2018-2019 Samford University Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2018-2019 Samford University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 510 - Income Tax II (3)


    Study of tax aspects of operating a corporation, partnership, estate, trust, or limited-liability entity. Includes review of exempt organizations, international and multi-state tax topics, client service oriented settings, and development of tax planning and communication skills. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 511 - Financial Accounting for Managers (3)


    Review of financial accounting concepts from a user’s perspective, including how financial statements are prepared; the ability to interpret the information provided in financial statements; the ability to conduct a preliminary financial analysis of a firm. Prereq: None.
  
  • ACCT 514 - Tax Research (3)


    Review and development of skills needed to conduct professional tax research–fact gathering, issue identification, finding and assessing controlling tax authorities, developing and communicating recommendations in spoken and written form. Students use traditional and electronic materials; approach is case-oriented. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 515 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3)


    Introduction to governmental and nonprofit accounting and auditing, including accounting methods used at hospitals, universities, and other not-for-profit entities. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 519 - Accounting for Decision-Making (3)


    Survey of major issues involved in financial reporting and accounting for management decisions. Alternative accounting methods are identified, with emphasis on the managerial implications of choices among these methods. Prereq: ACCT 511 .
  
  • ACCT 520 - Auditing II (3)


    Advanced look at the professional external auditing process, including an in-depth study of auditing standards and processes completed by each student. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 521 - Fraud Examination (3)


    Introduction to fraud examination. Course will focus on developing an understanding of how and why occupational fraud is committed; identifying how fraudulent conduct may be deterred; and determining how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 525 - Applied Professional Research (3)


    Instruction in professional research methods, materials, and techniques to provide students with a working knowledge of research methodology utilized by practicing accountants in the fields of audit, financial, and taxation. Aims to develop the student’s capacity for solving and defending his/her position with respect to particular accounting issues. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 540 - Financial Accounting and Reporting III (3)


    Advanced study of accounting concepts and procedures with focus on accounting for business combinations and consolidations. Includes foreign currency transactions, partnerships, segment and interim reporting, and SEC reporting. Discuss both U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 550 - Managerial Accounting Seminar (3)


    In-depth discussion of major issues in providing accounting information for management decisions. The course relies heavily on case analysis, and develops in students the knowledge and analytical skills necessary for designing, implementing, and using planning and control systems. Topics include cost accumulation, budgeting, transfer pricing, activity-based costing, and behavioral considerations in accounting system design. Open to both M.B.A. and M.Acc. students. Prereq: ACCT 519  or admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 555 - Accounting Internship (3)


    Academic credit may be awarded for students who complete accounting internships with local firms or businesses. Students should see the chair of accounting for eligibility parameters. Prereq: Permission from the accounting area coordinator and admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 560 - Accounting Theory (3)


    Study of advanced accounting theory in seminar format. Includes development of financial accounting principles and standards and extensive use of research and discussion. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 570 - Financial Statement Analysis (3)


    Analysis of corporate financial reports from a decision-maker’s perspective. This course is case-and-applications-oriented and will emphasize the fundamental techniques of financial statement analysis. Building upon a review of accounting and investment concepts, we will cover the analysis (including ratio analysis) and interpretation of financial accounting information including the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. Additionally, we will examine the use of accounting information in investment and credit decisions, including valuation and debt ratings. Cross-listed with FINC 570 . Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc Program.
  
  • ACCT 580 - Issues in Reporting and Disclosures for Business (3)


    This course covers financial reporting and disclosure issues for business not covered in previous financial accounting courses, including accounting and reporting for partnerships, estates and trusts, segments and interim periods, SEC reporting, and other issues. In addition, a major focus of the course is on the extensive disclosures found in the notes to the financial statements and Management’s Discussion & Analysis. Offered: Spring.
  
  • ACCT 594 - Topics in Accounting (3)


    Advanced study in accounting. Prereqs: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.
  
  • ACCT 599 - Contemporary Issues in Accountancy (1)


    Discussion of current issues confronting the accounting profession. Includes presentations by practicing professional accountants and managers. Prereq: Admission to the M.Acc. Program.

Business Administration

  
  • BUSA 505 - Managerial Communications and Analysis (3)


    Provides first semester MBA students with foundational skills in the areas of communication, case analysis, management, marketing, and data analysis necessary for student success in the Brock School of Business MBA program.
  
