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Faith Builders Educational Programs, Inc.

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Faith Builders Educational Programs, Inc., founded in 1987, is a nonprofit, conservative, Mennonite post secondary school that offers a Christian-Anabaptist worldview-based training program for students preparing to teach or minister in local and foreign settings. Among Faith Builders' educational goals are the following:

  • To integrate knowledge and application through a rigorous apprenticeship education
  • To instill a Christian worldview that is rooted in the Anabaptist understanding of Christianity
  • To assist churches by preparing people who can pastor, raise Christian children, and teach in Christian schools
  • To assist students who want to attend an Anabaptist school for several years before they go to other schools.
Faith Builders offers three two-year tracks of study: Teacher Apprenticing; Christian Ministries; and General Studies. In addition, Faith Builders offers continuing education in a wide variety of subjects in 5-week summer and winter terms. Course levels range from basic to advanced and classes are taught on-site. The faculty has been recruited from among trained and experienced members of various Anabaptist communities.

Source of official student records: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA 16327, Telephone: 814-789-4518, email: academics@fbep.org.

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RELIGION
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Descriptions and credit recommendations

EDUCATION

Child Development EDU 210
(Formerly Child Development EDU 210 (EDU 210); also Child Development)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (5 to 15 weeks).
Dates: July 1998 - Present.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: describe the age group characteristics of pre-school, elementary and secondary school children; explain major elements of behavior, cognitive, humanist and biblically-based learning theories and apply their beneficial implications to classroom settings; outline an approach to character training that is biblically based and show how it adjusts to follow the child through various stages of growth; demonstrate understanding of a learning model that accounts for the interaction of teacher and teacher instruction with the learner's heart and mind which results in content learning, concept development and creative expression; illustrate concepts taught in the course by writing a brief autobiography of life-shaping influences and by recording observations gleaned from interacting with a child outside of class; outline some identifying characteristics of slow, learning disabled, and gifted children along with suggestions for mainstreaming them.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: shaping influences in children's lives and how they interact with them; biblical child-training goals and methods; types of effective communication with children; age group characteristics; introduction to ways of knowing; various learning theories; a "Christian teacher's triad" of learning; instructional objectives and elements of good objective test questions; methods of interaction between Jesus and his disciples as learners along with application in the classroom; a learning model that builds on parent/teacher love for the child leading the child to accept instruction and being helped to learn, think and express creatively; how these theories might work themselves out in practical ways in curriculum design, teaching methods and classroom environment. Method of instruction is classroom. Evaluation criteria include tests, case studies, presentations, and projects.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Child Development (12/03) (04/07) (11/10).

Course Development Practicum EDU 204
(formerly Teaching Practicum EDU 204(EDU 204))

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: June 2006 - Present.
Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: develop the basic knowledge and skills needed to plan an entire course of study; design instructional objectives and activities for content courses in a Christian day school; demonstrate the ability to create effective lesson plans; demonstrate competency in causing students to learn; understand the importance of the content.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: course development; syllabus components; lesson plan development; lesson presentation. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion, collaborative learning, evaluated student presentations. Evaluation criteria include: student presentations, instructor observation and projects.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Teaching Practicum (04/07) (11/10).

Foundations of Education EDU 201
(formerly Foundations of Education)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: August 2000 - Present.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: briefly describe the history of educational thought and practice; define and use key terms related to the development of an educational philosophy; articulate a Christian understanding of the purposes, methods and presuppositions of Christian education; understand and apply the contributions made by an Anabaptist perspective to a philosophy of education; plan a curriculum that is the fruit of a Christian educational philosophy; develop the documents needed to apply a Christian philosophy of education into a school's curriculum.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: Worldviews and Education; a short history of Education; a Christian Philosophy of Education (ACPE); ACPE - Anabaptist distinctives; content area Philosophy; curriculum - issues and options; a vision for Mennonite schools and teachers. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria include tests and student presentations.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Foundations of Education (12/03) (04/07) (11/10).

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers MAT 201
(formerly Mathematics for Teachers MAT 201 (MAT 201); also Mathematics for Teachers)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5 to 15 weeks). Version 2: 45 hours (5 to 12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - July 2008.
Objectives: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to understand and solve the mathematical problems encountered in elementary math programs while using the vocabulary of mathematics; explain mathematical concepts and skills to elementary age children; describe a Christian philosophy of mathematics; describe the ingredients of successful math classrooms; implement a variety of ideas for effective math teaching; discuss the major issues surrounding math teaching. Version 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand and solve mathematical problems encountered in an elementary mathematics curriculum; Explain mathematical concepts and skills to elementary age children; Incorporate a Christian philosophy into teaching mathematics; Describe the characteristics of a successful mathematics classroom environment; Demonstrate effective math teaching; Discuss the major issues surrounding math teaching; Demonstrate a mastery of elementary mathematical concepts. Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are methods/principles of teaching elementary math; philosophy of math and math teaching; teaching from a Christian framework: integration; fundamental concepts of mathematics; operations of arithmetic; number theory; proportion; probability; geometry; and measurement. Methods of instruction include lecture and problem solving. Evaluation criteria include exams and projects. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are: Methods / Principles of Teaching Elementary Math; Philosophy of Math and Math Teaching; Teaching from a Christian Framework; Issues in Mathematics and Mathematics Teaching; Foundations of Mathematics; Fundamental Concepts; Operations of Arithmetic; Number Theory; Proportion; Percents; Probability; and Geometry. Methods of instruction include lecture and demonstrations. Evaluation criteria include exams, a class presentation and projects.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers or Methods of Teaching Math (12/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (04/07). NOTE: This course was previously recommended for credit by The American Council on Education (ACE) on the above listed dates. Credit recommendations by National PONSI are pending (11/10).

