The College will make every effort to offer the courses listed here, but reserves the right to cancel courses if necessary. Students may take courses above their year level only with the permission of both the instructor and the appropriate division head.
Literature courses in the English discipline fill the aesthetic requirement of the Core Program. 200-level English courses require Writing 101 as prerequisite. 300-level and higher require a 200-level English as a prerequisite.
Descriptors in parentheses following a title indicate which skills or disciplines the course fills in the Core requirements: (EE) Experiential Education; (EEC) Experiential Education Component; (IL) Information Literacy; (PP) Public Presentation; (QR) Quantitative Reasoning; (W) Writing Intensive.
The Course Catalog can also be downloaded as a pdf: 2010-2011 Course Catalog (pdf).
Anthropology 110. An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.
Focus on the concept of culture, the methods of anthropological study, and some of the basic institutions of culture such as family, religion, and economic life. Particular emphasis on using the study of other cultures as a basis for understanding complex modern society.
3 Credits. Spring. A.M. Yardumian
Anthropology / History 211. Artifacts, Archaeology, and Museums. (W)
Introduction to the theories and methods used to interpret how objects provide evidence for history and express a culture’s values, ideas, and attitudes. Includes examination of archaeological method and ethics, and the use of objects in a museum setting. Hands-on projects and visits to local museums and historical sites.
3 Credits. Fall. W.E. Closterman
COURSE TEXTS:
Archeological Ethics, 2nd ed. 2006. By Karen Vitelli and Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh. Alta Mira Press.
ISBN: 075910963X | New Price: $54.00 | Used Price: $26.00
Material Culture Studies in America. 1999. By Thomas Schlereth. Alta Mira Press.
ISBN: 0761991603 | New Price: $36.00 | Used Price: $29.00
Anthropology 260. Human Evolution.
Introduction to human evolution and evidence of physical anthropology from the various subfields. Areas include paleoanthropology, primatology, molecular anthropology (population genetics), and to some extent evolutionary biology. Specific issues covered include the primate roots of human behavior, brain and language evolution, new and classic fossil hominids, the origin of anatomically modern humans, and human biogenetic variations. Prerequiste: Anthropology 110 or instructor permission.
3 Credits. Winter. A.M. Yardumian
Biology 110. Environmental Science. (QR)
Geared for non-majors. Includes basic biological and chemical principles as well as concepts from ecology, earth science, and conservation biology. Discussion of the impact of industrial society on the quality of our environment (land, air, water, and natural ecosystems). Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Spring. S.L. Cooper
Biology 120. Principles of Biology.
This introductory course is for students planning to major in biology and for students in other majors who may want to take more than one science course as undergraduates or pursue a postgraduate degree in the life sciences. Provides an integrated overview of biology, covering basic principles in cell and molecular biology, energy transport, genetics, microevolution, macroevolution, phylogenetics and biological diversity. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Fall. A.F. Bryntesson, S.L. Cooper
COURSE TEXTS:
Chemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics: Vol. 1, 1st ed. By Brooker, Widmaier, Graham and Stiling. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780073353326 | New Price: $70.00 | Used Price: $36.00
Evolution, Diversity and Ecology: Vol. 3, 1st ed. By Brooker, Widmaier, Graham and Stiling. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780073353333 | New Price: $70.00 | Used Price: $44.00
Biology 125. Introductory Ornithology. (QR)
Introduction to classical ornithology with elements of comparative anatomy. Course topics include physiology, development, behavior, and ecology. Laboratory exercises include fundamentals of bird anatomy, comparative anatomy, identification of local birds, introduction of fundamental field techniques, especially those related to biodiversity surveys and experimental studies. Prerequisite: Biology 120. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Spring. E.R. Potapov
Biology 210. Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
First trimester of a two-trimester sequence dealing with the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. Includes the study of cells, tissues, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance and integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Identification of anatomical structures usuing a “virtual” cadaver will be required in the laboratory. Prerequisite: High School Chemistry and Biology 120, with a grade of “C” or better. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Winter. R. Friesen
Biology 220. Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
Continuation of the study of the structure and function of the human body and the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. Includes the study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, as well as the concepts of development and metabolism. Identification of anatomical structures using a “virtual” cadaver will be required in the laboratory. Some hands-on dissection. Prerequisite: High School Chemistry and Biology 120 with a grade of “C” or better. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Spring. R. Friesen
Biology 225. Ornithology.
The study of the morphology, physiology and ecology of birds of diverse groups. Includes classification, systematics and biogeography of bird taxa. Emphasis on how the study of birds aids in the understanding of fundamental biological concepts, such as evolution; and how adaptive radiation shapes form and function. Laboratory exercises and field trips introducing fundamental field techniques, especially those used in biodiversity surveys and experimental studies. Prerequisites: Biology 120 and 125 or Biology 115 and permission of the instructor. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Fall. E.R. Potapov
COURSE TEXT:
Ornithology, 2nd ed. 1994. By F. B. Gill. W.H. Freeman and Co.
ISBN: 0716724154 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $45.00
Biology 232. Cell Structure and Function. (PP)
Study of the structure-function relationship in cells. Illustration of molecular principles upon which cellular structure and function depend. Foundation course for all other molecular biology courses. Prerequisite: Biology 120 and Chemistry 110.
3 Credits. Spring. A.F. Bryntesson
Biology 235. Ecology.
Study of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that determine the distribution and abundance of plants and animals. Energy flow, food webs, adaptation of species, population dynamics, species interactions, nutrient cycling, and ecological succession. Prerequisite: Biology 120.
3 Credits. Winter. S.L. Cooper
Biology 310. Molecular Genetics.
Introduction to nucleic acid structure, function, and chemistry; molecular genetics; DNA replication, repair and recombination; mechanism and control of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; and control of cell growth and division. Prerequisite: Biology 230 and Chemistry 210.
3 Credits. Winter. A.F. Bryntesson
Biology 490. Biology Seminar I.
Introduction to nucleic acid structure, function, and chemistry; molecular genetics; DNA replication, repair and recombination; mechanism and control of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis; and control of cell growth and division. Prerequisite: Biology 230 and Chemistry 210.
1 Credit. Fall. A.F. Bryntesson
Biology 491. Biology Seminar II.
Review of current ethical issues in science. Integrity in biological research and publication. Required of seniors in the biology major and open to seniors in the ID major who are studying biology.
1 Credit. Fall. S.L. Cooper
COURSE TEXTS:
Scientific Integrity, 3rd ed. By Francis L. Macrina.
ISBN: 9781555813185 | New Price: $50.00 | Used Price: not available
Biology 492. Biology Seminar III.
Public presentation of undergraduate biological research. Required of seniors in the biology major and open to seniors in the ID major who are studying biology.
1 Credit. Winter. E.R. Potapov
Biology 495. Senior Project.
Independent research project or scholarly study under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic chosen by mutual agreement between student and supervisor. Limited to and required of biology majors. Senior project proposals are required in Spring of junior year.
3 Credits. Spring. S.L. Cooper
Biology 298, 398. Biology Internship. (EE)
Credit and requirements variable. Proposals must be approved by head of major. Students may apply for Biology 298 after one year and at least two 200- or 300-level biology courses, and for Biology 398 after two years of study and at least three 200- or 300-level biology courses and Chemistry 110/111. Course may be repeated for credit. Internships at other institutions must be applied for and arranged by the student.
Credit variable. By arrangement. Staff
Business 241. Accounting I.
Introduction to basic financial accounting principles, the accounting cycle, the preparation of financial statements, and the use of computer spreadsheets.
3 Credits. Fall. J.J. Tepper
COURSE TEXT:
Fundamentals of Accounting Principles, 19th ed. By Wild, Larson & Chiapetta. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780077303204 | New Price: $180.00 or $168.00 | Used Price: $112.50 or $120.50
Business 242. Accounting II.
Interpretation of financial statements and the use of accounting information as a tool for making business management decisions. Use of computer spreadsheets emphasized. Prerequisite: Business 241.
3 Credits. Winter. C. Waltrich
Business 320. Financial Management.
Introduction to business finance, the role of the chief financial officer, and financial tools used by management. Emphasis on management of revenue and expenses, application of basic financial concepts to the solution of organizational problems, analysis of the short and long-term financial needs of an organization, and selection of most feasible course of action to secure best possible financial outcome and allocation of resources. Topics of present value, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, financial forecasting, and capital structures also examined. Prerequisite: Business 242 or instructor permission.
3 Credits. Spring. M. DiPietro
Chemistry 110. General Chemistry I.
First year chemistry course for science majors. Topics include atomic structure, quantum mechanics, electron configuration, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, the periodic table, classifications of matter, stoichiometry, reactions in solution, gases, and thermochemistry. First half of sequence with Chemistry 111. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or Earth Science 110. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Winter. A.J. Bedford
Chemistry 111. General Chemistry II. (QR)
Continuation of Chemistry 110. Topics include intermolecular forces, physical properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 110. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Spring. A.J. Bedford
Chemistry 210. Organic Chemistry I.
Second year chemistry course for science majors. Topics include molecular orbital and hybrid orbital theory and bonding, chemical energetics, alkanes, alkenes, haloalkanes, alcohols, alkynes, dienes, stereochemistry, and classes of reactions and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory includes basic techniques in organic chemistry and computer based molecular modeling. First half of sequence with Chemistry 211. Prerequisite: Chemistry 111. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Fall. A.J. Bedford
COURSE TEXTS:
Organic Chemistry: A Biological Approach. By John McMurry. Thomson Books/Cole.
ISBN: 0495015253 | New Price: $110.00 | Used Price: $95.00
Chemistry 211. Organic Chemistry II.
Continuation of Chemistry 210. Topics include spectrophotometric identification of organic compounds, arenes, esters, epoxides, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and acid derivatives, and condensation reactions. Emphasis on biological applications of organic chemistry. Laboratory includes synthetic techniques and computational chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 210. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Winter. A.J. Bedford
Computer Science 105. Introduction to Information Processing Systems.
This course includes three major areas of study: how computers and networks work, how data is stored and retrieved in a database, and how software is designed. Students are given practical exposures in all three areas and are challenged to develop and utilize database and programming skills.
3 Credits. Fall. M. Evans
COURSE TEXT:
Sam’s Teach Yourself Visual C #2005 in 24 Hours. By James Foxall. Prentice Hill.
ISBN: 9780672327407 | New Price: $50.00 | Used Price: $20.00 or $30.00
Computer Science 180. Structured Programming. (QR)
Language elements and applications. Algorithm development. Introduction to data structures. Prerequisite: Some experience with programming or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Winter. N. Simonetti
Computer Science 210. Additional Languages.
