9 courses with the subject CHCU, 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.
CHCU 2080Special Topics in Church & Culture (Lower Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower- level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
An introduction to the study of Church and Culture. This course will examine the biblical theology of ministry across all cultures, whether home or abroad. It includes an historical perspective on the expansion of the Christian movement, modern movements in church culture and missions, and strategies and components of cultural ministry being employed today. (Offered spring semesters, odd years.)
This course will observe the influence of history and culture on the church’s understanding of a theology of beauty and the arts. Students will trace the development of this theology of aesthetics from ancient to modern church history. Close attention will be given to the theological posture of the church toward understanding the importance of and the practical application of aesthetics in the church and in ministry. 231
This class will offer a survey of contemporary world religions and attempt to compare the worldview of these religious systems with a biblical worldview. Students will be equipped to converse with followers of these religions and to make clear comparisons between their beliefs and a biblical worldview. (Offered fall semester, even years.)
An intensive, quality, structured learning opportunity that immerses students in appropriate professional contexts. Supervision of the internship is a shared responsibility between the faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. This course may be repeated; a maximum of six (6) hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisite: INDS 3610, consent of the student’s advisor and department chair or designee, junior standing. (Offered by department discretion.)
Subject
CHCU
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated; a maximum of six (6) hours may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
CHCU 4080Special Topics in Church & Culture (Upper Level)1-3
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at an upper- level of study (appropriate for junior or senior academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students may choose to participate in a directed study of their own choice contingent on faculty availability. Credit varies from 1-3 hours although a student can repeat for up to six hours of credit. Prerequisite: Junior status or above. A career GPA of 2.5 and approval of the department chair is required. (Offered by department discretion.)
Students will develop an extensive paper under the direction of a faculty member that demonstrates their ability to do senior-level research and writing on a specialized topic in biblical studies or theology related to Church and Culture. A committee consisting of the course professor, another member of the division, and one member chosen by the student will evaluate and grade the thesis.
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