5 courses with the subject CORE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CORE 300• Community, Self and Formation4
An exploration of self in the world, based on personal experience and classical spiritual practices. Students are challenged to think systemically about contexts of family, faith community, workplace and broader culture as they plan for lifelong formation and contribution to the well-being of others. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Fulfills: CAPS Goal Areas 2, 5.
An introduction to the Christian scriptures as a resource for responding to contemporary challenges facing humanity. A broad understanding of complexities in interpreting sacred texts, major narratives of the Christian scriptures, and ways those narratives speak into ethical and social issues provided. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Fulfills: CAPS Goal Areas 2, 5, 6. Special Notes: CORE 300 is a highly recommended prerequisite.
An exploration of historical expressions of the Christian faith from the 4th-20th centuries with a focus on its influence on the present. A look at selected historical events and the lessons they provide for understanding theological concepts and selected social issues, and their impact on the role of religious communities today. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Fulfills: CAPS Goal Areas 2, 5, 6. Special Notes: CORE 300 and CORE 310 are highly recommended prerequisites.
Summary of the Christian biblical narrative. Identification of the roles of scripture, history, experience, and reason, as they form convictions related to social and ethical issues. Examination of selected theological concepts using the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, as well as the application of those concepts to real life situations. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. Fulfills: CAPS Goal Areas 2, 5, 6, and category H.
Preselected topics within an existing course in the field of Bethel Distinctives. Special Notes: Portfolio courses are created upon request with permission by an overseeing Program Director.
