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BUS 501 - Management Thought and Application 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course assists students in developing essential management skills for a global business world. The course focuses on a study of management strategies and techniques and their application in the development of an ethical approach to improve managerial effectiveness. The students’ critical thinking and analytical skills will be honed. Cases and business simulations will be used to develop a knowledge base for use in the remaining courses of the program.
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BUS 505 - Strategic Human Resource Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students will develop an understanding of how human resource decisions contribute to business performance. Specific learning objectives include: creating alignment between human resource strategies and business strategies in a cost-effective manner; designing work systems and roles that allow employees to contribute to organization performance; identifying, selecting, and developing people having the competencies that allow them to contribute to organization performance; using compensation and other HR systems that provide rewards and incentives to attract and retain employees and to encourage them to contribute to organization performance; understanding how an employment relationship is like a contract and how the nature of this contract is evolving and taking different forms; and making human resource decisions that are legal and ethical.
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BUS 510 - Quantitative Analysis 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students will utilize and apply graphic and quantitative tools for decision analysis. Modeling and graphics applications will include spreadsheet layout and design, formulas, functions, and charts of various types. Topics will include probability distributions, decision trees, expected value of information, time series forecasting, analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression. Emphasis is on effective articulation and presentation of reasoning and conclusions with an ethical perspective.
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BUS 515 - Financial Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
Tools are provided to make a complete financial analysis of investment and financing decisions. Using analytical techniques, financial information is developed through problems and cases that challenge students to do in-depth financial analysis and develop informed, ethical decisions. Advanced corporate finance topics will be addressed as relevant to current events of the time. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: BUS 510 , BUS 525
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BUS 520 - Organizational Behavior 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students examine the process through which managers learn to apply concepts from the behavioral sciences to observe, understand, and influence behavior in the workplace. There is a systematic investigation of the behavior of people as individuals, as members of groups, and as member of organizations. Students will examine perspectives from business administration, psychology and sociology that are important in the comprehension of individual motivation, interpersonal relationships, organizational effectiveness, and leadership. Application of techniques for individual and organizational growth is discussed with a strong emphasis on professional ethics.
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BUS 525 - Managerial Accounting 3 Cr. Hrs.
The use of accounting information for planning, control and decision-making are examined along with how all information of the organization is used. The student’s analytical ability is developed through problems and cases that stress preparation, usefulness, and limitations of financial data while keeping an ethical focus on the potential use or misuse of the outcomes.
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BUS 530 - Leadership and Ethics 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students’ understanding of leadership will be expanded to include a practical application of concepts and theories with an emphasis on leading with integrity. Students will analyze their own values and ethics through interactive discussions and case analyses, and develop an integrative approach from a Christian leadership perspective.
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BUS 540 - Managerial Economics 3 Cr. Hrs.
A conceptual framework for solving economic business problems at the individual business level is developed. Emphasis will be on the fundamental application of microeconomic skills to contemporary business decisions, which include production, cost, demand, pricing, and profits. Economic relationships will be inferred by applying estimation techniques to actual data. Monetary and fiscal policies affecting a firm will also be analyzed as capstone topics for the course.
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BUS 550 - Operations and Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students will examine model-based systems used by management to plan, organize, implement, and continuously improve production and service operations. Quality and process re-engineering tools will be examined and utilized by students in a problem-solving format. Operating systems which emphasize quality, efficiency and effectiveness will be examined. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: BUS 510 .
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BUS 555 - Marketing Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to equip the students with the concepts and principles necessary to make market oriented business decisions and to enable students to plan, design and critique marketing promotional materials and campaigns within the framework of an ethical perspective.
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BUS 560 - Global Business 3 Cr. Hrs.
The course is multi-disciplinary and highly integrative and is a lead-in to the capstone course on strategy. Weighing the pros and cons of global strategy entails a total enterprise perspective and a talent for judging how all of the relevant factors combine. The overriding objective is to sharpen the student’s ability to think globally and to diagnose situations from more than a domestic environment. Students will be expected to apply concepts and tools from their previous courses with an ethical orientation.
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BUS 561 - Talent Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course will provide sourcing strategies for attracting and retaining talented candidates who meet required job specifications and include validated job-related screening devices. The course will begin with workforce planning and forecasting of staffing needs. Targeted strategies of recruitment sources will also be identified. Appropriate metrics will be developed for the recruitment, selection, and retention process. This course will incorporate staffing needs assessments, other descriptions, to properly slot jobs in a compensation structure, and to manage performance. The course is designed to cover legal implications of recruiting, testing, and interviewing to meet business needs of small to large companies. Current software of talent management will be reviewed. An examination of executive search firms will also be conducted to review their effectiveness through a cost benefit analysis.