  • BUSA 533 - Management Information Systems (MIS) and Communications Technology (3)


    Study of the design, development, and implementation of management information systems (IS). Includes issues related to managing the IS function and current developments in information technology that are impacting managerial decisions. Prereq: BUSA 505 .
  
  • BUSA 534 - Planning and Design for Web-Based Business (3)


    Includes steps for planning and implementing an e-commerce site. Students will learn how to create a custom business model; select hardware, software, and a hosting service to meet business needs; choose appropriate type of site by researching alternatives; choose correct vendors to match needs; and build an impressive website.
  
  • BUSA 551 - Operations Management (3)


    Examines the planning, design, execution, and coordination of all activities that create goods or provide services. Addresses how upper level management can improve decision-making in both manufacturing and service sectors. Prereq: BUSA 505 .
  
  • BUSA 552 - Managing Corporate Integrity (3)


    Explores fundamental principles and best practices for managing corporate ethics, compliance, and social responsibility in today’s business environment. Topics and assignments cover both domestic and international business issues, emphasizing the challenges of making decisions in a climate of increasing demands for transparency and accountability. Through focused readings, simulated corporate scenarios, meetings with corporate executives, and class discussions, students will develop competencies in managing employee and corporate conduct.
  
  • BUSA 555 - MBA Internship (1)


    Academic credit may be awarded for students who complete business internships. Students should see the director of academic programs for eligibility parameters. Grading is pass/fail. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
  
  • BUSA 590 - Topics in International Business/Field Study (3)


    Advanced study in international business.
  
  • BUSA 595 - Topics in Information Systems (3)


    Advanced study in information systems.
  
  • BUSA 599 - Topics in Business Law Regulation (3)


    Advanced study in business law regulation.

Audiology

  
  • DAUD 700 - Introduction to Clinical Practice (1)


    This course begins in the first semester of the student’s doctoral program and is intended as preparatory knowledge and skills for first-year audiology students as they learn about clinical skills and administrative responsibilities required for entry into clinical courses. Students will be introduced to clinical writing, professionalism training, and skill-based rationale. Additionally, students will learn and demonstrate basic skill competencies as they move toward their first clinical practicum. An introduction into HIPAA regulations and ICD-10 codes will also be provided. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: Fall
  
  • DAUD 701 - Clinical Practicum I (1)


    This beginning clinical practicum begins in the second semester of the graduate program. The student will apply theoretical concepts gained in academic coursework to assess, diagnose, and provide appropriate evidence-based treatment for individuals with hearing disorders. Students will further their clinical knowledge and skills base while working with patients in a variety of settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: DAUD 700. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 711 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing Mechanism (2)


    Study of the anatomical and physiological aspects of the auditory and vestibular systems. Topics will include outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, auditory pathway, vestibular pathway, and central auditory components, and their relevance to various audiological testing procedures. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 712 - Psychoacoustics (3)


    Overview of the acoustics of sound and the psychoacoustic aspects of human auditory perception. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 713 - Research Methods (2)


    The study of research questions and methodologies utilized in communication sciences. Skill development in reading, understanding, and critically evaluating research in the literature. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 714 - Instrumentation and Calibration (2)


    An introduction to the basic concepts of instrumentation used in audiological assessments and analysis of acoustical signals. Discussion of the standards and procedures used for calibration. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 720 - Audiologic Assessment (3)


    Hearing measurement procedures, based on theory and practice, will be discussed. Clinical considerations, including screening techniques, calibration of equipment, test environment, and masking, will also be covered. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 722 - Amplification I (3)


    This course begins by introducing the history of amplification, including a discussion of hearing aid designs with the consideration of ear mold acoustics. Hearing aid selection and validation will also be covered. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 724 - Immittance and Otoacoustic Emissions Measurements (3)


    Clinical application of immittance and otoacoustic emissions will be discussed. Offered: Spring. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 725 - Audiological Assessment Procedures Laboratory (1)


    Laboratory experience in applying knowledge and skills learned in the academic setting for the completion of hearing evaluations, immittance measures, and OAE measurements. Offered: Spring 
  
  • DAUD 730 - Otological Medical Conditions


    Medical conditions associated with the ear, their potential causes, and the resulting effects of the condition on hearing status. Treatment options and expected outcomes. Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 732 - Amplification II (3)


    Discussion of hearing aid signal processing, prescriptive and fitting verification methods, and probe microphone measurements. Prereq: DAUD 722. Offered: Summer. Co-req: DAUD 735.
  
