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Online Courses
Summer Session 1, 2012 (May 29, 2012–Jun 15, 2012)
This is a 3-week INTENSIVE academic term, and course work typically requires 5-6 hours per day. Classes are NOT "self-paced." Course work begins promptly on the first day of the academic period so students need to order the required texts well before the class starts.
Textbooks listed are subject to change. Order your books from Biola University Bookstore at: Biola Bookstore. The Biola Bookstore website includes a price comparison feature to help you find the best value.
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation | BBST 103 | 3 | Joanne Jung / Jeannine Hanger | Talbot | June 15, 9am-2pm |
| Foundations of Christian Thought | BBST 105 | 3 | Jason Oakes | Talbot | No |
| New Testament History and Literature | BBST 110 | 3 | Matt Williams / Eddie Shepard | Talbot | No |
| Early Christian History - Acts | BBST 306 | 3 | Sue Russell | Talbot | June 15, 5-10 pm |
| United States History | HIST 107 | 3 | Daniel Christensen | Arts & Sciences | No |
| World Civilizations II | HIST 208 | 3 | Evanson Wamagatta | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Media Career Readiness | JOUR 267 | 1 | Michael Longinow | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Early Childhood Curriculum | LEDU 356 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Children's Literature | LEDU 380 | 3 | Claire Sibold | Education | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acts in Cross-cultural Perspective | ISAN 557 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Acts: Biblical & Missiological | ISCL 752 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Second Language Reading | ISTE 646 | 1 | John Liang | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Values in Schools and Society | SEED 501 | 3 | Timothy Stranske | Education | No |
| Research in Culture and Intercultural Instruction | SEED 524 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
| Children’s Literature | SEED 550 | 3 | Claire Sibold | Education | No |
| Early Childhood Curriculum | SEED 556 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
Summer Session 2, 2012 (Jun 18, 2012–Jul 20, 2012)
This is a 5-week INTENSIVE academic term, and course work typically requires 5-6 hours per day. Classes are NOT "self-paced." Course work begins promptly on the first day of the academic period so students need to order the required texts well before the class starts.
Textbooks listed are subject to change. Order your books from Biola University Bookstore at: Biola Bookstore. The Biola Bookstore website includes a price comparison feature to help you find the best value.
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Pentecostalism | ANTH 370 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Maya Hieroglyphs | ANTH 410 | 3 | Kevin Pittle | Cook | No |
| Art Appreciation | ARTS 100 | 3 | Jonathan Puls | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Integration Seminar: Jesus, Lord of All | BBST 465 | 3 | Rick Langer | Talbot | No |
| World Civilizations 1 | HIST 207 | 3 | Daniel Christensen | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Intermediate Spanish | HUFS 201 | 4 | Maria Wilbar | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Spiritual Conflicts in Cross-cultural Context | INCS 425 | 3 | Tom Sappington | Cook | No |
| Introduction to Visual Media | JOUR 220 | 3 | Tamara Welter | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Journalism Internship | JOUR 440 | 1 | Michael Longinow | Arts & Sciences | No |
| School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | LEDU 357 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Remedial Music Theory: (July 30-August 17) | MUSC 098 | 1 | Robert Denham | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Music Appreciation | MUSC 101 | 3 | Angela Park | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Global Pentecostalism | SOCI 460 | 3 | Sue Russell | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology of Global Pentecostalism | ISAN 701 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Online Seminar: Digital Ministry | ISCL 665 | 3 | David Bourgeois | Cook | No |
| Spiritual Conflicts in Cross-cultural Context | ISCL 722 | 3 | Tom Sappington | Cook | No |
| Online Seminar: Digital Ministry | TTCE 680 | 3 | David Bourgeois | Talbot | No |
| Online Seminar: Digital Ministry | TTPT 760 | 3 | David Bourgeois | Talbot | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of TESOL: (August 1-21) | ISTE 505 | 1 | John Liang | Cook | No |
| Communicating Values Through TESOL | ISTE 560 | 1 | Kitty Purgason | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Research and Statistics | SEED 503 | 3 | Rebecca Hong | Education | No |
| Advanced Curriculum and Instruction | SEED 504 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| School/Family/Community Partnerships in Early Childhood Urban Settings | SEED 557 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Action Research | SEED 594 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
| The Life of Christ and His Teaching Ministry | TTBE 732 | 3 | David Fandey | Education | No |
Fall 2012 (Aug 29, 2012–Dec 21, 2012)
These are NOT "self-paced" classes. Course work begins promptly on the first day of the academic period so students need to order the required texts well before the class starts.