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BUS 562 - Compensation and Benefits 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to provide information on compensation and benefit programs offered by organizations in various industries.
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BUS 563 - Current Issues and Topics in Human Resource Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to provide students with information that is currently evolving in HR Management (HRM), and trends that are reshaping the profession.
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BUS 571 - Healthcare Structure and Policy 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides a critical review of the healthcare system in the United States with a study of healthcare policy development and implementation. Examines healthcare policy from local, state, national, stakeholder and organizational perspectives. Explores historical, sociocultural, political, and economic factors and implications for consumers, healthcare professionals, and healthcare organizations.
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BUS 572 - Healthcare Finance and Economics 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines the demand for and supply of healthcare services through the lens of healthcare finance and economics. Applies principles of health economics and finance to analyze and evaluate how consumers, healthcare providers and health insurers make decisions. Topics may include health insurance, payment methods, managed care, revenue cycle management, budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis for various sectors of the healthcare industry.
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BUS 573 - Improving Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Outcome 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course focuses on the evaluation, improvement, and management of business, clinical and satisfaction outcomes in healthcare organizations. Examines clinical and business process applications relating to quality and performance improvement, informatics, evidence-based management, patient safety, program evaluation, public reporting, value based purchasing, and accountable care.
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BUS 586 - Leading Organizational Change 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course focuses the need for organizational change through a Systems Approach and Complexity Leadership. Leading Organizational Change is designed to foster the development of skills and competencies needed for assessing organizational conditions associated with change. Techniques for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data during the diagnosis process will be outlined and applied in the classroom and in a real organizational setting. The course will facilitate participants in acquiring a clearer understanding of the concept of organizations, learning about organizations as open systems, and seeing themselves as organizational consultants and/or leaders involved in leading change.
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BUS 587 - Finance for Non-Financial Managers 3 Cr. Hrs.
The course will overview financial analysis and budgeting. Students will gain an understanding of the requirements to identify, measure, and communicate financial information. Topics in this course include: financial reporting, underlying accounting assumptions, performance measures, ratio analysis, cash flow and budgeting.
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BUS 588 - Effective Executive Communication in the Digital Age 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides applied approaches to develop your interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills for a business setting. It involves developing and enhancing your competencies for professional conversations, collaborating in teams, writing effective business messages, developing influential reports, and speaking and presenting in workplace settings.
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BUS 590 - Strategic Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
A capstone course, strategic management provides students with the knowledge to develop a holistic and ethical approach to business decision-making by integrating all business areas in decision making. The course focuses on a business simulation where students compete in the decision making process using all functional areas of an organization and with business cases designed to promote holistic thinking about business problems from a faith-based perspective. *This course is usually the last course taken and must be completed at Anderson University. At least 8 courses must be completed before the capstone class can be taken.
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BUS 595 - MBA Internship 1-6 Cr. Hrs.
This course is the academic framework for students who pursue a supervised practical, on-the-job learning experience in various areas of business. Job experiences and research are combined in a classroom setting to aid the transition to the workplace. Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisite: Current MBA business student and receives permission of the MBA director.
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BUS 601 - Project Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
The project management course will introduce students to many of the requirements, techniques, tools, and challenges of project management. The course will underscore the intricacies and importance of managing complex projects utilizing cross functional teams. To be successful in the endeavor of project management, one must possess the skills necessary to be able to lead personnel, develop and follow schedules, assess and mitigate risk, and negotiate and allocate resources in an effort to most effectively and efficiently achieve the goals of the project. Individuals must learn the importance of gaining the support of key stakeholders in the process. The course will introduce individuals to the fundamentals of project management along with the tools and skills necessary for successful project attainment. Prerequisite(s): Must have finished Core MBA program.
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BUS 602 - Strategic Procurement 3 Cr. Hrs.
Procurement is an essential supply chain function of any organization which can lead to short term and long term success or failure. Strategic procurement skills include the management of a broad range of processes that are associated with an organization’s aim to acquire essential goods and services needed for delivering a service product, assembling or manufacturing a product. These processes include activities such as product and service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing and terms negotiations, transaction and contract management, supplier performance management, and supplier sustainability issues. By reviewing the end-to-end procurement process, students will develop the capability to identify ways in which value can be asses and conversely, depleted. Risk and ethical issues will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Must be in the final phases of the MBA program.
