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431 Machiavelli and Shakespeare’s Politics
This course examines and compares Machiavelli and Shakespeare’s treatment of human nature, ethics, morality, and seminal political questions surrounding the founding and maintenance of political regimes. (3 credits)
499 Politics Capstone: Paper/Project and Presentation
The Liberal Studies major at Providence Christian College culminates in two capstone courses. These courses are designed to allow students to demonstrate their mastery of institution-wide learning outcomes as well as their achievement of competency in their chosen area of concentration through a presentation of a paper or project. Particular components of this course including goals, objectives and methods of assessment appropriate for the particular concentration will be set by the faculty member. (3 credits)
Psychology (PSY)
101 General Psychology
This course includes an overview of human development, personality, mental abilities, motivation and emotion, psychological disorders and treatment, and health psychology. These issues are viewed in the light of a biblical view of humans. (3 credits)
201 Lifespan Development
This course provides an opportunity for the student to explore and evaluate both secular and Christian theories related to the study of human development and the self. The course will examine biological, cognitive, spiritual, and psychosocial perspectives of our growth and maturation from conception to old age. The student will utilize research, observation, interviews, field work, and self-evaluation to gain a more comprehensive understanding of their own experience as a person in relationship with God, others, and creation. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as EDU 201) This course may be offered online with an approved partner.
202 Educational Psychology: The Nurture of Students
This course answers the epistemological question: How does a student know? Views of motivation, behavior, classroom management, and learning that emerge from or are in harmony with the Bible are explored. Special emphasis is placed on a biblical approach both to knowing and to truth, as personified in Jesus Christ. Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 credits) (Cross- listed EDU 202)
225 Human Sexuality
Sexuality is integral to human existence; human beings are sexual beings. It is a particularly powerful force in human experience. While Christians believe that sexuality is good—it is the gift of a good God—we also recognize that sexuality is experienced not only as the means of joyful connection, but sometimes also as irrational and unruly desire that leads to pain and suffering. Similarly humans are embodied as gendered beings, and all human experience is gendered experience. While we were meant to delight in our maleness or femaleness, gender is often experienced through shame and confusion. This course provides an overview of the
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