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4. DIVISION OF GENERAL EDUCATION
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PLEASE NOTE:
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) have been approved as university-equivalent courses by the Under-graduate
Academic Council of Trinity Western University.
DS – indicates a potential Directed Study course.
F = Fall Semester
S = Spring Semester
Courses without a date are available every year
Q = Quorum – courses offered if enrolment quorum is reached
2008/2010 - indicates when a course is probably offered.
Courses with a date are offered on a rotation basis if enrolment quorum is reached.
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HIST 172 History of the Pentecostal Church in Canada - S
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides a survey of the growth of the Pentecostal Movement, particularly in Canada. It will introduce the movement in its broader context within the Protestant church, and will focus upon leaders, churches, movements, and theological issues which have impacted the Canadian context over the last 90 years.
BUSI 111 Business Foundations - S
3 sem. hrs.
This course is an introductory study of business, particularly focusing on planning and budgeting of both personal and church finances, and on the organizing, managing and reporting of (church) business entities. Coverage includes business leadership, especially as applied to leading effective meetings and trouble-shooting various management issues/conflicts, along with a primer (fundamental principles) on how to start a small business. Individual and team assignments will reinforce key lessons taught in class.
HIST 462 History of the Ancient Near East [F 2009 / 2011]
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides an introduction to the main civilizations of the Near East, including Canaan, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Persia. Historic developments from the invention of writing to the conquest of Alexander of Macedon in 332 B.C. are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the political, cultural and religious history of the Near East and its influence on the people of Israel.
MUSI 452 History of Music - [F 2009 /2011]
3 sem. hrs.
An overview of the history of music in western culture. Emphasis is placed on the development of music and its diverse expressions in society and in the Christian Church from Biblical times to the present.
ENGL 474 Modern Christian Literature - Q
3 sem. hrs.
An introduction to contemporary Christian English literature. This survey is intended to give some impression of the significant works, styles and influences of Christian writers such as G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis and Dorothy L. Sayers. It is organized on the basis of the first appearance of the author, and will include the literary essay, the novel, poetry, drama and fantasy stories within its compass.
SCIE 447 Natural Science Survey [S 2010 / 2011]
3 sem. hrs.
This general survey of the natural sciences spans topics and disciplines of life sciences (such as biology, genetics, biochemistry, homology, anthropology), earth sciences (geology, paleontology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology), astronomical and physical sciences (astronomy, cosmology, thermodynamics, chemistry, physics). Coverage introduces basic concepts and ideas that govern the principles of the natural world and provides a new way of thinking about the physical environment. Students will learn how science works, how scientists approach problems, and why science is constantly adapting in its search for understanding.
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