A guided self study course in which students learn an additional language or the advanced features of a language they already know. May be taken, with different languages, up to three times. Prerequisite: Computer Science 180 and permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Spring. G.F. Bongers
Computer Science / Mathematics 235. Discrete Structures.
Mathematical foundations for the analysis of computer systems. Recursive functions, sets, graph theory, and combinatorics. Prerequisite: Computer Science 180 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Spring. N. Simonetti
Dance 121 / 221. Contemporary Modern Dance.
A technique class suitable for both beginner (Dan121) and intermediate (Dan221) students. Healthy physical workout while developing knowledge of contemporary modern dance as an art form. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Fall. J. Bostock
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Dance 122 / 222. Jazz and Hip-Hop Dance.
Intermediate/Advanced course in jazz with an emphasis on hip-hop. Students learn advanced technique and develop creativity, flexibility, coordination, and rhythm while dancing to popular music with a positive message. Student choreography projects and a public performance. Prerequisite: Dance 121. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter. J. Bostock
Dance 123 / 223. Tap Dance.
Beginner (Dan123) and Intermediate (Dan223) course in tap dance. Introduction to and development of the fundamentals of tap dance technique. Emphasis is given to basic steps and terminology, building combinations, musicality, and coordination, leading to final performance.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Spring. J. Bostock
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Dance 150 / 250. Dance Ensemble.
A dance repertory course for the performing artist. Rehearsing and performing pieces choreographed by faculty and guest artists. Styles may include contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and tap. Course culminates in public performance. Enrollment in 250 by audition only.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Fall, Winter, Spring. J. Bostock
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Earth Science 110. Introduction to Physical Geology and Meteorology.
Introduction to mineralogy; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic petrology; and structural geology. The evolution of continents. The atmosphere and atmospheric motion. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Winter. E.R. Potapov
Earth Science 215. Geographical Information Systems.
Fundamentals of rapidly developing Geographical Information System (GIS) technology. The students learn applications for decision making, planning, and presentation of spatial data for many disciplines such as earth science, geography, health, ecology and history. Emphasis on data preparation, analysis and presentation. Includes lab exercises that illustrate the typical steps in a GIS project. ESRI’s ArcView and Google Earth software will be used throughout the course. Prerequisites: Computer Science 105 or proficiency with Excel and permission of instructor. Lecture and laboratory exercises will be combined in each session.
3 Credits. Fall. E.R. Potapov
COURSE TEXT:
No textbook required.
Economics 131. Macroeconomics. (QR)
Study of the fundamentals of economic analysis with emphasis upon national output, employment, and price levels. Exploration of the monetary and financial system together with problems of economic stability. Special attention given to the role of government fiscal and monetary policy in managing the economy. Consideration of current issues such as economic growth, federal budget deficits, and the impact of corporate scandal. Course includes student-led seminars and a trip to Wall Street.
3 Credits. Winter. C.W. Lindsay
Economics 132. Microeconomics.
Study of the fundamentals of economic analysis with particular emphasis upon consumer demand behavior and the output and pricing decisions of business firms under various market structures. Special attention given to the role of ethics in the behavior of business executives and consumers. Consideration of current issues such as health care, energy policy, and government intervention in the market. Course includes student-led seminars and group projects.
3 Credits. Spring. C.W. Lindsay
Education 128. Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Education. (FE)
Aspects of a career in teaching are explored within the context of New Church and secular educational philosophy. General topics covered include: teaching as a profession, the learner, basic educational philosophies/models, designing and implementing instruction. Students are required to observe in either an elementary or secondary school classroom. Prerequisite for many education courses. Includes field experience.
3 Credits. Fall. K.R. Alden
COURSE TEXTS:
Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a Professional, 3rd ed. By Donald Kauchak & Paul Eggen. Pearson/Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 9780131994553 | New Price: $110.00 | Used Price: $66.00
Education / Psychology 204. Human Development: Childhood and Adolescence.
Study of human development, focusing on the most significant changes that occur between the ages of 5 and 18. Topics include theories of physical-motor, cognitive, language, creative, social, emotional, moral and spiritual development.
3 Credits. Winter. S.S. Werner
Education 225. Seminar in Observation and Teaching. (FE)
17 hours of observation, teaching of 3-5 single lessons, completion of interactive journal and eight seminars based on Beginning with the Brain. Students must have enough open times in their schedule to complete the observation requirements. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128.
2 Credits. Offered as needed. N.G. Phillips
Education 235. Developmental Reading. (FE)
Theory and approaches to the teaching of reading, pre-kindergarten to sixth grade, including areas of readiness, phonics and comprehension skills, and materials currently available. Students must have space for 10 hours of morning observation time. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128.
3 Credits. Fall. N.G. Phillips
COURSE TEXT:
Striking a Balance, 2nd ed. By Nancy Lee Cecil. Holcomb Hathaway.
ISBN: 9781890871215 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $20.00
Education 240. Assessment Based Reading Instruction for Diverse Learners.
Application of techniques acquired in previous course work as well as mastery of assessment theory in practice. Exploration of material in the Writings bearing on the validity of assessment and individual differences in performance among students. Formal, informal, and portfolio assessment methodology presented to assist pre service teachers in constructive evaluation. Exploration and selection of instruction methods and material congruent with the assessment findings. Case studies and current experience integrated throughout the course. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128, Education 235. Psychology 101 recommended.
3 Credits. Winter. D. Dalcin
Education 245. Content Area Literacy.
Basic ideas, goals and frameworks to improve and teach reading and writing in the content areas, support critical thinking, and enhance literacy across the curriculum. Study skills in content areas. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking within the culture of the discipline studied or taught. Required course for pre-service secondary school teachers, but also recommended for all education students. Alternates with Education 317. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Fall. N.G. Phillips
COURSE TEXT:
Content Area Literacy, 9th ed. By Bean, Readence, Baldwin. Kendall Hunt Publishing.
ISBN: 9780757540264 | New Price: $82.00 | Used Price: not available
Education / Fine Arts 251. Integrating Art into the Curriculum.
Examination of how integrating art into all the subjects areas of the elementary school curriculum can enrich children’s learning. Classes involve looking at examples of children’s art, reading about issues involved with elementary art education and creating a portfolio of projects. Two lecture and two laboratory periods.
3 Credits. Spring. L.S. Odhner
Education / Physical Education 253. Physical Education for Diverse Learners. (FE)
Theory and practice of teaching physical education, health, and dance to diverse learners (K-8). Focus on planning developmentally-appropriate and fun movement experiences that enable students to learn through movement. Instruction strategies, management and motivation of students, and a short practicum of a total of four classes observing, assisting, and teaching at the Bryn Athyn Church School.
3 Credits (academic). Winter. H.J. Bryntesson
Education 260. Technology Integration in the Classroom.
Examination of the use of technology as a critical component of the learning environment for both students and teachers. Focus on concepts, skills, and issues impacting integration. Focus on the six areas identified by the National Education Technology Standards project for teachers: technology operations and concepts; planning and designing learning environments and experiences; teaching, learning, and curriculum; assessment and evaluation; productivity and professional practice; social, ethical, legal and human issues.
3 Credits. Fall. J.C. Hyatt
COURSE TEXT:
QUIA Website Access.
ISBN: n/a | Price: $35.00
Education 301. Foundations of Education
Study of the influence of cultural, philosophical, political, and social changes on the development of education. Emphasis on issues in United States schools today and on potential future developments. Prerequisite: for non-majors Education 128 and permission of the instructor. Permission of instructor for students not in 3rd year or higher.
3 Credits. Spring. N.G. Phillips
Education 310. Methods for Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Learners.
Introduction to teaching mathematics. Emphasis on helping all children make mathematical connections through the use of manipulatives, problem solving, estimation, mental math, and technology in accordance with the General Church Schools Math Curriculum. Includes classroom observations and teaching. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128.
3 Credits. Fall. A. Rose
COURSE TEXTS:
Active Arithmetic. By Henning Anderson. Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).
ISBN: 8788258742/9788788258745 | New Price: $14.00 | Used Price: not available
Elementary & Middle School Mathematics – Teaching Developmentally, 6th ed. By John A. Van de Walle. Pearson Education.
ISBN: 9780205483921/0205483925 | New Price: $122.00 | Used Price: $77.00 or $54.00
Education 311. Special Education. (FE)
Background in the complex nature of students with special needs. Examination of issues and trends in special education and characteristics of persons with disabilities. Issues and theories relating to special education explored from both secular research and New Church doctrine. Planning and adapting to needs and abilities of these students in the inclusive classroom. Some classroom observation required. (For certification in special education, a reading/research component will be required for an additional credit.) Includes field experience.
3 Credits. Spring. B.R. Rydstrom
Education 321. Methods for Teaching Language Arts to Diverse Learners. (FE)
Study of language development and literacy skills needed for elementary school students to construct meaning through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Education 235 and Education 240 highly recommended. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Spring. K.R. Alden
Education 325. Field Experience in a Multi-graded Classroom. (FE)
30 hours of observation and teaching in a New Church school with multi-graded classrooms. Interactive journal required. To be taken before the end of third year. Includes field experience.
1 Credit. Offered as needed. N.G. Phillips
Education 326. Field Experience in Differentiated Learning in Secondary Education. (FE)
30 hours of observation and teaching in a New Church secondary school using the principles of differentiated learning. Interactive journal and some required reading. To be taken before the end of third year. Includes field experience.
1 Credit. Offered as needed. N.G. Phillips
Education / Psychology 340. Educational Psychology.
Study of secular psychology as it is applied to children and adolescents in the classroom setting. Major areas of study include classroom management, learning, and motivation. New Church doctrines include innocence, charity, development of the rational mind, and conscience. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Education 128.
3 Credits. Fall. K. Rogers
COURSE TEXT:
Psychology Applied to Teaching, 12th ed. By J. Snowman, R. McCown & R. Biehler. Houghton Mifflin.
ISBN: 9780618968565 | New Price: $135.00 | Used Price: $85.00
Education 355. Student-Centered Approach to Elementary Science Instruction.
This 3 credit course explores how to prepare oneself for teaching science at the elementary school level. Examination of how our own definition and understanding of science are developed. How to design and implement age-appropriate science units using constructivist methods in connection with national and state standards. Opportunities to observe and/or practice direct instruction, guided discovery, and inquiry-based lessons. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128.
