School of Adult and Professional Studies

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Faculty

Renee Dauer (2010). Campus Director and Chair, Adult and Professional Studies—Hendersonville, and Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership. B.S., Ohio University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., Union University. Yvonne R. Brinson (2017). Chair, Adult and Professional Studies—Germantown and Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership. B.A., University of South Florida, M.B.A., Upper Iowa University, Ed.D., Walden University. Debra Tolladay (2017). Program Director and Assistant Professor, School of Adult and Professional Studies—Hendersonville. B.S., University of Illinois; M.B.A., University of St. Francis. Beth Madison (2007) Associate Professor of Science. B.S., University of Tennessee; M.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

Staff Christopher Green (2021). Online Course Design Coordinator. PhD, University of Aberdeen; MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Graduate Diploma of Education, Teaching of English, Excelsia College; Single Subject Teaching Credential (California), Point Loma Nazarene University; BA, Ultnomah University Pam Jaynes (2019). Administrative Assistant to the Dean and Program Coordinator—Jackson. Michael Lewis (2021). Admissions Specialist. B.S. and M.A.Ed., Union University. Luanne Powell (1984-87; 1999). Director for Marketing and Enrollment, B.A. and M.B.A., Union University. Cindy Shirley (1998). Director of Prior Learning and Testing. B.S. and M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University. Kristina Winkles (2015). Coordinator of Marketing and Enrollment, Adult and Professional Studies —Germantown. B.S.B.A., Arkansas State University, M.B.A., Union University.

Mission Statement The mission of Adult and Professional Studies is to deliver an integrated, multi-disciplinary education within a Christian context for adult learners, equipping persons to think Christianly and serve faithfully in ways consistent with the University’s core values of being excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people- focused, and future-directed. 2021-2022

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 181 Degrees Offered may be admitted under the University's freshman admission criteria. Students who do not meet one or more of these criteria Associate of Science in Professional Studies for admission may apply for conditional admission. Conditional admission will be evaluated based on the student's application Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership portfolio by the Undergraduate Admissions & Retention Committee. Students may be fully admitted to the program after Bachelor of Science in Organizational satisfying the conditions determined by the committee. Leadership In addition to University admission requirements, the BSOL or BSCL applicant must provide official transcripts documenting Curriculum completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours of acceptable college credit including ENG 111 and 18 additional hours The School serves undergraduate non-traditional adult applicable to the General Core. All coursework attempted must students in degree-completion programs, undergraduate and document a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. If the student certificate programs, and continuing education initiatives at has below 60 semester hours, they may apply for a conditional the University. It focuses, as well, on community extended admission through the process listed above. learning efforts. The Associate of Science in Professional Studies (ASPS) degree is uniquely designed to facilitate the degree progression Testing and Credit for Prior for adult students who have little or no previous college credits. The ASPS degree features a rotation of courses created Learning specifically for adult students and offers concentrations in: Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded for Organizational Leadership, Christian Leadership, and Human experiential learning using portfolio-style documentation of Services (General or Pre-Nursing tracks). After completing the learning. Students must be fully accepted and registered in Associate of Science in Professional Studies program, students the BSOL or BSCL Program before submitting the portfolio. are prepared to enroll in one of Union's Adult Studies bachelor Check with the CPL Director for application and full details. degrees as well as many of our traditional degree offerings. Union University participates in several credit by examination The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership programs following the guidelines of The Council for Adult (BSOL) is a degree-completion program designed to meet the and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and The American Council needs of working adults. The program is for adults who have on Education (ACE). A maximum of 32 semester hours by an associate degree or at least 60 hours of earned college credit, examination and a maximum of 28 CPL hours may be applied and the rotation of classes allow for degree completion in as toward the BSOL or BSCL degree. See the "Admissions" section little as 18 months. of the Catalogue for additional information. The BSOL major may be completed with a concentration Union University awards credit for non-collegiate sponsored in one of seven areas: Organizational Management, Health education in accordance with ACE and CAEL guidelines. Management, Church Leadership, Project Management, Transcription of this credit is available to matriculated students. Criminal Justice Administration, Information Technology, or It includes credit for learning experiences in all branches of Manufacturing and Industry Management. the military and through participating industry education The School also offers the Bachelor of Science in Christian programs. Leadership (BSCL). The BSCL is designed for students interested in furthering their pastoral aspirations, or for students interested in the undergraduate degree for other Degree Requirements reasons, such as preparation for ministry or church leadership fields. Associate of Science in Professional Studies For additional information, including direct contact I. General Core Requirements for Non-Nursing information to program personnel, please check Concentrations—33 hours www.uu.edu/succeed. A. APS 100—1 hour B. ENG 111 and 112—6 hours C. COM 112 or COM 235—3 hours Program Admission D. ENG 201 or ENG 202—3 hours The Associate of Science in Professional Studies (ASPS) E. Choose two: BIO 100, CHE 102, PHY-111—8 hours program accepts qualified adult students who have little (Previously earned hours in biology, chemistry, physics, or no prior college credit. The goal of ASPS is to provide earth science, astronomy, environmental science, geology individualized programs to include academic advising and will apply) course selection to help beginning adult students in their F. MAT 101 or higher—3 hours** transition into academic life and foster their strengths and G. HIS 101 or HIS 102—3 hours achievements to help them complete a degree from Union H. CHR 111 and CHR 112—6 hours University. Students admitted into the ASPS, BSCL, or BSOL **Students planning to pursue the BSOL or BSCL degree must Programs must be 24 years of age or older. Prior to admission, take MAT 107 or higher. See your advisor for mathematics the student must submit an application for admission and options or options for your major-prescribed courses. processing fee; High School Diploma or GED/HiSET or equivalency; transcripts from all institutions of higher learning 2021-2022 attended and written rationale statement describing desire to attend Union University. Students with 24 hours of college credit may be admitted under the University transfer admission guidelines. Students with less than 24 hours of college credit