Principles of Teaching EDU 202
(formerly Principles of Teaching EDU 202 (EDU 202); also
Principles of Teaching)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5 to 15 weeks). Version 2 and 3: 45 hours (5 to 12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: July 1999 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - July 2008. Version 3: August 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to, develop a syllabus for a chosen subject and plan the school year; develop and present a lesson in at least one subject area; develop and implement a classroom management plan; evaluate and score a student's work equitably; motivate students in the classroom. Version 2 and 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: plan the school year; develop and present a lesson in at least one subject area; develop and implement a classroom management plan; evaluate and score a student's work equitably; motivate students in the classroom.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are: 7 laws of teaching, lesson presentation, classroom management, testing and record keeping, motivating students, community relationships. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and simulation. Evaluation criteria include tests, projects, presentations, and papers. Version 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are: 7 laws of teaching, lesson preparation, lesson presentation, classroom management, testing and record keeping, motivating students, and community relationships. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and simulation. Evaluation criteria include tests, projects, presentations, and papers.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Principles of Teaching or General Methods (12/03). Version 2 : In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Principles of Teaching or General Methods (04/07). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Principles of Teaching or General Teaching (11/10).

Teaching Reading EDU 230
(formerly Methods: Teaching Reading EDU 230 (EDU 230); also Methods: Teaching Reading)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5 - 15 weeks). Version 2: 45 hours (5 to 12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2001 - March 2007. Version 2: April 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to use direct instruction techniques in early reading experiences; identify various reading perspectives, models, and methods; apply decoding processes through phonetic, structural, and contextual analyses; plan various activities to aid in vocabulary expansion and reading comprehension skills; create meaningful reading and writing experiences.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are reading in 5 areas including: direct instruction reading approach, early reading and the first months of reading instruction with predictable word lists, decoding through phonetic analysis, structural analysis and contextual analysis. Other topics include comprehension and other reading perspectives, methodologies and activities. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, role play, collaborative learning and practical experience. Evaluation criteria include tests, projects and presentations. Version 2 : Major topics covered in the course are reading in 5 areas including direct instruction reading approach, early reading and the first months of reading instruction with predictable word lists, decoding through phonetic analysis, structural analysis and contextual analysis. Other topics focus on comprehension and other reading perspectives, methodologies and activities. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, role play, practicum,and collaborative leaning. Evaluation examinations, case studies, presentations, demonstrations, and projects.
Credit Recommendation: Versions 1 and 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in the Teaching of Reading or Methods of Teaching Reading (12/03) (4/07) (11/10).

ENGLISH

Children's Literature LIT 240
(formerly Children's Literature LIT 240 (LIT 240); also Children's Literature)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5 to 15 weeks). Version 2: 45 hours (5 to 12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1999 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to gain appreciation for historical and contemporary literary works by reading a wide sampling of children's literature; expand personal understanding of biblical foundations by engaging with story elements, author's intent and purpose; explore reading and writing connections through the use of children's books to help children acquire competency in written compositions and oral tests; distinguish the various genre classifications, definitions, value categories and elements; acquire a measure of experience in using trade books across the curriculum and develop motivational and interactive activities. Version 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: gain appreciation of historical and contemporary literary works for children and young adults by reading a wide sampling of children's literature; expand personal understanding of Biblical foundations by engaging with story elements, authors' intent and purpose in children's literature; explore reading and writing connections through the use of children's books to promote vocabulary, word recognition, and language fluidity to help children acquire competency in written compositions and oral texts; distinguish the various genre classifications including their definitions and components, values, historical significance, categories, and elements; acquire a measure of expertise in using trade books across the curriculum and develop motivational and interactive activities that integrate skills of given subject areas.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are divided into 4 major components: overview, studying the various genres of children's literature, creating and experiencing interactive activities, and developing a standard to evaluate children's literature. The first section introduces a foundational purpose, historical perspective and primary elements of children's literature. The other 3 sections are integrated throughout the term. Several genres are introduced each week, interspersed with hands-on activities. Students critically evaluate books read in class and assigned reading. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, role play, collaborative learning and practical experience. Evaluation criteria include tests, projects, response papers and presentations (including a read aloud) and a paper. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are divided into four major components: overview, studying the various genres of children's literature, creating and experiencing interactive activities, and developing a standard to evaluate children's literature. The first section introduces a foundational purpose, historical perspective and primary elements of children's literature. The other three sections are integrated throughout the term. Several genres are introduced each week, interspersed with hands-on activities. Students critically evaluate books read in class and assigned reading. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, role play, collaborative learning, and practical experience. Evaluation criteria include tests, projects, presentations, and a research paper.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Children's Literature (12/03) (04/07) (11/10).

Creative Writing ENG 310
(formerly Creative Writing ENG 310 (EDU 310); also Creative Writing)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5 to 15 weeks). Version 2 : 45 hours (5 to 12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: July 2001 - October 2003. Version 2: November 2003 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: write a 2500-word short story with well-drawn characters and a well-defined plot; write poetry demonstrating a variety of styles and experimenting with a variety of topics; demonstrate variety in creative expression by writing monologues, dialogues, character sketches, epigrams, anecdotes, journal entries; design creative writing assignments for various age levels in the classroom; find inspiration for writing by reading and following up with journaling.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are elements of the short story; writing dialogue, descriptions, beginnings and endings; examining model short stories; revising; stimulating activities for teaching creative writing; ways of presenting, sharing and publishing creative writing in school; critiquing and evaluating writing; and elements of style. Methods of instruction include classroom lecture, discussion and critiquing. Evaluation criteria include examinations and projects.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Creative Writing Methods (10/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Creative Writing (04/07) (11/10).

Public Speaking COM 201
(formerly Public Speaking COM 201 (COM 201) ; also Public Speaking)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (5 to 15 weeks).
Dates: January 2001 - Present.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: demonstrate the following speech preparation skills: develop a thesis / purpose statement for formal presentations, gather, produce and organize sufficient and appropriate material to create a substantive speech, write attention getting and relevant introductions, write powerful and conclusive summary ending statements, support thesis statements with logically developed and adequately supported main points, select and use language appropriate for maximum communication, analyze the probable audience and adjust speech language, content and organization for effective communication; demonstrate the following speech presentation skills: face constructively the fear of speaking and develop confidence, control the voice for pleasing and transparent communication, identify and control non-verbal aspects of communication to reduce distractions and to complement the message, match the presentation style to the content and audience; show proficiency in the following speaking genres: demonstration speech, informative speech, persuasive speech, devotional, e) storytelling, oral interpretation.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: effective communication; Characteristics Part 1, 2, 3, 4; purposeful communication: topic, message, purpose; packaged communication: beginning and ending; substantive communication; developing and organizing content; comprehensive communication: the components; verbal communication, the voice, non-verbal communication, gestures, body, face; visual communication; healthy communication: humor; persuasive communication. Methods of instruction include lecture and evaluation of presentations. Evaluation criteria include presentations.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Public Speaking (10/03) (04/07) (11/10).

