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In this course, you will become familiar with the basic contents of each book of the Old Testament and the broad historical framework of Old Testament events. You will pay special attention to key passages and prominent themes of the Old Testament. You will read the Old Testament with a view to using it for spiritual formation and discipleship.

This course is an overview of the books of the New Testament and the historical circumstances surrounding these writings. You will focus on the background, content, message, and personal application of each book in the New Testament. You will also examine the process by which the New Testament canon was formed and the New Testament was transmitted through the history of the Church.

In this course, you will explore God's plan of redemption as it progressively unfolds in the Bible. You will trace the basic historical revelation in the Old and New Testaments to see what God is doing and by what method. You will consider the spoken revelations as you observe the progress of doctrine.

This course is designed to help you develop world-Christian characteristics. You will explore the Christian's heritage in the history of the church and missions, begin to develop a scriptural perspective on the purpose of the gospel in confronting ideologies, religions and spiritual needs of the world, and discuss current strategies for identifying and reaching the lost.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the foundational principles of spiritual formation for effective life, ministry, and vocation. The process of the student's spiritual formation includes their relationship with God, their biblical self-image, their relationship with the Body of Christ, their personal relationships, and their relationship with the world. Students are invited into a multiple-year journey of encountering spiritual formation in community. The goal of this course is to help students build a foundation for continued spiritual formation at and beyond their time at CIU.

This course provides a study of the theological truths of the Bible, during which you will focus on the basic doctrines necessary for a Christian worldview: Scripture, God, Christ, Holy Spirit, sin and salvation, church, and future events. You will examine the doctrinal teaching of the Bible, supplemented with insights from the theological reflections of the church throughout its history and from contemporary theological discussions.

This course provides you a general overview of basic communication skills and strategies that typically accompany proven leaders. Topics covered include listening, evaluating an audience, speaking in public settings, facilitating small work groups, and business writing. The course is a blend of theory and practice. You will have the opportunity to engage and practice leadership communication techniques firsthand. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course overviews the tasks and skills involved in writing formal essays. You will increase your writing proficiency step-by-step, accomplishing smaller goals that lead to the achievement of larger goals. You will thoroughly cover the mechanics of good English grammar with the goal of identifying your strengths and weaknesses. As a summative exercise, you will examine biblical examples of various types of writing. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course builds upon the knowledge of writing and writing research skills you covered in ENG 1010 - College Writing and Research 1. The course stresses intellectual and analytical reasoning and their contribution to good research and writing practices. Students continue to drill the mechanics of grammar and provide input for other student writers. As a summative exercise, students will examine examples of research and reasoning as they relate to and help us understand the biblical text. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course surveys world history from the beginning of civilization to AD 1700. You will study the origins and achievements of the major civilizations of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. You will also be exposed to Christian, Islamic, and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion of the course, you will have gained a foundational understanding of ancient history-historical, cultural, and geographical factors-and grasp its relationship to the biblical record. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course will provide you a practical introduction to personal finance management. It highlights strategies for managing personal assets and also explores topics such as the development of personal financial goals, planning and budgeting; avoiding fraud and swindles; buying, insuring, and financing major assets; consumer credit; banking services; investments; insurance; retirement and estate planning; and income tax. You will also learn to understand biblical principles of stewardship that impact financial management. (3) Limited to online program students.

In this course, you will explore some of the fundamental issues that must be addressed by anyone attempting to formulate a comprehensive understanding of things (worldview), and will examine primary texts in order to observe some of the very best thinking regarding these fundamental issues.

In this course, you will study the history of ethics, ethical decision-making, personal character development, and build a framework of Christian personal and social ethics. You will learn to apply a biblical ethic to a range of contemporary issues. (3)

This course is designed to provide you a general overview of environmental science, with an emphasis on sound science, stewardship, and sustainability. Students study basic concepts of environmental science, relationships between living and nonliving things, human impact upon the environment, and proper care of earth's resources. Critical thinking skills will be utilized throughout this course, with a view toward helping you carefully consider scientific concepts and their effects upon human interactions. The study of environmental science is approached from the perspective that human beings are tasked with practicing appropriate stewardship of God's creation. (3) Limited to online program students.

