testament for style and vocabulary. Offered alternate years.

Prerequisite: OT-201C, OT-306

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

A study of selected Psalms, especially noting the structure, language, meaning, authorship, and historic setting of each.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

A study of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament with attention to the characteristic features and forms of Hebrew poetry and the role of wisdom in Israel. This course may include any of the following books: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies in the lives and literature of the Hebrew prophets. The following courses in the prophets will be scheduled: OT 330 Isaiah 1-39, OT 331 Isaiah 40-66, OT 332 Jeremiah, OT 333 Ezekiel, and OT 334 Minor Prophets.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies in the lives and literature of the Hebrew prophets. The following courses in the prophets will be scheduled: OT 330 Isaiah 1-39, OT 331 Isaiah 40-66, OT 332 Jeremiah, OT 333 Ezekiel, and OT 334 Minor Prophets.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Studies in the lives and literature of the Hebrew prophets. The following courses in the prophets will be scheduled: OT 330 Isaiah 1-39, OT 331 Isaiah 40-66, OT 332 Jeremiah, OT 333 Ezekiel, and OT 334 Minor Prophets.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Studies in the lives and literature of the Hebrew prophets. The following courses in the prophets will be scheduled: OT 330 Isaiah 1-39, OT 331 Isaiah 40-66, OT 332 Jeremiah, OT 333 Ezekiel, and OT 334 Minor Prophets.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Studies in the lives and literature of the Hebrew prophets. The following courses in the prophets will be scheduled: OT 330 Isaiah 1-39, OT 331 Isaiah 40-66, OT 332 Jeremiah, OT 333 Ezekiel, and OT 334 Minor Prophets.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An examination of the historical and legal formulations in Genesis through Deuteronomy in light of recent archaeological finds and critical research. The following courses will be included: OT 341 Genesis, OT 342 Exodus, OT 343 Leviticus, OT 344 Numbers, and OT 345 Deuteronomy.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An examination of the historical and legal formulations in Genesis through Deuteronomy in light of recent archaeological finds and critical research. The following courses will be included: OT 341 Genesis, OT 342 Exodus, OT 343 Leviticus, OT 344 Numbers, and OT 345 Deuteronomy.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An examination of the historical and legal formulations in Genesis through Deuteronomy in light of recent archaeological finds and critical research. The following courses will be included: OT 341 Genesis, OT 342 Exodus, OT 343 Leviticus, OT 344 Numbers, and OT 345 Deuteronomy.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

An examination of the historical and legal formulations in Genesis through Deuteronomy in light of recent archaeological finds and critical research. The following courses will be included: OT 341 Genesis, OT 342 Exodus, OT 343 Leviticus, OT 344 Numbers, and OT 345 Deuteronomy.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

An examination of the historical and legal formulations in Genesis through Deuteronomy in light of recent archaeological finds and critical research. The following courses will be included: OT 341 Genesis, OT 342 Exodus, OT 343 Leviticus, OT 344 Numbers, and OT 345 Deuteronomy.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Syntactical and exegetical analysis of selected portions from the Hebrew Old Testament. Offered on demand.

Prerequisite: OT-201C, OT-306, OT-307 or demonstrated proficiency

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Syntactical and exegetical analysis of selected portions from the Hebrew Old Testament. Offered on demand.

Prerequisite: OT-201C, OT-406

This course will examine the books of 1 and 2 Samuel with particular emphasis upon the female characters that occur within the narrative, and the concurrent development of David's character as made evident in the biblical text through his significant relationships with women. The course will provide significant opportunity for students to acquire and improve interpretive skills appropriate to the narrative form of biblical text. Special attention will be given to the important contributions of the David narrative to a theology of kingship and the ethics of power usage within community, major themes in the books of Samuel.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

This course will examine the role of women in early Israel and the theological significance of their inclusion in the biblical text. ÿA major portion of the course will be devoted to the study of selected female characters occurring in the books of Genesis through Judges. ÿThe course will provide significant opportunity for students to acquire and improve interpretive skills appropriate to the narrative form of biblical text. ÿAttention will also be given to relevant cultural realities of women in the ancient Near Eastern world.