3 Credits. Winter. A. Rose
Education 401. General Methods and Classroom Management. (FE)
Readings, discussion and practical assignments in the application of New Church and secular educational practice. Instructional methods and classroom management skills developed through elementary and secondary school observations and assignments. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: Education 128 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Fall K.R. Alden
COURSE TEXTS:
Tools for Teaching. By Fred Jones. F.H. Jones & Assoc. Inc.
ISBN: 9780965026307 | New Price: $28.00 | Used Price: not available
Classroom Teaching Skills, 8th ed. By James Cooper. Houghton Mifflin/Cengage.
ISBN: 9780618496006 | New Price: $88.00 | Used Price: not available
Course Packet.
ISBN: n/a | Price: $45.00
Education 402. Student Teaching. (EE)
For students not pursuing Pennsylvania State Certification. Taken in conjunction with Education 404 in lieu of HFC-EDUN 402 and 404. Includes at least 11 weeks of combined observation and teaching in an elementary classroom setting, supervised by a teacher from Bryn Athyn College Education Division and by a classroom teacher in the cooperating school. Offered when required. Open only to seniors in the education major. Includes field experience.
3-12 Credits. Winter. Staff
Education 404. Senior Seminar.
Meets once a week while students do senior teaching. Taken in conjunction with Education 402. Requirements include: creating a professional teaching portfolio, reflective documentation of the senior teaching experience, research project, creation of a full unit which the student teacher will teach during their senior teaching. Offered when required. Open only to seniors in the education major.
3 Credits. Winter. Staff
Education 424. Teaching the Letter of the Word (K-8).
Review of the General Church K-8 religion curriculum. Emphasis on how to draw meaning from the stories in the Old and New Testaments to conduct classroom worship for elementary age students. Taken in conjunction with Education 401. Prerequisite: Education 128.
1.5 Credits. Fall. K.R. Alden
COURSE TEXT:
Resource Binder
ISBN: n/a | Price: $34.00
Education 430. Teaching in a Multi-Age Classroom.
Forty-five hour course designed to help teachers teach two or more ages or levels in elementary school simultaneously. Emphasis on organization and management as well as special teaching techniques relating to each subject area. Participants are encouraged to relate assignments to their own teaching situations. Prerequisite: Education 401 and student teaching, or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Offered as needed. K.R. Alden
Education 298, 398, 498. Education Internship. (EE)
Proposals must be approved by the head of major. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credit variable. By arrangement. Staff
English 100. English as a Second Language.
Designed for all incoming non-native English speaking students to facilitate their transition into the American academic environment, as well as the College’s unique religious culture. Focus on both written and spoken American English. Emphasis on American literature, library research skills, and writing as a process that leads to proficiency.
3 Credits. Fall. N.G. Phillips
COURSE TEXT:
Academic Reading, 7th ed. By Kathleen McWhorter. Longman/Pearson Education.
ISBN: 0205736580 | New Price: $TBD | Used Price: $TBD
English 217. Great Books III. 19th and 20th Centuries.
Study (in English) of selected 19th- and 20th-Century texts, including works by such authors as Shelley, Forster, Flaubert, Henry James, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy. Prerequisite: Writing 101.
3 Credits. Winter. Staff
English 218. American Literature I.
Chronological survey of 19th-Century American writers up to the rise of realism. Emphasis given to major figures in the American Renaissance: Hawthorne, Poe, Dickinson, Melville, Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman. Some lesser known writers included. Prerequisite: Writing 101.
3 Credits. Winter. K. King
English 219. American Literature II.
Chronological survey of late 19th-Century and early 20th-Century American authors from Twain and the rise of Realism to Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, and Henry James. Prerequisite: Writing 101.
3 Credits. Spring. K. King
English 235. Shakespeare. (W)
Study of selected Shakespearean tragedies, comedies, and histories. Lectures and collateral readings. Some films and group work. Background of the Elizabethan world. Prerequisite: Writing 101.
3 Credits. Spring. K. King
English 245. Children’s Literature.
Study of the textual characteristics of children’s literature and the role this literature has played historically. Picture books, readers, stories, and adventure novels. May include authors such as Caxton, Grimm, MacDonald, Milne, and New Church writers. Written work includes projects and a children’s story reflecting the trends studied. Prerequisite: Writing 101.
3 Credits. Fall. T.P. Glenn
COURSE TEXTS:
The Temple of Wisdom. By Karin Alfelt Childs. Fountain Publishing.
ISBN: 0965916405 | New Price: $6.00 | Used Price: not available
McGuffey’s Eclectic Primer- Revised Edition. By McGuffey. John Wiley & Sons.
ISBN: 0471288888 | New Price: $10.00 | Used Price: not available
Green Eggs & Ham. By Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geissel). Random House.
ISBN: 0394800168 | New Price: $7.00 | Used Price: $4.00
Grimms’ Tales for Young & Old. By Jakob and Willhelm Grimm, translated by Ralph Manheim. Anchor Books/Doubleday.
ISBN: 0385189508 | New Price: $15.00 | Used Price: $8.50
The Princess and the Goblin. By George MacDonald. Puffin Classics/Penguin Books.
ISBN: 0140367462 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $3.00
The House at Pooh Corner. By A. A. Milne. Puffin Books/Penguin Books.
ISBN: 0140361227 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $4.00
Robinson Crusoe (The Life & Adventures of). By Daniel Defoe, abridged by Robin Waterfield. Puffin Classics/Penguin Books.
ISBN: 0140367225 | New Price: $4.00 | Used Price: $2.50
Little House in the Big Woods. By Laura Ingalls Wilder. Harper Trophy/Harper Collins.
ISBN: 0064400018 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $4.00
Snow Treasure. By Marie McSwigan. Apple Paperbacks/Scholastic, Inc.
ISBN: 0590425374 | New Price: $4.00 | Used Price: not available
English 310. Chaucer and Medieval English Literature.
Study of Chaucer as the major literary figure and influence from medieval English literature. Chaucer and his major works against the background of Anglo-Saxon and Norman culture and against fourteenth-century literary and religious movements as presented in such works as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Wyclif Bible, and The Book of Marjory Kempe. Prerequisite: Writing 202 and any 200-level English course.
3 Credits. Spring. T.P. Glenn
English 367. The Modern Novel.
Study of selected early 20th-century novels. Emphasis on how these works reshape 19th-century forms and subjects to reflect changes (demographic, political, social) in the modern world. Includes such writers as James, Woolf, Faulkner, Hurston, and Hemingway. Prerequisite: Writing 202 and any 200-level English course.
3 Credits. Winter. K. King
English 490. English Major Writing Project.
Writing project for the writing track of the English major. Independent work in criticism, fiction, or poetry, guided by an advisor. Involves student over a two-term period of the senior year.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter. Staff
English 491. English Major Writing Project.
Completion of the senior writing project.
3 Credits. Winter, Spring. Staff
English 298, 398, 498. English Internship. (EE)
Proposals must be approved by the head of major. Prerequisite: 2 courses in English above the 100-level. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credit variable. By arrangement. Staff
Experiential Education 100. Service Trip. (EE)
College sponsored trip. Minimum of four days on location in a college-prescribed service. Students submit learning plan to the director of experiential education prior to the trip and a reflection component upon completion. Special and often substantial charge to defray expenses may be necessary for enrollment. Pass/Fail. Course may be repeated for credit.
1 Credit (non-academic). By arrangement. L.C. Nash
Experiential Education 197. Service Learning Project. (EE)
Service learning project requiring 60-70 hours/credit of involvement devoted wholly to service. The course includes a learning plan and reflection component, which are outlined in the syllabus. See Experiential Education section for policies governing service learning projects.
0.5-1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter. L.C. Nash
Experiential Education 198. Internship. (EE)
Proposals must be approved by the director of experiential education. See Experiential Education section for policies governing internships. Course may be repeated for academic credit.
Credit variable. Fall, Winter, Spring. L.C. Nash
Fine Arts 101. Aegean to Early Christian. (IL)
Introductory survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting covering Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Early Christian, and Byzantine art. Study of works from Glencairn’s collection. Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
3 Credits. Fall. M. Gyllenhaal
COURSE TEXT:
Art History, 2nd ed. By Marilyn Stockstad. Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 9780131455276 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $65.00
Fine Arts 102. Renaissance and Baroque Art. (IL)
Introductory survey of the architecture, sculpture, and painting covering Renaissance, Reformation, and Counter-Reformation art. Includes artists such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Bernini, Caravaggio, and others. Trip to Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
3 Credits. Winter. M. Gyllenhaal
Fine Arts 120. Metal Work I.
Introduction to basic techniques in metal working including sawing, piercing, embossing, raising a bowl, cold joining, and soldering. Course has a laboratory fee for materials used.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. M. Gyllenhaal
LAB FEE:
Metals Kit: $75.00
Fine Arts 125. Photography.
Introduction to the use of various cameras, darkroom techniques, alternative processing, and basic design. Course has a laboratory fee for materials used.
3 Credits. Winter. C.S. Orthwein
Fine Arts 130. Ceramics.
Introduction to clay work including hand building, wheel throwing, slip casting, glazing, and firing processes. Also form function and representation. Course has a laboratory fee for materials used.
3 Credits. Spring. C.S. Orthwein
Fine Arts 140. Drawing and Painting.
Introduction to basic techniques in drawing and painting. Oil painting project. Discussion of the development of the history of painting. Course has a laboratory fee for materials used.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter. M. Gyllenhaal
LAB FEES:
1 Oil Set: $40.00
1 Blue Label Canvas (20x24): $14.00
2 Black Charcoal Paper (19x25): $1.25 each
2 Gray Charcoal Paper (19x25): $1.25 each
1 Kneaded Eraser: $.75
1 Pack 5/set Paint Brushes: $16.25
1 Oval Wooden Palette: $4.00
Total Cost: $80.00
Fine Arts 201. Aegean to Early Christian. (IL)
Introductory survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting covering Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Early Christian, and Byzantine art. Study of works from Glencairn’s collection. Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
3 Credits. Fall. M. Gyllenhaal
COURSE TEXT:
Art History, 2nd ed. By Marilyn Stockstad. Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 9780131455276 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $65.00
Fine Arts 202. Renaissance and Baroque Art. (IL)
Introductory survey of the architecture, sculpture, and painting covering Renaissance, Reformation, and Counter-Reformation art. Includes artists such as Vermeer, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, da Vinci, Bernini, Caravaggio, and others. Trip to Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
3 Credits. Winter. M. Gyllenhaal
Fine Arts 213. Topics in Twentieth-Century Architecture: Bryn Athyn’s National Historic Landmarks
Study of the conception of Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Glencairn, Cairnwood, and Cairncrest within the context of architectural developments at the turn of the twentieth century. The course uses resources in the Cathedral, John and Gertrude Pitcairn Archives, Glencairn, and the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn archives, from which the students do original research on a topic of their choice.