World Literature LIT 110
(formerly Introduction to World Literature LIT 110)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1 and 2: 45 hours (5 to 12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1998 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: recognize and use the terminology of literature; analyze the presuppositions behind a literary work; write effective, analytical and responsive essays about literature; grow in self-awareness and personal character through reading of literature; read with awareness that literature can embody the most serious attempts of human beings to understand and express what life means.
Instruction: Version 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: elements of story: plot, character, setting, tone, theme, symbol; genres of literature: short story,poetry, novel, drama; criticism; censorship. Methods of instruction include: lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria include: examinations and projects.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in World Literature (04/07) (11/10).

Writing and Research ENG 101
(formerly Writing and Research)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5 - 15 weeks). Versions 2 and 3: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 2001 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - November 2007. Version 3: December 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1, 2, and 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to, write and develop a thesis using various rhetorical modes: description, process analysis, cause-effect, comparison-contrast and narration; practice the elements of argumentation and persuasion, and understand the concepts of purpose and audience; practice principles of effective diction and sentence structure; understand and apply the basic elements of style; apply appropriate research and documentation methodology in writing a research paper; analyze expository writing or works of literature in order to learn techniques for clear expression and logical support of ideas.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are: On Mondays and Wednesdays, the students work on the writing process itself and produce 6 essays: descriptive, process analysis, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, narration and persuasion-argument. On Fridays the students work on skills used to write research papers, as well as write a research paper, which is also submitted for evaluation in World History. Methods of instruction include lecture, peer reviews, teacher-student conferences to evaluate written work and extensive editing and revision of written work. Evaluation criteria include five essays, several narrative pieces, peer review work and one research paper. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are divided into 2 components: In the writing component, students work on the writing process itself and produce 5 essays: descriptive, process analysis, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, narration and persuasion-argument, and several narrative pieces. In the research component, students work on skills used to write research papers, as well as write a research paper which is submitted for evaluation in World History I. Methods of instruction include: lecture, peer reviews and conferences with instructor. Evaluation criteria include: five essays, one research paper, narrative pieces and peer review work. Version 3: Major topics covered in the course are: the writing process and the creation of 6 essays, including the following: descriptive writing, process analysis, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, narration, and persuasion (argument). Students work on skills used to write research papers, which is also submitted for evaluation in World History. Methods of instruction include: lecture Peer review, teacher-student conferences which are used to evaluate written work, extensive editing and revision of student work. Evaluation criteria include: 5 essays, several narrative pieces, peer review work, and one research paper.
Credit Recommendation:Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Writing and Research (10/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English Composition I (4/07). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Writing and Research (11/10).

HISTORY

American History HIS 301
(formerly American History HIS 301 (HIS 301); also American History)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5-15 weeks). Version 2: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: describe the development of American cultural, social, political and religious institutions; understand and explain American religious, social and cultural origins; describe and discuss important events and actors from American history; evaluate the relationship between religion and American national life; understand what it means to be an American, how the nation has developed its strengths and weaknesses, its motivations and goals. Version 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: describe the development of American cultural, social, political and religious institutions; understand and explain American religious, social and cultural origins; describe and discuss important events and actors from American history; evaluate the relationship between religion and American national life; understand what it means to be an American, how the nation has developed, its strengths and weaknesses, its motivations and goals.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are: What is history?; America before the Europeans, European colonization, British Colonial America, British-French struggle over North America, American War for Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Growth of the new nation, Civil War, Reconstruction, westward expansion, immigration, industrialization, World War I, the Great Depression and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War and after the fall of communism. Methods of instruction include lecture with questions and discussion. Various documents that pertain to the American historical experience are read and discussed in class. A term paper is expected at the end of the course. Evaluation criteria include: two tests, two reaction papers, class discussion on various documents from American history and a research paper. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are: What is history?; America before the Europeans; European colonization; British Colonial America; British-French struggle over North America; American War for Independence; Articles of Confederation; Constitution; Growth of the new nation; Civil War; Reconstruction; Westward expansion; Immigration; Industrialization; World War I; The Great Depression and the New Deal; World War II; The Cold War; after the fall of communism. Methods of instruction include: lecture with questions and discussion encouraged. Various documents that pertain to the American historical experience are read and discussed in class. A term paper is expected at the end of the course. Evaluation criteria include: tests, reaction papers, and a research paper.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in American History (10/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in U.S. History (04/07) (11/10).

Anabaptist History HIS 230
(formerly Anabaptist History HIS 230 (HIS 230); also Anabaptist History)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5-15 weeks). Version 2: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: July 1 2002 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: discuss how and why the Anabaptist movement came to be; describe the major actors and influences throughout history; explain the similarities and differences between Anabaptism and Catholicism or Protestantism; describe the various branches of Anabaptism; discuss how Anabaptism has interacted with the surrounding culture; constructively evaluate how the Anabaptist heritage has shaped beliefs, practices and understandings.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are: What is history?; Europe before the Reformation-including early reform movements; the beginning of the Reformation with Luther and Zwingli; dissatisfaction and the break by the Radicals; Peasants' Revolt; Erasmus' influence on the Anabaptist Reformation; early movement in Switzerland; Muenster; Anabaptism and its relationship to the whole of society and government; Menno and northern Anabaptism;Hutterian Brothers; the Amish and the Old Order Option; Mennonite History in Europe after the Reformation; and The American Experience. Methods of instruction include: lecture, with discussion encouraged. Read various church documents such as Unum Sanctum and The Brotherly Union (Schleitheim Confession) and discuss their importance in class. Attend a Catholic mass and talk with the priest afterward to gain an understanding of the type of worship common before the Reformation. A research paper is required at the end of the course. Evaluation criteria include: two tests, a reaction paper, a research paper, and participation in discussing various documents. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are: What is history?; Europe before the Reformation-including early reform movements; the beginning of the Reformation with Luther and Zwingli; dissatisfaction and the break by the Radicals; Peasants' Revolt; Erasmus' influence on the Anabaptist Reformation; early movement in Switzerland; Muenster; Anabaptism and its relationship to the whole of society and government; Menno and northern Anabaptism; Hutterian Brothers; The Amish and the Old Order Option; Mennonite History in Europe after the Reformation; The American Experience. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion, reading various church documents such as Unam Sanctam and The Brotherly Union (Schleitheim Confession) and discussing their importance, attending a Catholic mass and talking with the priest afterward to gain understanding of the type of worship common before the Reformation, and research paper. Evaluation criteria include: tests, reaction paper, and research paper.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree, 3 semester hours in Anabaptist History (10/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in History/Religion (04/07) (11/10).