Through this course, you will be introduced to communication, self-motivation, and critical thinking skills necessary for academic success at CIU. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course is an exploration of cultural diversity and multiculturalism within the framework of a biblical worldview. This course provides you with a process to understand and relate to people of various cultures. It also provides ongoing preparation for effective interaction with all kinds of people in our culturally diverse world. Growth in these skills will equip you with what you need to build trust across cultural differences. (3) Limited to online program students.

In this course, you will study the basic concepts and principles of corporate finance, accounting and reporting including analysis of financial statements, the time value of money, stock and bond valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, and conversion of international monetary systems. You will also develop basic skills in analyzing the finances of publicly-traded companies. (3)

This course studies the importance of teamwork in organizational or professional settings. You will study the components of effective teams, discuss common dysfunctions of teams, examine accountability within teams, and how to instill team values. The goal is to help you grow both as a team member and as a team leader. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course will prepare you with the understanding and skills you need as a leader to hire and grow a solid team. You will learn various theories of learning, leadership, and motivation, and from that learning develop a practical application of methodologies such as needs assessment, development, and execution. The course also covers job design, coaching, mentoring, and performance management techniques that facilitate a good corporate culture. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course explores the world of strategic management and will help you discover its guiding principles. Topics covered include helping an organization accomplish its objectives through formulating, implementing, and evaluating effective cross-functional decisions. Students will review the many pieces necessary to strategic management, including integrating management, marketing, finance/accounting, production/operations, research and development, and information systems. (3) Limited to online program students.

This course focuses on public health administration and practice, including the context, structure, and core functions of public health administration. Includes the historical origins, development of public health, and the administrative aspects related to carrying out public health functions. Socio-cultural factors shaping the public health of communities and emergency management and application are addressed.

This introductory course explores the history, development, structure, and future of Healthcare and Healthcare delivery systems, financing sources, technology, medical terminology, and industry outlook for the Healthcare administration professional. Overall planning, organization, management, evaluation, quality, professions, and major health policy issues are explored.

This course provides an overview of how health care delivery systems are organized and managed through the interprofessional roles (circles of care) of administrators, physicians, nurses, and other clinical and support staff. The application of managerial concepts and practices in governance, strategy, structure, conduct, and performance in various types of health care settings is highlighted along with the use of leadership skills in communication and change management. The crucial role of information technology in planning, project management, and health care applications are included.

This course studies the ethical and legal implications of Healthcare administration, including access to care, affordability, Healthcare interventions, patient rights, medical records, and regulatory issues governing Healthcare and Healthcare delivery. Political and social policies contributing to the demand for health services are discussed, as are Institutional Review Boards, the legal structure of healthcare organizations, and governmental regulations affecting Healthcare administration, such as the major elements of public policy on healthcare reform (HIPAA; 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [ARRA, and the HITECH Act). Explores aspects of employer-employee relations in the health care setting and other topics related to patient care.

This course provides a review of the federal, state, and local health policy development and organization of the health care system in the U.S. Issues in health policy including environmental health policy, health care reform under the Affordable Care Act, pharmaceutical policy, injury prevention, and aging and long-term care provide an opportunity for health policy analysis regarding the principles of cost, rationing, quality of care, and comparative effectiveness. The impact of public entities and legislation in controlling the demand for health services is evaluated. Compares existing policy and policy formation in other countries with the United States.

This course introduces the administration of long-term care facilities and services. Emphasis is placed on nursing home care, home health care, hospice, skilled nursing facilities, and other long-term care services. Emphasis is on regulations, reimbursement, and aspects of care delivery that are unique to care for the elderly.

This course explores the manager's role in monitoring and improving clinical and organizational quality/outcomes. Quality improvement practices related to methods, cost-effectiveness, quality of life, and delivery of care are examined. An analysis of the influence of accreditation, regulatory, licensing, and certification requirements on healthcare delivery provides additional perspectives on organizational and patient care.

This capstone course provides practical, "hands-on" exposure to organizational leadership, management, and operations. This may occur in any international, domestic, or cross-cultural setting. The capstone project must be approved by the BS HCA program director.