Organizational Leadership

Group Communication

An examination of the communication processes in interpersonal and group settings. This course emphasizes skills necessary for creative and constructive interaction in self-disclosure, conflict, problem-solving and task-oriented settings.

Ethics in Human Relationships

An overview of the basic systems of ethics with a brief summary of each. Application and the consequences of each system are explored.  Potential problems encountered by leaders, clients and others are examined. Students are encouraged to develop a consistent system of ethics to prepare them for coping with future circumstances in human relations.

Introduction to the Bible

An emphasis on a survey study of the Bible from an evangelical perspective. The course will affirm biblical authority and relevancy to everyday living.  Biblical content will be studied and analyzed from the Bible's own philosophy of history.

Learning and Motivation

Analysis of research on basic conditioning and learning processes. Also considered are memory, concept learning, language learning, and theories of motivation which underlie human behavior.

Christianity and World Religions

An introduction to the history and central beliefs of Christianity and other world religions with emphasis on the ethical implications of each religion for modern society and uderstanding divergent worldviews.

Social Psychology

An examination of how people think about, influence, and relate to others. Social perception, attitude formation, conformity, persuasion, aggression, altruism, and interpersonal attraction are among the major concepts that will be discussed.

Human Resource Management

A study of theoretical, methodological, controversial, and practical behavior. Emphasis is on the application of research findings to diagnosing and solving organizational problems.

Environmental Studies

The knowledge and philosophical base necessary to be a good steward of God's creation. This will be done by (1) discussing the biblical perspective on stewardship of the earth, (2) introducing the student to the workings of the environment, (3) studying the ways in which humans impact the environment, and (4) discussing ways society and the individual can lessen their adverse impact on the environment.

Communicating Cross-Culturally

A study of the principles and processes of communicating from one culture or subculture to another. Attention is given to the study of language as well as non-verbal forms of communication.

Management of Organizational Behavior

This course focuses on internal organizational communications systems, both formal and informal leader roles, leadership theory, leadership style, and both the organization and the communication process as systems will be examined.

Leadership in Organizations

Explores the nature of community life, the development of, and the practical techniques for, community organization and leadership. Also addresses the role of conflict management, mediation and negotiation skills.

Transformative Leadership

Reviews learning style research and effective ways to equip and challenge others for leadership. Exploring ways to empower and enhance the skills of staff, volunteers and others is emphasized.