Early and Medieval Church History HIS 340
(formerly Early and Medieval Church History HIS 340 (HIS 340))

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5-15 weeks). Versions 2 and 3: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2001 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - February 2009. Version 3: March 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1, 2 and 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to recite and discuss the importance of the Nicene Creed; identify the major events, and movements and persons from the time of the Apostles to the Reformation; discuss the importance of the first 4 major church councils; discuss themes of importance to an Anabaptist perspective, such as non-resistance and church-state issues.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are, What is church history?, the Roman world at the coming of Christ, church-state conflict, canon, creed and episcopacy, the first 4 church-wide councils, Augustine, the effect of the end of antiquity, the establishment of the Germanic kingdoms and Islam, the papacy, monasticism, the East-West schism, the Crusades, the missionary expansion of the church and the beginnings of dissent and reform. Methods of instruction include lecture, questions, discussion, attendance at an Orthodox service and discussion with the priest afterwards to experience and understand a liturgical service. Evaluation criteria include two tests, memorization of the Nicene Creed, a reaction paper on the Orthodox liturgy, credit for assigned readings, and a term paper. Version 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are: What is church history?, the Roman world at the coming of Christ, church-state conflict, canon, creed and episcopacy, the first 4 church-wide councils, Augustine, the effect of the end of antiquity, the establishment of the Germanic kingdoms and Islam, the papacy, monasticism, the East-West schism, The Crusades, the missionary expansion of the church and the beginnings of dissent and reform. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion, and practicum. Evaluation criteria include: examinations, presentations, projects and assigned readings.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Church History I (12/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Church History (04/07). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Church History (11/10).

Modern Church History HIS 341
(formerly Modern Church History HIS 341 (HIS 341); also Modern Church History)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA
Length: Version 1: 45 hours ( 5-15 weeks). Versions 2 and 3: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2001 - March 2007. Version 2: April 2007 - January 2010. Version 3: February 2010 - Present.
Objectives Versions 1, 2, and 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify the major events and movements and persons since the time of the Reformation; explain how the different strands of the Christian tradition arose; discuss themes of importance to an Anabaptist perspective, such as non-resistance and church-state issues.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are: What is church history?, pre-Reformation Europe, reform by Luther, Zwingli and the Radicals, Calvin and his influence, the English Reformation, the Catholic Reformation, the Thirty-Years War, the Puritan Revolution, the Enlightenment, Pietism, Missions, Liberalism and the current state of Christianity in the world. Methods of instruction include lecture, questions and discussion, reading and discussion of several important church documents, attendance at a Catholic service and discussion with a Catholic priest afterwards to gain a better understanding of a liturgical service. Evaluation criteria include two tests, a reaction paper on the Catholic service, credit for the reading assignments, evaluation of the discussion of church documents, and a research paper. Versions 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are: What is church history?, pre-Reformation Europe, reform by Luther, Zwingli and the Radicals, Calvin and his influence, the English Reformation, the Catholic Reformation, the Thirty-Years War, the Puritan Revolution, the Enlightenment, Pietism, Missions, Liberalism and the current state of Christianity in the world. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria include: examinations, projects and assigned readings.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Church History II (12/03). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Church History (04/07).Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Church History (04/07) (11/10).

World Geography HIS 320
(formerly World Geography HIS 320 (HIS 320) also World Geography)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA
Length: Versions 1, 2, and 3: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2000 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - January 2010. Version 3: February 2010 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1, 2, and 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: identify and discuss the world's great geographic realms and regions, human and physical contents, assets and liabilities, connections and barriers between various realms and regions, potentials and prospects; display a basic geographic literacy useful in the classroom setting; identify physical features and political, linguistic and cultural boundaries on maps, and discuss the cultural diversity of our world.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are: the physical features, natural resources, development and social, cultural, and political aspects of each of the 12 major realms of the world. Methods of instruction include lecture, with discussion encouraged. Each student develops and presents to the class lecture on a country of his/her choice. Emphasis is placed on map memorization. Evaluation criteria include: two written tests and 5 map tests, an in-class presentation by each student of the geography of a particular country, as well as class participation. Versions 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are: Europe; Russia; North America; Central America; South America; The Islamic world; Africa; South Asia; East Asia; Southeast Asia; Australia and New Zealand and The Pacific realm. Methods of instruction include: instruction by lecture, with discussion encouraged. Students develop and present to the class a lecture on a country of his/her choice. Emphasis is placed on map memorization. Evaluation criteria include: written tests, map tests and student presentations.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in World Geography (10/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Geography (04/07). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in World Geography (11/10).

World History I HIS 101
World History I HIS 101 (HIS 101) (Formerly: World History I)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Length: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: September 2000 - Present.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand and discuss the major philosophical views of history; compare and contrast patterns of culture Oriental History with western culture; exploure the impact of African history; exploure aborigine cultures of the Americas; correlate biblical history with the broader world history; identify and appreciate the Greco-Roman contribution to Western Civilization; see the centrality of medieval church history in pre-Reformation Europe; identify and explain the political and geographic landscape of Renaissance/Reformation Europe.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: Birth of Early Civilization, Greco-Roman World, Advent of Christianity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Reformation. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria include tests, papers, and projects.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category 3 semester hours in World History I (10/03) (04/07) (11/11).

