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Communication Arts (UG) |
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COM 371 - Selected Topics 2 or 4 credits
Explores topics not regularly taught but of interest to majors. Designated as repeatable; students may enroll more than once if topic changes. Lab fee for some topics
Prerequisite(s): Set by instructor.
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COM 425 - Internship 2 - 4 credits
Supervised learning experience in appropriate professional setting combining on-the-job work with related academic study. Interns maintain journal, produce portfolio and write reflective paper in addition to on-site assignments. Must be prearranged with supervisor and Registrar’s Office.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior class standing, previous coursework in field of interest and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
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COM 491 - Senior Seminar 4 credits
Synthesizes and extends concepts and skills developed throughout communication arts major. Students develop critical and creative thesis projects. Lab fee for some topics
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and major.
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ISE 305 - Introduction to Social Enterprise 4 credits
An introduction to the purpose and practicalities of entrepreneurial activity, the creative process that establishes new organizations (non-profit, business, hybrid, etc.). This course offers practical guidance for students from any major interesting in starting (or managing) an organization with an explicit social or environmental mandate. This course provides an overview of the central concepts of entrepreneurship, as segmented into the individual factors, institutional varieties and common challenges facing this dynamic process. These topics will be brought to life by case studies, discussion and group exercises that offer students the opportunity to use entrepreneurial thinking and wield enterprising power as relevant for animating their own personal convictions. This class will serve as inspiration and training ground for those curious to know if they can develop the creativity and determination necessary to start an organization.
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Core (Undergraduate) |
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BCM 101 - Old Testament History, Literature and Theology 4 credits
Examines Old Testament history and teaching against cultural, geographical and literary background of Ancient Near East. Archaeology, comparative history and literature; key theological themes foundational to New Testament and Western culture.
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BCM 103 - New Testament History, Literature and Theology 4 credits
Examines history and teachings of New Testament in political, social and religious contexts. Highlights important theological themes such as sin, grace, justification by faith, Kingdom of God.
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BCM 308 - Christian Theology 4 credits
Introduces key ideas, traditions and people who have shaped the development of Christian theology from antiquity to the present. Considers importance of theology as foundation for Christian thought, as guide to the Church, and as a primary resource for living reflective lives and engaging broader world with the gospel.
Prerequisite(s): BCM 101 , BCM 103
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BIO 222 - Environmental Science 4 credits
In-depth study of environment and human interaction with it. Major topics include the science of ecosystems, ecosystem functioning, human effects on the world, stewardship ethics and sustainability.
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COR 107 - The Great Conversation: Foundations in Thinking, Reading and Writing 4 credits
Develops disciplines of listening and reading, speaking and writing, with emphasis on developing writing process through engaging multiple forms and drafts, and giving and receiving feedback. Readings and discussion focus on the question: “What is the good life?” Related themes include love, vocation, Christian character, community and justice/shalom.
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COR 110 - The Great Conversation: Introduction to the Liberal Arts 2 credits
First-year seminar course that introduces the liberal arts tradition from a Christian perspective. Develops skills of analysis, ability to read diverse texts and interpret them effectively, and to express ideas. Readings and discussion focus on classic liberal arts questions. This course must be taken during the student’s first year.
Prerequisite(s): College-level composition course taken prior to entering Gordon College.
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ENG 140 - Core Seminar in Literature 2 - 4 credits
Core seminar in literature will engage with the literature of two or more global cultures and explore the value of studying literature from a Christian perspective. Students will apply close reading strategies to facilitate critical thinking and thoughtful class discussion, and use writing to engage with literary texts and contexts. Repeatable for credit twice; maximum of 8 credits.
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HIS 121 - Historical Perspectives on Culture, Belief and Civilization 4 credits
Examines culture building, development and change, and interaction of diverse peoples across a broad swath of history. Explores Christianity from its Middle Eastern roots through Renaissance/Reformation to global cultures of contemporary world in political, technological, social and cultural contexts. Investigates Christian traditions, missionary endeavors, reform movements, and relationships between adherents of different world religions. Introduces critical evaluation of historical evidence. Does not count toward history major or minor.
