B.A. in English – Biblical Studies

Investigation of the nature, contents, and history of the Old Testament with attention to its background and key themes. Students examine themes within their contexts and from the perspective of their New Testament fulfillment.

A study of the nature, contents, and history of the New Testament, with background study in the inter-testamental period.

Provides a broad overview of the historic roots and development of Christian thought.  Identifies and describes historical Christian doctrines, the basics of theological reasoning, significant Christian thinkers, and contemporary global trends and issues.

Students explore the history, geography, and cultures that form contexts to the Old and New Testament scriptures. Students learn an inductive approach to the interpretation of the scriptures that draws on the insights gained from the study of significant background issues. Prerequisite: BIBL 104.

Study of the ministry and teachings of Jesus as presented in the synoptic gospels, taking into consideration the Hebrew, Greek, and Roman cultural contexts. The course familiarizes students with foundational developments in historical Jesus research, examines important themes in the synoptic gospels, and develops students' skills in critical reading (exegesis), interpretation, and writing.  Prerequisite: BIBL 104 or BIBL 105.

Study of the writings of the Old Testament prophets, focusing on one of the major prophets or a selection of the minor prophets. The course examines the historical moment and place of the text as well as the role of the prophet in ancient Israel. Students examine texts exegetically, considering theology as suggested by the text(s) as well as the relationship to the New Testament, along with personal applications of the prophets' teachings.  Prerequisite: BIBL 103 or BIBL 105.

Study of the writings of the Apostle Paul.   Students consider the cultural and philosophical background of each text as well as its contents and its place in the canon. The course examines the literature theologically and exegetically while inviting students to develop and consider personal applications of the texts. Prerequisite: BIBL 104 or BIBL 105.

Examination of biblical Wisdom literature within its ancient Near Eastern context, with special attention to the unique literary aspects of Wisdom literature and its function in ancient Israel. Prerequisite: BIBL 103 or BIBL 105.

Study of the New Testament book of Acts and the history and context of first-century Christianity.  Students consider the historical, literary, and cultural background of Acts as well as its theological message and major themes.  Prerequisite: BIBL 104 or BIBL 105.

Exploration of the Psalms, with study of the ancient poetry, rich imagery, historical context, and religious and theological implications of the hymnbook of ancient Israel. Prerequisite: BIBL 103 or BIBL 105.

Exegetical study of the general epistles (James through Jude).  Students examine theological, literary, and cultural aspects of these letters as they consider the application of these texts.  Prerequisite: BIBL 104 or BIBL 105.

Introduction to plants, animals and microbes concerning cell structure and function, DNA and heredity, cell division, species diversity and history, tissue and organ systems, nutrition, reproduction, ecosystems, and the scientific method.  Christian perspectives as appropriate.  Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab.

Philosophy and methods of science, biologic molecules, cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, reproduction and molecular biology.  Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab.

First of two-semester series.  Structure and function of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, including sense organs.  Three credit hours lecture with one credit hour lab.

Introduction to the principles and practice of effective oral communication. Through formal and informal speaking activities, students develop skills at framing and articulating ideas through speech.  Students learn strategies for speaking extemporaneously, preparing and delivering presentations, formulating persuasive arguments, refining critical clarity of thought, and enhancing general facility and confidence at oral expression. Students gain practice in various speech types—including expositive and informative forms.

Introduction to Earth science, including the sciences that explore Earth and its space environment.  Units on Earth structure, tectonics, rocks and minerals, geologic history, water resources, oceans, climate and weather, astronomy, and the scientific method.  Primarily for IDS majors.  Three credit hour lecture with one credit hour lab.

Survey of economic concepts and systems, including both micro- and macro-economics.  Students examine the American economic system while exploring the impact of the international market. Topics include markets and competition, price, supply and demand, aggregate performance, fiscal policy, and international trade and finance.  This course is not open to business majors.

Examines the concepts, principles, and business practices of market systems, demand and supply economics, market equilibrium, product and resource demands, consumer behavior, forms of competition, governmental policies, market failure and international economics.

Study and development of skills in planning, writing, and revising the expository essay, with attention given to developing a thesis, providing adequate support, and developing paragraphs with clear introductions and conclusions.  This course should be taken in the first year.

Introduction to research skills and academic writing.  Students learn and practice the common steps and formats in writing a university-level research paper, such as writing and submitting proposals, writing literature reviews, following general research paper formats, and using an annotated bibliography.  Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in ENGL 101.

Survey of major works and authors in the United States from the beginning through 1865. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Survey of major works and authors in the United States from 1865 through the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Survey of English literature from the Middle Ages through 1798. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Survey of English literature from the Romantic Period through the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of the structure and history of the English language, including concepts in linguistic, comparative grammar, and how language is used in society.  Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study and practice of writing the genre of the essay. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of literature written by authors from around the world, as read in translation.  Students study texts chosen primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and read the literature through a comparative approach, considering historical, intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic contexts.  Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of the poetry and prose of John Milton and other major 17th century British writers, with an emphasis on the religious and political contexts of the literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of British literature between 1660 and 1800, including the origins of the English novel. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of the poetry and prose of the British Romantic Period, including the poetry of Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Keats and the fiction of Austen. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of the Victorian writers of England in both poetry and prose, considered in their relation to the intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic currents of the age.  Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of select prose of significant American authors of the twentieth century, including Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Wright, Ellison, Steinbeck, Chandler, Carver, Kerouac, Updike, Cheever, and McCarthy.  Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Critical reading of and writing about selected tragedies, comedies, and histories of William Shakespeare.  Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Study of Medieval English literature written from 1066 through the end of the fifteenth century, including Beowulf and the works of Chaucer and the Gawain-poet in the Middle-English language.  No previous knowledge of Middle-English required. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110 and ENGL 211.