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 182 II. Choose one of the following concentrations: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership A. Christian Leadership—28 hours IV. General Core Requirements 1. APS 201, APS 230, CSC 100, CHR 200, CHR 201, A. General Core and transfer policies specific to Adult CHR 202, CHR 205, PSY 213 Studies Programs are detailed in the "Adult Studies" 2. Choose two: APS 215, APS 250, APS 270, CHR section of the Catalogue. 243, ICS 110, SW 200 B. Must include MAT 107 or higher B. Organizational Leadership—28 hours V. BSOL Major Requirements—40 hours 1. APS 201, CSC 100, SOC 211, PSY 213, APS 215, A. BSOL Core: BSOL 400, 401, 402, 418, 435, 448, and APS 230, HIS 102 451—19 hours 2. General Studies Core or Humanities elective (as B. Concentration, select one: defined in the Adult Studies core)—3 hours 1. Organizational Management: BSOL 355, 410, 415, 3. Choose two*: PSY 219, ISC 110, APS 250, APS 270, 421, 425, 432, 455—21 hours CHR 205, SW 200 2. Health Management: BSOL 323, 325, 341, 356, 421, *Students planning to pursue the Bachelor of Science 432, 456—21 hours in Nursing must choose PSY 219. 3. Church Leadership: BSOL 336, 415, 420, 428, 432, C. Human Services—General—28 hours 443, 457 —21 hours 1. APS 201, CSC 100, SOC 211, PSY 213, ICS 110, 4. Project and Logistics Management: BSOL 330, 415, APS 230; Foreign Language—3 hours; General Core or 425, 430, 433, 438, 458 —21 hours Humanities elective (as defined in Adult Studies core)—3 5. Criminal Justice Administration: BSOL 312, 351, hours 375, 415, 425, 440, and 459 —21 hours 2. Choose two: PSY 219, APS 215, APS 250, APS 270, 6. Information Technology: BSOL 405,410, 411, 412, SW 225, SW 200 415, 455, 470—21 hours III. General Core Requirements Pre-Nursing 7. Manufacturing and Industry Management: BSOL Concentrations—33 hours 355, 415, 425, 430, 433, 438, 460—21 hours A. APS 100—1 hour VI. Electives to meet 128 minimum hours B. ENG 111 and 112—6 hours VII. Minor: No minor is required but may be met according C. ENG 201—3 hours to requirements stated by the department awarding the D. ENG 202—3 hours minor. E. BIO 221, 222—8 hours* F. MAT 114—3 hours Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership G. HIS 101—3 hours VIII. General Core Requirements—46 hours H. CHR 111 and CHR 112—6 hours A. General Core and transfer policies specific to Adult *Students planning to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Studies Programs are detailed in the "Adult Studies" Nursing must take BIO 221, BIO 222. If BIO 221 & 222 section of the Catalogue. are over five (5) years old, they must be retaken. B. Must include MAT 107 or higher ** Students seeking admission to the BSN or BSNA programs IV. BSCL Major Requirements—52 hours must earn a "C" or higher on natural science, English, SS A. Organizational Leadership Course: APS 100, BSOL and math. 401, BSOL 402, BSOL 418, BSOL 451—13 hours A. Human Services—Pre-Nursing (traditional BSN)— 33 hours B. Christian Leadership Courses: CHR 200, CHR 201, 1. APS 201, CSC 100, SOC 211, PSY 213, HIS 102, CHR 202, CHR 205, CHR 303, CHR 304, CHR 309, APS 230, ART 210, BIO 300 CHR 406, CHR 407, CHR 470 2. PSY 219, BIO 201 C. Bible classes: Choose from the following: CHR 302, 3. CHE 105 CHR 311, CHR 315, and CHR 329—9 hours 4. PEWS 100 and a 1-hour PEWS activity course are X. Electives to meet 128 minimum hours required for students that will be under 25 at their date of XI. Minor: No minor is required but may be met according graduation. to requirements stated by the department awarding the B. Human Services—Pre-Nursing (accelerated BSNA)—35 hours minor. 1. APS 201, CSC 100, SOC 211, PSY 213, ICS 110, APS 230; Foreign Language—3 hours; General Core or Humanities elective (as defined in Adult Studies core)—3 hours Credit by Testing 2. PSY 219, BIO 201 CLEP and DSST/DANTES credit by testing may be 3. Any two of the following: BSOL 325, BSOL 341, BSOL applicable to the student’s program as detailed in the Advanced 356, BSOL 432 Placement section of the catalogue. CLEP and DSST/ DANTES attempts can be made no later than ten weeks prior To satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Science to graduation. This deadline also applies to exams taken at Degree in Professional Studies, a grade of "C" or above other institutions that are to be applied toward graduation from must be obtained in the student's respective concentration in order to graduate. Union. Registration for testing is limited; therefore, students are encouraged to make plans and register for testing as early in their program of study as possible.