3 Credits. Spring. M. Gyllenhaal
Fine Arts 220. Metal Work II.
Advances projects using the skills covered in Fine Arts 120 with introduction to techniques such as the setting of gemstones and use of exotic woods. Course has a laboratory fee for materials used. Prerequistie: Fine Arts 120.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. M. Gyllenhaal
LAB FEE:
Metals Kit: $75.00
Fine Arts 230. Intermediate Ceramics.
Further development of individual skills and sensitivities in the medium of clay. Course has a laboratory fee for materials used. Prerequisite: Fine Arts 130.
3 Credits. Winter, Spring. C.S. Orthwein
Fine Arts 240. Intermediate Painting.
Introduction of more materials and techniques as well as more advanced use of concepts learned in Fine Arts 140. Course has a laboratory fee for materials used. Prerequisite: Fine Arts 140.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter. M. Gyllenhaal
LAB FEES:
1 Oil Set: $40.00
1 Fadeless Designer Paper Pack (12x18): $22.00
1 Blue Label Canvas (24x36): $21.00
1 Blue Label Canvas (20x24): $14.00
2 Black Charcoal Paper (19x25): $1.25 each
2 Gray Charcoal Paper (19x25): $1.25 each
1 Kneaded Eraser: $.75
1 Pack 5/set Paint Brushes: $16.25
1 Oval Wooden Palette: $4.00
Total Cost: $101.00
Fine Arts 313. Topics in Twentieth-Century Architecture: Bryn Athyn’s National Historic Landmarks
Study of the conception of Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Glencairn, Cairnwood, and Cairncrest within the context of architectural developments at the turn of the twentieth century. The course uses resources in the Cathedral, John and Gertrude Pitcairn Archives, Glencairn, and the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn archives, from which the students do original research on a topic of their choice.
3 Credits. Spring. M. Gyllenhaal
First Year Seminar 101. First Year Experience.
A required learning experience for all first years to smooth transition into College life. Knowledge, skills, attitudes necessary for success in College life including goal-setting, spiritual purpose, personal ethics, study skills, financial planning, building community, diversity, health and wellness, information literacy.
1 Credit. Fall. H.J. Bryntesson & R.J. Silverman
French 102. Introductory French II.
Review of introductory French to prepare students for French 201. Assumes a basic background in French.
3 Credits. Winter. E.E. Kim
French 201. Intermediate French I.
Continuation of French 102 using French in Action.
3 Credits. Spring. E.E. Kim
Geography 110. World Regional Geography.
Study of world regions with emphasis on the geographic relationships – physical and cultural – that give them their character.
3 Credits. Fall. A.M. Yardumian
COURSE TEXT:
World Regional Geography, 10th ed. By David Clawson, Merrill L. Johnson, et. al. Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 032159004X | New Price: $125.00 | Used Price: $78.00
German 101. Introductory German I.
Introduction to the German language for students without previous experience.
3 Credits. Fall. S.B. Lawing
COURSE TEXTS:
Deutsch: Nar klar!, 5th ed. By Robert Di Donato. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780073535326 | New Price: $152.00 | Used Price: not available
Deutsch: Nar klar! Workbook, 5th ed. By Jeanine Briggs. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780073278094 | New Price: $60.00 | Used Price: not available
German 102. Introductory German II.
Continuing introduction to the German language.
3 Credits. Winter. S.B. Lawing
Greek 250. Readings in New Testament I.
Review of the Greek grammar, followed by translation of the Apocalypse and the Gospel of John. Prerequisite: Greek 111.
3 Credits. Fall. W.E. Closterman
COURSE TEXTS:
Reading the Gospel of St. John in Greek: A Beginning. By Norbert H. O. Duckwitz. Aristide D. Caratzas.
ISBN: 0892415843 | New Price: $29.00 | Used Price: not available
Greek New Testament, 4th revised ed. Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft; Unites Bible Societies.
ISBN: 3438051133 | New Price: $40.00 | Used Price: not available
Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament, 2nd ed. By Gingrich & Danker. University of Chicago Press.
ISBN: 0226136132 | New Price: $35.00 | Used Price: not available
Greek 251. Readings in New Testament II.
Translation of the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke). Prerequisite: Greek 111.
3 Credits. Spring. W.E. Closterman
Health / Physical Education 101. Health. (EE)
Study of contemporary issues in health in the light of the Heavenly Doctrines and current research. Areas include nutrition, eating disorders, fitness, mental health, medicine, and cultural norms in relation to health, sexuality. One credit service learning laboratory component gives opportunities to volunteer, lead, or mentor others in an area of health interest.
4 Credits (academic). Spring. H.J. Bryntesson
Hebrew 110. Beginning Hebrew I.
Introduction to the language of the Old Testament. A study of the basic forms and syntax of Hebrew grammar, with graduated readings adapted from Genesis.
3 Credits. Winter. S.I. Frazier
Hebrew 111. Beginning Hebrew II.
Continuation of Hebrew 110, with graduated readings adapted from Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, and other books of the Old Testament.
3 Credits. Spring. S.I. Frazier
History 114. The Classical World. (IL)
Historical survey of ancient Greece and Rome from Minoan civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire in the west. Particular attention to the role of religion and political trends. Use of Glencairn Museum’s collections.
3 Credits. Spring. W.E. Closterman
History 115. The Medieval World.
Historical survey of medieval Europe from the fall of Rome through the fourteenth century. Particular focus on religion and the role of the church throughout the middle ages. Use of primary texts and Glencairn Museum’s collections. Students participate in Glencairn’s Medieval Festival.
3 Credits. Winter. B.D. Henderson
History 117. The Contemporary World.
Global examination of the post-World War II era. Includes survey of political and economic developments in the different regions of the world and thematic approach to the contemporary global situation. Potential topics include: globalization and democratization. Current events discussions.
3 Credits. Fall. D.G. Rose
COURSE TEXT:
International History of the 20th Century and Beyond, 2nd ed. By Antony Best, Jussi Hanhimaki, Joseph Maiolo, Kirsten Shulze. Routledge.
ISBN: 9780415438964 | New Price: $50.00 | Used Price: $32.00
History 207. Ancient Mesopotamia.
Examination of the history and culture of ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and the surrounding region) from the Neolithic period through the Persian Empire. Particular focus on Mesopotamian archaeology and texts as historical sources. Use of Glencairn Museum’s Near Eastern collection and field trip to the University of Pennsylvania Museum.
3 Credits. Winter. W.E. Closterman
Anthropology / History 211. Artifacts, Archaeology, and Museums. (W)
Introduction to the theories and methods used to interpret how objects provide evidence for history and express a culture’s values, ideas, and attitudes. Includes examination of archaeological method and ethics, and the use of objects in a museum setting. Hands-on projects and visits to local museums and historical sites.
3 Credits. Fall. W.E. Closterman
COURSE TEXTS:
Archeological Ethics, 2nd ed. 2006. By Karen Vitelli and Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh. Alta Mira Press.
ISBN: 075910963X | New Price: $54.00 | Used Price: $26.00
Material Culture Studies in America. 1999. By Thomas Schlereth. Alta Mira Press.
ISBN: 0761991603 | New Price: $36.00 | Used Price: $29.00
History 215. Renaissance and Reformation.
Examination of the intellectual, religious, political, and cultural developments in European society from the fourteenth through the early eighteenth century, with special focus on the contributions of the Renaissance and Reformation on western civilization. Topics include the emergence and spread of Renaissance culture, the Renaissance state, the Protestant Reformation, and the wars of religion. Use of primary texts as historical sources.
3 Credits. Spring. B.D. Henderson
History 225. History of Colonial America 1607-1763. (W)
Examination of the establishment and development of the British colonies in North American through a topical exploration of the religious, social, political, and economic framework of several key colonies and the nature of the evolving strain between the colonies and England. Particular attention given to the distinct founding goals and values each colony as well as the evolution of unifying American identity by the middle of the 18th century. Special attention to analyzing sources and developing skills in historical writing.
3 Credits. Fall. B.D. Henderson
COURSE TEXT:
Course Packet
ISBN: n/a | Price: $38.00
History 230. United States History 1763-1865.
Examination of the historical development of American society from the eve of the American Revolution through the Civil War. Particular focus on political ideology, national identity, and societal values with special attention given to the events leading up to the Revolution, the political ideologies of the founding fathers, and the causes of the Civil War. Analysis of scholarly articles by leading historians in the field.
3 Credits. Spring. B.D. Henderson
History / Political Science 232. Issues in American Foreign Policy. (W)
Examines the dominant themes in American foreign policy from the post-WWII period. Considers the consequences of the end of the Cold War for American foreign policy and examines specific policy issues facing the U.S. at the beginning of the twenty-first century such as terrorism, nation building, and humanitarian efforts. Prerequisite: Political Science 101, History 117, or instructor permission.
3 Credits. Spring. D.G. Rose
History 235. Africa: An Introduction to African History.
Focus on traditional societies of sub-Sahara Africa, the impact of European expansion on such societies, and the legacy of colonialism on independent African states. Ethnographies and art used to supplement historical texts. Field trips, group projects, and use of Glencairn Museum.
3 Credits. Winter. B.L. Schnarr
History/Religion 295. Islam. (SC)
Study of Islam: Muhammad and the origins of Islam, the Qur’an and Hadith, theology and doctrine, outline of history of Islam, Muslim divisions, world-outlook and modern impact. Comparison with New Church perspective.
3 Credits. Spring. D.G. Rose
History 301. Historical Methods. (IL)
Designed for history majors and upper-class students with an interest in the methodology of historical research. Exploration of the craft and tools of historical research and writing. Topics include: the philosophy of history, the use of primary sources as historical evidence, archival research, historical writing, and historiography. Original archival research on a topic of local history.
3 Credits. Fall. B.D. Henderson
COURSE TEXTS:
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers, 7th ed. By Kate L. Turabian, revised by Wayne Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams. University of Chicago Press.
ISBN: 9780226823379 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $12.00
Doing History: Research and Writing in the Digital Age, 1st ed. By Michael J. Galgano, J. Chris Arndt and Raymond M. Hyser. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 9780534619534 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $25.00
After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection, Vol. 1, 5th ed. By James West Davidson and Mark Hamilton Lytle. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780072818529 | New Price: $72.00 | Used Price: $45.00
History 330. Twentieth-Century American History Seminar.
