The Renaissance Mind

This course examines the period of transition and turmoil in European history, from approximately 1360 to 1550, known as the Renaissance. As the cultural synthesis of the high middle ages was crumbling, poets, philosophers, artists, architects, theologians, and statesmen in search of a fresh model for society rejected the late medieval scholastic worldview and embraced a new educational program, the studia humanitatis, based on a re-evaluation and revival of classical culture. This transition affected not only literature, the arts, the sciences, religion, and government, but virtually every other sphere of human activity. Therefore, this course, while providing an in-depth, interdisciplinary introduction to the key topics of humanism, religion, political theory, and changes in high culture, also investigates the issues of gender, economic development, and social history during this period. It also assesses different methodological approaches to the study of the Renaissance.

History of non-Western Christianity

During the twentieth century, it became clear that the majority of Christians worldwide were not Europeans or North Americans but Latin Americans, Africans, and Asians. Some observers interpret this as a major shift in the very nature of Christianity but others view it as the renewal of what is essentially a non-Western religion. Instead of representing an entirely new development, they see the twentieth century growth of Christianity as a return to the history of Christianity before 1200- 1400 AD when Europe developed as its dominant heartland. By means of readings, guest lectures, and student seminar presentations, this course examines aspects of non-Western Christianity including early origins, struggles with Islam, the impact of European imperialism and missions, and factors involved in the accelerated growth in many parts of the world since the mid-twentieth century.

History of Non-Western Christianity

During the twentieth century, it became clear that the majority of Christians worldwide were not Europeans or North Americans but Latin Americans, Africans, and Asians. Some observers interpret this as a major shift in the very nature of Christianity but others view it as the renewal of what is essentially a non-Western religion. Instead of representing an entirely new development, they see the twentieth century growth of Christianity as a return to the history of Christianity before 1200- 1400 AD when Europe developed as its dominant heartland. By means of readings, guest lectures, and student seminar presentations, this course examines aspects of non-Western Christianity including early origins, struggles with Islam, the impact of European imperialism and missions, and factors involved in the accelerated growth in many parts of the world since the mid-twentieth century.

History of Non-Western Christianity

During the twentieth century, it became clear that the majority of Christians worldwide were not Europeans or North Americans but Latin Americans, Africans, and Asians. Some observers interpret this as a major shift in the very nature of Christianity but others view it as the renewal of what is essentially a non-Western religion. Instead of representing an entirely new development, they see the twentieth century growth of Christianity as a return to the history of Christianity before 1200- 1400 AD when Europe developed as its dominant heartland. By means of readings, guest lectures, and student seminar presentations, this course examines aspects of non-Western Christianity including early origins, struggles with Islam, the impact of European imperialism and missions, and factors involved in the accelerated growth in many parts of the world since the mid-twentieth century.

Pre-Nicene Christianity

This course examines in detail the background and development of Christian thought and life in the period spanning the Apostolic Fathers through to the Council of Nicaea (325). Particular attention is paid to how the early Christians understood themselves, how they interpreted their religious tradition and related it to their religious experience, and how they defined their own purposes. This course seeks to contextualize pre-Christianity in its diverse expressions. Thus, the course analyzes the complex formulation of Pre-Nicene Christianity through the writings of some of its most influential thinkers, leaders, and movements (both orthodox and heretical) with an eye toward identifying major developments in early Christian theology and practice.

Pre-Nicene Christianity

This course examines in detail the background and development of Christian thought and life in the period spanning the Apostolic Fathers through to the Council of Nicaea (325). Particular attention is paid to how the early Christians understood themselves, how they interpreted their religious tradition and related it to their religious experience, and how they defined their own purposes. This course seeks to contextualize pre-Christianity in its diverse expressions. Thus, the course analyzes the complex formulation of Pre-Nicene Christianity through the writings of some of its most influential thinkers, leaders, and movements (both orthodox and heretical) with an eye toward identifying major developments in early Christian theology and practice.

Pre-Nicene Christianity

This course examines in detail the background and development of Christian thought and life in the period spanning the Apostolic Fathers through to the Council of Nicaea (325). Particular attention is paid to how the early Christians understood themselves, how they interpreted their religious tradition and related it to their religious experience, and how they defined their own purposes. This course seeks to contextualize pre-Christianity in its diverse expressions. Thus, the course analyzes the complex formulation of Pre-Nicene Christianity through the writings of some of its most influential thinkers, leaders, and movements (both orthodox and heretical) with an eye toward identifying major developments in early Christian theology and practice.

Villains & Wenches: (Re)Conceiving the Atlantic World

This course uses reading, discussion, and student presentations to examine the ways that historians have conceptualized the Atlantic World and those who people it. It considers the very idea of the Atlantic system as a framework for historical study and the ways in which various historiographical and methodological approaches have affected the way we understand the people and events of the Atlantic basin.

Villains & Wenches: (Re)Conceiving the Atlantic World

This course uses reading, discussion, and student presentations to examine the ways that historians have conceptualized the Atlantic World and those who people it. It considers the very idea of the Atlantic system as a framework for historical study and the ways in which various historiographical and methodological approaches have affected the way we understand the people and events of the Atlantic basin.

Villains and Wenches: (Re)Conceiving the Atlantic World

This course uses reading, discussion, and student presentations to examine the ways that historians have conceptualized the Atlantic World and those who people it. It considers the very idea of the Atlantic system as a framework for historical study and the ways in which various historiographical and methodological approaches have affected the way we understand the people and events of the Atlantic basin.

