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This course introduces the student to the great ideas of philosophical thought that has influenced trends in governments, practices in education, and ways of living for individuals. A balance of these ideas with a Christian worldview will be presented.
This course introduces the student to the books of the New Testament, discussing the authors, the characters and events, and the thematic material that is shared for its readers. Attention is given to its historical perspectives through the inter-testament period and the context of its cultural and historical setting during its composition.
Evangelism (BACKUP)
- Teacher: Larry Mabus
This course introduces the student to the Biblical mandate of evangelism and techniques to accomplish it. It discusses personal evangelism, cross-cultural ministries, and evangelism through the media.
This course is an elective course but is useful for the Pastoral Ministries minor or the Ministerial student. It is structured to fit the needs of the student who is already committed to full-time ministry, yet still needs to complete a college degree.
An introduction to the principles and techniques in counseling those in crisis. The role of the counselor is examined along with an emphasis upon different types of crisis situations that the Christian counselor may meet.
This course introduces the student to behavioral scientists and the theories they promote in understanding and accomplishing learning in the classroom. It looks at some of the classical ideas of psychology as well as the modern theories that are being used today.
This course helps the student review the rules of correct English grammar and then develop skills in composing proper sentences and formal paragraphs. A look at sample writings helps the student understand how to put together persuasive and interesting compositions.
This course introduces the student to various aspects of sermon preparation by looking at a Scriptural text and correctly interpreting the Scripture from an exegetical context. It will help the student organize his material into purposeful and meaningful sermons and will discuss the mechanics of expository preaching.
This course introduces the student to the various areas of the church music program from congregational singing and service worship to the graded choir program and special music ministries and evangelism of the church. It also deals with the responsibilities of the church music leader and choir director and their relationship to the other ministers of the church.
This course introduces the student to the basic functions of math practical for daily living. It includes the basic arithmetic functions as well as a review of fractions and percentages. It also introduces the subjects of geometry and algebra.
This course introduces the student to the foundational principles of the doctrine of holiness and then traces the preserving of that doctrine through history and into the modern era of the conservative holiness movement, emphasizing the influence of the camp-meeting movement and the rise of the modern holiness churches in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
This course introduces the student to linguistic science, explaining phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and other related terms along with linguistic problems and analysis.
This course introduces the student to various periods of Western Civilization and looks at those periods through their arts, their architecture, their literature, and their music. Political and philosophical views are also considered as they pertain to the religious perspectives of these societies.
This course is an introduction to the background and content of the Old Testament and is designed to give the student a basic working knowledge of the books, the events, and the individuals as they relate to the historical and religious development of Israel as a nation under the direction of God.
This course introduces the student to the text of the books of I and II Timothy and Titus and looks at the doctrine and content of these books as well as the practical aspects addressed to leaders of the church.
This course introduces the student to call to missions and the methods for accomplishing that call, noting the cultural barriers, the financial obligations, and the political procedures to make missions possible.
This course introduces the student to the structure of society and the various roles performed by members of those societies. In particular the student will look at interrelationships of individuals and how those relationships affect the worship and understanding of God in these various societies.
This course introduces the student to various ideas about teaching elementary arithmetic and discusses methods and materials that can be used to make that teaching more effective. It deals with the major functions of arithmetic and incorporates examples that have been, and can be, used in the classroom.
This course is offered as a requirement in the Professional Education Core for Elementary Education Majors. The course will present an overview of the language arts program of listening, speaking, spelling, handwriting, composition and grammar in the elementary school. The value of communication as a means of Christian witness will be emphasized.
This course introduces the student to the methods used in assisting the student in learning science content as well as developing inquiry into the scientific process and some of the tools and techniques that are available for the teacher in the classroom.
This course is the second part in the Systematic Theology Studies and continues the study of the nature and attributes of God. It attempts to apply the knowledge of God into the everyday life of the believer thought practical applications of truth to everyday living and ordinary issues of life and society. It also discusses the concept of Biblical angels and their roles.
This course introduces the student to the development of human history from the Age of the Reformation to the First World War with a special view toward the fulfillment of prophecy and God’s plan for humanity.
This course introduces the student to the text of the books of the five books of wisdom literature and poetry in the Old Testament. This includes the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon. It also introduces Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon as part of the wisdom tradition.