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LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I 4 credits
Introduction to classical Latin language and aspects of Roman culture and history. Covers fundamentals of grammar, morphology and syntax, along with readings from Latin prose literature (e.g., Caesar, Sallust, Cicero and Livy). Emphasis on developing facility in reading Latin texts including reading aloud.
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LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II 4 credits
Introduction to classical Latin language and aspects of Roman culture and history. Covers fundamentals of grammar, morphology and syntax, along with readings from Latin prose literature (e.g., Caesar, Sallust, Cicero and Livy). Emphasis on developing facility in reading Latin texts including reading aloud.
Prerequisite(s): LAT 101
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MAT 134 - Survey of Calculus 4 credits
Introduces differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions in unified manner. Emphasizes conceptual understanding and problem solving rather than theory. For students with high school algebra and working knowledge of functions.
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NSM 202 - The Scientific Enterprise 4 credits
Explores characteristics of natural science, studies theories related to fundamental concepts such as matter and energy to help understand patterns and processes in nature. Stresses relevance of science to contemporary issues and a Christian worldview. Unique nature of this course requires matriculated students to take NSM202 at Gordon College.
Prerequisite(s): BCM 101 , COR 107
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PHI 118 - The Examined Life 4 credits
Introduces students to important historical and thematic issues about what it means to be human: Who are we? What is our place in the cosmos and how do we relate to the natural world around us? What does it mean to find an object or work of art beautiful? What does it mean to live well as opposed to just living? What is the best way to live well together as a society of persons? How can we know what is true? And how, given that we are made in God’s image, are we to understand our relationship to God?
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Economics and Business (UG) |
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ECB 101 - Principles of Microeconomics 4 credits
Introduces the discipline; scarcity and comparative economic systems; pricing system within market economy; output and input markets; efficiency and equity of resource allocation in context of Christian teaching.
Prerequisite(s): Incoming freshmen students must have a minimum SAT Math score of 580 or a minimum ACT Math score of 24 in order to enroll in the course for their first semester.
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ECB 102 - Principles of Macroeconomics 4 credits
Introduces economics of inflation, recession, unemployment, economic growth. Includes role of Federal Reserve, consequences of budget deficits, effects of international trade on U.S. economy, assessment of current policy.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101
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ECB 117 - Principles of Accounting I 4 credits
Considers underlying theory and analytical aspects of accounting as control device and management tool; construction and interpretation of basic financial statements. ECB117 is a prerequisite for ECB 118 .
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ECB 118 - Principles of Accounting II 4 credits
Considers underlying theory and analytical aspects of accounting as control device and management tool; construction and interpretation of basic financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 117
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ECB 205 - Financial Literacy 4 credits
Financial Literacy is a survey course providing a basic literacy in finance and accounting. By the end of the course students will be able to read a company’s financial statements, understand how to interpret important financial ratios and understand how company’s finance their strategic objectives. The course is not a substitute for either ECB 117 - Principles of Accounting I or ECB 247 - Financial Management .
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ECB 211 - Statistics in Business and Economics 4 credits
Explores basic tools of descriptive and inferential statistics; applies probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing and regression techniques to business and economic analysis.
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ECB 245 - Principles of Management 4 credits
Studies fundamental concepts of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in context of individual and organizational behavior; productive and efficient management of human and material resources; role of faith in informing business practices and decision making.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
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ECB 247 - Financial Management 4 credits
Develops facility with analytical tools and understanding of business principles necessary to make optimal decisions in management of firm and to provide access to required financial resources. Topics include use of metrics, working capital management, optimal capital structure and capital budgeting.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 117
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ECB 277 - Principles of Marketing 4 credits
Studies modern marketing principles and practices, focusing on basic components of marketing such as consumer behavior, marketing research, product distribution, promotion and pricing. Examines strategic marketing planning, international marketing, service and nonprofit marketing.