Major authors and works of English literature from around the 16th Century, including works of Sidney, Spenser, and Marlowe.  Prerequisite: ENGL 211.

Intensive examination of a selected area of study in the field of literary studies. Topics vary and are announced in advance. This course may be repeated for credit. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or ENGL 110.

Capstone seminar providing an intensive exploration of the Christ-centered nature of the discipline.  Involves the preparation and defense of a major academic project and portfolio. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship.  Study is administered according to a learning contract between a designated faculty member and the student.

Approved internship in a field of the student's specialty. This guided learning experience is a culminating experience in which the student applies the principles and skills learned, demonstrating competency under the guidance of a specialist in the field.

Explores the development of a Christian worldview and philosophy of life.  Studies some alternative worldviews from a Christian worldview perspective.  Investigates the sacredness of all spheres of human life and the relevance of a Christian worldview to all spheres of human life and action through the works of some of Christianity’s leading thinkers and writers.

Introduction to enduring questions of truth, goodness, and beauty through theological and philosophical investigation, including biblical apologetics and critical thinking.

Various aesthetic approaches for appreciating and evaluating visual art, drama, and music. Artistic creation in relation to a biblical understanding of the character of God and the image of God in human beings.

Explores a Christian worldview framework for leadership and studies the lives of exemplary Christian and non-Christian leaders from a global context and a wide spectrum of disciplines and professions.  Students participate in a ten (10) hour service-learning leadership experience.  Advisor approval required.  Pre-requisite: Senior Standing; IDS majors: Junior Standing.  Cross-listed with GENE 202.

Investigation of the spatial distribution of cultures and regions. Emphasis on defining key geographical concepts, identifying major political boundaries, illustrating current and recent national and ethnic conflicts, exploring economic and social processes that are leading to increasing global interaction, examining the variation religious practices and beliefs and assessing the basis for international disparities in economic development.

Study of the political, social, and economic development of American society from about 1607 through the end of the Civil War era in 1877.  Students consider native American perspectives and the interaction with Europeans.  Topics include the formation and establishment of the new nation as well as the international impact of the birth of a nation.

Study of the political, social and economic development of American society from the post-Civil War era to the present.  Students investigate the development of a party system of government, industrial development, labor issues, the impact of the reconstruction, American involvement internationally, and the present state of American society.

Study of the events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that shaped western civilization from the prehistoric era to 1650. Emphasis on the rise and fall of empires, the legacy those empires left and the impact of religion on the ancient, medieval, and early modern western world.  The multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups are explored.  Students investigate historical accounts of civilization and engage in personal reflection and response.

Study of the events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that shaped western civilization from 1650 to the present. The multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups are explored, including reference to the interaction among the peoples of the modern world.  Students investigate historical accounts of western civilization and its interaction with non-western cultures and engage in personal reflection and response.

Survey of the history of civilization from its beginnings in both the Middle East and Asia to the growing dominance of the West over non-western civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas that began in the 16th century age of exploration.  Special attention given to the cultural exchanges, interactions, and adaptations that occurred among these civilizations.

Survey of the growth and interactions of civilizations across the world from the 16th century to the present.  Special attention given to their individual cultural vibrancy and to their responses to Western hegemony, modernization, and globalization in subsequent centuries.

Study of several different fields of mathematics and their applications for liberal arts students.  Through the process of discovery with everyday applications, students consider the beauty and elegance of mathematics as they improve their critical thinking and analytical skills.  Topics include set theory, inductive and deductive reasoning, basic probability and statistics, number theory, algebraic modeling, basic geometry and trigonometry, and finance applications.  Cannot be applied to the mathematics major.

Study of linear equations, systems of equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and conic sections.  Emphasis on understanding and applying concepts in real-life settings.  Cannot be applied to the mathematics major.

Introductory study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on real world applications and the use of current technology.  Topics include sampling, random variables, probability distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, and testing of hypotheses.  Cannot be applied to the mathematics major.

A first course in calculus and analytic geometry.  Limits and continuity.  Differentiation and applications of derivatives.  Integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.  Prerequisite: Grade of B- or better in MATH 164 or equivalent, or permission of department chair.

Discrete structures including sets, relations, functions, matrices, graphs and trees.  Symbolic logic, mathematical induction, and introduction to proofs.  Probability, combinations, permutations.  Introduction to linear programming.  Prerequisite: MATH 102, MATH 164, or MATH 211.

Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

Continuation of SPAN 102. Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement through Department of English.

Development of intermediate-level Spanish language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement through Department of English.

Continuation of SPAN 210. Development of intermediate-level Spanish language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 210 or placement through Department of English.

Knowledge and resources essential for academic success at Regent University.  Includes foundational skills for future coursework, including use of the library, the University Writing Center, tutorial services, academic advising, and career services.  Only available to online students, except online B.A.S. degree students.