Designed to support students experiencing academic, personal, and spiritual transition to Ohio Christian University. Academic advising, finances, time management, study skills, and resources available to students. Overview of what new students can expect from a university experience. Acclimation to the unique OCU community environment.

Offered every fall.

Developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for achieving individual potential in all dimensions of wellness. Includes creation of short- and long-term fitness goals and fitness assessment activities for healthy habits. Required for all students.

Offered every spring.

An introductory study of composition emphasizing writing as a process (prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing). Assignments focus on the different styles and uses of argument. Students gain and refine skills of developing a thesis, organizing content, controlling tone, and expressing ideas in clearly communicated language. In addition, students conduct library research and incorporate researched material into papers using APA format.

Offered every fall.

An intermediate course designed to extend and refine students’ expository and creative writing experiences. Student writing will reflect university-level writing skills, such as principles of logical/critical thinking and reasoning, effective organization, APA research and documentation, and content-rich development of ideas.

Offered every spring.

A comprehensive survey of the field of psychology including a Christian perspective. Theories of psychology and their application.

Offered each spring.

Interrelationships and group activities, including dyadic groups, primary groups, secondary groups, institutions, and society.

Offered every fall.

The development of Christianity from its inception to the Great Schism of 1054, including leading characters and major turning points of history.

Offered every fall.

Overview of philosophical vocabulary and concepts, and a historical survey of the development of western philosophy. Basic understanding of the main currents in western thought and their relationships to each other.

Offered every fall.

Introduction to the New Testament narrative and teachings that constitute the Gospel message about Jesus Christ. Special attention to the narratives found within the four Gospels, their relationship to one another and the Book of Acts. Basic instruction in inductive Bible study method.

Offered every spring.

Introduction to the Old Testament narrative with special attention to the Torah (the first five books). Emphasis on historical backgrounds, origins of the Israelite nation, and Hebrew worship.

Offered every fall.

Introduction to worldview and a survey of the plurality of worldviews in western culture. Special attention to the Christian worldview and how competing worldviews challenge and reinforce it. Basic instruction in creedal Christianity assists students in understanding and embracing the uniqueness of Christianity, enabling more effective communication of the Christian faith.

Offered every semester.

An introduction to the basic principles and methods of observation, interpretation, and application in the study of the Bible. A prerequisite for all Bible courses 200 and above.

Offered every semester.

Principles of biblical interpretation. Examination of the presuppositions and practice of the Grammatical-Historical-Theological Hermeneutic with application to selected biblical texts. Historical survey of Jewish and Christian exegetical systems.

Offered every fall.

The first five books of the Old Testament with special emphasis on historical backgrounds, beginnings of the Israelite nation, and Hebrew worship. Outlines, analysis, and exposition of significant sections.

Offered every fall.

The doctrine of entire sanctification in light of Scripture, examined within the Wesleyan tradition and other theological schools of thought.

Offered every semester.

Introduction to the biblical and theological foundations of missions, an overview of missions history, survey of the world’s religions, and a foundation for response to God’s leading.  Prerequisite to all 300 and 400 level MI courses.

Offered every semester.

Basic family organization from courtship through the adjustments of the family in the modern home, within a Christian perspective, including development of the full potential of our human sexuality.

Offered every fall.

The elements of culture and processes of enculturation, with study primitive cultures in today’s world. Appreciation for the diversity of lifestyles and intentional objectivity are indispensable corollaries.

Offered fall, odd years.

The biblical and theological basis for missions as found in the Old Testament creation narratives, the history of Israel, Israel’s worship, the prophetic witness and in the New Testament, Jesus’ Incarnation, the great commission passages, Pentecost, and the writings and work of Paul.

Offered spring, even years.

Principles of a profit-making enterprise integrated with opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, including how transacting business can be a witnessing tool. How business can be used for tent-making ministry where conventional missionary opportunities are not possible.

Offered spring, even years.

A comparative study of major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity.

Offered fall, odd years.

Principles of communication, cross-cultural barriers to communication, and techniques and skills for cross-cultural communication.

Offered fall, even years.

Introduction to the field of language: what it is, how it is articulated, how it is written, and the influence that language has in societal interactions. Methods for attaining competency in a language other than the mother tongue.

Offered spring, odd years.

A seminar-course analysis of global Christianity, contemporary cultures, new frontiers in mission theory and theology, and the direction of Christian missions.

Offered fall, even years.

Readings and research in the internal, organizational and practical aspects of missions, including candidate selection, funding, interpersonal relationships, family and ministry tensions, and development of a personal philosophy of missions.

Offered spring, odd years.

Students interact with faculty and peers, learn about upcoming department events, and ask questions. Religion Faculty and returning students welcome new members, helping orient them to their programs. Students meet faculty advisors, and learn about career and networking opportunities available from the Religion department.

Offered every fall.

Students engage with successful practitioners in the field of ministry in chapel, classes, and an evening meal.

Offered every semester.

This course provides students with a foundation in functional areas of business, including environment, planning, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, distribution, finances, and ethics. Introduces business terminology and concepts.

A study of the basic economic principles related to supply and demand, consumer behavior, market dynamics, income distribution, government influence, and comparative economic systems with major focus on free enterprise and capitalism.

The study of economic principles related to global and national economies, income accounting, unemployment, inflation, fiscal policy, public debt, monetary systems, and economic growth or retraction.

This course deals with accounting, cost, finance, and information systems used for business managers to make strategic business decisions to improve the financial performance of a business enterprise.

This course involves an integrated analysis of the role of marketing within the total organization. Specific attention is given to the analysis of factors affecting consumer behavior, the identification of marketing variables, the development and use of marketing strategies, and the discussion of international marketing.

An introductory course that provides an overview of key logistics and supply chain management practices, processes, concepts, and methodologies. Emphasis is given to the framework for supply chain management, the analysis of logistics cost and service trade-offs among inventory, transportation, and warehousing activities, the strategic role of information technology in supply chains, the use of third-party logistics providers, and methods of measuring value of logistics performance.

Offered spring, even years.

Business law is a study of the fundamental principles and practices of law and how it impacts business situations. This course emphasizes the dynamic interaction between the individual, organization, and society. The concepts of Christian ethics and proper business conduct will be emphasized throughout the course.

The financial principles and accepted practices which need to be mastered by all managers including banking, money, credit, financial instruments, investments, financial planning, internal and external auditing, profit, stocks, bonds, and other financial forms will be examined.

(Business Capstone). System concepts, methodologies, and tools to strategically plan will be presented. These are to be used to effectively manage core competencies and to integrate technology into the planning process.

This course will analyze management theories, principles, and philosophies while examining the difference between management and leadership. This is an inter-disciplinary course addressing the importance of a Christian worldview for leaders and managers as they influence, plan, organize, control, and lead for effectiveness.

Offers students an opportunity to hear from accomplished business and leadership experts and see how a Christian worldview is applied in business and other leadership roles.

Students interact with business leaders from investment firms and other businesses on Wall Street to discuss how investment theory and practice coincide.

Offered every spring.

The Career Development Seminar is a practicum designed to assist and give the student practical strategies and skills related to career searches, preparing for job interviews, resume preparation, networking, and developing a career portfolio. Special emphasis will be given to developing career goals and plans. The seminar will consist of 6 separate workshops and a networking dinner held each school year. Students must complete all 6 workshops and the networking dinner to receive credit for the Career Development Seminar requirement. Students will receive a pass/fail for each of the workshops and the networking dinner.

Roundtables with business leaders in small, medium, and large businesses demonstrate how theory and practice come together in the actual experiences of significant business people. Students interact and network with these business leaders during and after the roundtables.