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Current Course Offerings

Distance learning opportunities in MCC’s perpetual learning environment include a variety of online course offerings. Courses are 8-weeks in length and descriptions are below. These courses are offered each semester in either of two terms. For the Spring 2012semester the 8-week 1 term (x) begins January 17, and the 8-week 2 term (y) begins March 19. MCC also offers a summer term that will begin June 4th. See the current distance line schedule and book list (pdf).

Apply now for the Spring 2012 term!
The application deadline for the Spring March term is March 9th.

MCC requires the purchase of the Logos Bible Software: Scholar's Library from Logos Bible Software for all students. Some courses may have assignments directly related to the software. You may choose from the basic, silver, gold or platinum editions with a 50% academic discount (enrollment verified). Payment plans are available through Logos.

Online Courses:
(8-week courses)

BIB 111 – Survey of New Testament Literature (x)*
BIB 112 – Survey of Old Testament Literature (x)*
BIB 117 – Life and Teachings of Jesus (y)*
BIB 221 – History of Christian Beginnings (Book of Acts) (y)
BIB 226 – Interpretation (y)*
BIB 331 – Epistles: 1 Corinthians (y)
BIB 422 – Foundations of Ethics: Life and Teachings of Paul (y)
BIB 429 – Foundations of Ethics: Other New Testament Writings (x)
BIB 444 – Hebrew Wisdom Literature (y)
CED 222 – Principles and Techniques of Teaching (y)*
CIS 110 – Introduction to Personal Computing (y)
COM 239 – Communication Concepts (x&y)**
HIS 139 – History of Civilization (x&y)**
HIS 441 – History of Christianity (x)
HIS 442 – History of the American Restoration Movement (y)
LSP 417 – Senior Integration Seminar (y)
LSP 432 – Church Administration (x)
LSP 433 – Issues in Lay Leadership (x)
LSP 439 – Biblical Concepts of Leadership (y)*
MAN 330 – Goals, Priorities, and Attitudes (x)
MAN 332 – Introduction to Management & Ethics (y)
MAN 430 – Accounting for Managers (y)
MAN 442 – Managing People: Groups & Leadership
MAN 443 – Ethical Decisions in the Workplace (x&y)**
MAT 139 – Basic College Mathematics (x&y)**
MIN 220 – Introduction to Teaching & Preaching (y) --coming F12
MIN 236 – Introduction to Church Growth & Evangelism (x)
MIN 311 – Small Groups and Involvement (x)
MSS 333 – Principles of Church Growth (y)
MUS 105 – Music Appreciation (x)
PSY 111 – General Psychology (x)
SAN 223 – General Sociology (x)
SCI 139 – Introduction to Earth Science (x&y)**
SCI 140 – Earth Science Lab (x&y)**
THE 235 – Basic Christian Doctrine (x)*
THE 436 – Apologetics (x)
THE 439 – Christian Ethics (x&y)**
*courses that apply to the online 21-hour Biblical Leadership certificate
** courses offered through the Knowledge Elements Consortium, start dates will vary from other online courses, see line schedule


Course Descriptions:
 
     
BIB 111
SURVEY of NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE
3 hours
 
General survey of the New Testament with introduction to historical and conceptual backgrounds.
BIB 112
SURVEY of OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE
3 hours
 
General survey of the Old Testament with introduction to historical and conceptual backgrounds.
BIB 117
LIFE AND TEACHING OF JESUS
3 hours
 
Study of the life and teaching of Jesus according to the synoptic gospels using both a harmony approach and an analysis of each individual gospel.
BIB 221
HISTORY of CHRISTIAN BEGINNINGS
3 hours
 
This course is designed to introduce the student to in-depth study of the New Testament book commonly labeled “Acts of the Apostles”. Our form of reading will primarily be historio-grammatical exegesis with an emphasis on book content, structure, and literary themes. This course will also introduce the student to the 1st century Greco-Roman and Jewish context of the book and will also explore basic theological themes.
BIB 226
INTREPRETATION
3 hours
 
Introduction to the interpretation of scripture. Course introduces students to principles of interpretation and exegetical methods and tools with special focus given to understanding principles of interpreting different forms of scriptural literature. Requires the purchase of Logos Scholar's Library software.
BIB 331
EPISTLES: 1 CORINTHIANS
3 hours
 
Exegetical study and exposition of 1 Corinthians.
Prerequisite: BIB111, BIB226
BIB 422
FOUNDATIONS of ETHICS: LIFE & TEACHINGS of PAUL
3 hours
 
Study of the letters written by the Apostle Paul noting the ethical implications with special emphasis given to the student’s use of correct principles and procedures of interpretation.
BIB 429
FOUNDATIONS of ETHICS: OTHER NT WRITINGS
3 hours
 
Study of Hebrews; James; I and II Peter, and III John; and Jude with special emphasis on the ethical elements found in these books.
BIB 444
HEBREW WISDOM LITERATURE
3 hours
 
Expository study of Hebrew wisdom literature including canonical and non-canonical books, including Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom of Solomon, and selected Psalms.
CED 222
PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING
3 hours
 
Study of the fundamental principles involved in the teaching-learning process, involving preparation of a lesson from proper exegesis of a Bible passage through writing of objectives to selection of appropriate teaching techniques. Learning styles research is examined.
CIS 110
INTRODUCTION to PERSONAL COMPUTING
3 hours
 
Introduction to the microcomputer with focus on the use of a word processor, spreadsheet, and database software. Requires Microsoft Office 2010 Professional software.
COM 239
COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS
3 hours
 