This course introduces the student to the importance of recognizing the effects of teaching and instruction using visuals in the classroom. It discusses various ways of creating visuals and of using visuals creatively in the learning process.
This course introduces the student to various types of communication used in organizational and business structures. It discusses memos, reports, presentations, form letters, interview, negative feedback, and a number of other important areas in presenting truth tactfully and creating a warm environment for both workers and customers.
This course introduces the student to the components that make up the physical environment and the life forms that are found in the context of that environment. It presents types of relationships between living species and their environments and discusses various natural mechanisms that sustain a balance in nature.
This course introduces the student to various forms of missionary outreach beginning with New Testament activities and continuing through the early church to the Reformation and then up to our present age.
An introduction to understanding and interpreting literature by investigating tone, setting, voice, and other features of content. This course covers the short story, poetry, and drama.
This course introduces the student to the principles of Journalism as practiced with public media writers of today. It covers opinion writing, reporting on news stories, covering tragedies, giving advance announcements, on-line journalism and other aspects of the journalism profession. These principles are suitable for covering religious news stories and church events as well as social and political affairs.
This course introduces the student to effective classroom management from the first day of class through the entire year. It covers important issues of motivation, encouragement, and leadership as well as parent interviews and student discipline.
This course introduces the student to life in the Middle Ages, from the peasant to the nobility. It also looks at the influence of the established church and its central role in policies of social activities. Development of military and means of warfare are also discussed.
This course introduces the student to the texts of the Minor Prophets found in the Old Testament. It exams the text, the content, and the messages delivered to Israel and Judah through these twelve minor prophets.
This course introduces the student to the base particle of matter and current theories relative to what makes up the universe. It discusses subatomic particles, dark matter and dark energy, string theory, the higgs boson particle, and other relevant topics of discussion in this field of study.
This Acts course introduces the student to the text of the book of Acts and draws on the experiences of the New Testament church to gain insight into behaviors, attitudes, and actions of those early Christians as they began to establish the church.
This course introduces the student to some of the available literature for this particular age group in seven different genres, including historical fiction, biography, fantasy, poetry, adventure, etc. Classroom issues are discussed relative to promoting reading and introducing literature, censorship, and group projects.
This course takes the student into an in-depth study of the parts of speech and ways to identify and diagram them. It will also consider ways of developing and arranging sentences for more effective communication.
This course introduces the student to influences of the Christian Church that has helped shape the American nation from its earliest days of European settlement up through the major political events of its history and into the present age.
This course introduces the student to the people and events that led to the ultimate separation of the Colonies from British rule and then up through the time of the Civil War.
This course introduces the student to the people and events that gave direction and shape to the development of the United States from the time of Reconstruction up through the Twentieth Century.
This course introduces the student to the literature of North America, beginning with pre-European settlement and continuing up to modern America. Writers include Native Americans, pre-Colonial Americans, Settlers, and established authors through the development of the American nation.
This course introduces the student to the first 3000 years of Egyptian history covering its initial unification as a country and continuing through the Pharaohs and Ptolemies up to the Christian era. It will look at the culture and architecture of Egypt and the accomplishments it has contributed to the world. It will focus on a few select Pharaohs to highlight specific times in Egyptian history.
This course introduces the student to the basic doctrines of the Christian faith and a defense of that faith as it encounters opposing and contrary philosophies of modern society. It provides the student with cogent Biblical instruction in expounding the foundations of Christian doctrine.
This course introduces the student to the role of books for children from a historical perspective in the nineteenth century to the modern genres and themes of contemporary children’s literature. It requires a hands-on approach to selecting stories and ideas for use in the classroom, allowing the student to review many books and ideas.
This course introduces the student to the early church, trace its beginning and foundation up through its rise to imperial status and then its demise and redistribution through the influence of the political forces and the forces outside the church that brought about the Reformation. It will consider those significant people and events that have the shaped the church and moved it to its more familiar structure that we understand today.
This course introduces the student to the theories and practices in relation to planting and developing new churches. Examples from various countries and communities illustrate principles of church development. Biblical concepts of church growth are also evaluated and applied to modern church techniques for reaching out to new communities with the Gospel.