Self-Directed Activity

Self-directed study designed to meet the criterion for a one credit HKIN activity course if required for graduation. This course is for students who have completed 100 credits and due to special circumstances are unable to take one of the activity courses offered. The self-directed physical activity program must total 24 hours of physical activity over a minimum of eight weeks and with the following three basic components: cardiovascular activity, strength, and flexibility exercises. Ten of the hours must be overseen by a certified supervisor.

Self-Directed Activity

Self-directed study designed to meet the criterion for a one credit HKIN activity course if required for graduation. This course is for students who have completed 100 credits and due to special circumstances are unable to take one of the activity courses offered. The self-directed physical activity program must total 24 hours of physical activity over a minimum of eight weeks and with the following three basic components: cardiovascular activity, strength, and flexibility exercises. Ten of the hours must be overseen by a certified supervisor.

Run for Fun

Run for Fun

Experiential course provides students with a moderate training program designed for beginning runners to achieve manageable goals with minimal risk of injury culminating with a 5k fun run. This walk/run program strives to runners reach these goals while growing in an understanding of a healthy lifestyle that will support their endeavor of running. Good training shoes and basic training clothes are mandatory to participate since training will take place outside, rain or shine. A sports watch is helpful to have as well.

Run for Fun

Experiential course provides students with a moderate training program designed for beginning runners to achieve manageable goals with minimal risk of injury culminating with a 5k fun run. This walk/run program strives to runners reach these goals while growing in an understanding of a healthy lifestyle that will support their endeavor of running. Good training shoes and basic training clothes are mandatory to participate since training will take place outside, rain or shine. A sports watch is helpful to have as well.

Weight Training

Weight Training

Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center teaches students how to train themselves. It teaches basic exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting techniques, and individualized program design. In addition to a short group teaching session, each class students will perform their own workouts while tracking their progress with training logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.

Weight Training

Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center teaches students how to train themselves. It teaches basic exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting techniques, and individualized program design. In addition to a short group teaching session, each class students will perform their own workouts while tracking their progress with training logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.

Self-Defense for Women

Self-Defense for Women

Experiential course teaches female students to become proficient in basic self-defense techniques that are easy to learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress situations and to help them identify potential threats, development barrier strategies, and improve physical fitness.

Self-Defense for Women

Experiential course teaches female students to become proficient in basic self-defense techniques that are easy to learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress situations and to help them identify potential threats, development barrier strategies, and improve physical fitness.

Advanced Weight Training

Advanced Weight Training

Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center teaches students with prior experience how to train themselves. It investigates how advanced exercises and concepts from Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and Performance Training can be applied to the student’s individual training program. In addition to a short group teaching session, each class students will perform their own workouts while tracking their progress with training logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.

Advanced Weight Training

Experiential course taught in the TWU fitness center teaches students with prior experience how to train themselves. It investigates how advanced exercises and concepts from Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting and Performance Training can be applied to the student’s individual training program. In addition to a short group teaching session, each class students will perform their own workouts while tracking their progress with training logs and evaluating their results at the end of the course.

Martial Arts

Martial Arts

Experiential course teaches male students to become proficient in basic martial arts techniques that are easy to learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress situations and to help them identify potential threats, development barrier strategies, and improve physical fitness.

Martial Arts

Experiential course teaches male students to become proficient in basic martial arts techniques that are easy to learn, easy to retain and easy to execute in high stress situations and to help them identify potential threats, development barrier strategies, and improve physical fitness.

Kettlebell Sport & Fitness

Kettlebell Sport & Fitness

Experiential course teaches students to train themselves with kettlebells. Students will study and apply basic exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting techniques, and individualized program design within Kettlebell Sport and fitness. Progress on the student’s program is tracked throughout the semester with training logs. Results are evaluated at the end of the semester.

Kettlebell Sport & Fitness

Experiential course teaches students to train themselves with kettlebells. Students will study and apply basic exercise science, training fundamentals, lifting techniques, and individualized program design within Kettlebell Sport and fitness. Progress on the student’s program is tracked throughout the semester with training logs. Results are evaluated at the end of the semester.

Rugby Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan rugby athletes.

Rugby Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan rugby athletes.

Rugby

Hiking

Hiking

A variety of local day-hikes off campus will help students to gain experience of and understanding about the activity and environments. The course includes risk management, trip planning, terrain assessment, group management, weather considerations, packing considerations, emergency and back-up logistics, navigation, and general situational awareness. Spiritual and personal discipline within an outdoor environment is emphasized. Students will gain experience of planning and executing day hikes while keeping themselves and others safe.

Hiking

A variety of local day-hikes off campus will help students to gain experience of and understanding about the activity and environments. The course includes risk management, trip planning, terrain assessment, group management, weather considerations, packing considerations, emergency and back-up logistics, navigation, and general situational awareness. Spiritual and personal discipline within an outdoor environment is emphasized. Students will gain experience of planning and executing day hikes while keeping themselves and others safe.

Badminton

Badminton

Experiential course is taught in the TWU gym. Students will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills of badminton.

Badminton

Experiential course is taught in the TWU gym. Students will acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills of badminton.

Golf

Golf

Experiential course provides students with an introduction to the game of golf, including full swing and short game instruction/practice, introduction to golf etiquette and basic rules of golf. The course takes place at a local Golf Course. Students will receive instruction from a Golf Teaching Professional and given time to put into practice what they learned from instruction.

Golf

Experiential course provides students with an introduction to the game of golf, including full swing and short game instruction/practice, introduction to golf etiquette and basic rules of golf. The course takes place at a local Golf Course. Students will receive instruction from a Golf Teaching Professional and given time to put into practice what they learned from instruction.

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Disc Golf

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Basketball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan basketball athletes.

Basketball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan basketball athletes.

Volleyball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan volleyball athletes.

Volleyball Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan volleyball athletes.

Soccer Team

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan soccer athletes.