Thematic approach to selected topics in twentieth-century America. Potential topics include foreign policy; economic, social, and political change; and wars of the 20th century.
3 Credits. Fall. D.G. Rose
COURSE TEXTS:
The American Paradox: A History of the United States since 1945, 2nd ed. By Steven Gillon. Houghton Mifflin.
ISBN: 9780618660865 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $55.00
History 350. Swedenborg’s Life and Time. (IL)
Exploration of the Swedish context of Swedenborg’s intellectual and spiritual development, his call, and his revelatory works. Examines the geography, history, culture, and society of Sweden and the Baltic world in the eighteenth century.
3 Credits. Winter. J.K. Williams-Hogan
History 402. Senior Seminar.
Students conduct a major research and writing project. The seminar setting provides detailed instruction in related skills and offers a forum for support and the exchange of ideas. Capstone seminar integrating the history student’s experiences in the discipline.
3 Credits. Winter. W.E. Closterman
History 490. Senior Research Paper I.
Independent historical research project guided by an advisor. For History Majors. Takes place over two terms in the senior year.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter. Staff
History 491. Senior Research Paper II.
Independent historical research project guided by an advisor. For History Majors. Takes place over two terms in the senior year.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. Staff
History 298, 398, 498. History Internship II. (EE)
Proposals must be approved by head of major. History internships are open to students in second year or above who have completed at least two history courses. Description of requirements available from head of major. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credit variable. By arrangement. Staff
Interdisciplinary Studies 390. Research Seminar.
For juniors in the Interdisciplinary Major. Focus on preparing to do the senior essay during senior year. Project management and information literacy: define scope, generate possible topics, analyze scholarly resources, select one topic and identify research questions in cooperation with essay advisor. Pass/Fail.
1 Credit. Spring. Staff
Interdisciplinary Studies 490. Senior Paper.
For seniors in the Interdisciplinary Major. Clarify thesis, collect and analyze scholarly resources, produce extensive outline according to required time line, in cooperation with essay advisor. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Interdisciplinary 390.
3 Credits. Fall. Staff
Interdisciplinary Studies 491. Senior Paper.
For seniors in the Interdisciplinary Major. Produce senior essay according to requirements, in cooperation with essay advisor. Prerequisite: Interdisciplinary 490.
3 Credits. Winter. Staff
Interdisciplinary Studies 492. Senior Seminar.
For seniors in the Interdisciplinary Major. Public presentation of senior essay. Critical analysis of ethics in various disciplines. Career planning and portfolio development. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Interdisciplinary 491.
1 Credit. Spring. Staff
Latin 250. Swedenborg’s Theological Latin I.
Intensive review of Beginning Latin, followed by varied readings in the Writings. Various styles of writing distinguished (expository, philosophical, descriptive, narrative). Special attention to non-Classical constructions. Prerequisite: Latin 110 and 111.
3 Credits. Fall. S.I. Frazier
COURSE TEXT:
No textbook required.
Latin 251. Swedenborg’s Theological Latin II.
Continuation of Latin 250. Includes examination of original manuscripts and editions. Prerequisite: Latin 110 and Latin 111.
3 Credits. Winter. S.I. Frazier
Leadership 100. Theory and Practice. (EE)
This is a one credit Experiential Education course. The course teaches students the tools necessary for a successful ‘leadership journey.’ Students analyze their leadership abilities and target an area to strengthen. Students set measurable goals that stretch their capabilities through a Leadership service project. Students identify and discuss character qualities that are required of a moral leader and then determine ways to build these qualities in their own lives. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or permission of instructor.
1.5 Credits. Winter. L.C. Nash
Leadership 101. Theory and Practice. (EE)
Continuation of Leadership 100/200 for students interested in further development of leadership and support skills. Individual project development. Prerequisite: Leadership 100.
1.5 Credits. Spring. L.C. Nash
Management / Psychology 202. Psychology Applied in the Workplace.
(Also known as industrial and organizational psychology.) Exploration of the application of psychology to the workplace environment, such as business, government, and non-profit organizations. Major areas of study include work motivation, teams and teamwork, personnel decision-making, performance appraisal, leadership, and diversity in terms of gender, race, and personality type. Attention given to New Church concepts of conscience, discriminatory charity, and use as they apply to adult employment in our current workforce. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, a business/economics course, or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Fall. S.S. Werner
Management 251. Introduction to Business Law.
Legal enforcement of obligations and the function of law in modern business. The establishment and enforcement of contractual obligations. The establishment of an agency relationship and its effect on third parties.
3 Credits. Spring. J. Allen
Management 257. Principles of Management.
Fundamentals of management including the contributions of F.W. Taylor, Peter F. Drucker, and W. Edwards Deming. Special attention to business ethics, leadership, the Quality Movement, and ISO Teamwork 9000 certification. Group projects, business seminars.
3 Credits. Fall. W.C. Childs
COURSE TEXT:
Management: Skills and Applications, 13th ed. By Leslie W. Rue & Lloyd L. Byars. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780073381503 | New Price: $150.00 | Used Price: not available
Management 298, 398, 498. Management Internship. (EE)
Proposals must be approved by the head of major. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credit variable. By arrangement. Staff
Mathematics 100. Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning. (QR)
Introduction to mathematical concepts to improve basic skills in computation, algebra, graphing, and quantitative applications. This course prepares students for other mathematics courses and courses involving quantitative reasoning. Topics include linear modeling, units of measure and currency, statistical reasoning, and probability.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. Staff
COURSE TEXT:
Course Packet
ISBN: n/a | Price: $22.00
Mathematics 115. College Algebra. (QR)
Algebraic topics designed to assist in the use of mathematics in science courses. Topics include exponents and radicals, rational expressions, inequalities, complex numbers, polynomial analysis and advanced factoring, rational functions and asymptotes, and quantitative reasoning applications. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both Mathematics 115 and Mathematics 120. Prerequisite: Mathematics 100 or appropriate score on placement test.
3 Credits. Winter. C.B. Bongers
Mathematics 125. Transcendental Functions. (QR)
Investigation of transcendental functions with applications, useful in preparing students for calculus. Topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and identities, inverse functions, and quantitative reasoning applications. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both Mathematics 124 and 125. Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 or appropriate score on placement test.
3 Credits. Spring. C.B. Bongers
Mathematics 130. Introduction to Statistics. (QR)
Introduction to data analysis, random variables and their distributions, and statistical inference. Use of current statistical software. Independent research project. Recommended for students of business, education, or the social and natural sciences. Prerequisite: Mathematics 100 or appropriate score on placement test.
3 Credits. Fall, Spring. N. Simonetti
COURSE TEXTS:
Elementary Statistics, 10th ed. By Mario F. Triola. Addison Wesley.
ISBN: 9780321460929 | New Price: $130.00 | Used Price: $60.00 or $82.00
Excel Student Lab Manual and Workbook. By Johanna Hasley and Ellena Reda. Pearson/Addison Wesley.
ISBN: 9780321369093 | New Price: $35 | Used Price: $20.00 or $23.00
Mathematics 140. Elements of Calculus. (QR)
Derivatives with applications, exponential functions, integration with applications, and functions of several variables. Not recommended for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, engineering, or the physical sciences. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both Mathematics 140 and Mathematics 150. Mathematics 140 does not fulfill prerequisite requirements for Mathematics 151. Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 or appropriate score on placement test.
3 Credits. Spring. C.B. Bongers
Mathematics 150. Calculus I.
Limits, differentiation, maxima-minima, integration with applications, transcendental functions. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both Mathematics 140 and Mathematics 150. Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 or appropriate score on placement test.
4 Credits. Fall. C.B. Bongers
COURSE TEXT:
Calculus, 8th ed. By Larson, Hostetler and Edwards. Houghton Mifflin.
ISBN: 9780618502981 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $92.00 or $115.00
Mathematics 151. Calculus II.
Methods of integration, improper integrals, power series, Taylor polynomials, and parametric equations. Prerequisite: Mathematics 150.
4 Credits. Winter. N. Simonetti
Mathematics 230. Linear Algebra. (QR)
Vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, systems of linear equations, determinants, and eigenvalue problems. Introduction to mathematical proofs. Prerequisite: Mathematics 125, Mathematics 140 or Mathematics 150.
3 Credits. Fall. N. Simonetti
COURSE TEXT:
Elementary Linear Algebra, 8th ed. By Howard Anton. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBN: 9780471170556 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $47.00
Computer Science / Mathematics 235. Discrete Structures.
Mathematical foundations for the analysis of computer systems. Recursive functions, sets, graph theory, and combinatorics. Prerequisite: Computer Science 180 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Spring. N. Simonetti
Mathematics 311. Ordinary Differential Equations.
Linear, second-order, and systems of differential equations and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: Mathematics 151.
3 Credits. Spring. G.L. Baker
Mathematics 380. Linear Models and Methods for Optimization.
Introduction to basic methods of operations research. Review of linear systems; linear programming, including the simplex algorithm, duality, and sensitivity analysis; formulation of integer programs; transportation and scheduling problems. Prerequisite: Mathematics 230 and competence in programming.
3 Credits. Winter. N. Simonetti
Music 100. College Chorale.
Development and performance of choral repertoire from Renaissance to Modern. Instruction in the development of vocal techniques. Course may be repeated for credit.
1 Credit (non-academic). Fall, Winter, Spring. C.W. Simons
RECOMMENDED COURSE TEXT:
The Practice of Harmony, 5th ed. By Peter Spencer. Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 0131815539 | New Price: $72.00 | Used Price: $45.00
Music 113. Music Theory I. (QR)
Study of music theory and harmony, progressing from basic notation to advanced musical structures. Includes styles from the 18th-20th centuries.
3 Credits. Fall. C.W. Simons
Music 185. Private Music Lessons or Choirs. (EE)
Privately arranged music instruction. Instructor provides a written assessment of the student’s progress at the end of the term. Private lessons are the financial responsibility of the student. Prerequisite: Consent of division. Course may be repeated for credit.
1 Credit. By arrangement. Staff
Philosophy 101. Critical Thinking.
Development of students’ reasoning skills through analysis and evaluation of arguments. Diagraming arguments, identifying mistakes in reasoning, and writing arguments. Emphasis on issues encountered in everyday experience and in courses across the curriculum, primarily through classical deductive logic.
3 Credits. Fall. S.D. Cole
COURSE TEXT:
The Art of Reasoning, 3rd ed. By David Kelley. W.W. Norton.