Textbooks listed are subject to change. Order your books from Biola University Bookstore at: Biola Bookstore. The Biola Bookstore website includes a price comparison feature to help you find the best value.
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family, Kinship and Gender | ANTH 402 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Theology II | BBST 254 | 3 | John McKinley | Talbot | No |
| Integration Seminar: Christian Perspectives on Work & Calling | BBST 465 | 3 | Jason Oakes | Talbot | No |
| Seminar in Biology | BIOS 130 | 1 | Wendy Billock | Arts & Sciences | Yes |
| Management Information Systems | BUSN 220 | 3 | Staff | Crowell | No |
| Studies in English Literature, Early English Novel | ENGL 370 | 3 | Virginia Doland | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Studies in Asian Civilizations: Modern India | HIST 332 | 3 | Mary Ann Lind | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Global Health: Communication in the Context of Culture | INCS 430 | 3 | Richard Johnson | Cook | No |
| Journalism Internship | JOUR 440 | 3 | Chi-Chung Keung | Arts & Sciences | No |
| Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | LEDU 358 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | LEDU 361 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners | LEDU 362 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Human Sexuality | PSYC 303 | 3 | Gary Strauss | Rosemead | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family, Kinship and Gender | ISAN 555 | 3 | Sue Russell | Cook | No |
| Global Health: Communication in the Context of Culture | ISCL 530 | 3 | Richard Johnson | Cook | No |
| Historical Theology Survey | TTHT 514 | 3 | Rob Price | Talbot | 9/15 & 10/20, 8am-12pm |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Language and Linguistics | ISAL 520 | 3 | Michael Lessard-Clouston | Cook | No |
| Structure of English | ISTE 509 | 3 | John Liang | Cook | No |
| Introduction to TESOL | ISTE 525 | 3 | Kitty Purgason | Cook | No |
| Language Testing and Assessment | ISTE 632 | 3 | John Liang | Cook | No |
| Course Name | Code | Units | Course By / Taught By | School | Required Seminar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy & Values in Schools & Society | SEED 501 | 3 | Timothy Stranske | Education | No |
| Research in Culture & Intercultural Instruction | SEED 524 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
| Professional Writing | SEED 554 | 3 | Christie Curtis | Education | No |
| Classroom Management in Early Childhood Settings | SEED 558 | 3 | Lorena Vidaurre | Education | No |
| Issues in Special Education | SEED 561 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners | SEED 562 | 3 | Robin LaBarbera | Education | No |
| Introduction to Spiritual Formation | SEED 570 | 3 | Mike Brimmage | Education | No |
| SE: Coaching Clear Credential Candidates | SEED 575 | 1 | Staff | Education | No |
| Clear Credential Candidate | SEED 593 | 3 | Beth Staumont | Education | No |
| Action Research | SEED 594 | 3 | Fred Ramirez | Education | No |
| Action Research | SEED 594 | 3 | Rebecca Hong | Education | No |
| Professional Development Module | SEED 596 | 1 | Rebecca Hong | Education | No |
| Research Project | SEED 598 | 1 | Timothy Stranske | Education | No |
| Thesis | SEED 599 | 1 | Rebecca Hong | Education | No |
| The Life of Christ and His Teaching Ministry | TTBE 732 | 3 | John Hutchison | Education | No |