  • DAUD 733 - Genetics, Embryonic Development & Pediatric Disorders (3)


    Genetic, viral, and environmental factors that influence the embryonic development of the auditory system. Childhood conditions and diseases that impact communication development and hearing status. Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 734 - Electrophysiology of the Auditory System (3)


    Clinical application of electrophysiological methods for assessment, interpretation/diagnosis, and management in both peripheral and central hearing loss will be discussed. Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 735 - Amplification Laboratory (1)


    Hearing aid verification and validation via ANSI electroacoustical analysis and probe-mic measurements. Offered: Summer. Co-req: DAUD 732.
  
  • DAUD 750 - Pediatric Audiology: Diagnostics, Habilitation, and Educational Audiology (3)


    Diagnostic procedures for testing children of various ages. Aural habilitation strategies for the pediatric population, practices and procedures for clinical audiology, influences of hearing loss on speech/language development, academic performance, psychosocial issues, and federal legislation. Prereq: DAUD 733. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 751 - Clinical Practicum II (2)


    This clinical practicum will build upon skills developed in previous practicums. Students will be expected to provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: DAUD 701. Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • DAUD 752 - Advance Amplification Options (3)


    Examines advance options in amplification including cochlear implants, auditory brain-stem implants, BAHAs, and middle ear implants. Prereq: DAUD 732. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 755 - Vestibular Assessment Laboratory I (1)


    Laboratory experiences that will develop knowledge and skills taught in DAUD 756. Experience in obtaining a case history, conducting bedside examinations, and completing objective measurements. Offered: Fall. Co-req: DAUD 756.
  
  • DAUD 756 - Vestibular Assessment I (2)


    Basic assessment of patients with balance issues. Anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central vestibular system, ocular motor, and postural control systems.  Also includes interpretation of test results. Offered: Fall. Co-req: DAUD 755.
  
  • DAUD 761 - Adult and Geriatric Aural Rehabilitation (3)


    Audiological treatment of adults with hearing loss. Particular focus placed on the understanding and treatment of psychosocial issues that accompany hearing loss in adults. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 765 - Vestibular Assessment Laboratory II (1)


    Laboratory experiences that will develop knowledge and skills taught in DAUD 766 , including advance vestibular assessments. Prereq: DAUD 755 . Co-req: DAUD 766 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 766 - Vestibular Assessment II (2)


    Advanced basic skills in vestibular testing to include various assessments, such as VEMPs, vHIT, and ECochG. Prereq: DAUD 756 . Co-req: DAUD 765 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 769 - Statistical Methods (2)


    Introduction to probability concepts and assumptions. Basic statistical procedures include variance, covariance, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, multiple regression, linear regression, and hypothesis testing for use in clinical or research applications. Use of a statistical software. Prereq: DAUD 713 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 791 - Seminars in Audiology (3)


    A seminar in ‘hot-topics’ audiology. Specific topics will be faculty dependent and will vary with each offering. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 799 - Independent Study (3)


    Faculty-directed student study in which student and/or faculty can determine a topic for in-depth examination culminating in a written paper or small project. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 800 - Clinical Supervision and Leadership (3)


    Instruction on appropriate supervision as outlined by ASHA. Development and discussion of leadership skills. Discussion of the role of faith in leadership, supervision, and clinical service. Prereq: DAUD 701 . Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 801 - Clinical Practicum III (3)


    Practicum experience that exposes the student to a variety of hearing and vestibular disorders. Students expand their clinical competencies to provide more comprehensive services based on evidence-based practices. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: DAUD 751 . Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 811 - Hearing Conservation (2)


    Effects of noise on the auditory system. Federal and state laws relating to noise levels and noise control. Hearing loss prevention strategies. Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 812 - Interviewing and Counseling (2)


    Importance of counseling as a component of audiological intervention. Importance of interviewing and counseling, particularly as it relates to age, culture, co-morbidity, and expectations, and the influence it has on patient and family acceptance. Counseling strategies and techniques. Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 816 - Vestibular Management (2)


    Discussion of audiological and medical treatments of vestibular disorders. Prereq: DAUD 765 . Offered: Summer.
  