ISBN: 0393972135 | New Price: $78.00 | Used Price: $45.00
Philosophy 102. Introduction to Philosophy. (W’view)
Survey of some major philosophers and theories in metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter. D.A. Synnestvedt
COURSE TEXT:
The Universe Next Door, 5th ed. By James Sire. InverVarsity Press.
ISBN: 9780830838509 | New Price: $20.00 | Used Price: $13.00
A Rulebook for Arguments, 4th ed. By Anthony Weston. Hackett Publishing Company.
ISBN: 9780872209541 | New Price: $9.00 | Used Price: not available
Philosophy 111. Introduction to Moral Philosophy. (Moral)
Survey of some major philosophers, problems (Euthyphro, relativism, egoism), and theories (aretaic, deontic, utilitarian) in moral philosophy. Strongly recommended: Philosophy 101. Prerequisite: Philosophy 102.
3 Credits. Winter, Spring. D.A. Synnestvedt
Philosophy 210. Ancient Philosophy.
Historical consideration of ancient Greek philosophy (with emphasis on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle) or Roman philosophy (with emphasis on Cicero, Aurelius, and Seneca). Strongly recommended: Philosophy 101. Prerequisite: Philosophy 102.
3 Credits. Fall. D.A. Synnestvedt
COURSE TEXTS:
A Presocratics Reader. By Patricia Curd and Richard D. McKirahan. Hackett Publishing.
ISBN: 0872203263 | New Price: $6.00 | Used Price: $4.00
Five Dialogues. By G.M.A. Grube. Hackett Publishing.
ISBN: 0915145227 | New Price: $9.00 | Used Price: $5.00
Aristotle: Politics. By C.D.C Reeve. Hackett Publishing.
ISBN: 9780872203884 | New Price: $17.00 | Used Price: not available
Plato: Republic. By G.M.A. Grube, revised by C.D.C. Reeve. Hackett Publishing.
ISBN: 0872203891 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $5.00
Philosophy / Political Science 220. Political Thought. (Civil)
A consideration of political thinkers and theories, both ancient and modern, along with perennial issues in politics, such as justice, authority, liberty, order, equality, power, law, and forms of government. Strongly recommended: Philosophy 101. Prerequisite: Philosophy 102.
3 Credits. Spring. D.A. Synnestvedt
Philosophy 311. Topics in Contemporary Philosophy II.
Complement to Philosophy 310, but may be taken independently. Topics and emphases change periodically. Strongly recommended: Philosophy 101. Prerequisite: Philosophy 102.
3 Credits. Spring. D.A. Synnestvedt
Philosophy 321. Swedenborg’s Philosophy.
Swedenborg’s thought upward from the human body in his “search for the soul.” Main text taken from the sections on Series and Degrees and The Human Soul in The Economy of the Animal Kingdom, terminating in applications in The Rational Psychology.
3 Credits. Winter. S.D. Cole
Health / Physical Education 101. Health. (EE)
Study of contemporary issues in health in the light of the Heavenly Doctrines and current research. Areas include nutrition, eating disorders, fitness, mental health, medicine, and cultural norms in relation to health, sexuality. One credit service learning laboratory component gives opportunities to volunteer, lead, or mentor others in an area of health interest.
4 Credits (academic). Spring. N.C. Dewees
Physical Education 110. Tennis.
Instruction in basic and intermediate individual skills. Practice in singles and doubles tennis play, including game strategy, rules, and etiquette. Minimum of 8 students. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Fall. M. deBaise
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Physical Education 111. Running and Walking for Fitness and Fun.
A range of walking/running activities designed to develop strength and endurance, for all abilities. Students required to run/walk three times a week in scheduled class time and to keep an exercise log. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Spring. H.J. Bryntesson
Physical Education 115. Intercollegiate Men’s Soccer.
Attendance and participation in both practice and contests required. All players must register either for credit or to audit the course in the usual manner. Course may be repeated for credit. Course is a team activity with scheduled practices and contests.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Fall. E. Steiner
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Physical Education 116. Intercollegiate Women’s Volleyball.
Attendance and participation in both practice and contests required. All players must register either for credit or to audit the course in the usual manner. Course may be repeated for credit. Course is a team activity with scheduled practices and contests.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Fall. A. Petersmeyer
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Physical Education 120. Physical Fitness.
Student-designed individual program based on theoretical and practical fitness concepts. Workouts during class twice a week in the fitness center. Cardiovascular element required. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter. N.C. Dewees
Physical Education 121. Contemporary Modern Dance.
See course listing at Dance 121.
Physical Education 122 / 222. Jazz and Hip-Hop Dance.
See course listing at Dance 122 / 222.
Physical Education 123. Indoor Soccer.
Attendance and participation in both practice and contests required. All players must register either for credit or to audit the course in the usual manner. Course may be repeated for credit. Course is a team activity with scheduled practices and contests.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter. E. Steiner
Physical Education 124. Intercollegiate Badminton.
Attendance and participation in both practice and contests required. All players much register either for credit or to audit the course in the usual manner. Prerequisite: Physical Education 130 or permission of the coach. Course may be repeated for credit. Course is a team activity with scheduled practices and contests.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter. A.I. Smith
Physical Education 125. Men’s Intercollegiate Ice Hockey.
Attendance and participation in both practice and contests required. All players must register either for credit or to audit the course in the usual manner. Course may be repeated for credit. Course is a team activity with scheduled practices and contests.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter. L. Wheatley
Physical Education 127. Kickboxing.
Basic instruction in a power-punching, non-choreographed martial arts workout. Emphasis on proper technique and execution of skills. Each class includes a total-body warm-up, a cardiovascular workout, strength training, and cool-down/stretching period. Adaptable to any lifestyle, body type, age, or fitness level. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Spring. R. Furry
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Physical Education 130. Badminton and Archery.
Basic instruction in skill techniques, rules, strategies, and competition in both badminton (5 weeks) and archery (5 weeks). Enrollment limited to eighteen students. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Fall. F. Reinprecht, A.I. Smith
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Physical Education 131. Bicycling.
Road and off-road cycling aimed at beginners, but more experienced cyclists are welcome. Includes instruction and practice in cycling technique, conditioning, safety, bicycle maintenance and repair. Student must supply own helmet and bicycle (minimum five speed) in good working condition. Enrollment limited to twelve.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Spring. N.C. Dewees, A.J. Bedford
Physical Education 133. Yoga.
Introduction to Anusara Yoga, a form of Hatha yoga. Anusara means to “go with the currents of Divine Love,” and emphasizes a balance between Attitude, Alignment and Action, enabling students’ inner spirit to shine and enhancing connection with the Divine. Variety of asana (poses) including standing poses, twists and forward bends, arm-balancing, back bending and inversions. Open to all skill levels.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter. M. Synnestvedt
Physical Education 135. Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse.
Attendance and participation in both practice and contests required. All players must register either for credit or to audit the course in the usual manner. Course may be repeated for credit. Course is a team activity with scheduled practices and contests.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Spring. J.S. King
Physical Education 183. Independent Study in Physical Education.
Individualized program open to students who have medical reasons for deferment which preclude their participation, or to students who are unable to participate in the regular curriculum. Prerequisite: Consent of head of division. Course may be repeated for credit.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Winter, Spring. H.J. Bryntesson
Physical Education 211. Long Distance Running.
Training for a full or half marathon. Students required to run twice a week in scheduled class time and twice a week outside of class time, following a training schedule leading up to a race. Concepts of exercise physiology including energy systems, optimal nutrition, cardiovascular, pulmonary and neuromuscular systems. Pre-requisite: PE 111 or instructor’s approval.
1.5 Credits (non-academic). Fall. H.J. Bryntesson
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Physical Education 230. Coaching. (EE)
Coaching a minimum of three high school or elementary school sessions per week for the duration of the season. Attend all games. Students required to keep a training diary of coaching plans, performance evaluations, and weekly targets. Prerequisite: Consent of head coach and head of division. Course may be repeated for credit.
3 Credits (non-academic). Fall, Spring. H.J. Bryntesson
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Education / Physical Education 253. Physical Education for Diverse Learners.
Theory and practice of teaching physical education, health, and dance to diverse learners (K-8). Focus on planning developmentally-appropriate and fun movement experiences that enable students to learn through movement. Instruction strategies, management and motivation of students, and a short practicum of a total of four classes observing, assisting, and teaching at the Bryn Athyn Church School.
3 Credits (academic). Winter. H.J. Bryntesson
Physics 210. Principles of Physics.
Calculus-based course providing an introduction to classical mechanics, waves, and heat. Problem and laboratory assignments complement the lectures. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: Mathematics 150. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Fall. J.H. Odhner
COURSE TEXT:
University Physics, 12th ed. By Hugh D. Young, Roger Freedman, Lewis Ford. Addison Wesley.
ISBN: 9780321501479 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $134.00
Physics 211. Principles of Physics II.
Continuation of Physics 210. Electromagnetism, optics, and introduction to modern physics. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: Mathematics 151 and Physics 210. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Winter. J.H. Odhner
Political Science 101. Introduction to Politics and Governance. (Civil)
Examines the discipline of political science and the concepts involved in the study of politics and governance. Surveys the role and function of political institutions and organizations through the lens of contemporary issues. Focus on the potential for thinking about civic and political issues from a religiously-informed perspective.
3 Credits. Winter. D.G. Rose
Political Science 210. American Government and Politics. (PP)
Examination of the American political system focusing on founding principles, national governmental institutions, and contemporary issues. Readings from original documents and historical and contemporary authors. Prerequisite: Political Science 101, History 230, or instructor permission.
3 Credits. Winter. D.G. Rose
Philosophy / Political Science 220. Political Thought. (Civil)
A consideration of political thinkers and theories, both ancient and modern, along with perennial issues in politics, such as justice, authority, liberty, order, equality, power, law, and forms of government. Strongly recommended: Philosophy 101. Prerequisite: Philosophy 102.
3 Credits. Spring. D.A. Synnestvedt
History / Political Science 232. Issues in American Foreign Policy. (W)
Examines the dominant themes in American foreign policy from the post-WWII period. Considers the consequences of the end of the Cold War for American foreign policy and examines specific policy issues facing the U.S. at the beginning of the twenty-first century such as terrorism, nation building, and humanitarian efforts. Prerequisite: Political Science 101, History 117, or instructor permission.
3 Credits. Spring. D.G. Rose
Political Science 298, 398, 498. Political Science Internship. (EE)
Requirements variable. Proposals should be submitted to the Head of the History/Social Science Division. Political Science internships are open to students in sophomore year or above who have completed at least two political science courses.