World History II HIS 102
(formerly World History II HIS 102 (HIS 102); also World History II)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Length: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: September 2000 - Present.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: see how the Renaissance and the Reformation provided a basis for the launching of the modern era; understand the philosophy behind totalitarianism; see how the departure from a concept of absolutes in western society has undermined the long-tem growth in the West; describe the underlying concepts of democracy as it is expressed in our modern world.
Instruction: Methods of instruction include: lecture, class discussion, writing, and research.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category 3 semester hours in World History II (10/03) (04/07) (11/11).

MATHEMATICS

Algebra MAT 101
(formerly Algebra MAT 101(MAT 101); also Algebra)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5-15 weeks). Version 2 and 3: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: July 2003 - December 2006. Version 2: January 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to solve linear equations and inequalities, and quadratic equations; use and graph functions including exponential and logarithmic functions; use conic sections; solve systems of equations; work with sequences and series; and understand introductory concepts of probability. Version 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: perform algebraic manipulation proficiently; demonstrate problem solving skills; understand exponential notation; simplify radical expressions; simplify rational expressions; solve linear and quadratic equations; solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, functions (including exponential and logarithmic functions), conic sections, systems of equations, sequences and series, and introductory probability. Method of instruction is lecture format. Evaluation criteria include exams and projects. Versions 2: Major topics covered in the course are the study of linear, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; study of polynomial and rational functions; solving linear, exponential, logarithmic and quadratic equations; solving inequalities; solving systems of equations; and an introduction to sequences and series. Methods of instruction include lecture. Evaluation criteria include assignments and examinations.
Credit Recommendation: Versions 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in College Algebra (12/03) (04/07) (11/10).

MUSIC

Beginning Choral Conducting MUS 320
(formerly Beginning Choral Conducting MUS 320 (MUS 320); also Beginning Choral Conducting)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Versions 1 and 2: 15 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: July 2001 - February 2009. Version 2: March 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: demonstrate a basic understanding of conducting technique; demonstrate a basic knowledge of choral procedures and; rehearse a song with a choral group using the knowledge and skills learned throughout the course.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: conducting patterns, vocal considerations, score preparation, tempo fluctuation, left hand, diction, dynamics, starting between beats, tempo changes, articulations, discipline and planning the rehearsal. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion and lab critique. Evaluation criteria includes exams, presentations, and observations.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Beginning Choral Conducting (12/03)(4/07). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Beginning Choral Conducting (11/10).

Beginning Class Voice MUS 310
(formerly Beginning Class Voice MUS 310 (MUS 310); also Beginning Class Voice)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Versions 1 and 2: 15 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2001 - June 2008. Version 2: July 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: demonstrate a basic understanding of good vocal technique; describe the fundamentals of vocal production; demonstrate a basic understanding of the elements of interpretation; present a song using the knowledge learned throughout the course.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: posture and breathing, phonation, resonance, registers, legato and sustained tones, prevention of voice disorders, diction, public performance. Methods of instruction include lecture and voice coaching. Evaluation criteria include exams, presentations and projects.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Beginning Class Voice (12/03)(4/07). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Beginning Class Voice (11/10).

Choir MUS 101
(formerly Choir MUS 101 (MUS 101); also Choir)

Location Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Versions 1 and 2: 15 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: September 1998 - November 2005. Version 2: December 2005 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: understand and practice the fundamentals of a successful choir; appreciate good choral sound and achieve a basic understanding of how it is produced; develop musicality; experience worship in a choral program.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: sight reading skills; Solfeggio; phrasing; diction; interpretation; decorum. Methods of instruction include lecture, demonstration, and practice. Evaluation criteria include: observation.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Choir (12/03) (4/07). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Choral Ensembles (11/10).

Music Fundamentals MUS 110
(formerly Music Fundamentals MUS 110 (MUS 110); also Music Fundamentals)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Dates: Version 1: September 1998 - July 2007. Version 2: August 2007 - Present.
Objectives:Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: gain fluency in the basics of music construction in order to have a firm foundation on which to build the study of music theory. These basics include musical symbols, key signatures, basic intervals, tetrachords and major and minor scales; sight read simple melodies; identify intervals, simple chords, and melodies aurally; approach music intellectually, to enhance his or her performance, understanding and delight in the music.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: notation; rhythm; meter; scales; key signatures; intervals; triads; cadence structures; introduction to harmonization. Methods of instruction include lecture and evaluation. Evaluation criteria include written exams and oral exams, as well as practice.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Music Fundamentals (12/03) (4/07). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Music Fundamentals (11/10).

PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY

Helping the Hurting PER 330
(formerly Helping the Hurting PER 330 (PER 330))

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Versions 1 and 2: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 2005 - February 2007. Version 2: March 2008 - Present.
Objectives Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: discuss the place of sorrow in human experience; establish the need for a Biblical framework for viewing human suffering and for responding to human suffering; discuss the example of Jesus in response to human sorrow; discuss the problem of death and factors in dying that affect grief; outline the typical grieving process and show how children grieve different from adults; discuss principles that enable people to work through grief; list pointers for how to comfort those who are grieving; review Biblical examples of people who experienced rejection and discuss observations about rejection from those examples; identify specific emotional responses to rejection and to trace the "paths of response" when people follow those emotional responses; identify core issues in rejection; discuss what it means to be Christ-centered and how we go about pointing rejected people to Him; describe the identity and security we have "in Christ;" discuss what it means to love and to show how love drives out fear, specifically in the experience of those who have been rejected; outline the Biblical mandate to "receive" one another in Christ; review Biblical examples of abuse; define abuse and discuss why abuse is painful and destructive; discuss how abuse "offends" little ones and trace abuse to ongoing struggles in the lives of those who have been abused as children; outline how to find healing from the damage of abuse; discuss "second party" help for those who have been abused; discuss "third party" help for bringing reconciliation between the abuser and the abused; list typical changes that need to happen in the life of an abused person, and to discuss what is necessary for those changes to occur; describe Biblical principles for helping an abuser.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: human Sorrow; why we have sorrow; right responses to sorrow; God's purposes in sorrow; grief; rejection; abuse. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion and collaborative learning. Evaluation criteria include examinations and projects.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Social Work or Psychology (04/07). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services or Christian Ministries. (11/10).