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BUS 603 - Logistics Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course will examine the critically important areas of transportation, distribution, and logistics and how they relate to overall supply chain management. Current domestic and global transportation, distribution and logistics concepts, and tools and trends are covered. This course combines theory and application to provide an up-to-date, practical learning opportunity that focuses on the needs of modern managers and professionals in an age of global competition and rapid technology change. Character and operational excellence principles related to management activities will also be explored and applied. Prerequisite(s): Complete core MBA - 12 courses.
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BUS 611 - Marketing Analytics and Customer Behavior 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course enables students to apply statistical tools to understand customers and plot strategies to meet customer needs. Key issues include developing tools to understand customer needs and wants and then taking data and turning it into information that enables a firm to make effective marketing decisions. Thus, the student will learn how to segment markets and use segmentation to communicate with customer appropriate messaging, and other differentiated tactics. A highly quantitative class. Prerequisite(s): Must have finished Core MBA program.
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BUS 612 - Strategic Advertising 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course is designed to provide an executive understanding of how to conduct advertising campaigns for companies. The course begins with the positioning and development of an integrated market message. Then it seeks to enable the student to determine if an ad or campaign will be effective. It includes scorecards and measures to evaluate success and to know when an advertising is OK when results are not measurable. The focus is on “traditional advertising methods” (outdoor, TV, radio, and print advertising methods). It will also review some key Public Relations issues that integrate with firm advertising campaigns. Prerequisite(s): Must have finished Core MBA program.
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BUS 613 - Strategic Digital Marketing 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course reviews the current tools and techniques necessary for effective marketing via electronic means: from email to mobile apps, social media, and other electronic communication. It seeks to provide understanding on current methodologies and how to analyze for use and then incorporate new/appropriate electronic methods when they become available. Budget allocation and message integration among electronic and other aspects of the media mix will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Must have finished Core MBA program.
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BUS 614 - Strategic Promotional Marketing 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course examines how firms integrate promotional activities into their marketing mix. Students learn techniques and issues related to pricing tools and to promote sales. This includes coupons, sales, and other off-pricing methodologies. It also reviews other promotional techniques such as giveaways, displays, loyalty programs, etc. Techniques, budgeting, and issues with promotions are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Must have finished Core MBA program.
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CHR 501 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 Cr. Hrs.
An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament in the English Bible, including the Pentateuch, the historical books, the Prophets and Writings in the Old Testament, with an examination of critical, historical, hermeneutical, and theological issues.
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CHR 502 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the materials available for studying the life and teachings of Jesus, the transmission of the gospel traditions in the early church, the teachings of Jesus, the main events in Jesus’ life, and a study of the Acts to Revelation in the framework of the history of the early church.
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CHR 503 - Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the history of the formation of the biblical canon and development of the English Bible, the goal of biblical interpretation, the presuppositions involved in the interpretation, the means of arriving at the meaning of an ancient text along with its present-day implications, and the application of those principles to biblical exegesis for preaching and teaching. Students will learn to exegete texts using various tools, including electronic resources.
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CHR 504 - Christian Theology 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the major doctrines in Christian theology, including: creation, the image of God, human nature and original sin, the doctrine of God, Christology, soteriology, pneumatology, ecclesiology, and eschatology.
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CHR 507 - Biblical Theology 3 Cr. Hrs.
An in-depth introduction to the discipline of biblical theology, acquainting students with (1) the history of biblical theology as a discipline and basic methodological issues (definition, task, center, and relationship to other theological disciplines); (2) a basic framework for understanding the theological content of the Bible; and (3) selected themes in biblical theology as they unfold throughout Scripture. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 501 , CHR 502 , CHR 503
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CHR 509 - Old Testament Topics 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of specialized topic of Old Testament; includes individual research projects under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 501 or permission of instructor
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CHR 511 - Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom Literature 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, Psalms, and Song of Solomon; explores wisdom thinking in Israel and the characteristics of Hebrew poetry. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 501 or permission of instructor
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CHR 512 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of reading biblical Hebrew; basic grammar and vocabulary are emphasized.
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CHR 513 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the grammar and syntax of the Hebrew Old Testament, emphasizing translation and exegesis of the biblical text.