  • DAUD 821 - Deaf Culture and Visual Communication (2)


    Discussion of the controversies in language development, academic performance, intervention, and implantation in individuals with deafness. Various forms of manual communication will be reviewed. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 822 - Professional, Clinical and Ethical Issues and Trends in Communication Sciences (3)


    Study of theories of ethics with a focus on application to audiological services. Incorporation of religious beliefs into ethical decisions. Discussion of unethical and/or unprofessional incidents. New and emerging trends in audiology and how ethical considerations impact these trends. ASHA’s Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice is covered. Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 831 - Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology Services (1)


    Introduction to the various speech, language, and cognitive disorders, and the services that are provided to these persons. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 832 - Management and Private Practice in Audiology (3)


    Examination of business models that influence private clinical practice. Healthcare administration and management. Business planning, budgeting, coding, billing/reimbursement, accounting, liability, accounting, and service delivery are discussed. Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 851 - Capstone Project (2)


    Faculty-mentored student projects that expose the student to in-depth literature searches, reviews, analyses, and summation, as well as the scientific process. Students complete a literature review and initiate a project (to be completed in DAUD 852 ). Prereq: DAUD 700 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • DAUD 852 - Capstone Research Project (2)


    Faculty-mentored student projects (initiated in DAUD 851 ) reach summation during this course. Students will complete the study and analyze the collected data. Project results will be presented, at a minimum, department-wide. Prereq: DAUD 851 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • DAUD 899 - Clinical Externship (4)


    Broad and in-depth clinical experience in a student-selected placement. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: DAUD 801 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Divinity - Administration

  
  • DVAD 731 - Special Topics in Church Administration (3)


    This course is a special study in a selected aspect of church administration not otherwise covered in church administration curriculum.

Divinity - Biblical Foundation

  
  • DVBF 502 - Old Testament Theology (3)


    This course is required of all students in the first semester. This course studies the historical, literary, and canonical contexts of the Old Testament and its individual books. Special attention is given to the Old Testament’s theological unity, role in biblical theology, and significance for Christian thought and practice.
  
  • DVBF 503 - New Testament Theology (3)


    This course studies the historical, literary, and canonical contexts of the New Testament and its individual books. Special attention is given to the New Testament’s theological unity, role in biblical theology, and significance for Christian thought and practice. Prereq/Co-req: DVBF 502 .
  
  • DVBF 504 - Biblical Theology (3)


    This course studies theological interpretation of the Old and New Testaments. Attention is given to major theological themes, issues of unity and diversity, and specific theological problems raised by the inclusion of both Testaments in a single Christian Bible. Prereqs: DVBF 502  and DVBF 503 .
  
  • DVBF 521 - Special Topics in Biblical Foundations (3)


    This course is a special study in a selected aspect of biblical foundations not otherwise covered in the Biblical Foundations curriculum.
  
  • DVBF 521 - Speical Topics in Biblical Foundations (3)


    This course is a special study in a selected aspect of biblical foundations not otherwise covered in the Biblical Foundations curriculum.
  
  • DVBF 601 - Biblical Foundations of Worship (3)


    This course traces developing patterns and principles of worship through the Bible, focusing on the central themes of prayer, praise, sacrifice, and the word of God. Biblical data is regularly brought to bear on the worship activities of the church.

Divinity - Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum

  
  • DVCC 655 - Cross-Cultural Ministry Practicum (0-1)


    This practicum introduces students to issues related to cross-cultural ministry through firsthand experience in a cross-cultural ministry setting.

Divinity - Ethics

  
  • DVET 701 - Doctrine and Ethics (3)


    This course examines major elements of theology and ethics with special attention given to the doctrines of Revelation, Trinity, Creation, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology. Special attention also is given to the application of a model of Christian ethics to specific ethical problems.
  
  • DVET 703 - The Ethics of Personhood (3)


    This course explores several of the answers given by thoughtful people to the question, “Who are we?” and considers the consequence of various answers. These are studied in light of two specific biblical answers, “We are sinners,” and “We are redeemed.” Prereq/Co-req: DVET 701 .
  