Prerequisite: OT-201C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Study of a special topic in Old Testament. May be repeated for credit.

An exploration of the meaning of, and limits for, biblical theology, together with the works of certain prominent scholars in the area; and of selected motifs in the Old Testament. Core requirement for the religion major offered every fall.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

May be repeated for credit.

Mutual investigation of one topic in Old Testament of particular relevance to upper division religion majors. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in pastoral leadership. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in pastoral leadership. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in pastoral leadership. May be repeated for credit.

An introduction to a theology of leadership through the development of a healthy interior life; an understanding of a situational approach to leadership; and knowledge of the leader's role in the corporate vision, spirituality, and mission of the Christian community. Core requirement for the religion major offered every semester.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

An introduction to a theology of care and counsel as a central focus of leadership-lay and vocational-in the mission and ministry of the Christian community. Core requirement for the religion major offered every spring.

Prerequisite: NT101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An introduction to the proclamation mission of communicating the gospel through teaching and preaching. Core requirement for the religion major offered every semester.

Prerequisite: BINT-270, NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

A study of the biblical and theological foundations of spirituality within the Pentecostal/charismatic tradition. The emphasis will be on building a functioning spiritual life by the exercise of spiritual disciplines such as prayer, worship, community, fasting, and other disciplines. Core requirement for the religion major offered every fall.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An examination of narrative and expository preaching methods as complementary styles of preaching to strengthen pulpit ministry.

Prerequisite: PLST-314

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Exploring effective management from a systems perspective that examines the internal processes of a learning organization as well as its relationship with the environment. Selected topics will also include recruitment and training of volunteers, conflict management, team building, planning and financial management, and legal issues.

Prerequisite: PLST-310

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An overview of the biblical and contemporary views on the leadership roles of women in the church, and the relevance of women in ministry for the modern church.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

The application of counseling and guidance principles to the work of the pastor and other religious workers in the field of pastoral care, including the use of case studies in ministering to persons with illness, grief, home, youth, or other types of special problems.

Prerequisite: PLST-312

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An examination of the interrelationship between the meaning of the parables as Jesus spoke them to his original hearers and the message of parables proclaimed in the church today.

Prerequisite: NT-101C

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Guided reading and discussion of official district and national constitutions and bylaws, and research in denominational history and doctrine. Designed for students seeking ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

The internship program is a full-time, one-semester course of intensive in-service ministerial training in an assigned church under the supervision of a pastor and religion faculty member. Specific internship modules may also be taken during two, three, or four semesters. A maximum number of twelve units may be taken for internship credit. Note: Application forms are available in the Department of Religion office.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

A learning experience which integrates classroom theory with practice through assigned responsibilities in local churches, hospitals, mission fields, or other appropriate institutions under supervision by both the on-scene administrator and the religion faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Note: Application forms are available in the Department of Religion office.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Highly Recommended: PLST 450 or PLST 460A course designed to integrate theory with guided field experience in the student's chosen field. The intent is to reflect theologically in a ministry setting with special attention given to examining one's spiritual gifts, calling, identity, and preparation.

Prerequisite: PLST-310, PLST-312, PLST-314

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Study of a special topic in pastoral leadership. May be repeated for credit.

May be repeated for credit.

Mutual investigation of one topic in pastoral leadership of particular relevance to upper division religion majors. May be repeated for credit.

An introductory study which aims to provide a basic understanding of the nature and aims of philosophy, an acquaintance with some representative philosophical problems, an introduction to the methodology of philosophical inquiry, and a mastery of some of the terminology employed in philosophical discussion. This course does not fulfill a core curriculum requirement. Core requirement for the religion major offered every semester.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Study of a special topic in philosophy. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in philosophy. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in philosophy. May be repeated for credit.

The course provides an introduction to a variety of ethical theories and systems in order to formulate alternative perspectives for ethical analysis and decision making.

Prerequisite: PHIL-201

The course employs philosophical methodology to examine the problems of the nature, limits, and validity of religious knowledge; the meaning of religious language; and the origin and nature of evil. This course does not fulfill a core curriculum requirement.