This course introduces the concepts of introductory algebra and teaches those mathematical skills necessary for solving algebraic equations, using exponents and polynomials, graphing equations, and solving various systems of linear equations and inequalities.
This course introduces the student to creative ways of expression through various writing techniques. It discusses articles, short stories, poetry, novels, and a brief consideration of buyers and publishers.
A study of the problems of oral and written communications where cultural and linguistic boundaries meet and must be crossed.
This course introduces the student to the text of the Biblical books of Daniel and Revelation and helps the student understand the fulfillment of events in prophecy in the completion of God’s plan for the world.
- This course introduces the student to the various periods of English literature and traces the formation of the English language from its archaic roots to the American English of today.
This course introduces the student to some of the evidences that support basic beliefs on which the Christian Faith is built. Support is given from the subject areas of archaeology, science, reason, history, and prophecy.
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of instruction in the classroom. It covers topics of lesson planning and lesson delivery and gives helpful pointers for effective classroom learning.
This course introduces the student to various concepts in the operation of a school including the selection of personnel, fiscal responsibility, extra-curricular activities, the physical plant of the school, the responsibilities of the board, and other leadership issues.
This course introduces the student to the text of the book of John and examines the life, actions, and teachings of Christ as recounted through the writings of John the Apostle.
This course introduces the student to the text of the books of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and examines the life, actions, and teachings of Christ as related in these Biblical accounts.
This course introduces the student to the techniques used in holding group counseling sessions and discusses the stages for establishing, working, and ending the sessions.
This course is part of the General Education curriculum and can be used with the Physical Education requirements and also as an elective in the General Education requirements. It is developed with the independent student in mind. It is structured to fit the needs of the student who is already committed to full-time ministry, yet still needs to complete a college degree.
This course introduces the student to the text of the book of Hebrews and discusses the authorship, the content and the themes presented in the book, including the great faith chapter and the position of Christ as High Priest.
The History of Mathematics covers the progress of the development of math from its earliest known beginnings in Mesopotamia to the present generation. It traces math concepts through their developments in various world areas from the Middle East, the Far East, the European countries, and then to America. It focuses on important concepts and important individuals that have laid the groundwork for future understanding and use of math.
This course introduces the student to the preparation and delivery of a sermon. It will also present various types of sermons and some of the obstacles to be encountered in successful pulpit ministry.
This course introduces the student to various theories and explanations for observed behaviors and needs at the various stages of development in human development. It also exposes the student to theorists and to various studies that have been conducted in the study of human behavior.
This course introduces the student to relationships between individuals in a number of situations, from leadership positions, to spouses, to interpersonal relationships.
This course introduces the student to the varying aspects of the world of business looking from the perspective of the government as well as the local businessman and the world consumer. It provides basic principles that should be considered for those who want to start a business, hire employees, and mediate between workers and customers.
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of counseling from a Biblical Perspective. It helps to give the layman and the pastor some basic tools for dealing with special needs in the congregation and lays a foundation for future studies in counseling.
This course introduces the student to the topic of missions with an overview of the responsibility given to the Christian in reaching others with the Gospel message. It also discusses the responsibilities of the missionary and the role of the church in promoting and supporting missions through their local resources.
This course introduces the student to various elements used in the construction and interpretation of poetry and gives the student tools for analyzing and evaluating poetic works.
This course provides the student with a description of the science of the mind, some of the various historical theories that have helped to shape the modern schools of thought, and a biblical perspective with which to evaluate these theories. This course will focus on understanding human behavior and ways to draw people to a wholeness that is found in Christ.
This course introduces the student to the principles and practices of accounting for the manager or overseer of records for a business or corporation.
This course introduces the student to the various areas of the church music program from congregational singing and service worship to the graded choir program and special music ministries and evangelism of the church. It also deals with the responsibilities of the church music leader and choir director and their relationship to the other ministers of the church.
This course introduces the student to the references and practices of music in the Bible. It will investigate musical instruments, song, and written musical texts in the Scriptures. There will also be consideration of modern Jewish music in relation to Biblical music.
This course is the second semester portion of Music Literature. It begins in the mid eighteenth century and introduces the student to the major composers and their major musical contributions to the tradition of Western Music.