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CHR 514 - Pentateuch 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the first five books of the Old Testament, including content, narratives, theological themes, and textual issues. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 501 or permission of instructor
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CHR 517 - Hebrew Prophets 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of prophecy in Israel and the prophetic literature of the Old Testament; emphasis on the historical setting of the prophets, the literary forms used in prophetic preaching, and the contemporary relevance of the prophetic message. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 501 or permission of instructor
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CHR 518 - Historical Books 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the historical books of the Old Testament, including content, narratives, theological themes, and textual issues. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 501 or permission of instructor
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CHR 519 - Jesus and the Gospels 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the life and ministry of Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 502 or permission of instructor
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CHR 524 - Acts and General Epistles 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the book of Acts and the General Epistles in the New Testament, including content, theological themes, and textual issues. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 502 or permission of instructor
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CHR 525 - Pastoral Epistles and Revelation 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the Pastoral Epistles and the book of Revelation in the New Testament, including content, theological themes, and textual issues, with attention to the nature of apocalyptic literature in regard to Revelation. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 502 or permission of instructor
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CHR 526 - New Testament Topics 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of specialized topic of New Testament research; includes individual research projects with faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 502 or permission of instructor
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CHR 527 - Life and Letters of Paul 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the life of Paul with special attention on an exposition of his letters. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 502 or permission of instructor
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CHR 528 - Introduction to Biblical Greek 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of basic Greek grammar and vocabulary in order to read simple narrative passages from the New Testament.
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CHR 529 - Intermediate Biblical Greek 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the grammar and syntax of the Greek New Testament, including exegesis of the biblical text.
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CHR 531 - Christian Thought 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the writings of prominent Christian thinkers addressing perennial human questions.
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CHR 532 - Baptist History 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the history of the Baptists, with particular emphasis on the development of that tradition in America
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CHR 533 - World Religions 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of major contemporary religious traditions with special attention to beliefs, practices, and historical background; includes manner in which each addresses common human questions.
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CHR 535 - Church History 3 Cr. Hrs.
An introduction to the development of Christianity from the apostolic period to the present. Emphasis is placed on the central historical figures, movements, and theological issues, with attention given to their importance for Christian ministry today.
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CHR 539 - Christian Philosophy 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study, in historical perspective, of the basic issues in the philosophy of religion, with a particular emphasis on the application of that study to the development of Christian worldview and the role of Christian apologetics in ministry.
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CHR 541 - Christian Ethics 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of Christian theological perspectives on such social issues as the use of violence, economic and political structures, human sexuality, ethnicity, the environment, technology, and the world of medicine.
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CHR 543 - Topics in Christian Theology 3 Cr. Hrs.
An in-depth study of selected topics of theological significance. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 504 or permission of instructor.
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CHR 550 - Christian Education and Ministry Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
Study of areas of Christian education in the context of church organizations and ministry management principles.
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CHR 553 - Leadership in Ministry I 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the principles of organizational leadership with a particular focus on the local church context. Topics will include ecclesiology, church polity and structure; financial management & budgeting; fund-raising and capital campaigns; personal management (time, finances, emotional management); and spiritual disciplines for ministry.
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CHR 554 - Leadership in Ministry II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Application of principles of organizational leadership to specific issues within a ministry setting, including: building and leading teams; staff relations; mentoring/coaching; interpersonal relationships; dealing with volunteers; conflict resolution; member assimilation; and using technology in leadership.
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CHR 555 - Leadership in Ministry III 3 Cr. Hrs.
Application of principles of organizational leadership to specific issues within a ministry setting, including: crafting and casting vision; project management; leading change; negotiating decision-making; strategic planning; risk management; space utilization; and accountability in leadership
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CHR 557 - Apologetics 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the defense of Christianity with a view to application in contemporary ministry.
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CHR 558 - Topics in Apologetics 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of advanced topics related to the thought and practice of Christian apologetics.
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CHR 560 - Pastoral Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
An introduction to the theological foundations and practical strategies relating to pastoral ministry, including: pastoral care, worship, discipleship, spiritual disciplines, and issues in contemporary ministry.
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CHR 562 - Christian Preaching 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the preparation and delivery of effective biblical sermons. (For students for whom preaching is not part of their ministry service, an alternate graduate course may be substituted with the permission of the Dean.)
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CHR 563 - Pastoral Care and Counseling 3 Cr. Hrs.
An introduction to the biblical-theological foundations and practical strategies relating to pastoral care and counseling in the local church.
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CHR 564 - Worship 3 Cr. Hrs.
An introductory survey of the history, theology and practice of worship in the local church.
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CHR 565 - Evangelism and Church Health 3 Cr. Hrs.
An introduction to the disciplines of evangelism and church health, including their biblical basis and theological foundations along with a study of strategies, methodologies, and trends with a focus on their practical application.
