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Courses

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Course ID	Course
CHIN 402	CHIN 402 Advanced Chinese Language & Culture ll Course Credits: 3 As an advanced course in Mandarin Chinese, CHIN 402 continues to improve students' capabilities in the skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on conversational skills. With extensive listening, speaking, and reading practice, these courses will help students enlarge their Chinese vocabulary, improve their oral skills, increase their understanding of Chinese grammar, and enrich their knowledge of Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 401, or instructor's consent following a successful Mandarin Placement test. Course is for Chinese native-language speakers or those with an equivalent level of competency.
CHIN 411	CHIN 411 Modern Chinese Texts I Course Credits: 3 An intensive reading course for students who have acquired advanced reading skills in modern Chinese. Selected reading materials cover a wide range of modern and contemporary Chinese fiction, non-fiction, and cinematic texts from 1975 to the present. Through intensive reading of some influential works of this period, students will gain a better understanding of the development and major themes of modern Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 402, Gr. 12 Chinese, or instructor's consent following a successful Mandarin placement test. Course is for Chinese native-language speakers or those with an equivalent level of competency. NB: Currently offered as a directed study.
CHIN 412	CHIN 412 Modern Chinese Texts II Course Credits: 3 An intensive reading course for students who have acquired advanced reading skills in modern Chinese. Selected reading materials cover a wide range of modern and contemporary Chinese fiction, non-fiction, and cinematic texts from 1975 to the present. Through intensive reading of some influential works of this period, students will gain a better understanding of the development and major themes of modern Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 402, Gr. 12 Chinese, or instructor's consent following a successful Mandarin placement test. Course is for Chinese native-language speakers or those with an equivalent level of competency. NB: Currently offered as a directed study.
CHM 501	CHM 501 Theory & Theology of Learning Course Credits: 3 Examines major theories of teaching and learning in dialogue with Christian theology and educational practice. Students analyze research-based principles of learning, models of motivation, human development, and culturally responsive pedagogy, and evaluate their implications for teaching across ministry and higher-education contexts. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice, collaborative learning, and the integration of theory with instructional design, assessment, and classroom leadership appropriate to adult learners.
CHM 505	CHM 505 Educational Ministries & Leadership Course Credits: 3 Examines how biblical exegesis, theology, and the social sciences inform educational ministry and Christian leadership for diverse ministry contexts. Integrates learning theory, human development, curriculum design, and leadership practice across the lifespan, including intergenerational and multicultural settings. Emphasis is placed on reflection on practice, team-based leadership, and the application of theory to real ministry challenges through case studies and practitioner engagement. Students develop competencies for leading educational ministries with theological depth, contextual awareness, and collaborative skill in service of the church’s mission.
CHM 510	CHM 510 Ministry Foundations Course Credits: 3 Introduces foundational biblical, theological, and practical dimensions of Christian ministry. Examines core principles of ministry leadership, congregational life, spiritual formation, and mission within diverse contexts. Emphasizes integration of theology and practice while developing essential competencies for responsible and reflective ministry. Specific areas of focus may vary by semester within the broader framework of foundational ministry formation. Repeatable for credit with different focus.
CHM 521	CHM 521 Youth & Emerging Adult Ministry Course Credits: 3 Explores theological, developmental, and practical foundations for ministry with youth and emerging adults in church and related ministry contexts. Students engage key issues related to formation, leadership, and pastoral practice among adolescents and emerging adults, considering their application in diverse cultural and congregational settings.
CHM 620	CHM 620 Topics: Christian Education Course Credits: 3 Explores theological, theoretical, and practical dimensions of Christian education in ministry contexts. Students engage key issues related to teaching, learning, formation, and leadership within the life of the church and broader Christian ministry and consider their application in diverse contexts. Specific emphases may vary by semester. Repeatable for credit with different focus.
CHM 630	CHM 630 Topics: Specialized Ministry Course Credits: 3 Explores theological, theoretical, and practical dimensions of specialized ministry within church and Christian organizational contexts. Students engage key issues related to leadership, care, formation, and mission within focused ministry areas and consider their application in diverse settings. Specific emphases may vary by semester. Repeatable for credit with different focus.

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