Interpersonal Relationships PER 320
(formerly Interpersonal Relationships PER 320 (PER 320))

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length Versions 1 and 2: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 2005 - May 2008. Version 2: June 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: affirm the authority of the Scriptures in directing our interpersonal relationships; show how a relationship with God is foundational to healthy interpersonal relationships; describe the human yearning for close connection; define and illustrate the place of boundaries in healthy relationships; define and illustrate the place of barriers in unhealthy relationships; describe the role of character as fundamental to healthy relationships; discuss the character qualities of honesty, humility, and mercy and demonstrate how they find expression in relationships; list Biblical principles for communication; list and discuss four social principles necessary in all social structures; discuss the value of friendship and principles for healthy friendships; understand ways of categorizing conflict as a prerequisite for determining right procedures in resolving conflict; understand the Biblical directives to pursue peace; distinguish between surface conflict and heart issues in conflict, understand the role each plays in creating conflict, and explore ways of addressing both in conflict resolution; define qualities of a peacemaker; list pointers for directing people to examine themselves in times of conflict; understand how to clarify what is important and what is not in times of conflict; discuss principles for objective listening in conflict resolution; understand Biblical paradigms for resolving differences; discuss implications of, and Biblical directives regarding, the use of legal procedures to resolve conflict.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: communication; closeness; boundaries and barriers; character; social structures; conflict; conflict resolution. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion, role play, collaborative learning. Evaluation criteria include examinations and projects.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Relations (04/07). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Human Development, Family Science or Communication (11/10).

Introduction to Human Understanding PSY 101
(formerly Introduction to Human Understanding PSY 101 (PSY 101)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: September 2006 - December 2008. Version 2: January 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: outline the Biblical understanding of man; trace the development of human understanding in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries; show that a proper understanding of God is essential to a proper understanding of man; show how human understanding has been shaped in the Twentieth Century by influential psychologists; show that psychology is a discipline that draws from both science and philosophy; understand research in neuroscience and how it has shaped theories of behavior; understand research that explores both genetic and environmental factors in human development; outline various stages of human development: prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood; outline, compare, and evaluate four approaches to personality; describe and discuss anxiety disorders, dissociative and personality disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia; understand stress and its relationship to health; survey and evaluate three responses Christians have had to Psychology; discuss the role of Scripture in human understanding and its place in the evaluation of ideas; articulate principles that are helpful in evaluating the research, the theories, and the methodology in the field of Psychology.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are: Biblical view of man; historical review of anthropology; influential psychologists; human development; personality; disorders; neural and hormonal systems; Christian responses to psychology; principles for evaluation. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion, and collaborative learning. Evaluation criteria include: examinations, projects and reading.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology or Social Sciences (04/07). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology, Social Science, or Christian Ministries. (11/10).

RELIGION

Anabaptist Life and Thought THE 232

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (8 weeks).
Dates: February 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Students will describe the theology of the 16th century Anabaptists within its broader social, religious, political, and economic realities of the day; analyze the theology of the Anabaptist reformers and apply their experience to the student’s own decision making; discuss and analyze the theology of the Anabaptists in relation to other Reformers, the Catholic Church of the Reformation, and the biblical message; identify and analyze the emphases that constitute Anabaptist worldview in context of its strengths and weaknesses.
Instruction: The course involves lecture, reading, writing (final essay and short response), and discussions to explore the values and beliefs of the Anabaptist worldview. It entails a descriptive and analytical study of 16th century Anabaptist theology within the context of the other Reformation theologies with reflections on the relevance of this heritage for contemporary doctrinal, congregational, and personal issues; the second part of the course deals broadly with writings, stories and practices of Mennonites from diverse traditions and times.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division associate/baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Religious Studies (10/10).

Ethics PHI 310

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: February 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Students will explore the biblical claim that God is in Himself the standard by which we understand right and wrong; compare and contrast ethics as rules separate from being with ethics that derive from being; explore the effect of sin on the understanding of ethics and the experience of ethical choices; compare and contrast common ethical systems; wrestle with ethical questions; discuss a framework for making ethical choices; explore and discuss the ethics of Jesus and the value of community in understanding and clarifying ethical choices; analyze ethical implications in the development of technology.
Instruction: Through class discussion, extensive readings, and a research paper, this class provides a context and framework with which to wrestle with ethical issues and determine moral standards. Maintaining the premise that morality is rooted in the character of God, the course examines a number of ethical systems and explores the ethics of Jesus.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division associate/baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies (10/10).

Historical Theology THE 210

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 45 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: January 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Students will recognize the reasons for the development of theology in the early church; identify and recognize the importance of the development and expression of important Christian doctrines; analyze the interaction of church and culture in the formulation of doctrine; discuss the various strands of Christian orthodoxy; analyze one’s own beliefs in context of two thousand years of the development of the church’s expression of her faith.
Instruction: This course will investigate the beginnings of Christian theology, how the church developed expression for her beliefs concerning Christ and the Trinity, the division of the Great Tradition between East and West, medieval and Reformation developments, and the effects of modernity on the expression of the beliefs of the church.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division associate/baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies (10/10).

Introduction to Discipleship PER 101
(formerly Introduction to Spiritual Formation PER 101 (PER 101); also Introduction to Spiritual Formation)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 15 hours (1 week).
Dates: August 2000 - August 2006.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: apply the Christian understanding of salvation to spiritual formation; describe a philosophy of growth of a whole person (head, heart, and hands); envision all of life being lived out of a central controlling paradigm and be able to describe what that is for the Christian; understand the role of the spiritual disciplines in personal growth; access the basic principles of time and personal management; and use a variety of methods for personal growth.
Instruction: Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are: Head, Heart and Hands - Purpose & Philosophy of Faith Builders Educational Programs; Walking with God: Spiritual Disciplines; Time & Personal Management; Developing Passionate Belief; Toward a Christian worldview; Salvation Issues; Reading & Studying; Journaling as a Spiritual Discipline; Living, loving, growing, changing in community. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria include projects and journaling.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Introduction to Spiritual Formation (10/03) (04/07). NOTE:This course was previously recommended for credit by The American Council on Education (ACE) on the above listed dates. Credit recommendations by National PONSI are pending (11/10).

