Courses

This course is a survey of the time period between the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. The seething conflict between the United States and the Soviet empire affected global politics, economics, and culture. The Cold War will be studied through the ideas, documents, personalities, and events of this period. The course will also direct students to scriptural truths relevant to turbulent times in American history and in her future. Prerequisite: None

This course examines the American Revolution from its antecedents to its legacy: focusing on factors that prompted separation of the colonies from Great Britain. The course will also examine the role of Christianity in the resistance and independence movements. Additionally, a survey on the strategy and tactics of the war, emphasizing the land campaigns will also be explored. Finally, this course will highlight the aftermath of war on the new Nation and how Great Britain was affected. Prerequisite: None

This course presents a general survey of civilization from the earliest records through the sixteenth century. Taught chronologically, the course will include a discussion of the major political, economic, intellectual, social, and religious forces which have influenced the development of civilization from the beginning of time through the 1500s. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of Christianity upon the world, and life lessons with scriptural applications from history will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: None

This course is a continuation of HI 281 and is a study of world civilizations from the seventeenth century to the present. The course will be taught chronologically and will include a discussion of the major political, economic, intellectual, social, and religious forces which have influenced the development of civilization in this modern era. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of Christianity upon the world, and life lessons with scriptural applications from history will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: None

This course examines the development of the United States from the colonial period through the Civil War. It gives special emphasis to Christianity’s influence on the development of the United States. It will also look at how Christian men and women have made a significant impact on the development of our nation. Prerequisite: None

This course is a continuation of HI 283, and it examines the development of the United States from the aftermath of the Civil War to modern America. It gives special emphasis to Christianity’s influence on the development of the United States. It will also look at how Christian men and women have made a significant impact on the development of our nation. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of the developments that occurred in America in the areas of civil rights and government; popular entertainment and culture; business, industry, education, religion, and social issues during the 19th Century. Students will be challenged to memorize the details of significant events throughout the century. In addition, course projects are designed to help students to analyze and identify the correlations of these events with events and issues in America today. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course will enable students to develop an understanding of the political, economic, social, and military history of modern Europe, beginning with the French Revolution and culminating with events as recent as 2017. Students will also demonstrate an ability to critically analyze historical evidence and show an ability to communicate historical understanding in writing and visual media. A survey of principle themes such as national unification, imperialism, the development of modern totalitarianism, and the impact of two world wars on Western society will also be examined. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course looks at the more recent history in America and its relationship to Christianity. The impact of certain events and leaders will be studied through a year by year survey of 20th century America. Class notes and lectures will highlight people and events that shaped the century. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course provides students an opportunity to peruse fundamental American documents and address major issues and arguments from the Founding Era to the Civil War. Additionally, the course will point students to the timeless truths of Scripture and their relevance in American history and in her future. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course is designed to affirm the wisdom in reading original documents to understand American history from the Reconstruction Era to the beginning of the 21st century. The documents facilitate evaluation of differing perspectives on major issues in American history. Additionally, the course will point students to Scripture and its relevance in American history and in her future. Prerequisite: EN 102

Students in this course will examine the origins, conduct and consequences of the Great War, the major strategic decisions, as well as the intertwining history on the Homefront of the combatant nations. This course will also examine the conduct of the war, considering how technology, propaganda, and mobilization of the civilian populace helped make this history’s first “total war.” Students will analyze changing war aims, the providence of God, the impact of the Russian revolution, and why all attempts to bring the combatants to the bargaining table failed prior to 1918. In the final section, this course will examine the peace-making process at Versailles, some of the myths surrounding the peace settlements, and how this conclusion to the “war to end all wars” helped set the stage for a second world war. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course is a global history of the Second World War with an emphasis at the operational level and battlefield performance. The course focuses primarily on the land and naval campaigns in the Pacific and Asia, the German conquest of Western Europe, the titanic struggle between Germany and the Soviet Union in the east, and the final liberation of Europe made possible by the Allied landings at Normandy and the Soviet advance. Students will examine the strategy, organization, equipment, and leadership of the German, Japanese, Soviet, and Western Allied Armies. Students will also study the operations and the major battles of the war from 1939 to 1945. The course is replete with independent readings which students will find challenging, yet extremely rewarding. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course examines the social, political, economic, and ideological forces that led to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include regional conflicts and sectionalism, dissolution of the Union, military campaigns, and the War’s socioeconomic impact, aftermath, and consequences. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the United States during the era of the Civil War. Prerequisite: EN 102

