2003-04 Greenville College Catalog

Graduate Program - Course Listings

BIBLICAL LITERATURE (BIB)

BIB 500 Introduction to Biblical Studies Three Credits
A basic historical introduction to the methods and principles of biblical interpretation. Focuses on the formation of the Bible and guidelines for interpreting Scripture.

BIB 510 Biblical Foundations for Leadership Three Credits
An introduction to biblical models of effective leadership. Special emphasis is placed on the model of Jesus and the roles of mentoring and discipleship in leadership development.

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (CM)

CM 500 Spiritual Development Three Credits
The disciplines of Christian spirituality are explored in this spiritual formation course. Classical models of spiritual development are viewed from a Wesleyan perspective in a retreat format.

CM 501 Effective Communication in the Local Church Three Credits
An overview of the dynamics of group and team building in ministry, with particular attention to the identification of effective leadership styles. Practical skills of effective communication and conflict management are addressed.

CM 503 Letting the Church Work Three Credits
The dynamics of effective ministry are examined in terms of the church’s role as the Body of Christ. A clear understanding of the church’s nature and mission is the proper foundation of all ministry.

CM 505 The Worshiping Community Three Credits
The course defines and explores the centrality of worship and it’s various elements. The impact of environment on worship and the vital role of worship in the Christian community are addressed.

CM 510 Reaching a Culturally Diverse World Three Credits
Study of the complexity of 21st century cultures and the influence of various ethnic groups and their values. Identifying one’s own cultural biases and assumptions is fundamental to effectively communicating the gospel in an increasingly pluralistic context.

CM 515 The Ministry of Mercy Three Credits
A focus on the biblical mandate for ministry aimed at relieving the suffering in today’s world. Effective approaches and methods for such ministries are introduced and examined.

CM 593/594 Practicum in Applied Ministry Six Credits
A project in applied ministry is chosen by the student in conference with the LAMP Director. The student also identifies a Field Mentor who provides practical guidance and direction in the completion of the project.

EDUCATION (EDU)

EDU 500 Issues in Education Two Credits
Introduces graduate students to issues of professionalism including the agencies and entities that impact education. Review school law that relates to the practice of teaching.

EDU 512 Teaching Reading and Writing Three Credits
Addresses the processes of reading and writing development, emphasizing methods and materials for teaching literacy skills in elementary and middle schools. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 518 Corrective Reading and Writing Three Credits
Explores strategies for meeting the needs of individual students through the use of commercial reading materials and development of teacher-prepared materials. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 522 Teaching Fine Arts Two Credits
Provides student exposure to the techniques for teaching art and music to elementary students. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 524 Teaching Social Studies Two Credits
Provides students the opportunity to develop teaching methods and strategies to integrate social studies with other content areas. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 534 Teaching Mathematics and Science Four Credits
Introduces strategies for teaching mathematics and science topics to elementary and middle school children. (Requires 15 hours of field experience.)

EDU 538 Special Education Two Credits
Focuses on the educational needs of exceptional children and youth who deviate from normalcy in their emotional, intellectual, social, or communication abilities. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 539 Adolescent Growth and Development Three Credits
Explores human growth of typical and exceptional youth from the on-set of puberty through late adolescence. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 540 Students with Exceptionalities Three Credits
Examines the process of identifying children whose intellectual, physical, or emotional development deviates from normalcy in order to create strategies to accommodate them. Introduces the legal, historical, and social foundations of special education. (Requires 20 hours of field experience.)

EDU 542 Diversity and Schools Three Credits
Provides and introduction to the history, politics, issues, and approaches to educating a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. (Requires 20 hours of field experience.)

EDU 544 Technology and Teaching Three Credits
Investigates the impact technology has on teaching and learning. Students design and implement technology based curriculum for use in the classroom. (Requires 20 hours of field experience, for MAT degree seekers only.)

EDU 546 Elementary Student Teaching Ten Credits
Offers students the opportunity to participate full-time in a supervised teaching assignment in an appropriate school environment. (Requires 14 weeks of clinical practice.)

EDU 548 Behavioral Management Two Credits
Examines the application of learning theory to the management of both exceptional and typical school populations.

EDU 550 Measurement and Design Three Credits
Explores the evaluation of student growth as an integral part of instruction. Also addresses professional, social, ethical, and philosophical implications. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 552 Teaching Middle/Secondary Students Three Credits
Introduces instructional planning and teaching methodology appropriate for middle/secondary students. (Requires 20 hours of field experience.)

EDU 558 Reading/Writing in Content Area Three Credits
Provides orientation to the processes of reading and writing, emphasizing methods and materials appropriate to instruction within the appropriate subject area in middle/secondary school. (Requires 10 hours of field experience.)

EDU 556 Middle/Secondary School Curriculum Three Credits
Examines the principles and practices of curriculum planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.

EDU 560 Secondary Student Teaching Ten Credits
Offers students the opportunity to participate full-time in a supervised teaching assignment in an appropriate school environment. (Requires 14 weeks of clinical practice.)

EDU 562 Seminar in Student Teaching Two Credits
Provides students the opportunity to reflect on practice and performance activities related to their student teaching assignments.

EDU 563 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Three Credits
Introduces graduate students to research methods in education, analysis of research reviews, and applying research results in educational settings.

EDU 564 Teacher Leadership and School Improvement Three Credits
Examines alternative approaches to instructional leadership in K-12 schools with special attention to problems of curriculum development, supervision and evaluation of teaching, assessment of student learning, and the design and implementation of school improvement plans.

EDU 566 Trends/Issues in Elementary Schools Three Credits
Investigates current issues, research, and theory of educating elementary school students.

EDU 567 Trends/Issues in Middle and Secondary Schools Three Credits
Investigates current issues, research, and theory of educating middle and secondary school students.

EDU 568 School Curriculum Three Credits
Examines curriculum planning, design, implementation, and evaluation in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Emphasizes principles and objectives that may underlie these processes and specific practices that may flow from them.

EDU 570 Classroom and Behavior Management Two Credits
Applies various theories of learning to the management of classroom behavior.

EDU 574 Equity in School and Society Three Credits
Focuses on gender, ethnicity, and cross-cultural differences from an educational perspective. Examines how different social and psychological characteristics of classroom/school milieus influence individual achievement and personal development.

EDU 576 Action Research Three Credits
Covers methods used to study the process of classroom teaching and learning including observation, questionnaire, interview, think aloud, and case study. Field experience required.

EDU 580 Master’s Thesis Nine Credits
Provides students the opportunity to conduct original research.

EDU 582 Reflective Studies Nine Credits
This field-based study offers the opportunity to assess one or more educational programs to determine their efficacy. Formal presentation given at the conclusion of the project.

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (THE)

THE 500 The Wesleyan Theological Heritage Three Credits
A systematic study of the Wesleyan theological heritage and method. The biblical doctrines of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, human nature, sin, salvation, and related topics are discussed. Highlights what Wesley and others said on critical issues.

THE 502 Theological Ethics in the Christian Tradition Three Credits
Theoretical and practical problems of moral conduct and proposed solutions are addressed. The basic moral assumptions of society at large and the nature of ethics and virtue are studied from a moral development perspective.

THE 503 Pastoral Theology Three Credits
An examination of pastoral care in both its historical and theological contexts is undertaken. Contemporary approaches and methods are reviewed in light of the development of pastoral care throughout the centuries.

Last updated: July 16, 2003