Introduction to Worldviews PHI 201
(formerly Worldviews Survey I PHI 201; also Worldviews Survey I PHI 201 (PHI 201); also Worldviews Survey I)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5-15 weeks). Versions 2 and 3: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: August 2000 - April 2007. Version :2: May 2007 - December 2007. Version 3: January 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and discuss seven major philosophical categories of a worldview, describing the major options in each category and defending a Christian perspective. These categories are truth, reality, meaning, right & wrong, reason, beauty and origins (Epistemology, Ontology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Logics, Aesthetics and Cosmology) (cont. in PHI202); understand and discuss two major theological categories of a worldview, describing the major options in each category and defending a Christian perspective. These categories are God and Sin & Salvation (Theology, Soteriology) (cont. in PHI202); understand and discuss three major anthropological categories of a worldview, describing the major options in each category and defending a Christian perspective. These categories are mankind, man and purpose (Sociology, Psychology and History) (cont. in PHI202); describe in detail the tenets of humanism/modernism, postmodernism and eastern thought; recall the contributions to a western mindset of a few significant philosophers from the Greeks to the present; explain and use principles of logical thinking. Version 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: understand and discuss seven major philosophical categories of a worldview, describing the major options in each category and defending a Christian perspective. These categories are truth, reality, meaning, right and wrong, reason, beauty and origins (Epistemology, Ontology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Logics, Aesthetics and Cosmology); Understand and discuss two major theological categories of a worldview, describing the major options in each category and defending a Christian perspective. These categories are God and Sin and Salvation (Theology, Soteriology); understand and discuss three major anthropological categories of a worldview, describing the major options in each category and defending a Christian perspective. These categories are mankind, man and purpose (Sociology, Psychology and History); describe in detail the tenets of humanism/modernism, postmodernism and eastern thought; recall the contributions to a western mindset of a few significant philosophers from the Greeks to the present; explain and use principles of logical thinking.
Instruction: Versions 1: Major topics covered in the course are: A world view primer; Metaphysics; A brief history of ideology; Epistemology; reason-logic; Theology-God; cosmology-origins. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria includes tests and student presentations. Versions 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are: A world view primer; Metaphysics; A brief history of ideology; Epistemology; reason-logic; Theology-God; cosmology-origins, history-purpose. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria includes tests and student presentations.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Worldviews Survey I (10/03). Versions 2 and 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Philosophy I (04/07) (11/10).

New Testament Survey BIB 102
(formerly New Testament Survey BIB 102 (BIB 102); also New Testament Survey)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length:Versions 1 and 2: 45 hours (5-15 weeks).
Dates:Version 1: September 2001 - December 2007. Version 2: January 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to, discuss the historical, political, social and religious context of the intertestamental Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds from which the New Testament arose; demonstrate knowledge concerning authorship, date, setting and content of each New Testament book; trace the development of the early church; recognize the various types of New Testament literature; discuss the plot, characterization and theme of the four gospels; give an overview of the life, teachings and importance of Jesus.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are, intertestamental Judaism and the Greco-Roman world, as well as insights gained in New Testament studies by archaeology, the reliability of the documents, the gospels and their portrayals of Jesus, and Acts, each remaining book in probable chronological order to better understand the content and message of each book. Method of instruction includes classroom lecture. Evaluation criteria include tests, short papers on various topics, a research paper and participation in classroom discussion.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in New Testament Survey (10/03) (04/07).Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in New Testament or Religious Studies (11/10).

Old Testament Survey BIB 101
(formerly Old Testament Survey BIB 101 (BIB210); also Old Testament Survey

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length:Version 1: 45 hours (5-15 weeks). Version 2: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 1997 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify and categorize the Old Testament canon, discuss the content and major themes of each book with special attention given to Genesis 1-11, God's promise to Abraham, the Exodus, the Kingdoms, the Exile and post-exilic Judaism, discuss the overall theme of the Old Testament and how it relates to the New Testament, fit the Old Testament themes and events into a geographical, chronological and historical context; and understand the development of several topics important to an Anabaptist perspective, including non-resistance, church-state issues and the resurrection.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are the canon, the historical and geographical setting, and the chronology of the Old Testament; what archaeology has brought to light concerning the Old Testament; what God has done (the historical section of the Old Testament); and what God has said (the wisdom literature and the prophets; a special focus on the worldview of the writers of Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Songs. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, oral presentations, round table discussions, examinations, presentations, and book summaries. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are: introduction of the canon, the historical and geographical setting, and the chronology; what archaeology has brought to light concerning the Old Testament. The rest of the course is divided into 2 foci of the Old Testament: What God has done (the historical section of the Old Testament) and What God has said (the wisdom literature and the prophets). The section on what God has done focuses on the historical development of God's promise to his people. The section on what God has said focuses on the instruction given by the prophets or other writers in relation to their own historical context and in relation to Christian faith. There is special focus on the worldview of the writers of Ecclesiastes, Job and Song of Songs. Methods of instruction include: lecture, discussion, independent study and practicum. Evaluation criteria include: examinations, projects, reading, and book summaries.
Credit Recommendation: Versions 1 : In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Old Testament or Religious Studies elective (1/01). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Old Testament or Religious Studies (4/07)(11/10).