Credits variable. By arrangement. Staff
Psychology 101. Introductory Psychology.
Introduction to basic constructs of psychology including scientific methodology, the brain, consciousness, memory, identity, learning, motivation, intelligence, and the nature of mental illness. Relevant New Church doctrines analyzed and compared to secular theories of psychology.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. L.C. Nash, C. Odhner, T. Rush
COURSE TEXT (T. Rush):
Introduction to Psychology, 8th ed. By Plotnik & Koumdjian. Wadsworth.
ISBN: 0495103187 | New Price: $122.00 | Used Price: $77.00
Psychology 201. Abnormal Psychology.
Examination of mental disorders as classified by the medical model, including Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, disorders of childhood, eating disorders, and personality disorders. Critical analysis of the principles and philosophy of the medical model, as well as the physiological underpinnings of certain disorders. Alternative views for the conceptualization of mental disorders explored. Prerequisite: Psychology 101.
3 Credits. Winter. K. Rogers
Management / Psychology 202. Psychology Applied in the Workplace.
(Also known as industrial and organizational psychology.) Exploration of the application of psychology to the workplace environment, such as business, government, and non-profit organizations. Major areas of study include work motivation, teams and teamwork, personnel decision-making, performance appraisal, leadership, and diversity in terms of gender, race, and personality type. Attention given to New Church concepts of conscience, discriminatory charity, and use as they apply to adult employment in our current workforce. Prerequisite: Psychology 101, a business/economics course, or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Fall. S.S. Werner
COURSE TEXT:
Psychology Applied to Work, 8th ed. By P.M. Muchinsky. Thomson-Wadsworth.
ISBN: 0495030503 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $74.00
Education / Psychology 204. Human Development: Childhood and Adolescence.
Study of human development, focusing on the most significant changes that occur between the ages of 5 and 18 years. Topics include theories of physical motor, cognitive, language, creative, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development.
3 Credits. Winter. S.S. Werner
Psychology 298. Psychology Internship.
Proposals must be approved by a psychology professor. Psychology internships are open to students in sophomore year or above who have completed two psychology courses. Requirements are available from director of internships.
Credit variable. By arrangement. Staff
Psychology 301. Counseling and Clinical Psychology.
Examination of psychological theories that inform the skills of counselors and clinical psychologists in various professional settings. Topics include psychological theories, the roles of the counselor, listening skills, case conceptualization, treatment methods and intervention strategies. Consideration of what it means to be a New Church therapist. Students participating in the optional lab will receive the fourth credit. Prerequisite: Two psychology courses, including either Psychology 103 or Psychology 203, or instructor permission.
3-4 Credits. Spring. Staff
Education / Psychology 340. Educational Psychology.
Study of secular psychology as it is applied to children and adolescents in the classroom setting. Major areas of study include classroom management, learning, and motivation. New Church doctrines include innocence, charity, development of the rational mind, and conscience. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 or Education 128.
3 Credits. Fall. K. Rogers
Psychology 341. Human Development: Adult Altruism. (EE, Moral)
Exploration of historical and contemporary psychological theories about moral development, character strengths, altruism, optimism, flourishing, flow, generosity and spiritual maturity. Major emphasis on the states of adults over 18 years of age. Examination of New Church doctrinal principles regarding adult human development: regeneration, opening of the rational mind, developing a new will, acquiring wisdom, and leading a life of useful service to the neighbor. Prerequisite: 3 courses in Psychology. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Winter. S.S. Werner
Reading 100. Reading for Academic Literacy.
This course is intended to support the analytical reading skills necessary for entry level college courses. Emphasis will be on developing comprehension through structural analysis, vocabulary development and fluency practice using selected works of fiction and non-fiction. This course will assist native and non-native speakers in successfully applying this knowledge to other academic disciplines. Use of publisher produced CAI. This course partners with Eng. 100. Core support for Information Literacy.
3 credits. Fall. N.G. Phllips
COURSE TEXT:
Academic Reading, 7th ed. By Kathleen McWhorter. Longman / Pearson Education.
ISBN: 0205736580 | New Price: $82.00 | Used Price: not available
Religion 101. Introduction to New Church Doctrines. (Doctrinal)
Foundation course. Basic survey of the doctrines of the New Church. Presupposes little or no formal background in the study of the doctrines.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter. R.J. Silverman, T.P. Glenn, Staff
COURSE TEXTS (R.J. Silverman):
The New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine. By Emanuel Swedenborg, translated by John Chadwick. Swedenborg Society.
ISBN: 0854481125 | New Price: $9.00 | Used Price: not available
Course Packet
ISBN: n/a | Price: $18.00
COURSE TEXTS (T.P. Glenn, G.R. Schnarr):
The New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine. By Emanuel Swedenborg, translated by John Chadwick. Swedenborg Society.
ISBN: 0854481125 | New Price: $9.00 | Used Price: not available
You Can Believe! By Grant Schnarr. Swedenborg Foundation.
ISBN: 9780877853183 | New Price: $12.95 | Used Price: $8.50
Religion 102. Introduction to New Church Doctrines. (Doctrinal, EEC)
Continuation of Religion 101, with special emphasis on the doctrines of the New Church as they relate to marriage, the reading of the Word, and a life of useful service. Religion 101 is not a prerequisite.
3 Credits. Winter, Spring. Staff
Religion 103. Introduction to New Church Doctrine on Life after Death. (Doctrinal)
Follow-up of Religion 101 and 102, but may be taken independently. New Church teachings on the life after death studied in their own context and the context of the history of eschatology.
3 Credits. Spring. Staff
Religion 105. God, Man, and Creation. (Doctrinal)
Study of how the Lord created the spiritual and natural worlds, with emphasis on humans as the purpose of creation. Vital relationships between the Creator and His creation, with the special role played by humans. Focus on teaching about order, influx, degrees, forms of use, and correspondence. Form and operation of spiritual thinking. Text: Divine Love and Wisdom.
3 Credits. Spring. K.H. Asplundh
COURSE TEXT:
Divine Love and Wisdom. By Emanuel Swedenborg, translated by Bruce Rogers. General Church of the New Jerusalem.
ISBN: 094500320X | New Price: $15.00 | Used Price: not available
Religion 110. Systematic Theology. (Doctrinal)
A comprehensive overview of New Church doctrine and a comparison with the doctrine of other Christian denominations. Emphasis on core principles such as faith, charity, forgiveness, repentance, regeneration, the Word, the Lord, and the life after death. Presupposes a moderate familiarity with New Church teachings.
3 Credits. Fall. S.I. Frazier
COURSE TEXT:
Course Packet
ISBN: n/a | Price: $25.00
Religion 123. Introduction to the Old and New Testaments. (Scriptural)
Introduction to the various parts of the Bible, the history of the Israelites and Jews, the geography of Palestine, the different methods of biblical interpretation, and the major themes in scripture. Emphasis on New Church views.
3 Credits. Winter. Staff
Religion 125. The Holy Scripture. (Doctrinal)
The symbolic nature of the Word and the spiritual meaning within. The importance of the literal meaning and its interpretation. The Word in heaven and the church. Dual expressions in the Word. Heresies. The Lord and the Word. The Word in very ancient times. The universal church. The necessity of revelation. Illustrations drawn throughout from the Old and New Testaments. Text: The Doctrine of the Sacred Scripture.
3 Credits. Spring. S.D. Cole
Religion 160. Evangelization. (Application)
Introduction to the doctrine of evangelization, the philosophy and application of Church growth principles, and practical instruction in how to present the doctrines to inquirers. Exploration of the changing values of Western culture and the ways the Church can effectively respond to a new generation of seekers. The purpose and process of evangelization, and how to share the teachings of the New Church with confidence and care.
3 Credits. Winter. Staff
Religion 193. Comparative Contemporary Religions. (Comparative)
Survey of world religions as they are practiced today. Religions studied include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the New Church. This course includes three required week-end field trips to various religious centers.
3 Credits. Winter, Spring. R.J. Silverman
Religion 210. Divine Providence and Human Prudence. (Doctrinal)
The laws and fundamental principles by which the Lord governs creation. How the Lord removes evil from people while preserving their freedom. How the Lord brings good out of evil. Eternal life as the goal of providence. How providence uses natural conditions to serve this end. Why providence operates in secret. Text: Divine Providence.
3 Credits. Winter, Spring. A.M.T. Dibb, T.P. Glenn
Religion 215. The Lord. (Doctrinal)
Introduction to the New Church teachings about the Lord, His love and accommodation. The Incarnation. The steps and states of the Lord’s life from infancy to the resurrection. His glorified Humanity and presence today. The primary focus is on the direct teachings in the doctrines, and on seeing the Lord in the Gospel accounts and in the Hebrew scriptures.
3 Credits. Winter. T.P. Glenn
Religion 221. The Histories and Prophets of the Old Testament. (Scriptural)
Intensive study of Joshua to 2 Kings, Psalms, and Prophets viewed in their historical and cultural context. Special attention to prophecies of the Lord’s advent in Psalms and the Prophets.
3 Credits. Fall. S.I. Frazier
NO REQUIRED COURSE TEXTS
Religion 222. The Gospels. (Scriptural)
Survey of the Four Gospels with attention to similarities and distinctions, historical context, and relationship to the Old Testament, Act, Epistles, and Revelation. Special attention to the nature of the First Advent and the testimony concerning Jesus Christ.
3 Credits. Spring. S.I. Frazier
Religion 272. Advanced Religious Ethics. (Application)
Study of the Ten Commandments as they appear in the religious writings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other world faiths. Study of the literal and spiritual level of each commandment using selected texts from sacred and secular sources. Students encouraged to draw connections between the various levels of the commandments and their own lives. Prerequisite: 172 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Fall. R.J. Silverman
COURSE TEXTS:
Rise Above It: Spiritual Development through the Ten Commandments. By Ray and Star Silverman.
ISBN: 9780967076805 | New Price: $20.00 | Used Price: $10.00
Course Packet
ISBN: n/a | Price: $23.75
Religion 273. Religion and Marriage. (W in Fall Term, Doctrinal)
New Church doctrine concerning marriage and preparation for marriage. The nature of man and woman, and their spiritual fulfillment in the married relationship. Children and their place in marriage. Responding to states of discord, coldness, and other problems in marriage. Adultery and other sexual disorders. Consideration of romantic passion, physical relations, birth control, repeated marriages, non-monogamous lifestyles, homosexuality. Text: Conjugial Love.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter. K.H. Asplundh, R.J. Silverman
COURSE TEXT:
Conjugial Love. By Bruce Rogers. General Church of the New Jerusalem.
