15 courses with the subject COSM, 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.
COSM 500Cosmogony & Anthropology (3) Biblical apologetic for the nature of God, humankind, and creation
Focuses on God’s revelation of Himself through creation with practical application to Christian witness. COSM 655 Apologetics & Creation of the Cosmos (3) Examines the inner workings of God’s creation as an apologetic for God’s master plan for humankind. Uses the universe as a case study for the existence of God and a guide to understanding God’s nature. COSM 656 Apologetics & Beginnings of Life (3) Focuses on the biblical origins of life as an apologetic for the nature and purpose of humankind. Explores issues at the intersection of science and theology to develop a biblical understanding of the origins of humankind. COSM 657 Apologetics & Cosmogony Integration (3) Integrates an understanding of physics, chemistry, and biology of creation with Christian faith. Uses that understanding to build a personal apologetic for Christian witness and action. DGEN 689 Study Tour (3) Provides opportunities for guided master’s level immersion in domestic and global settings as applied learning contexts for biblical studies, Christian doctrine, Intercultural Studies and history and/or practical theology areas of study. Cross-listed with DGEN 789. DGEN 697 Preparing a Thesis (3) Guided development and refining for writing a master’s thesis through focused reading, scholarly research, building a bibliography, writing a literature review, academic format and protocol. Prerequisites: 3.7 GPA or approval from the School of Divinity and approved thesis proposal. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 699 Master’s Thesis (3) Developing the thesis proposal from DGEN 697 into an extended, well-written document incorporating critical analysis and synthesis, and involving original work. Follows the timeline and structure of the Thesis Manual to produce a Master’s Thesis of 15,000-20,000 words. Prerequisite: DGEN 697. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 699a Thesis Continuation (1) A continuation for DGEN 699. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: an IP in
COSM 627Foundations of Cosmogony: Physics & Astronomy (3) Application of the key theories, methods, and
models of physics & astronomy to support the study of cosmogony. Prerequisite: COSM 615. COSM 631 Origins of Life (3) The integration of theological and scientific accounts of humanity’s origin and the investigation of eternal life. Prerequisite: COSM 610. Cross-listed with COSU 431. COSM 632 Origins of the Cosmos (3) Scientific and theological study of the origins of the universe. Prerequisite: COSM 610. COSM 640 Issues in Cosmogony (3) Investigation of selected topics in cosmogony. Prerequisite: COSM 610. Cross- listed with COSU 440.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity (M.S.) (30 credits) (Program delivered online only) The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is designed to equip leaders with the skills necessary to effectively develop, implement, and maintain a digital security strategy for the protection of organizational data. Students will learn about network security, systems security, identity management, network defense, information assurance compliance, strategic planning, organizational leadership, disaster recovery, business continuation, and cybersecurity ethics. Two concentrations are offered: Cybersecurity Management, and Cybersecurity Policy. The former is focused on issues related to the management of cybersecurity programs, and will equip graduates to become effective security and information assurance executives across a variety of public and private sector organizations. The latter is focused on the implications of cyber issues within society, politics, theology, international relations, and the military.
COSM 700Advanced Cosmogony & Anthropology (3) Research-based; exploring the intersection of God and science
Focuses on scientific evidence for the existence of God in creation as an apologetic for the Christian faith. DGEN 689 Study Tour (3) Provides opportunities for guided master’s level immersion in domestic and global settings as applied learning contexts for biblical studies, Christian doctrine, Intercultural Studies and history and/or practical theology areas of study. Cross-listed with DGEN 789. DGEN 697 Preparing a Thesis (3) Guided development and refining for writing a master’s thesis through focused reading, scholarly research, building a bibliography, writing a literature review, academic format and protocol. Prerequisites: 3.7 GPA or approval from the School of Divinity and approved thesis proposal. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 699 Master’s Thesis (3) Developing the thesis proposal from DGEN 697 into an extended, well-written document incorporating critical analysis and synthesis, and involving original work. Follows the timeline and structure of the Thesis Manual to produce a Master’s Thesis of 15,000-20,000 words. Prerequisite: DGEN 697. Pass/No Pass. DGEN 699a Thesis Continuation (1) A continuation for DGEN 699. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisite: an IP in
