Instructor:  Ken Schenck

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon, basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics), and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical and theological aspects of selected texts are explored. Prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Faith Foundation: Bible. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Seth Taylor

This course introduces fundamental security concepts for cybersecurity, including threat actors, procedures, organizational security, risk management, and incident response. Foundations of networking are also covered, including protocols and network support. Liberal Arts

Instructor: Brian Webb

Focuses on how faith, politics, and psychology influence our perceptions of, and engagement with, the global challenge of climate change.  Key topics include the basics of climate science, climate solutions, creation care theology, the politics of global warming, climate justice, and socio-cultural influence on climate beliefs. This course integrates a variety of disciplines in order to fully explore the topic of climate change from a Christian worldview within the American cultural context. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Cynthia Symons

Adult students learn and apply strategies for success in their return to college and lifelong learning. Major topics include setting academic, career and personal goals; stress management; time management; critical thinking and problem-solving; learning styles; and best practices. Also introduces students to Houghton College, our online platform, and program policies and procedures.

Instructor: Karen Daugherty

Introduction to the sociological perspective and sociology program emphasis. Explore environment, development, social work and marriage–family topics and issues. Understand social and cultural influences on human action, relationship between our personal lifestyles and society, and how to address challenges facing communities. Fulfills half of General Education Social Sciences requirement. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Richard Eckley

Introductory survey of the main beliefs and practices that constitute the Christian tradition. Christianity is approached in a way that overcomes the traditional division between doctrine and practice. Explores the biblical, theological, historical, ethical and spiritually formative aspects of the Christian faith. Aims to help students develop a personal theology and life perspective informed by Christian faith and Christian spirituality. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite for all other THEL courses. IS–Faith Foundation: Theology. Fulfills General Education THEL 209 requirement. Prerequisite: BIBL 101

Instructor: Elianna McHenry

Introduction to the accounting and finance concepts used most often by managers including understanding and analysis of financial statements, budgeting, working capital management, and financing alternatives.

Instructor: Cynthia Symons

Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-square and ANOVA. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Shane Fraser

A study of the development, implementation and management of professional public relations programs designed to create, enhance or protect the reputations of businesses or organizations. Explores the roots of public relations and proceeds to analyze communication strategies and relationship-building efforts with publics critical to the organization’s success in the marketplace.

Prerequisite: BADM/COMM 218

Instructor: Cynthia Symons

Focus on dynamic processes affecting task-oriented work groups, including formation, development, maturity and effectiveness. Addresses goals, interactions, problem recognition, interventions and team meetings

Instructor: Jonathan Hilsher

Examination of recruiting, selection and performance appraisal and an understanding of all facets of performance management including training and development, developing reward systems, performance measurement, equal employment practices, counseling, and promotion processes. Discussions also include strategies to recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce. Prerequisite: BADM 314 or permission

Instructor: Philip Toner

Development of theory and innovative practice relevant to leadership and organizational change. Major topics include change processes within organizations; intervention strategies in organizations to improve effectiveness; studies of such interventions; the roles of change agents; and problems of self-awareness, responsibility and the political consequences of organizational development theory and practice. Prerequisite: BADM 210 or BADM 212 or permission

Instructor:  Ken Schecnk

Survey of the types of literature found in the Bible. Considers the origin of the biblical texts and canon, basic issues of interpretation (hermeneutics), and an outline of the history of Israel and of the New Testament church as a backdrop for the message. Literary, historical and theological aspects of selected texts are explored. Prerequisite for all Bible courses and THEL 209. Faith Foundation: Bible. Fulfills General Education BIBL 101 requirement. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Michael Jordan

Focus is on the preparation and delivery of sermons. Combines the theory of organizational structure with the tools and techniques for biblically based preaching. Includes practice in preparing and preaching various types of expository sermons. Prerequisite: COMM 101 or permission

Instructor: Richard Eckley

Introductory survey of the main beliefs and practices that constitute the Christian tradition. Christianity is approached in a way that overcomes the traditional division between doctrine and practice. Explores the biblical, theological, historical, ethical and spiritually formative aspects of the Christian faith. Aims to help students develop a personal theology and life perspective informed by Christian faith and Christian spirituality. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite for all other THEL courses. IS–Faith Foundation: Theology. Fulfills General Education THEL 209 requirement. Prerequisite: BIBL 101

Instructor: Suzanne Beardsley

Surveys the historical development of law enforcement. Examines levels and methods of policing. Analyzes roles, functions, selection, training and accountability of police officers.

Extends the current understandings of rurality while examining theory, pedagogy, and practices specific to multiple rural contexts. Investigates the impact rural contexts’ diverse geography, sociocultural, and socioeconomic norms have on rural school and communities. Considers how rural educators (B-12) can work against marginalizing discourses around rural ways of living while communicating to rural students the value of their roots that are part of their identity. Explores place-based pedagogy while engaging in dialogue with the views and voices of rural schools and communities.

Instructor: Hannah Kim

Concepts and principles, theories, and research methods associated with the development of the individual from early adolescence to young adulthood. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Cynthia Symons

Descriptive and inferential statistics: measures of central tendency and variability, discrete and continuous probability functions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, chi-squared and ANOVA. Liberal Arts.

Instructor: Alison Young Reusser

Experimental and other quantitative methods used in the study of thinking and behavior. Applied statistical analysis, laboratory experiences and research writing. Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: PSY 309

Instructor:  Änna Pettway

The etiology, dynamics and treatment of psychopathology in children. The main objective is to think developmentally about psychopathology as it unfolds from childhood through adolescence. Liberal Arts.

Instructor:  Änna Pettway

Examines sexuality as a component of our personalities, an aspect of our behavior and an element in our environment. Considers how sexuality develops and interacts with other aspects of our thought and behavior. Liberal Arts.