ISBN: 9780945003045 | New Price: $20.00 | Used Price: not available
Religion 283. Pre-Christian Church History. (Comparative)
Survey of the history of pre-Christian religions emphasizing the rise, development, and fall of religions from ancient times to Biblical Israel. Topics include the character of revelation and the response to it in each successive religion, the origin of mankind, the origin of evil, and the rise of monogamy and polygamy, of monotheism and polytheism, and of idolatry in the ancient world.
3 Credits. Spring. S.D. Cole
Religion 284. Christian Church History. (Comparative)
Thorough grounding in Christian history. Survey of the personalities, theological and doctrinal issues, and events of Christianity. Christian divisions and present world-impact. Comparison with New Church perspective.
3 Credits. Winter. A.M.T. Dibb
History / Religion 295. Islam. (Comparative)
Study of Islam: Muhammad and the origins of Islam, the Qur’an and other Muslim literature, main theology and doctrine, outline of history of Islam, Muslim divisions, world-outlook and modern impact, both in the East and West. Comparison with New Church perspective.
3 Credits. Spring. D.G. Rose
Religion 305. Universal Doctrines of the New Church I. (W, Doctrinal)
Systematic survey of the universal theology of the New Church: God the Creator, the Lord the Redeemer, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Scripture and Ten Commandments, and Faith. Text: True Christian Religion.
3 Credits. Winter. K.H. Asplundh
Religion 306. Universal Doctrines of the New Church II. (W, Doctrinal)
Continuation of Religion 305. Faith. Charity. Free will. Repentance. Reformation and regeneration. Imputation. Baptism and the Holy Supper. The Second Advent. The New Church. Text: True Christian Religion.
3 Credits. Spring. T.P. Glenn
Religion 320. The Last Judgment, the Second Coming, and the New Church. (Doctrinal)
Consummation of the first Christian Church. The process of the Last Judgment. The Second Coming and its relation to the Doctrines of the New Church. The New Church and true Christianity.
3 Credits. Spring. G.H. Odhner
Religion 335. The Human Mind. (W, Doctrinal)
Study of what the doctrines of the New Church teach about the structure and function of the human mind and how it relates to the brain. The discrete degrees of the mind. The faculties of will and understanding, their relationship and interplay.
3 Credits. Fall. S.D. Cole
COURSE TEXT:
The Human Mind. By Hugo Odhner. Swedenborg Scientific Society.
ISBN: 0915221667 | New Price: $6.00 | Used Price: $4.00
Religion 490. Religion Senior Project I.
For religion majors. One term is required. May be repeated for a second term with the consent of the division head.
3 Credits. Staff
Religion 491. Religion Senior Project II.
For religion majors. One term is required. May be repeated for a second term with the consent of the division head.
3 Credits. Staff
Religion 298, 398, 498. Religion Internship. (EE, Application)
Proposals must be approved by the head of division. Course may be repeated for credit.
Credit variable. By arrangement. Staff
Science Education 290. Science Education Project. (EE)
Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students develop a hands-on science project for the purpose of teaching scientific practices and data analysis to elementary or secondary school students. The class meets once per week for 2 hours, but times are flexible to interface with school schedules. Grading is based on teamwork, project effectiveness, report (published on the web), and student notebook. Prerequisite: Biology 120, Chemistry 110, or Physics 210.
1 Credit. Spring. A.J. Bedford
Sociology 110. Introductory Sociology. (QR)
Research project utilizing techniques of participant observation, experimentation, survey/interview methods, and data analysis to discover the basic concepts of sociology: social structure, culture, and socialization. Laboratory included.
4 Credits. Fall. J.K. Williams-Hogan
COURSE TEXT:
Invitation to Sociology. By Peter Berger. Random House.
ISBN: 0385065299 | New Price: $11.00 | Used Price: $7.00
Sociology 340. Seminar in the Sociology of Religion.
Exploration of the relationship between the ideational and organizational components of religion and the major social variables, including gender, class, power, race and nationality. Historic and current religions and religious movements examined both theoretically and empirically, including the New Church.
3 Credits. Spring. J.K. Williams-Hogan
Spanish 102. Introductory Spanish II.
Review of introductory Spanish to prepare students for Spanish 201. Assumes a basic background in Spanish.
3 credits. Fall. M.M. Walker
COURSE TEXT:
Viva (textbook, workbook and lab manual), 2nd ed. By Dolney and Blanco. Vista Higher Learning.
ISBN: 9781605763989 | New Price: $170.00 | Used Price: not available
Spanish 201. Intermediate Spanish I.
Continuation of Spanish 102 using Destinos.
3 credits. Winter. M.M. Walker
Speech 105. Public Speaking. (PP)
Exposure to a variety of speaking situations designed to address inhibitions and develop self-confidence. Class work features impromptu and prepared speeches, as well as oral interpretation of literature and choral speaking. Work on voice and speech improvement as well as command of body language.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. S.V. Bernhardt
COURSE TEXT:
St. Martin's Guide to Public Speaking. By Joseph Tuman and Douglas Fraleigh. Bedford/St.Martin's Press.
ISBN: 0312404581 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $41.00, $48.00, or $51.00
Theater 110. Introduction to Performance Arts.
Study and practice of elementary acting, movement, and voice skills. Students examine verbal and nonverbal communication in solo and group performance, along with scene and script analysis. Improvisation and work on studied pieces, leading to a final performance. Study of the history and philosophy of performance styles from the ancient Greeks to the Elizabethans and modern theorists (Stanislavski, Artaud, Brecht, et. al.).
3 Credits. Fall. S.V. Bernhardt
COURSE TEXT:
Advice to the Players. By Robert Lewis. Theater Communications Group.
ISBN: 9781559360036 | New Price: $20.00 | Used Price: $8.00 or $12.00
Course Packet. Seeming, Being and Becoming: Acting in Our Century.
ISBN: n/a | New Price: $23.50
Theater 120. Set Design and Production. (EEC)
Hands-on introduction to scene design and production. Overview of the history of scene design with emphasis on the process of creating a set from designer drawings and elevations. Research, sketching, drafting, model building, color application, and actual set construction within a budget. Students required to understand and use all of the equipment in the theater as it pertains to the design. Work with the play’s director using the Mitchell Performing Arts Center as the classroom. Final project is the set for the College play. Course may be repeated for credit.
3 Credits. Fall. N. Haus-Roth
COURSE TEXTS:
Theatrical Design and Production, 4th ed. By Michael Gillette. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 9780767411912 | New Price: not available | Used Price: $48.00
Backstage Handbook. By Paul Carter. Broadway Press.
ISBN: 0911747397 | New Price: $24.00 | Used Price: $15.00
Theater 130. Set Design and Production. (EEC)
Continuation of Theater 120.
Credit variable. Winter. N. Haus-Roth
Theater 150. Dramatic Performance. (EEC)
Students involved in the casts or technical aspects of certain dramatic productions may sign up for this course. Exposure to a variety of acting techniques, including the specialized work needed for productions that might range from Shakespeare’s plays, to foreign plays in translation, to musicals. Script analysis, oral interpretation of character, performance movement, dance, and vocal techniques. Variable credit based on the student’s involvement. 5-12 hours weekly in rehearsals/classes leading to a finished production. Course may be repeated for credit.
1-3 Credits. Winter. A. Rogers-Petro
Theater 210. Original Performance: Theater as Spiritual Practice.
Builds on fundamental acting skills of Theater 110. Examines archetypal patterns found worldwide in myths, stories, plays and sacred ritual. Students explore archetypes in their own lives by writing, acting in, and producing original plays. Prerequisite: Theater 110, Theater 120, or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Spring. S.V. Bernhardt
Writing 101. Expository Writing. (W, IL)
Development of skills in recognizing, evaluation, and writing about ideas drawn from readings in a variety of disciplines. Five to seven analytic essays. Emphases on rhetorical argument, revision strategies, and information literacy. Formal instruction about research skills (locating and evaluating secondary sources, and integrating, citing, and documenting these sources). Articulation, development, and support of thesis. Required of first year students. Non-native speakers of English take Writing 101 sophomore year. Successful completion of the IL components of Wr 101 and Wr 202 fulfills one of the Core IL requirements.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. R.S. Cooper, T.P. Glenn, A. Rogers-Petro
COURSE TEXTS (R. Cooper):
Dialogues – An Argument Rhetoric and Reader, 6th ed. By Gary Goshgarian & Kathleen Krueger. Longman.
ISBN: 0205642764 | New Price: $74.00 | Used Price: $47.00
Rules for Writers, 6th ed. By Diana Hacker. Bedford/St. Martins Press.
ISBN: 9780312452766 | New Price: $33.00 | Used Price: $22.00
COURSE TEXT (T.P. Glenn):
Rules for Writers, 6th ed. By Diana Hacker. Bedford/St. Martins Press.
ISBN: 9780312452766 | New Price: $33.00 | Used Price: $22.00
Writing 202. Writing About Literature. (W, IL)
Analytic study of literary genres, with emphases on writing and research skills. Assumes basic skills in writing and information literacy covered in Writing 101. Three papers, including substantial revision. One longer paper requires 2+ secondary sources and student evaluation of sources and research process. Individual conferences with instructor to discuss student’s writing, research, and implementation of secondary sources. Required of sophomores. Prerequisite: Writing 101. Successful completion of the IL components of Wr 101 and Wr 202 fulfills one of the Core IL requirements.
3 Credits. Fall, Winter, Spring. R.S. Cooper, K. King, T. P. Glenn
COURSE TEXT (K. King):
Literature and Its Writers, 2nd ed. 2001. By Anne Charters and Samuel Charters. Bedford/St. Martins Press.
ISBN: 9780312209797 | New Price: $80.00 | Used Price: $48.00 or $55.00
Writing 211. Creative Writing. (W)
Workshop approach to various forms of creative writing. Individual conferences in addition to class meetings. Class selection and publication of an anthology of student writing. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in Writing 101, or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. Fall. A. Rogers-Petro
COURSE TEXTS:
Sing Me the Creation. By Paul Matthews. Hawthorn Press.
ISBN: 9781869890605 | New Price: $22.00 | Used Price: $13.50
What If. By Ann Bernays and Pamela Painter. Longman.
ISBN: 9780321107176 | New Price: $48.00 | Used Price: not available
Jacqueline McFall, Registrar
267-502-4828, jacqueline.mcfall@brynathyn.edu