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    Coursework Overview

    Fall Semester

    • ART 2163 - Irish Art & Culture (Core & Global engagement)
    • BBL 2033 - Evangelical Theology (Bible Core)
    • BBL 2043 - Christian Formation (Bible Core)
    • BBL 4483 - Selected Topics: CS Lewis (REQUIRED for all students) 
    • HST 2023 - Integrated Humanities II (Core)
    • ICS 2113 - Intercultural Communication
    • INT 4103 - Global Env of Business

    Spring Semester

    • ART 2163 - Irish Art & Culture
    • BBL 2033 - Evangelical Theology
    • BBL 2043 - Christian Formation
    • POL 3223 - Peace & Conflict Reconciliation (required for all students)
    • EGL 3043 - Irish Literature
    • HST 2023 - Integrated Humanities II: Irish History & Literature
    • ICS 2113 - Intercultural Communication

    Course Descriptions

    HST 2023 - Integrated Humanities II: Irish History & Literature
    Instructor: Ian Dickson
    With an emphasis on the Irish context, this interdisciplinary course explores how the humanities, through many varied types of Great Texts, examine human experiences and raise questions of enduring value and meaning. The course focuses on the history and literature of Irish civilizations in a European world context.

    BBL-2033 Evangelical Theology
    Instructor: James McKeown
    Essentials of Evangelical Theology challenges students to examine and explore together Christianity's essential doctrines by introducing them to theology's historical context and helping them practice theology as a lifelong response to God's call to live for Christ. 

    BBL 2043 - Christian Formation
    Instructor: Helene Steed
    With an emphasis on the Irish context, Essentials of Christian Formation challenges students to embody their faith while assessing God’s call to live for Christ. The assignments are designed to help students develop lifelong Christian spiritual practices and habits that help them love God and others.

    ICS 2113 - Intercultural Communication
    Instructor: Christopher Steed
    This is a study of interpersonal communication in one’s own culture and the principles of effective communication within another cultural context. Attention is given to values, ethnocentricity, nonverbal communication, and change.

    ART 2163 - Irish Art & Culture                                                                  
    Instructor: Ross Wilson
    This course studies Irish art forms such as painting, sculpture, architecture, and film. Special attention is given to the connection between art forms and Irish history and culture. As part of the Irish Studies Program, it combines academic coursework with visits to important cultural sites in Ireland and guest lecturers from contemporary artists.

    EGL 3043 - Irish Literature
    Instructor: Ian Dickson
    This course provides an overview of Ireland's literary history, examining selected works of writers William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, James Joyce, C.S. Lewis, and others. Creative writing is emphasized.

    POL-3223 Peace/Conflict Reconciliation (Spring only: Required for all spring students)
    Instructor: Billy Stevenson
    An introduction to the basic principles and strategies of conflict transformation through a 'place as text' and 'people as text' study of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Attention is given to George Mitchell's involvement in the Northern Ireland peace process. Students learn the historical development of the conflict in Northern Ireland, interact with people involved in the conflict, and apply their knowledge of the conflict and reconciliation process in Northern Ireland to conflict transformation in a global context. Attention is given to Christians' role in peacemaking, beginning in their local communities and extending to countries across the world. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.

    INT 4103 Global Environment of Business
    Instructor: Paddy Roche
    This course will provide an overview of the relationship between multinational enterprises and the environment in which they compete. Emphasis will be placed on understanding cultural contexts and informal and formal institutions that shape the global environment.

    BBL 4483 - Selected Topics: CS Lewis (Fall only: Required for all fall students)
    Instructor: Scott Jones
    This course provides an in-depth exploration of C.S. Lewis's life, faith, and writings. Through close readings of selected works, we will analyze Lewis's style and technique and his use of literary devices to convey his ideas. Students will also consider Lewis's enduring legacy and influence on contemporary Christian thought and his ongoing relevance to wider cultural debates on religion, literature, and philosophy.