This course introduces the student to the narratives of the 12 books of history in the Old Testament: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, I & II Samuel, I & II Kings, I & II Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. The course will review significant events related in these books and show their relationship to God’s overall plan of history and their applications to New Testament and modern-day times.
This course introduces the student to the role of the pastor as counselor and shows a technique for focusing on the solution rather than the problem. It provides a pattern and technique for helping move the client toward change and healing.
An introduction to the practices and problems of pastoral work and church leadership, giving attention to both a practical and a theoretical perspective while encouraging the “seeking and finding of a shepherd’s heart.”
This course introduces the student to the physical world around us and discusses the nature of matter and its elemental components and the forces that are at work throughout the earth from the atomic level, into our everyday world, and throughout the universe.
This course is designed for the undergraduate piano music major students as a one-semester survey of the standard solo keyboard literature. It will cover the repertoire from pre-Baroque to the Present.
This course introduces the student to the practices used by the private teacher in piano instruction. It reviews the literature, the methods, and concepts in attaining various levels of piano performance.
This course is a study of the concepts and practices of using standardized tests especially in psychology and education. It includes personality, aptitude, general ability, achievement, and interest tests.
This course introduces the student to the text of this foundational book of Romans and reviews the doctrinal teachings of the Apostle Paul.
This course introduces the student to several religious books, namely: Confessions by Augustine, The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God by Jonathan Edwards, The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond, Pilgrim’s Progress by Paul Bunyan, The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, Paradise Lost by John Milton, and The Journal of John Wesley.
“Statistics and Probability” covers the basic principles and ideas of statistics and helps us understand the meaning of data. It presents the value and use of probability and focused on quantitative analysis of collected data and inference that can be drawn from that data. This course will help the student learn how to collect data, how to interpret the data, and how to project probable outcomes from that data.
An introduction to the world of art, covering forms of art from its earliest periods through the Cathedral arts, the Renaissance, Romantic and Impressionistic periods, and into the modern era.
This course introduces the student to some of the basic art concepts and procedures used with children in the elementary school. It covers such concepts as color, texture, line, balance, and other art concepts. A suggested curriculum is given for a three year cycle of teaching art.
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of instruction in the English classroom in the Secondary School. It covers topics of lesson planning and lesson delivery and gives helpful pointers for effective classroom learning for the secondary English student.
This course introduces the student to concepts, methods, and procedures for instruction of elementary students in physical education and well-being. It discusses appropriate activities for specific age levels and provides a resource of activities to be used in physical education classes.
This course introduces the student to appropriate music literature as well as methods and materials for instruction in music enjoyment and understanding for elementary students.
This course introduces the student to the materials, processes, and techniques useful in teaching science in the elementary classroom. It looks at ways to involve students in real science experiences while teaching important concepts and information at the appropriate level of the students.
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and practices of instruction for the mathematics classroom at the secondary level. It covers topics of concept presentation and evaluation as well as curriculum and program features.
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of instruction in the Social Studies classroom in the Secondary School. It covers topics of selecting goals, determining lesson objectives, preparing lesson plans and activities and gives helpful pointers for effective classroom learning for the secondary English student.
This course is designed to provide a presentation of subject matter, materials and methods of teaching social studies in the elementary school with attention given to the Christian viewpoint.
This course introduces the student to various tools and resources that are available for instructional use by way of the computer and internet sites. It also looks at ways of connecting students in the class to each other and to the teacher through technology.
This course introduces the student to characteristics of God as we know Him from the Old Testament narratives. It discusses God’s Holiness, His love, His Omniscience, His Omnipotence, His Omni-Presence, and other characteristics of the Father.
This course introduces the student to the doctrine of Holiness as taught by John Wesley and the early Methodists. The doctrine is discussed in its historical context originating in the Old and New Testaments and then taught down through history through the church fathers and up to the modern church age.
- A introduction to the online teaching experience at Hobe Sound Bible College. This course will give you an overview of how our online classes work and what you can do as a teacher to make your teaching experience a success.
- This course is designed to introduce the student to some of the important books and writings of the world, from ancient times to the present. It covers major cultural areas including the Greek and Roman writer as well as the early and later writings of the Chinese, Indian, Japanese, French, Italian, Russian, and American writers and a few others who do not fit in the above categories.