  • DVET 705 - Genetics, Ethics and Theology (3)


    The Genome project and the identification of many human genes have created a new series of ethical questions. Does the ability to do something in science mean that it should be done? Is treatment with genes the moral equivalent of surgery and drugs? What does it mean to be humans, created in the image of God, when it is becoming possible to change our being radically? This course explores these and related questions in light of Scripture. Prereq/Co-req: DVET 701 .
  
  • DVET 707 - Social Justice Ethics (3)


    Salvation comes to individuals, not to societies, but this does not relieve the Christian of living within society. What is the role of the Christian in diagnosing the ills of society and working to correct them? This course assumes that there is a role and seeks to understand what that might be. Prereq/Co-req: DVET 701 .
  
  • DVET 709 - Medicine, Ministry, and Morals (3)


    High on nearly every pastor’s list of things they wish they could avoid is a visit to the hospital. It is a hierarchical environment where they do not fit. The subject material is that in which they have no expertise. It is a place where “bad things” happen. This course deals with the intersections of medicine and ministry, particularly in those areas where moral issues arise. Its goal is to reduce the discomfort of medical encounters when involved in pastoral care. Prereq/Co-req: DVET 701 .
  
  • DVET 711 - Racial Reconciliation (3)


    This course is designed to develop a moral sensitivity to the history of race relations in the South, while causing students to think about racism not only as sociological and historical, but as a distorted theology that was/is translated into action. Students develop a biblical theology of racial reconciliation and consider ways the church can work to promote racial reconciliation today.
  
  • DVET 721 - Special Topics in Ethics (3)


    This course is a special study in a selected aspect of ethics not otherwise covered in ethics curriculum. Prereq/Co-req: DVET 701 .

Divinity - Evangelism

  
  • DVEV 500 - Evangelism and Church Planting (3)


    This course is an introduction to evangelism coupled with an introduction to the history and theology of the Church Planting Movement. The study of evangelism moves from its biblical basis and theological foundations to a study of the current philosophical and sociological scene in which the evangelistic mission must be implemented. Attention is given to the history and principles of important evangelistic movements and their relevance for today, as well as contemporary trends and methodologies in effective evangelism through the globalization of the gospel. The study of church growth surveys the basic principles of church growth in the local church.
  
  • DVEV 502 - Advanced Church Growth: Evangelism Paradigms (3)


    This course, predicated on DVEV 500 (Evangelism and Church Planting) , investigates principles and practice of church growth on an in-depth level. It unfolds in studying various paradigms of church growth methodologies successfully used in practical contexts. The philosophy of the course is to develop leadership skills in building a functional evangelism and growth program in a local church or organization. Case studies are used along with lectures. Prereq: DVEV 500 .
  
  • DVEV 504 - History and Principles of Spiritual Awakenings (3)


    This course studies spiritual awakenings as manifested in the epochal movements of Christian evangelism. Attention is given to surveying biblical, theological, historical and sociological principles involved in revivalism and evangelism. Emphasis is placed on the relevance of movements for contemporary ministry. Prereqs: DVHD 502 .
  
  • DVEV 521 - Special Topics in Evangelism (3)


    This course is a special study in a selected aspect of evangelism not otherwise covered in evangelism curriculum. Prereqs: DVEV 500 .

Divinity - History & Doctrine

  
  • DVHD 501 - Patristic History and Doctrine (3)


    This course examines the major elements of the history and doctrine of the church from the end of the first century to the eighth century. Special attention is given to the doctrine of Scripture and its interpretation, the Trinity, and Christology. Offered: Fall
  
  • DVHD 502 - Medieval and Reformation History and Doctrine (3)


    This course examines the major elements of the history and doctrine of the church from the eighth century to the sixteenth century. Special attention is given to the doctrine of the Church and the Sacraments. Prereq: C- or above in DVHD 501 . Offered: Spring
  
  • DVHD 601 - Reformation and Early Modern History and Doctrine (3)


    This course examines the major elements of the history and doctrine of the church from the sixteenth century to the nineteenth century. Special attention is given to the doctrine of Justification and the Work of the Holy Spirit. Prereq: C- or above in DVHD 502 . Offered: Fall
  