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CHR 566 - Missiology 3 Cr. Hrs.
A survey of missions and outreach with particular focus on Southern Baptist missions and emerging mission strategies in the 21st century.
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CHR 568 - Youth Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
A comprehensive study of the theology, theories, philosophies and practice of youth ministryin the local church. As part of this study, students will critique various philosophies of youth ministry and create a theology and philosophy of youth ministry of their own.
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CHR 569 - Communication for Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of rhetorical theory and the process of communication in a contemporary setting, with particular focus on the local church context. Areas of communication to be addressed include preaching, teaching, interpersonal communication, communicating via electronic media, and marketing for ministry.
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CHR 570 - Youth Ministry Administration 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the various aspects of administering the work of the youth minister focusing on roles, relationships, resources and responsibilities, and practical application to the local church.
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CHR 571 - Topics and Issues in Youth Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the issues facing youth as well as the developmental nature of youth and the issues affecting them and their families, as well as an examination of the demands upon the schedule, priorities, family and other aspects of the youth minister’s life focusing on personal habits, family involvement, calling, career opportunities and continuing development.
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CHR 572 - Preaching Practicum 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students will have the opportunity to practice and further develop skills developed in the basic preaching class. Students will sharpen their skills in effectively preparing and delivering sermons, discover insight on developing genre specific sermons, and learn to develop and implement a preaching plan. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 562 or permission of instructor.
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CHR 573 - Topics in Christian Preaching 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of advanced topics in Christian preaching including hermeneutics, sermon forms, and delivery techniques. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 562 or permission of instructor.
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CHR 575 - Church Planting 3 Cr. Hrs.
This course will serve as an introduction to the topic of Church Planting. Students will be provided a theological basis for church planting, analyze New Testament admonitions for church planters, and be introduced to the nature of church planting in the 21st century. Students will discover terms and concepts pertinent to church planting.
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CHR 582 - Spiritual Formation in Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
A survey of biblical foundations, theological principles, and practices of spiritual formation for the minister.
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CHR 594 - Internship 3 Cr. Hrs.
Students apply classroom skills and insights in actual work environments under professional supervision.
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CHR 597 - Ministry in the 21st Century 3 Cr. Hrs.
Emphasis will be given to the church’s interaction with cultural and social change in the 21st century. The student will draw on insights gained in prior leadership courses to establish a foundation for effective service in the local church. Contextualizing ministry and evangelism in a changing world will be central to the course. Course will include research, preparation and presentation of a practical ministry project relating to the student’s area of ministry service.
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CHR 601 - Colloquium 1 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 601 Colloquium 1 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching. The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons. The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry. This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 641 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 641 .
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CHR 602 - Colloquium 2 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 602 Colloquium 2 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching. The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons. The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry. This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 641 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 601 .
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CHR 603 - Colloquium 3 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 603 Colloquium 3 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching. The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons. The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry. This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 642 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 642 .
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CHR 604 - Colloquium 4 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 604 Colloquium 4 will provide DMin students with a semester-long, guided lab for honing their skills in preaching. The online course will generate peer and instructor evaluation of the student’s sermons. The evaluations will analyze both content and delievry. This workshop will help students apply the concepts learned in CHR 642 to the sermons that they preach in their ministry setting. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 603 .
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CHR 641 - Historical, Theological and Practical Foundations for Biblical Preaching in the 21st Century 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 641 will be one of three residency seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. CHR 641 will explore the historical and theological framework underlying expositional preaching. Students will be introduced to terminology, concepts, and leading thinkers in the field of expository preaching. This knowledge will have practical application in the student’s ability to evaluate and assess expositional sermons.
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CHR 642 - Creativity, Culture, and Biblical Preaching 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 642 will be one of three residency seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. DMin 642 will explore creative means of communication, in areas such as narrative preaching and the use of technology. This seminar will also address factors that impact the communicator’s creativity. The seminar will direct students to consider how creative communication can play a role in leading their church. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 602 .
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CHR 643 - Issues and Trends in Biblical Preaching 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 643 will be one of three residency seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. The seminar is designed to engage experienced church leaders in an analysis of issues and trends in the ministry of biblical preaching in the 21st century, including meetings with and consideration of how key pastor-leaders are dealing with those issues. This seminar will be held in another city (Atlanta, Dallas, Washington D.C., etc..) in order to expose students to effective contemporary preachers and enable students to gain insight from leaders in the field. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: CHR 604 .