A systematic approach to teaching history in the Christian elementary school will be implemented in this course. Students will learn how to prepare operative lesson plans, present effective history lessons, successfully communicate with their students, and incorporate biblical principles into their daily lessons. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned

A systematic approach to teaching history in the Christian secondary school will be implemented in this course. Students will learn how to prepare operative lesson plans, present effective history lessons, successfully communicate with their students, and incorporate biblical principles into their daily lessons. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned

This course is a survey of the founding structure and evolution of the United States government. Students will peruse many primary source documents to understand American constitutional principles and trace the advancement of progressivism. The class will explore and evaluate current political candidates, judicial trends, and potential challenges. Biblical principles will be derived from the course readings, and informed citizenship will be encouraged. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course will teach students both how to prepare menus with proper nutritional value and the basic preparation of those meals. Instruction will be given in the proper use of cooking appliances and utensils. Emphasis will be placed on making meal times in a Christian home an enjoyable experience. A fee of $70 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None

This course emphasizes how to plan menus and how to read labels and shop in order to prepare family meals that are both nutritional and economical. Each student will participate in the planning, shopping, and preparation of a group luncheon. Some instruction on feeding a family without boxes and cans, as on the mission field, will be explored. A fee of $70 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None

This course will introduce the student to the sewing machine and equipment needed to make basic patterns and projects. Several class projects will be done in class by the student. Each student will learn how to operate and care for their sewing machine. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None

This course requires the completion of HE 310 and is an advanced continuation of the same. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: HE 310

This course is designed to provide the student with skills to design and develop professional websites, teaching the student how to plan, build, and publish for the web medium. HTML and CSS syntax, along with development best practices, will be emphasized throughout the course. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to introduce and instruct students in installing, designing, and maintaining WordPress as a content management system. Website frameworks will also be explored, which will enable the web developer to manage larger and more sophisticated websites that can continually expand and develop as ministry needs arise. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: VA 231

This course will enable the student to effectively design the interfaces of websites and mobile applications. Students will learn how people use and consume data and the most effective methods of displaying information to the end user. Interface design methodology will be implemented in a website design that takes advantage of modern technology. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: VA 102, VA 221

This course is designed to build on the foundation laid in Web Development 1 with instruction in advanced CSS animation and layout, working with embedded media, developing a long-term web strategy through content, and responsive design and layout. The student will learn to design and build more advanced websites with cutting-edge technologies. A fee of $50 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: EN 101 with a grade of a “C” or higher, EN 102, VA 231, and VA 333

MA 100 is an introduction to the basics of mathematics. This course is intended to prepare students for beginning algebra and college level courses and programs. Students will be introduced to the language of algebra and learn how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve first degree equations. Prerequisite: None

This course introduces key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further studies in mathematics (Geometry, Algebra 2, and beyond). Students will be challenged to increase their mathematic literacy in the topics of signed numbers, linear equations, word problems, exponents, polynomials, factoring, and rational equations. The problem solving and critical thinking skills that are learned in Algebra 1 can be taken to and applied in other academic disciplines. Prerequisite: MA 100 or SAT score ≥ 540 or ACT score ≥ 22

MA 102 is Intermediate Algebra. Intermediate Algebra is designed to broaden and expand the concepts of Elementary Algebra. This course covers all the essential topics needed to be successful in Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus. Students will be challenged to increase their mathematic literacy in the topics of radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, compound and absolute value inequalities, and exponential and logarithmic functions. There is an emphasis placed on understanding graphs and word problems appropriate to all these topics. Prerequisite: MA 101

Geometry is the third course of the WCBC mathematics series. It is a fall semester course, followed by trigonometry in the spring semester. A background of two semesters of algebra is highly recommended. Concepts related to logical and methodical thinking skills will be addressed as applied to 1-, 2-, and 3-imensional space, primarily including relationships of lines, planes, polygons, and loci. Students will seek and summarize Scriptures dealing with logical thought in Romans. Prerequisite: None

Trigonometry is the fourth course of the WCBC mathematics series. Triangles and the unit circle are presented as models to shape the core trigonometric ratios. The relationships of the various trigonometric functions are examined to prepare students for future courses in calculus and/or physics, including application sections related to physics topics. Identities and equations involving trigonometric functions are explored extensively, as well as applications of the Laws of Sines and Cosines. Prerequisite: MA 102 or Instructor Approval