  • DVHD 602 - Later Modern History and Doctrine (3)


    This course examines the major elements of the history and doctrine of the church from the nineteenth century to the present. Special attention is given to theological method and the doctrines of Atonement, Scripture, and Anthropology. Prereq: C- or above in DVHD 601 . Offered: Spring
  
  • DVHD 605 - Pastoral Theology (3)


    This course examines the theology and practice of significant pastoral issues such as the call of God, the mission of the church, the priesthood of all believers, the pastor’s self-understanding, the ministry of the Word, worship, sacraments, preaching, music, church growth, leadership, and the formation and growth of the congregation. Prereqs: DVHD 502  and DVSF 501 . (Formerly DVHD 701)
  
  • DVHD 606 - Ecclesiology and Worship (3)


    This course is a practical study of Christian worship based on the doctrine of the church. It traces the biblical and historical patterns and principles of significant aspects of worship as they fit within the theology and polity of the church in general, and in the various traditions within the church specifically, to promote more effective worship practices in the church. Prereqs: DVHD 502 .
  
  • DVHD 651 - Introduction to Latin (3)


    This course covers basic elements of Latin grammar and gives students a reading knowledge of simple religious texts by the end of the semester.
  
  
  • DVHD 702 - Readings in Augustine (3)


    This course covers some of the major works of the greatest father of the Western church. Students read Augustine’s Confessions, The City of God, and The Trinity, and look closely at Augustine’s life, theology, and spirituality. Students prepare one term paper on some aspect of Augustine’s thought. Prereq: DVHD 501 .
  
  • DVHD 703 - Calvin and the Reformed Tradition (3)


    This course studies the life and theology of John Calvin. Attention focuses on Calvin’s role in the development of Reformed Protestantism as well as his distinctive contribution to Reformation theology. Readings include selections from Calvin’s commentaries, letters, polemical and theological treatises, and institutes. Prereq: DVHD 502 .
  
  • DVHD 705 - History of Biblical Interpretation (3)


    This course covers the history of interpretation of Scripture from New Testament times to the present. Special attention is given to doctrinal issues, and cases are illustrated from specific biblical texts. Prereqs: DVBF 503  and DVHD 502 .
  
  • DVHD 708 - Doctrine of the Trinity (3)


    The course looks at the way the understanding of the Trinity has evolved during the history of the church and considers different approaches that can be, have been, and currently are taken toward the permanent issues that surface in Trinitarian interpretation. Prereq: DVHD 601 .
  
  • DVHD 713 - Doctrine of God (3)


    This course is an intensive investigation of biblical teachings and philosophical arguments concerning God. Special attention is given to the Trinitarian understanding of God. Prereq: DVHD 601 .
  
  • DVHD 715 - Christology (3)


    This course is a biblical and historical study of the person of Christ with special emphasis on patristic and contemporary understandings of Christ. Prereq: DVHD 602 .
  
  • DVHD 721 - Special Topics in History and Doctrine (3)


    This course covers special studies in a selected aspect of history and doctrine. Prereq: DVHD 502 .
  
  • DVHD 722 - Special Topics in History and Doctrine (3)


    This course covers special studies in a selected aspect of history and doctrine. Prereq: DVHD 502 .

Divinity - Ministry Leadership Development

  
  • DVML 551 - Clinical Pastoral Education I (1)


    This course is a basic half-unit (200 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education [CPE] at an ACPE-accredited institution. Students work as chaplains/ministers to patients, families and/or hospital staff (when conducted in a medical-care setting). Emphasis is on clinical work, personal and theological reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, and application of experience to ministry. Students must apply for admission to an accredited CPE program and gain acceptance into said program before registering for this course.
  
  • DVML 651 - Clinical Pastoral Education II (2)


    This course is a basic half-unit (200 hours) of Clinical Pastoral Education [CPE] at an ACPE-accredited institution. Students work as chaplains/ministers to patients, families and/or hospital staff (when conducted in a medical-care setting). Emphasis is on clinical work, personal and theological reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, and application of experience to ministry. Students must apply for admission to an accredited CPE program and gain acceptance into said program before registering for this course. Prereq: DVML 551 .
 

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