An introduction to the concepts of effective oral and written communication to include function in teams and other organizational settings as well as interpersonal exchanges.
HIS 139
HISTORY of CIVILIZATION
3 hours
 
This course studies the development of the Western world and its institutions and ideas. The students will be challenged to consider the positive and negative impact of Western thinking and to formulate a sense of personal responsibility within society.
HIS 441
HISTORY of CHRISTIANITY
3 hours
 
A historical survey of Christianity from its beginning to the present time. Special attention is given to the people and movements which have shaped the development of the church and the Christian world.
HIS 442
HISTORY of the AMERICAN RESTORATION MOVEMENT
3 hours
 
Study of the factors and principles related to the development of the movement in nineteenth and twentieth centuries in the United States with attention on the continuing influence of this movement within contemporary Christianity.
LSP 417
SENIOR INTEGRATION SEMINAR
3 hours
 
Study of the major world views of the present and recent past with a focus on the development and expression of one's own world view. Senior level capstone course.
Prerequisite: BIB226
LSP 432
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
3 hours
 
A study of the art and science of administration in the local church. Practical, "hands-on" experience is provided through a simulation experience. The course is designed for upper class students who are seriously considering or preparing for church ministry.
Prerequisite: MIN236
LSP 433
ISSUES IN LAY LEADERSHIP
3 hours
 
In-depth examination of selected topics that impact lay ministry. Topics may include the fields of: developing a serving church, worship, world evangelism, church growth/ personal evangelism, Christian education, youth ministry, and lay counseling.
LSP 439
BIBLICAL CONCEPTS of LEADERSHIP
3 hours
 
This modular course includes a study of various characteristics and connotations that Scripture teaches are part of the biblical concept of leadership.
MAN 330
GOALS, PRIORITIES, and ATTITUDES
3 hours
 
The setting of goals, as well as priorities among those goals, with an emphasis upon how those goals and priorities relate to the realities and aspirations of life.
MAN 332
INTRODUCTION to MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS
3 hours
 
The study of organizing, planning, staffing, leading, and controlling/ evaluating with the presentation of principles for application to both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. This is in coordination with an introduction to ethics and the concepts of effective oral and written communication with emphasis on functioning in small groups and organizational settings as well as interpersonal communication.
MAN 430
ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
3 hours
 
Study of acquisition, analysis, and reporting of financial information in organizations with special attention given to planning and controlling responsibilities of practicing managers. Individuals gain confidence in their ability to interpret and use financial information for effective decision-making.
MAN 442
MANAGING PEOPLE: GROUPS & LEADERSHIP
3 hours
 
Study of group processes directly affecting creativity, solving problems, making decsions, and productivity with insight into group information and processes, their power and influence in organizations, and varying styles of leadership.
Prerequisite: MAN332
MAN 443
ETHICAL DECISIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
3 hours
 
The development, discussion and resolution of ethical issues in organizations and how outcomes are impacted by ethical standards and Christian faith.
MAT 139
BASIC COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
3 hours
 
The development of mathematical concepts for application to the student's work and daily life. A review of mathematical concepts including the basics of algebra and geometry.
MIN 220
INTRODUCTION to TEACHING & PREACHING
3 hours
 
This course is an overview of the teaching and preaching ministry of the church. Attention is given to developing lessons and sermons based on sound exegesis of Scripture, with an emphasis on the theological and philosophical basis for teaching and preaching. Course coming fall 2012
Prerequisite: BIB226
MIN 236
INTRODUCTION to CHURCH GROWTH & EVANGELISM
3 hours
 
Study of the biblical basis for church growth and evangelism, church growth principles and strategies, and personal evangelism strategies.
MIN 311
SMALL GROUPS AND INVOLVEMENT
3 hours
 
The course focus is on preparing the student for administration and implementation of small groups and involvement ministry within the local church setting.
MSS 333
PRINCIPLES of CHURCH GROWTH
3 hours
 
In-depth study of the basic principles of church growth theory including their application in mission work and to the growth of the church in the United States.
MUS 105
MUSIC APPRECIATION
3 hours
 
This course is offered online to introduce students to the elements of music and to give them a historical perspective of music in the Western world.
PSY 111
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3 hours
 
Study of fundamentals of human growth and development including an examination of the research current in physical and mental growth with special attention given to the processes of thought and personality development.
SAN 223
GENERAL SOCIOLOGY
3 hours
 
An introduction to the basic tools and techniques of sociology; the theories, concepts, and methods used to analyze the social world with special reference to their significance in studying world views, including Biblical Christianity.
SCI 139
INTRODUCTION to EARTH SCIENCE
3 hours
 
Earth science including physical and historical geology, meteorology and descriptive astronomy; the economic, social and philosophic aspects of the subject matter.
SCI 140
EARTH SCIENCE LAB
1 hour
 
This laboratory is comprised of learning activities and application exercises related Earth Sciences.
THE 235
BASIC CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
3 hours
 
Biblical, historical, and theological study of key doctrines of the Christian faith.
THE 436
APOLOGETICS
3 hours
 
Senior-level seminar focused on enabling students to give a credible witness to their faith in the context of the modern pluralistic world concerning issues relating to philosophical, religious, and scientific challenges to the Christian faith. Special attention is given to understanding and sharing faith in the context of the contemporary university.
Prerequisite: BIB226, THE235
THE 439
CHRISTIAN ETHICS
3 hours
 
As study of the theoretical and practical problems moral conduct and proposed solution with an emphasis upon the nature of ethics, values, rights, obligations, and opportunities.

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