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ECB 311 - Intermediate Microeconomics 4 credits
Analyzes individual decision units within the economy (principally households and business firms); product and factor market analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101 , and MAT134 or MAT121
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ECB 313 - Econometrics 4 credits
Explores development, testing and application of multiple regression models in economic and business analysis and forecasting.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 211
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ECB 320 - Business Law 4 credits
Examines legal environment and role of courts, administrative agencies and regulatory authorities in shaping business policies and activities; law of contracts regarding individual’s relationships within business community.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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ECB 330 - Financial Markets and Institutions 4 credits
Examines function of financial institutions and markets in economy including roles commercial banks and other financial intermediaries and markets for financial assets play in raising funds and determining security prices.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 102
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ECB 346 - Human Resource Management 4 credits
Introduces human resource planning, job analysis and design, recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, organization development, quality of work life, and government regulation in HRM field; develops awareness of personal interests, strengths and limitations, and Christian values relevant to HRM.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 245
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ECB 348 - Organizational Behavior 4 credits
Examination of human behavior in work organizations. Focuses on enhancing individual and organizational performance by understanding perception, personality, motivation, decision making, teams, leadership, organization structure and culture. Involves extensive group work.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
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ECB 349 - Leadership in and of Organizations 4 credits
Introduces theories, research and practical models of leadership in organizations. Interactive course exposes students to examples of successful and unsuccessful leaders, leadership in relation to Christianity; explores students’ own leadership abilities. Emphasis given to business organization leaders, though leaders from a variety of fields covered.
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ECB 352 - Intermediate Accounting I 4 credits
Examines generally accepted accounting principles and underlying theory related to preparation of financial statements; current balance sheet valuation and income determination issues.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 118
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ECB 353 - Intermediate Accounting II 4 credits
Examines generally accepted accounting principles and underlying theory related to preparation of financial statements; current balance sheet valuation and income determination issues.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 352
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ECB 355 - Risk Management and Insurance 4 credits
This course will emphasize the importance of risk management in minimizing losses and maximizing opportunities. Students will learn how to identify, assess and mitigate various risks through specific insurance mechanisms. There will be discussions on specific insurance business models and their limitations in risk management. The importance of ethics, legal aspects and regulatory regimes of insurance will also be considered.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 211 or comparable training as determined by the instructor.
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ECB 356 - Personal Financial Planning 4 credits
This course seeks to help students develop a holistic approach in financial planning by gaining a deeper understanding of the basic principles of personal finance. Students will learn how to analyze real-life personal financial challenges and apply appropriate financial tools and mechanisms to address specific situations and meet financial goals.
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ECB 362 - Cost Accounting 4 credits
Examines accounting issues related to determination of cost of goods and services in manufacturing or service organization; cost behavior, job order and process cost systems, budgeting and standard costing.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 101 , ECB 118
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ECB 364 - Federal Income Taxation 4 credits
Surveys basic provisions of federal income tax law as it affects both individuals and businesses; stresses federal tax policy and tax planning.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 118
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ECB 372 - Investments 4 credits
Introduction to investment in financial assets including fixed income securities, common stock and derivative securities, with emphasis on development of investment objectives, security valuation and portfolio management.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 117 or permission of instructor
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ECB 425 - Internship I 2 - 4 credits
Combines on-the-job work experience with related academic study. Must be prearranged and approved by instructor and Registrar’s Office. Four credits of internship(s) maximum toward major.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00
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ECB 443 - Auditing 4 credits
Examines role of auditing function in society including study of generally accepted auditing standards; the attest function and ethical standards of the profession.
Prerequisite(s): ECB 353 or permission of instructor.
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ECB 492 - Senior Seminar: Management, Strategy and Ethics 4 credits
Case studies and discussion are used as integrative tools for analyzing strategic issues and ethical considerations in business.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as an accounting, business or finance major.
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Political Science (UG) |
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POL 104 - American National Politics 4 credits
Critically examines basic commitments, institutions and processes of American politics; engages contemporary political debate; focuses on Constitution, political culture, interest groups, parties, Congress, Presidency and Supreme Court.
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General Studies (UG) |
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GEN 150 - Introduction to Christian Leadership 4 credits
This course explores biblical and theological perspectives on leadership to prepare students to lead well in an ever-changing organizational and cultural landscape. The course includes case studies, self-assessment exercises and an opportunity to learn from seasoned Christian leaders.
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