Description
The General Studies Department develops students who think critically, who engage in the global society, and who communicate the biblical worldview effectively. General education builds a foundation for students to become life-long learners and well-rounded citizens who impact their communities with the truth of God’s Word. These objectives are accomplished through completing required general education hours in Communications, Humanities, Natural Science-Mathematics, and Social-Behavioral Sciences.
Categories of General Education
- Communications: Includes such courses as composition, public speaking, and writing courses.
- Humanities: Includes such courses as modern and classical languages, history, literature, linguistics, philosophy, archaeology, art, music, and graphics.
- Natural Science/Mathematics: Includes such courses as physical science, biology/life science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
- Social/Behavioral Sciences: Includes such courses as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science.
General Studies Objectives
General Studies students will be able to:
- Gather, analyze, synthesize, and present information through research projects and papers.
- Recognize, choose, and apply habits that promote healthy living.
- Develop, practice, and portray behaviors that exemplify godly character.
- Differentiate between truth and error, and, by so doing, clearly communicate the Biblical worldview.
General Studies
Tressa Barnes
M.S.
Assistant Professor of Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Sports Management
Dr. Teddy Bitner
M.A., M.M.A.S., D.Min., Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer, VP of Academics, Director of Security, Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Interim PDS Program Director, Professor of History
Dr. Mike Dodds
Th.M.,D.Min.
Director of the CU Press, Professor of Ministry Studies
Aaron Heath
M.Div.
Director of Information Technology; Adjunct Faculty, General Studies
Tiffany Smith
M.L.I.S.
Librarian, Department Chair of General Studies, Professor of General Studies
Mr. Joel Williamson
Th.M.
Adjunct Faculty, Bible & Theology