This course is designed to improve the research and writing skills of students for academic and ministry purposes. Prerequisite: CSBS 1311 or CSBS 1312 and ENGL 1321.
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Students will apply Christian perspectives to selected issues in contemporary life. Students will explore biblical, historical, theological, and/or ethical insights. The course will examine various contemporary topics based on the expertise and interest of the professor.
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This course is a study of the theology, processes and practices of the formation in the believer of the character of Christ by the ministry of the Spirit for the sake of others. Attention is given to the practices of personal and corporate spiritual disciplines. Prerequisites:
CSBS 1311 and
CSBS 1312.
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The Religion and Public Life Capstone examines the complicated intersection between religion and American culture from historical, theological, and sociological perspectives. Students in this course will analyze issues such as civil religion, Christian nationalism, Christianity and justice, religious demographics, religion and politics, and theories of the common good.
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Through readings, research and writing, Christian studies students complete their university learning experience. The course emphasizes the formulation of theoretical, ethical and practical perspectives in the students’ chosen areas of Christian study and vocational service. Students also prepare for and take assessment examinations and complete program evaluations during the course. This is a Writing Emphasis course.
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