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 183 Financial Information 270. Professionalism and Leadership (3) ASPS Tuition ...... $330/hour This course provides students with an understanding of the BSOL Tuition ...... $455/hour role that etiquette and professionalism play in helping civil BSCL Tuition ...... $455/hour people respond and interact appropriately with each other. General Student Fee ...... $24/hour It provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to project a professional image and to communicate and interact professionally in today's business or social environment. Course Offerings in the Associate Degree (ASPS) Course Offerings in Organizational

The ASPS is a multidisciplinary degree, which includes 33 Leadership (BSOL) hours from the University's General Core. The remaining 29+ 275. Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice (3) hours are comprised of courses across several disciplines. Course Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice is a course descriptions may be found under the specific academic units designed to help students articulate, compile, and document offering those courses. Specific ASPS courses offered through the college-level prior learning that was acquired from non- School of Adult and Professional Studies include: classroom experiences such as work, professional training, military careers, volunteering, and personal life. This course 100. ASPS Orientation (1) will help students to identify areas of learning they may want Orientation to the ASPS degree is a self-paced class designed to have evaluated for college-level equivalency. The course will to introduce the student to the activities and experiences of also guide students through the preparation and compilation undergraduate study in the School of Adult and Professional of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio Studies at Union University. or prior learning. Students will learn critical reflection skills to rethink the value of their learning and its implications for 201. Learning Strategies for College Success (1) future learning. Adult learning theory, models, and concepts This course is designed to empower students to reach their educational and career goals. It also introduces students to will be discussed and applied to case studies. This course is strategies, techniques, and self-management tools commonly only offered online and is for BSOL or BSCL students only. recognized to lead to success in college (and beyond). Topics 312. Criminology (3) include making a smooth transition to college, time and success A study of theories and research in relation to the causes of strategies, critical thinking, education/career goal setting and success strategies, learning styles and strategies, use of crime, punishment and treatment of crime. technology, and beginning research skills. 323. Medical Legal Concepts (3) 215. Learning from Great Leaders (3) Overview of legal issues confronting health care administrators, What makes a great leader? What is your own leadership designed to examine laws, rules, regulations, statutes and legal potential and how can you increase it? Great leaders possess liabilities faced on a day-to-day basis. several key leadership skills. In this course, students will 325. Medical Ethics (3) discover insights from recognized historical leaders, examine Theories, principles and relevant case studies giving application key leadership theories, styles and qualities, and increase their of Christian ethical principles to values clarification and leadership awareness and potential. decision-making in the medical field. 230. Personal Budgeting and Planning (3) 330. Engineering Economy (3) The goal of Personal Budgeting and Financial Planning is to Presents basic principles of economic analysis related specifically explore the major concepts of financial planning and give the to the realm of engineering and construction; covers methods of student a framework and basic tools to help reach their personal developing engineering alternatives to capital investment projects life financial objectives. This course will expose the student to a using economic and financial principles. number of personal financial topics which can lead the student to more in-depth exploration and financial planning 336. Leadership and Change for Church Leaders (3) Study of change and its impact on a church culture. The 250. Teams and Virtual Teams (3) development and implementation of cultural needs assessment This course helps the team leader or supervisor design and assemble a winning team to achieve the goals of the and the process of building cultural bridges to meet the changing organization. Lessons include vital information such as design needs of church communities will be discussed. and purpose of teams in real life scenarios, the psychological 341. Health Care Finance (3) aspect of the team membership and team building, shaping Introduction to fundamental financial concepts and skills realistic goals and assessing resources to develop your team, necessary to success as managers in an increasingly competitive the current challenges of virtual offices and teams, and team health care environment. building and leadership development skills to motivate and inspire your team to achieve maximum success. 351. Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) Introductory study to criminal justice system, including the structure, process and function of the police, court system and its subsystems, and the processing of offenders.