Prerequisite: PHIL-201

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An exploration of the category of beauty as it is variously addressed within the Bible, historic and contemporary Christian theology, and philosophy. These sources will be considered so that students may begin developing their own constructive theology of beauty.

Prerequisite: THEO-101C or THEO-103C

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Study of a special topic in philosophy. May be repeated for credit.

An introduction to Christian faith and life, embracing the primary theological tenets and fundamental values that empower a Christian to address contemporary cultural issues, seek integrity in personal behavior, and respond to the great commission to reach the world. (meets Religion/Humanities requirement). (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

An introduction to Christian faith and life, embracing the primary theological tenets and fundamental values that empower a Christian to address contemporary cultural issues, seek integrity in personal behavior, and respond to the great commission to reach the world.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

An introductory study of the subject matter and scope of Christian theology. Examination is made of philosophical presuppositions, definition is sought for theological terms, and articulation of theological concepts is encouraged. Particular attention is given to the doctrinal tenets of the Assemblies of God. (Required for all MILD majors/meets Religion/Humanities for all majors). (Professional Education Course)

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

An introductory study of the subject matter and scope of Christian theology. Examination is made of philosophical presuppositions, definition is sought for theological terms, and articulation of theological concepts is encouraged. Particular attention is given to the doctrinal tenets of the Assemblies of God. Students majoring in Theology (any concentration) must take THEO-103C to fulfill the core curriculum requirement in theology.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

An introductory study of the subject matter and scope of Christian theology. Examination is made of philosophical presuppositions, definition is sought for theological terms, and articulation of theological concepts is encouraged. Particular attention is given to the doctrinal tenets of the Assemblies of God. This course is for honors students only.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

Study of a special topic in theology. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in theology. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in theology. May be repeated for credit.

This course surveys the history of philosophical worldviews and life narratives as a background for understanding the challenges involved in developing a theology and ethic accountable to the biblical witness but contextual in a given culture. Theological currents leading to postmodernity will be explored through the lens provided by the questions and encounters that emerge from both western and non-western Christian perspectives.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

This course surveys the history of philosophical worldviews and life narratives as a background for understanding the challenges involved in developing a theology and ethic accountable to the biblical witness but contextual in a given culture. Theological currents leading to postmodernity will be explored through the lens provided by the questions and encounters that emerge from both western and non-western Christian perspectives.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

This course aims to investigate the moral implications of the Christian faith. Emphases will be placed on the theological nature of Christian ethical reflection, and the evaluation of specific moral issues from the vantage point of Christian faith.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

Using Scripture and the church's historic theological wisdom, this course is a study of God's nature, the Trinity, creation, humankind as Imago Dei, the fall, Jesus Christ's person and salvific work, and the elements of salvation including justification, sanctification and glorification. Core requirement for the theology major offered every semester.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

This course covers Pneumatology, Eccelsiology, and Eschatology. ÿUsing Scripture and the church's historic theological wisdom this course is a study of the Holy Spirit's person, work, and gifts, the church's nature and vocation, and the last things, including the resurrection, final judgment, and new creation. Core requirement for the theology major offered every semester.

Prerequisite: NT-101C, OT-201C; THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

This course explores the implications of storytelling and narrative as a way of thinking about - and engaging in - the theological task. It is the assumption of this course that the conceptual categories of narrative are irreducible to other forms of thought and that they therefore represent a domain of knowledge, which possesses its own independent validity. Put differently, the think in story. For this reason, interpretation, which is sensitive to narrative form, may help to expose that value. It is the purpose of this course to develop the sensitivities necessary to understand this important dimension of religious expression.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An overview of the biblical and contemporary views on the leadership roles of women in the church, and the relevance of women in ministry for the modern church.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

The course employs philosophical methodology to examine the problems of the nature, limits, and validity of religious knowledge; the meaning of religious language; and the origin and nature of evil. This course does not fulfill a core curriculum requirement.

Prerequisite: PHIL-201

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

An exploration of the category of beauty as it is variously addressed within the Bible, historic and contemporary Christian theology, and philosophy. These sources will be considered so that students may begin developing their own constructive theology of beauty.

