Summer Semester Courses - 2024
Explore our online (asynchronous) undergraduate courses available for the eight-week summer term, running from June 17th to August 11th.
Students will gain digital access to courses and complete weekly assignments adaptable to individual schedules providing maximum flexibility. Our courses integrate innovation, academic excellence, and Christian faith, featuring video-based instruction and flexible learning designs.
GE-Li 100
Finding Life's Direction
In this course, you will pursue a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual development.
You will learn the benefits of trusting God, embracing failure, and cultivating patience while developing a deeper sense of your purpose and direction in life.
You will set realistic goals, embrace who you are as a member of God’s kingdom, and overcome roadblocks on your path forward.
GE-Ar 100 Art Experience & Appreciation
Art Experience & Appreciation
An introductory study of art appreciation.
The course covers art-related vocabulary, focused observation, historical context and the elements and principles of design as an entry into discussion surrounding the meaning and purpose of visual imagery. Concepts emerge from the content areas of aesthetics, art history and critical inquiry.
GE-Hi 100
American History through the Civil War
This course is a survey of United States history from its earliest settlements to the Civil War, with an emphasis on important ideas in the colonial and early republic time period.
It focuses on the theme of liberty and how that concept developed and shaped American history during the early republic.
GE-Lt 100
American Literature through the Civil War
This course explores the foundations and development of the early American literary canon.
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Beginning with the early explorers of the New World and ending with the Civil War, we will read selections from the explorers/settlers, the Founding Fathers, early writers of fiction and poetry, philosophers, and those recording historic events as they unfolded.
GE-Cm 120
Writing to Convince
This course continues the journey into the art of persuasive writing, focusing on the rhetoric, logic, and evidence needed to craft compelling arguments.
Drawing inspiration from works of classical rhetoric, you will hone your skills in writing persuasive and expository prose. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the skills to communicate your ideas effectively and convince others through the written word
GE-Ps 100
Christian Journey into Psychology
This course explores the foundational elements of psychology from a Christian perspective, emphasizing the integration of faith with psychological science.
You will gain a solid understanding of psychology’s key theories, concepts, and methods while reflecting on how a Christian worldview might shape our sense of human behavior, mental processes, and overall well-being.
GE-Sg 100
Introduction to Sociology
The scientific study of society, institutions, and group interaction, with focus on the sociological imagination and core theories.
Topics include the sociological perspective, the individual in society, stratification and social inequality, social institutions, human ecology, and social change, with special attention to issues of diversity.
GE-Sc 100
Creation and Life
Creation and Life introduces you to the world of biology within a Christian framework, weaving together the study of life with insights from a Christian worldview.
The course explores the fundamental concepts of biology—including cellular structure, genetics, biological change, and
ecology—while examining how these scientific ideas intersect with Christian beliefs about creation, stewardship, and the value of life.
Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to engage in thoughtful dialogue, explore diverse perspectives, and integrate biology with your Faith.
GE-Te 100
Introduction to Computing with C++
This course is an introduction to computing by way of the C++ programming language. It explores the fundamental principles of computer science, algorithmic problem solving, and software development.
This course is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to construct efficient programs using the data structures offered by C++, the principles of data and procedural abstraction, and the complexities of algorithmic designs
GE-Li 110
IAM3 Leadership
This course presents a counter-cultural model of biblical leadership. Students will explore kingdom principles which form the foundations for a life of leadership.
It is an applied course that relates the “I AM Third” model of leadership to the real world. An emphasis will be placed on developing and implementing one’s own practice in order to both live and lead as God 1st, Other’s 2nd, and Self 3rd.
GE-Fi 100
Financial Strategies for Life
This course presents a counter-cultural model of biblical leadership. Students will explore kingdom principles which form the foundations for a life of leadership.
It is an applied course that relates the “I AM Third” model of leadership to the real world. An emphasis will be placed on developing and implementing one’s own practice in order to both live and lead as God 1st, Other’s 2nd, and Self 3rd.