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 184 355. Quality Management in Organizations (3) 412. Database Management (3) The concepts of Total Quality as they relate to leadership and Prerequisites: BSOL 401, 405, 418. organizations. The uniqueness of quality is analyzed in relation This course provides students an introduction to the design to a systematic process that improves customer satisfaction. The and programming of database systems, with a focus on the ER principles of quality standards are integrated with the phases of (entity-relationship) approach to data modeling, the relational a continuous improvement process. model of database management systems (DBMSs), knowledge 356. Quality Improvement in Health Care Settings (3) creation and sharing, and the use of query languages such as History and theory of quality management as well as TQM SQL. principles applied to physician services, hospitals, medical 415. Accounting for Managers (3) staffs and the utilization management function. Interpretation Financial and managerial accounting related to business and and analysis of data as it relates to improving organization non-profit entities. This user-oriented, rather than accountant- performance is examined and practiced. oriented, course will focus on the accounting process, financial 375. Corrections (3) statements, reports and control techniques to give perspective and skill necessary to read, analyze and interpret reports created Examination of the correctional system, incarceration, by accountants. The course is aimed at understanding control alternatives to incarceration and some of the controversial techniques, and operational budgeting, used by firms to assess issues involving corrections in the United States. and improve efficiency in the firm’s operations and use of assets. 400. BSOL Orientation (1) 418. Strategic Communication in Organizations (3) This one-hour course helps students understand and access Drawing on communication theory, students will learn Union-related technologies and tools, including email, portal, to develop effective organization communication systems. Self Service, Canvas, the online Library, and the Student Emphasis on diagnosing information needs and communication Helpdesk; and provides students with guidelines and policies patterns. Students will learn the positive and negative aspects related to attendance and participation, grading and academic of all types of information storage, retrieval, manipulation and integrity, financial aid, student services, and academic transmission methods. development and progress toward their degree. 420. Church Finance and Budgeting (3) 401. Leadership Assessment and Development (3) Budgeting for churches: process, challenges, tax implications, Group interaction skills and the management of individual and ramifications will be discussed. and professional priorities. Includes behavioral style analysis, communication processes within groups, versatility in dealing 421. Marketing and Promotion (3) with supervisors and subordinates, goal setting, setting An integrated analysis of the role of marketing in society and priorities and time management. the marketplace, including consumer behavior, promotion, advertising media, budgeting and planning, and the creation 402. Leadership Principles and Practices (3) of advertising messages. Techniques of management and leadership and their application to the development of improved managerial 425. Ethical Leadership (3) effectiveness. A study of representative ethical theories as they relate to various contemporary problems in management. Special consideration 405. Survey of Information Technology (3) will be given to the application of Christian ethical principles to Prerequisites: BSOL 401 and 418. values clarification and decision-making in the business world. This course is an introductory course to computers and information technology. It includes computer and information 428. Ministry Marketing and Church Growth (3) literacy, with the main emphasis on competency with software Integrated analysis of the role of marketing within a church and through hands-on practice. Topics include introduction an examination of factors affecting members, the development to microcomputer operation, Windows, word processing, of marketing strategies, and the understanding of marketing spreadsheets, data management, Internet, and email. Students variables to enable church growth and evangelism. shall work in a computer lab or at home, using PCs and a 430. Logistics Management (3) popular integrated program such as Microsoft Office. Fundamental principles of logistics management including customers, planning, scheduling, cost estimation, human 410. Modern Technology in the Workplace (3) resources, communications systems, risk management and An integrated approach to develop understanding of essential change management. Current challenges, strategies and information system, principles and common software innovations of logistics management will be identified and applications while emphasizing the use of technology and discussed. practical applications within the organization. 432. Human Behavior in Organizations (3) 411. Computer Ethics (3) A study of organizational theory and application. Employee Prerequisites: BSOL 401, 405, 418. reactions to working conditions, along with the managerial This course presents major social and ethical issues in functions of employee selection, training, proficiency, computing, including impact of computers on society and the evaluation, motivation, and morale are explored in the contexts computer professional’s code of ethics. of both individual and group behavior.