Prerequisite: THEO-101C or THEO-103C/H

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Study of a special topic in theology. May be repeated for credit.

May be repeated for credit.

Mutual investigation of one topic in theology of particular relevance to upper division theology majors. May be repeated for credit.

Required of all theology majors during the senior year. This capstone course explores the changing role of pastoral, theological, and ethical reflection and practice in the contemporary context of shifting social realities. Particular attention is paid to the role of Pentecostalism within this matrix.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.

This course addresses trafficking based on the U.S. State Department model of Prevention, Protection, and Prosecution. Explores how trafficking happens, why it happens, and what can be done about it. For students interested in combatting human trafficking, this course offers a better understanding of professional career choices, as well as volunteer opportunities. The course includes guest speakers with in-depth knowledge and experience in the field from law enforcement and victim services. Counts as elective toward Women & Justice Minor.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

While discussing the theories of child development, early childhood trauma, and the stages of change, a key of the CSEC curriculum will be to identify strategies for early intervention with at-risk and vulnerable youth.

Topics examined will include understanding sex trafficking and its dynamics, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases using laws and policies regarding sex trafficking.

Topics examines will include understanding types of demand, how demand impacts the extent of human trafficking, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases and policies regarding those who demand various linds of human trafficking.

In light of best practices, this course seeks to equip students with the knowledge needed to understand the holistic needs of human trafficking survivors as they begin their aftercare and restoration process.

Students will investigate different types of collabrative strategies, and how to build effective partnerships to enhance anti-trafficking efforts, both domestically and internationally.

Students will explore different types of prevention challenges and models and determine which prevention activities and processes may enhace anti-traffikcing efforts in their locations and areas of expertise.

Students will investigate the responsibility of business, consumers and media through the lents of a biblical ethics framework related to Human Dignity and Purpose in relation to trafficking.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Students will explore faith-based organizations' (FBOs) roles in anti-human trafficking collaborations, how they can contribute to prevention, protection of survivors and human trafficking investigations and prosecutions at local and global levels.

Prerequisite: WJST-345

Topics examined will include understanding investigations, how they can impact human trafficking efforts, protection and invterviewing of victims, how investigations inform effective prosecution of cases and policies regarding investigating human trafficking situations.

The issues around labor trafficking will be explored. Both domestic an international labor trafficking will be discussed. Topics examined will include the extent of the problem and its relation to other forms of human trafficking, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases, policies regarding labor trafficking, and partnerhips and collaborations impacting labor trafficking locally and globally.

The issues around human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants will be explored and discussed. Risk factors and circumstances leading to populations being vulnerable to being exploited while attempting to migrate to other countries and internally displaced will be explored. The course will review how the smuggling of migrants can lead to human trafficking and propose alternate strategies for identifying smuggled migrants and preventing them from being exploited in human trafficking and other transnational crime.

The issues around human trafficking grant writing and management will be addressed. Federal, State and Foundation grant opportunities will be discussed. Topics explored will include finding grant opportuntiites, how to effectively write grants that address the topics solicited, submission of grants, and how to manage grants received for anti-trafficking efforts. Students will determine different types of collaborative strategies to enhance grant submissions and how to build effective partnerships to enhance grant writing and management efforts.

This course addresses trafficking based on the U.S. State Department model of Prevention, Protection, and Prosecution. Explores how trafficking happens, why it happens, and what can be done about it. For students interested in combatting human trafficking, this course offers a better understanding of professional career choices, as well as volunteer opportunities. The course includes guest speakers with in-depth knowledge and experience in the field from law enforcement and victim services. Counts as elective toward Women & Justice Minor.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

While discussing the theories of child development, early childhood trauma, and the stages of change, a key of the CSEC curriculum will be to identify strategies for early intervention with at-risk and vulnerable youth.

Topics examined will include understanding sex trafficking and its dynamics, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases using laws and policies regarding sex trafficking.

Topics examines will include understanding types of demand, how demand impacts the extent of human trafficking, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases and policies regarding those who demand various linds of human trafficking.