Calculus 1 is the fifth course of the WCBC mathematics series for secondary education students. Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry are required prerequisites. Limits, differentiation techniques, applications of derivatives, related rates, extreme values, concavity, optimization, and basic theory and techniques of integration comprise the core concepts studied. A portion of most lectures will also draw attention to spiritual and practical applications of the concepts presented. Prerequisite: MA 210 with a grade of a “C-” or higher

MA 302 (Calculus 2) requires MA 301 and is an advanced continuation of the same. Core concepts include extreme values, concavity, and optimization of functions. The basic theory and techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals will also be studied. A portion of the lecture time will highlight practical applications of the concepts presented. Prerequisite: MA 301 with a grade of a “C-” or higher

Through this course, the student will gain a working knowledge of the elementary math concepts taught in kindergarten-sixth grade. The student will learn how to prepare operative lesson plans, present effective math lessons, incorporate biblical principles into their daily lessons, and create a math resource binder. Prerequisite: 64 credits earned

This is the eighth course in the WCBC mathematics series for secondary education students having a primary mathematics concentration. Students will demonstrate an aptitude for teaching in lesson presentations and lesson plan creations from three different courses in secondary mathematics. Assignments include problem sets from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. With the emphasis on education skills, there is a focus toward child age and development of abstract thought. Additionally, latter lectures center on US mathematics class methodology contrasted with other countries. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned

This course is an introduction to missions, to its biblical basis, and to the current challenges and needs on the mission field. The purpose is to give the student a sense of the great need for missions today. The lives of great missionaries will be reviewed. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to give the student a philosophy of missions patterned after the biblical model. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship between the local church and the missionary. It will prepare the student to develop an effective philosophy of missions as a pastor or missionary. Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to familiarize students with some of the outstanding lives in missionary history. Concentration will be given to traits that God used and lessons for missionaries today. Prerequisite: None

This course studies the history of missions from the beginning of the church to this present day. The first half of the class will emphasize the apostle Paul’s missionary journeys. The second half of the class will emphasize missions from the 1800s to the present. Prerequisite: EN 102

This missions elective is designed to teach the student the theology of missions found in the Scriptures. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course will teach biblical methods and principles as they relate to cross-cultural evangelism and church planting. It will discuss the missionary’s life on the field and relationships with nationals. Prerequisite: EN 102

This missions elective is really a study of the life of the Apostle Paul and how God made him into one of the world’s greatest missionaries. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course will give the student an understanding of the study of man in his culture. Because the culture of every society differs, and missions student must understand how to minister within that culture without sacrificing the core truths and beliefs of the Word of God. This course will give the student an understanding of himself within his or her culture and how others view us as “Americans.” This class will help lessen some of the possible “culture shock” for the future missionary. Prerequisite: EN 102

This missions elective is designed to help a missionary learn how to design a display board, how to edit an appropriate video to introduce himself, and how to design prayer cards that communicate the vision God has given to him. Prerequisite: EN 102

This course is an introduction to music theory covering the elements of pitch and rhythm, music notation, and an introduction to musical analysis. Students may test out by scoring adequately on the Music Theory Placement Test. Prerequisite: None

Freshman Fifteen is an audition ensemble accessible only to students entering their freshman year of college. Once selected, the student commits to weekly rehearsals, performances, and assignments related to the musical development and performance of the group. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

These lessons are designed for students who are not in the music program. Lessons will be tailored to the individual ability of the student, and target improvement in personal musicianship. These lessons are not able to be substituted as a replacement for a private lessons requirement as part of the music program. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

This course is a study of the scales, diatonic chords, part writing, music typesetting, and arranging structured in a way to reflect the unique needs of church musicians. Students must demonstrate the ability to compose an original gospel song in the 19th-century style. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: MU 100 with a grade of a “C” or higher, or test scoring requirement met; Corequisite: MU 123

Sight singing, aural training, dictation, rhythm, and keyboard skills coordinated with the curriculum of Music Theory 1. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: MU 100 with a grade of a “C” or higher, or test scoring requirement met; Corequisite: MU 121

A continuation of Music Theory 1, this course introduces a more detailed study of harmony, writing piano accompaniments, and an introduction to the ambiguities of analytical systems. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: MU 121 with a grade of a “C” or higher, and MU 123; Corequisite: MU 133

A continuation of MU 123. A fee of $30 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: MU 121 and MU 123; Corequisite: MU 131