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 185 433. Work Design and Measurement (3) 458. Current Issues in Project Management (3) Teaches method improvement, work measurement and work This comprehensive capstone course provides opportunities design as they are applied to manufacturing and service to synthesize and apply elements from a variety of related industries to increase productivity and improve worker health topics to project management. Elements of this course include and safety. Topics will include Pareto analysis, fish diagram, decision-making in a wide variety of areas on advanced level Gantt chart, process chart, worker machine relationship, lean case analyses. Substantial reading of various leadership and manufacturing, plant layout, motion analysis, NIOSH, OSHA, managerial perspectives and applications of those perspectives and time study. to the student's work setting is required. 435. Human Resource Management (3) 459. Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3) The development of policies and techniques necessary to ensure Capstone course providing opportunities to synthesize and effective management within complex organizations. Civil apply elements from a variety of topics to management within Service regulations, unions in the public and private sectors, criminal justice. and organizational training and development will be examined. 460. Current Issues in Manufacturing and Industry 438. Environmental Management (3) Management (3) Rules and regulations as they apply to the workplace, among Comprehensive capstone course that provides a framework them Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clear Air Act, for the student to integrate content from the core courses, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Comprehensive and to synthesize and apply elements from a variety of related Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, topics to manufacturing and industry management. Substantial Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act. Requirements reading of various leadership and managerial perspectives for compliance will be discussed. and application of those perspectives to a manufacturing and 440. Criminal Investigation (3) industry work setting is required. Analysis of methods of investigation of felony crimes. Techniques of crime scene analysis, interrogation and other 470. Information Technology Project Seminar (3) investigative techniques are emphasized. Prerequisites: BSOL 401, 405, 410, 411, 412, 418. The Information Technology Projects course allows students 443. Issues in Christian Ethics (3) to describe a problem that can be solved using information Examination of the moral dimensions of Christian ministry technology and then suggest and implement an approach for and moral issues facing ministers daily. Attention is given to the solution. The project should employ broadly available the minister's personal, professional and collegial relationships technology, and usually involve either the construction or and moral responsibilities. evaluation of a substantial software artifact, with the principles 448. Organizational Research and Planning (3) of software project management being used to guide its Develop or improve skills in the critical areas of applied development and documentation. organizational research and managing the planning process with a focus on strategic and operational planning. 195-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand 451. Interpersonal Conflict Resolution (3) 295-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand Using simulation, case studies and field work assignments, this Lower-level group studies which do not appear in the regular course focuses on the development of the communication and departmental offerings. management skills essential for successfully resolving conflict 395-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand situations involving both labor and management practices and Upper-level group studies which do not appear in the regular the structural dysfunctions of organizations. departmental offerings. 455. Current Issues in Organizational Management (3) This capstone course in organizational management is designed to integrate the content of the core courses into an applied Course Offerings in Christian management framework. Elements of this course include Leadership (CHR) decision-making in a wide variety of areas on advanced level case analyses. Substantial reading of various managerial perspectives 200. Basic Christian Beliefs (3) and applications of those perspectives to the student’s work Pre/Corequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112. setting is required. Introduces the adult student to the major beliefs of the Christian faith. 456. Current Issues in Health Management (3) Comprehensive course to allow synthesis and application of 201. Great Leaders in Christian History (3) concepts to a variety of health care topics related to organization Pre/Corequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112. and administration in health services. This course introduces the adult student to exemplary leaders from the history of Christianity in order to better understand 457. Current Issues in Church Leadership (3) how God has used leaders throughout history. Capstone course providing opportunities to synthesize and apply elements from a variety of related topics to the organization and administration of the local church, in particular to globalization.