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CHR 650 - Ministry and Contemporary Church Models 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the biblical and theological foundation of the local church and the changing nature and shape of the local church in the 21st century.
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CHR 651 - Engaging Generational Change in Contemporary Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the significant generational change taking place in contemporary American culture and the implications of such change for ministry.
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CHR 652 - Leadership in the Contemporary Ministry Setting 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the philosophy and practice of leadership in ministry, with particular emphasis on the changing nature of leadership in a shifting 21st century culture.
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CHR 653 - Ministry in a Multiethnic Setting 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of the changing ethnic and demographic characteristics of American society and how the church can effectively engage such change through intentional approaches to ministry.
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CHR 654 - Next Generation Ministry 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of ministry to next generation audiences (children, youth, and students) in the midst of significant cultural change.
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CHR 655 - The Changing Face of Missions 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of trends impacting global missions with a focus on cultivating effective strategies for Great Commission ministry.
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CHR 656 - Evangelism in a Post-Christian World 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of trends influencing evangelism in the post-Christian Western world.
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CHR 671 - Broadus Lectures 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 671-CHR 673 will be three event seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. Each event seminar is worth three credit hours. CHR 671-CHR 673 will be linked to a major preaching-related event sponsored by the College of Christian Studies and Anderson University: the National Conference on Preaching (in May each year) or the annual John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching. The student will participate in the event as well as seminar interaction either before or after the event. The interaction will be facilitated by an instructor. The interaction will concentrate on the theme of the event.
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CHR 672 - National Conference on Preaching 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 671 -CHR 673 will be three event seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. Each event seminar is worth three credit hours. CHR 671 -CHR 673 will be linked to a major preaching-related event sponsored by the College of Christian Studies and Anderson University: the National Conference on Preaching (in May each year) or the annual John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching. The student will participate in the event as well as seminar interaction either before or after the event. The interaction will be facilitated by an instructor. The interaction will concentrate on the theme of the event.
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CHR 673 - Event Seminars 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 671 -673 will be three event seminars required for completion of the DMin degree. Each event seminar is worth three credit hours. CHR 671 -673 will be linked to a major preaching-related event sponsored by the College of Christian Studies and Anderson University: the National Conference on Preaching (in May each year) or the annual John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching. The student will participate in the event as well as seminar interaction either before or after the event. The interaction will be facilitated by an instructor. The interaction will concentrate on the theme of the event.
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CHR 690 - Project Methodology Workshop 2 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 690 will be a two-day workshop designed to prepare students for the Ministry Project. CHR 690 will provide students with 2 credit hours. The goal of the seminar will be to communicate expectations for the Ministry Project and provide insight in research and writing.
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CHR 695 - Ministry Project for 21st Century Ministry 9 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 695 will require students to implement (in action) and evaluate (in writing) a significant ministry project in the field of preaching designed to enhance the student’s understanding and practice of ministry. This project will be done in consultation with the student’s Project Committee and their Field Supervisor. The goal of the Ministry Project is to encourage the student to become a self-directed, self-motivated ministry leader. In addition, the written version of the Ministry Project should be useful to other churches and ministers.
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CHR 696 - Ministry Project for Biblical Preaching 7 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 696 will require students to implement (in action) and evaluate (in writing) a significant ministry project in the field of preaching designed to enhance the student’s understanding and practice of ministry. This project will be done in consultation with the student’s Project Committee and their Field Supervisor. The goal of the Ministry Project is to encourage the student to become a self-directed, self-motivated ministry leader. In addition, the written version of the Ministry Project should be useful to other churches and ministers.
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CRJ 501 - The Role of the Chief Executive 4 Cr. Hrs.
This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of management principles along with a practical view of the environment surrounding the role of the chief executive in criminal justice today. Specifically, topics such as organizational theory and structure, and leadership will be reviewed along with an examination of the political, legal and social environment encircling the chief executive.
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CRJ 510 - The Dynamics of Administration 4 Cr. Hrs.
This course provides an introduction to human resources management functions in criminal justice. The dynamics of hiring, retaining and evaluating personnel will be covered along with the competing demands, ethical dilemmas, and policy issues related to human resources.
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CRJ 550 - Crime, Law & the Legal System 4 Cr. Hrs.
In this course a broad outline of the fundamentals of criminology and a review of the legal system designed to deal with criminal behavior is provided. In addition to an overview of crime causation, an examination of how the American system of justice operates is presented. Included is a survey of the foundations of jurisprudence and an appraisal of how the legal system responds to crime in America.
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