This course introduces the student to the major religious traditions of the world and their concept in relation to the true God. It also introduces ways of interpreting new religious movements that are arising in modern times.
This course introduces the student to the basic elements of music including notes, rhythms, scales, and conducting and looks at the use of music in the worship service.
This course introduces the student to the events of Church History from the Protestant Reformation Period under Luther into the rise of the missionary movement and the time of the Wesley Revival. It then follows the church and its leaders through the Second Great Awakening and into the modern age of the church.
This course introduces the student to the principles and practices of studying the Scriptures in proper context and correct interpretation. It considers the historical, geographic, social and political aspects of interpretation as well as a proper application of the truth to present day situations.
This course introduces the student to the Christian perspectives of education as it relates to Personnel, Curriculum, Discipline, Evaluation, and basic Biblical Values as they are carried out in the Christian school and classroom.
This course introduces the student to the processes of plant development and reproduction and considers the importance of plants in relation to their contributions to the world in general and to our own enjoyment and benefit.
This course introduces the student to the various activities of government and how legislative procedures are carried out. It also helps the student understand the various roles of elected officials and to see the importance of the voting process and how the local citizen can be an active part of the political process.
This course introduces the student to the definition of living things as a unique creation of God and explores the characteristics of living things, their internal functions and their relationship to the environment.
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of economics and gives an understanding of the foundations of microeconomics and macroeconomics. It provides an overview of the analysis of supply and demand, of the federal reserve system, and of the decision process in terms of taxes, tariffs, and the national budget.
This course introduces the student to the Biblical mandate of evangelism and techniques to accomplish it. It discusses personal evangelism, cross-cultural ministries, and evangelism through the media.
This course introduces the student to the great ideas of philosophical thought that has influenced trends in governments, practices in education, and ways of living for individuals. A balance of these ideas with a Christian worldview will be presented.
This course introduces the student to the Old Testament books of the Major Prophets—Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. It focuses on the prophets themselves as well as their messages to the children of Israel.
This course introduces the student to Biblical guidelines for the roles of husband/father, wife/mother, and child in fulfilling God’s plan for the family. It will also cover ways of dealing with problems that arise in the relationships between family members and outside influences.
This course introduces the student to the books of the New Testament, discussing the authors, the characters and events, and the thematic material that is shared for its readers. Attention is given to its historical perspectives through the inter-testament period and the context of its cultural and historical setting during its composition.
This course introduces the student to the text of the books of the first five books of the Bible. Themes and content will be discussed along with the Mosaic authorship of these books.
This course introduces the student to the alphabet letters and their sounds, along with letter blends and usage in the formation of words as they relate to the teacher of reading.
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of administration and looks at interpersonal relationships for the leader. It examines leadership qualities and requirements for the leader in a Christian school, church, or ministry organization.
This course introduces the student to the purposes, concepts, and procedures for giving speeches in public. It discusses various types of speeches and provides opportunity for the student to practice on putting together and delivering shorter speeches of various natures.
This course covers various styles of writing and gives the student practice in expressing himself/herself using creative and proper language usage. The student also is instructed in research techniques for writing formal papers.
This course introduces the student to methods for teaching the Bible to the various ages and psychologies of students in the church Sunday School. It discusses the Hook, Look, Book, Took method as well as other concepts of teaching.
This course introduces the student to the theories of learning how to read and develops techniques and procedures for helping students gain skills and confidence in reading ability.
This course introduces the student to methods and procedures that are helpful in working with speakers of other languages who are wanting to learn to speak English. It deals with lesson concepts, procedures and suitable activities for the TESOL classroom.
This course introduces the student to the history and development of the human race from Mesopotamia through the Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman cultures up to the Middle Ages and the into the Renaissance and Reformation periods.
This course is an introduction to World Geography giving special attention to the political divisions of our physical world, the diversified cultures of national people groups, and national resources in the geographic context. World evangelism and ministry opportunities will also be considered. This course is part of the required curriculum for a Missions degree. While it can also be used as a course in the general education courses, it will have an emphasis on mission work to the various cultures of the world.
This course introduces the student to the world of Ocean Life, covering life forms from the microscopic to the largest mammals in existence. The importance of community and environmental balance is presented as well as the role of man in gaining a healthy understanding of the ocean’s living resources.
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