In light of best practices, this course seeks to equip students with the knowledge needed to understand the holistic needs of human trafficking survivors as they begin their aftercare and restoration process.

Students will investigate different types of collabrative strategies, and how to build effective partnerships to enhance anti-trafficking efforts, both domestically and internationally.

Prerequisite: WJST-345

Students will explore different types of prevention challenges and models and determine which prevention activities and processes may enhace anti-traffikcing efforts in their locations and areas of expertise.

Students will investigate the responsibility of business, consumers and media through the lents of a biblical ethics framework related to Human Dignity and Purpose in relation to trafficking.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Students will explore faith-based organizations' (FBOs) roles in anti-human trafficking collaborations, how they can contribute to prevention, protection of survivors and human trafficking investigations and prosecutions at local and global levels.

Topics examined will include understanding investigations, how they can impact human trafficking efforts, protection and invterviewing of victims, how investigations inform effective prosecution of cases and policies regarding investigating human trafficking situations.

The issues around human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants will be explored and discussed. Risk factors and circumstances leading to populations being vulnerable to being exploited while attempting to migrate to other countries and internally displaced will be explored. The course will review how the smuggling of migrants can lead to human trafficking and propose alternate strategies for identifying smuggled migrants and preventing them from being exploited in human trafficking and other transnational crime.

The issues around human trafficking grant writing and management will be addressed. Federal, State and Foundation grant opportunities will be discussed. Topics explored will include finding grant opportuntiites, how to effectively write grants that address the topics solicited, submission of grants, and how to manage grants received for anti-trafficking efforts. Students will determine different types of collaborative strategies to enhance grant submissions and how to build effective partnerships to enhance grant writing and management efforts.

An introductory course to the study of women and contemporary gender issues in society. This course will focus on such issues as the necessity for the study of women, gender as a cultural construct, theological interpretations of gender, and gender as perceived in history and literature. This course is part of the core requirement for a minor in Women & Justice Minor.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

Students are required to attend one conference sponsored by the Global Center for Women and Justice. A faculty member in the discipline covered by the conference theme will determine course work. May be repeated for credit.

This course addresses trafficking based on the U.S. State Department model of Prevention, Protection, and Prosecution. Explores how trafficking happens, why it happens, and what can be done about it. For students interested in combatting human trafficking, this course offers a better understanding of professional career choices, as well as volunteer opportunities. The course includes guest speakers with in-depth knowledge and experience in the field from law enforcement and victim services. Counts as elective toward Women & Justice Minor.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

This course is designed to assist the student in integrating the multi-faceted aspects of women's issues into a final paper. Working in cooperation with the professor, the student will design and methodically research and write a major paper that reflects an advanced understanding of women in the context of the chosen subject area. Papers from this class will be presented in a public colloquium toward the end of the semester and submitted for publication.

Prerequisite: WJST-110, WJST-212

Country study abroad opportunities provide intensive examinations of human trafficking in specific countries. The course requires a brief survey of the region with a focus on contemporary human trafficking and slavery as well as a review of relevant causes of exploitation specific to nations. Course work will be completed online and with in-country practicum designed to reinforce learning objectives. This course may be repeated for credit in new contexts. Additional fees will be required.

While discussing the theories of child development, early childhood trauma, and the stages of change, a key of the CSEC curriculum will be to identify strategies for early intervention with at-risk and vulnerable youth.

Prerequisite: WJST-345 or consent of instructor

Topics examined will include understanding sex trafficking and its dynamics, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases using laws and policies regarding sex trafficking.

Topics examines will include understanding types of demand, how demand impacts the extent of human trafficking, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases and policies regarding those who demand various linds of human trafficking.

Prerequisite: WJST-345

In light of best practices, this course seeks to equip students with the knowledge needed to understand the holistic needs of human trafficking survivors as they begin their aftercare and restoration process.

Prerequisite: WJST-345 or consent of instructor

Students will investigate different types of collabrative strategies, and how to build effective partnerships to enhance anti-trafficking efforts, both domestically and internationally.