Reading the Bible BIB 250
(formerly Bible Study Methods BIB 250 (BIB250); Bible Study Methods BIB 250; also Bible Study Methods)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 30 hours. Version 2: 30 hours (5 weeks). Version 3: 30 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 1998 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - February 2008. Version 3: March 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply methods of effectively reading the message of Scripture; recognize the major approaches to scriptural interpretation; use commonly accepted methods for determining the meaning intended by the author of a biblical passage; and apply the teachings of Scripture to contemporary life. Version 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Recognize and avoid the misreading, misapplication, and misinterpretation of Scripture; Use commonly accepted methods for determining the meaning intended by the author of a biblical passage; Understand and use a variety of tools (including study aids) for more effective Bible reading, interpretation, and application; Explain several significant issues surrounding the interpretation and application of Scripture; Encourage appropriate applications of Scripture to contemporary life; Encourage a lifelong commitment to a study of God's word as well as accuracy, integrity, and practicality in that pursuit. Version 3: Students will be able to: see with greater breadth, depth, and understanding what is written in Scripture; use commonly accepted methods for receiving the intended meaning by the author of a biblical passage; understand and use a variety of study aids to more effectively read, interpret, and respond to the Bible; explain several significant issues surrounding the interpretation and application of Scripture; make appropriate responses to God’s revelation in the scriptures; and develop a lifelong commitment to the study of God’s word, carefulness, integrity, and practicality in that pursuit.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are the relationship of the Testaments; a Christocentric view of Scripture; principles of interpretation; methods of application; word studies; and Bible study resources. Methods of instruction include lecture, workshops, study guides, discussion sessions, written projects, and a final cumulative written and oral presentation. Version 2: Major topics covered in the course are: the relationship of the testaments, a Christocentric view of scripture, principles of interpretation, methods of application, word studies, and Bible study resources. Methods of instruction include: Lecture, Discussion and Collaborative learning. Evaluation criteria include: Presentations and Projects. Version 3: Lecture, discussions, collaborative learning, free-form diagrams, outlining.
Credit recommendation: Versions 1, 2 and 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Biblical Interpretation or Religious Studies elective (1/01)(04/07)(11/10). In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Biblical Interpretation or Religious Studies elective (11/10).

Systematic Theology THE 220
(formerly Systematic Theology THE 220 (THE 220); also Systematic Theology)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 45 hours (5-15 weeks). Versions 2 and 3: 45 hours (5-12 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 2002 - April 2007. Version 2 : May 2007 - May 2008. Version 3: June 2008 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: identify and discuss the great doctrines of Christianity, and their relationship to each other; understand and appreciate the Anabaptist perspective on the issues and doctrines of Christianity; evaluate his own faith understandings critically in light of the scriptures and the development of doctrine throughout the history of the church; develop a greater understanding of God's salvation in Christ; develop a greater ability to articulate to others his faith about this great gift; understand and discuss essential theological terms and issues. Versions 2 and 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: identify and discuss the historically central doctrines of Christianity, and their relationship to each other; understand and appreciate the Anabaptist perspective on the issues and doctrines of Christianity; evaluate the student's own faith understandings critically in light of the scriptures and the development of doctrine throughout the history of the church; develop a greater understanding of God's salvation in Christ; develop a greater ability to articulate to others the student's faith about this great gift from the evangelical and Anabaptist perspective; understand and discuss essential theological terms and issues.
Instruction: Version 1: Major topics covered in the course are in four areas of study: the topic of Theology in general, the Trinity with a focus on the Father, the Son, with a focus on those issues which he effects most such as sin, humanity and redemption, and then finally, the Spirit, focusing on his role in salvation, the church and last things. Methods of instruction are: lecture with questions and discussion encouraged. Special readings to be discussed in class (e.g.: Immortality of the Soul or Resurrection of the Dead by Cullmann). Evaluation criteria include three tests, discussion of the assigned readings, and a paper or project. Versions 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are: Theology in general; The Trinity and the Father's role; Jesus Christ; humanity, sin and redemption; the work of the Spirit in salvation and the church. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion. Evaluation criteria include examinations, discussion of assigned readings, and a paper or project.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Systematic Theology (10/03). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Systematic Theology (04/07). Version 3: In the upper or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Systematic Theology (11/10).

Teaching the Bible BIB 115

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: 40 hours (12 weeks).
Dates: January 2009 - Present.
Objectives: Students will examine Jesus’ use of the Scripture in His teaching; the Apostles’ use of the Scripture in their teaching and writing; develop skills for exploring the context of a text; identify various genres of Biblical text and use appropriate means to understand and teach the text; practice the OCIA method of exploring a text; identify and use appropriate resources to explore Biblical texts and contexts; name the strengths and uses of common Bible translations; practice the expository method of teaching the Bible; practice the discovery method of teaching the Bible; identify and use effective introductions and conclusions when teaching the Bible; identify various types of questions to facilitate discussion and learning; lead meaningful discussions of a Biblical text; and understand characteristics of children and adolescents and incorporate those in lessons when teaching the Bible.
Instruction: The course involves lecture, discussion, reading, lesson plans, and presentations in order to practice skills for exploring context, identifying the main idea, and interpreting text. The two types of learning to be examined are exposition and discovery.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division associate/baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Bible and Religious Education (11/10).

SCIENCE

Principles of Science SCI 210
(formerly Principles of Science SCI 210 (SCI 210); also Principles of Science)

Location: Faith Builders Educational Programs, 28500 Guys Mills Road, Guys Mills, PA.
Length: Version 1: 60 hours (5-15 weeks).Versions 2 and 3: 60 hours (5-12 weeks). Dates: Version 1: August 2000 - April 2007. Version 2: May 2007 - June 2008. Version 3: July 2008 - Present.
Objectives:Version 1: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to, define and discuss the significant terms and concepts of the natural sciences; describe the major contributions of key scientists; sketch the history of scientific advances; detail a Christian view of the issues raised by science; defend a Christian position on the creation-evolution controversy. Versions 2 and 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: define and discuss major concepts and terms within the natural sciences; describe major contributions of key scientists; outline the history of scientific advances; articulate a Christian view of the issues raised by science; and defend a Christian position on the creation-evolution controversy.
Instruction: Versions 1, 2 and 3: Major topics covered in the course are Science and the Christian Worldview; the scientific method; stars and Cosmology; earth and the other planets; earth cycles; the universe; energy; electricity and magnetism; atoms and bonding; quantum mechanics; material properties; Ecology; cellular biology; genetics; creation and evolution; Theory of Relativity; science: origins and faith. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and lab. Evaluation criteria includes exams and projects.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Introduction to Science (12/03). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Survey of the Natural Sciences (04/07). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Survey of the Natural Sciences (11/10). NOTE: Version 3: If taken without the laboratory component: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Survey of the Natural Sciences.

Last Updated: May 18, 2011