SCHOOL OF ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 186 202. Leadership in Scripture (3) 407. Ministry of Proclamation (3) Pre/Corequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112. Prerequisites: APS 100, CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. An exploration of key texts from across the canon of Scripture This course introduces the adult student to the basic steps which speak to task of leadership in terms of goals, manner of sermon preparation and delivery as well as a biblical and approach. understanding of the purpose of preaching. 205. Teaching the Bible (3) 470. Capstone Project (3) Pre/Corequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112. Prerequisites: Must have completed 27 hours in the BSCL Introduces the adult student to basic methods of studying the CHR classes to register for this course. Bible for the purpose of teaching its content faithfully to others. Corequisites: Any 400-level major course. This course requires the adult student to incorporate their 302. Acts and Paul (3) learning from across the program into a creative project related Prerequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. to Christian leadership. An exploration of key texts in Acts and Paul's letters to help adult students grasp their message and their application to Christian living today. 303. Counseling in the Church (3) Prerequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. Provides the adult student with fundamental principles of counseling within the context of the local church, focusing both on theory and practical application. 304. Ethics in Leadership Prerequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. An exploration of Christian ethics with particular attention to ethical challenges that leaders face in Christian ministry. Challenges adult students to begin applying biblical and theological lessons into leadership challenges.

309. The Church: Identity and Polity (3) Prerequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. In order to lead a church, one must know what it is and how the Scriptures define its leadership structures, so this course explores the biblical and theological parameters of a Baptist understanding of the church. 311. The Prophets (3) Prerequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. An exploration of key texts in the OT prophets (major and minor) to help adult students grasp their message and their application to Christian living today. 315. The Wisdom Literature (3) Prerequisites: APS 100; CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. An exploration of key texts in the OT wisdom literature (Job- Song of Solomon) to help adult students grasp their message and their application to Christian living today.

329. The Writings of John (3) Prerequisites: APS 100, CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. An exploration of key texts in the writings of John (John, 1-3 John, Revelation) to help adult students grasp their message and their application to Christian living today. 406. Leadership as Caring for Souls (3) Prerequisites: APS 100, CHR 111, 112; ENG 111. An exploration of pastoral ministry as described across the canon of Scripture. Challenges the adult student to see caring for the souls of people as a central aspect of leadership within the church.

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