Prerequisite: WJST-345

Students will explore different types of prevention challenges and models and determine which prevention activities and processes may enhace anti-traffikcing efforts in their locations and areas of expertise.

Prerequisite: WJST-345

Students will investigate the responsibility of business, consumers and media through the lents of a biblical ethics framework related to Human Dignity and Purpose in relation to trafficking.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Students will explore faith-based organizations' (FBOs) roles in anti-human trafficking collaborations, how they can contribute to prevention, protection of survivors and human trafficking investigations and prosecutions at local and global levels.

Topics examined will include understanding investigations, how they can impact human trafficking efforts, protection and invterviewing of victims, how investigations inform effective prosecution of cases and policies regarding investigating human trafficking situations.

Prerequisite: WJST-345

The issues around labor trafficking will be explored. Both domestic an international labor trafficking will be discussed. Topics examined will include the extent of the problem and its relation to other forms of human trafficking, prevention strategies, protection of victims, investigation and prosecution of cases, policies regarding labor trafficking, and partnerhips and collaborations impacting labor trafficking locally and globally.

Prerequisite: WJST-345 or consent of instructor

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

The issues around human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants will be explored and discussed. Risk factors and circumstances leading to populations being vulnerable to being exploited while attempting to migrate to other countries and internally displaced will be explored. The course will review how the smuggling of migrants can lead to human trafficking and propose alternate strategies for identifying smuggled migrants and preventing them from being exploited in human trafficking and other transnational crime.

Prerequisite: WJST-345

The issues around human trafficking grant writing and management will be addressed. Federal, State and Foundation grant opportunities will be discussed. Topics explored will include finding grant opportuntiites, how to effectively write grants that address the topics solicited, submission of grants, and how to manage grants received for anti-trafficking efforts. Students will determine different types of collaborative strategies to enhance grant submissions and how to build effective partnerships to enhance grant writing and management efforts.

Prerequisite: WJST-435

Students select an internship from the repertoire of projects the Global Center for Women and Justice is currently working on. Students may alternatively choose an externship with one of GCWJ's partner organizations. Students earn one course of credit for every 30 hours of interning. Course credit also requires short readings and reflection papers. Course may be repeated once. Students need to be on the WJST Minor track.

Regular hours each week for classes and/or meetings are established at the beginning of the semester. The intern will assist the instructor in course-related activities. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Open to juniors or seniors with a GPA or 3.0 or above with the permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite: WJST-110

The undergraduate research assistantship engages students in original research projects of the faculty or student's own design. Its aim is to apply those skills learned in prior research design and methodology coursework and/or expand on these as appropriate to the student's skill set. The student assistant will be assigned to work on various steps of the research process from the formulation of the problem through the analysis of the data and preparation of the research report in written and/or oral formats. A research agenda will be developed with each student, which then becomes the guide for the class. Students will meet with instructor weekly to discuss findings and progress. May be repeated for credit up to 6 units.

Prerequisite: WMST-110 and consent of instructor

This course concentrates on a particular issue relevant to Women's Studies students such as gender theory, gender pedagogy, women's health, women and patriarchy, women in business, or motherhood. May be repeated for credit as new course topics are developed.

Prerequisite: WJST-110

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

A development of a theology and philosophy of youth ministry with attention given to the developmental needs of adolescents as well as the character and cultivation of the youth minister.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall.

The study of the organization and direction of various camping and recreational situations. Leadership principles are integrated into a working model of recreation and camping for both Christian and secular fields of employment.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

An exploration of adolescent development, culture, and socialization as an integration point for effective youth ministry. Discussion of current issues in youth ministry will serve to provide students with foundations necessary for contemporary youth ministry.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.

A learning experience which integrates classroom theory with practice through assigned responsibilities in local churches, mission fields, or other appropriate ministries under supervision by both the on-scene administrator and the religion faculty member. May be repeated for credit. Note: Application forms are available in the Department of Religion office.

Study of a special topic in youth leadership. May be repeated for credit.

May be repeated for credit.

Mutual investigation of one topic in youth leadership studies of particular relevance to upper division religion majors. May be repeated for credit.

Terms Typically Offered: Spring.