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Grace University - Academics
2007-2008 Grace University Catalog
Interdisciplinary Courses
A distinctive for certain program at Grace University is the possibility of taking “Interdisciplinary Courses” to fulfill some Bible or Theology required credits. An interdisciplinary Bible-related course is designed to apply the Bible’s teaching to various practical areas of study. The course content is built on biblical and theological truth which is then applied to the subject matter, skill, principles, or practice of a professional discipline.
The following classes are presently available to fit this category. Other classes may be used upon approval of the Chair of the Bible and Theology Division.
HU 221 |
Introduction to Philosophy (HU 221 C) |
3 |
An exploration the philosophical foundations of Christian theism and the biblical world view, so that one may appreciate the intellectual and moral foundations of belief in God. After a brief review of logic, fundamental Christian beliefs are developed philosophically, with an emphasis on the nature of faith, the nature of persons, the existence and nature of God, and the structure and content of Christian ethics. The readings are drawn from both classical and contemporary sources. |
HU 310 |
Literature of the Bible |
3 |
Primarily designed to increase one’s understanding of the Bible and to assist in interpreting it by recognizing and coming to understand the literary forms and devices used therein. It should increase one’s understanding of these literary forms and devices by seeing them exemplified in the Bible. |
HU 323 |
Worldviews |
3 |
The sociological, philosophical and theological presuppositions (issues such as ethics, knowledge, reality and humanness) from primary writings of worldviews will be analyzed through critical thinking skills. Also, an examination of the philosophical, theological and spiritual benefits of clothing the Christian faith in the garment of worldview. |
HU 412 |
Apologetics (HU 412 C) |
3 |
A biblically based, philosophically detailed defense and statement of Christian theism and belief in God. Topics include: (1) the aims and methods of apologetics, (2) the existence of God, (3) religious language, (4) the problem of evil, (5) miracles and Scripture, (6) the nature of science, and other contemporary topics relevant to showing the rationality of Christian belief. The readings are drawn from both classical and contemporary sources. |
HU 414 |
Ethics |
3 |
Designed to build a Christian world and life view, biblical and general studies are integrated with current moral, intellectual, and social questions of the day. |
SS 231 |
Church History (SS 231 C) |
3 |
A chronological survey of the Christian Church that gives special emphasis to theological development and change. |
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