Instructor: Mark Terry
Description: A survey of the elements and concepts of art theory and practice as reflected in culturally and historically significant painting, sculpture, architecture, and other art forms, from prehistoric times to 1450. Additional course fee is required.

Instructor: Susanne Tringali
Description: This course is an introductory exploration of the art, history and culture of the indigenous peoples of the North American continent, and the Pacific Northwest in particular. In addition to elective credit, this course meets a requirement for arts majors, and will apply to GE Global/Cultural requirements.

Students will begin to recognize and appreciate varying time periods, styles, media, cultural distinctives and tribal characteristics of Native American peoples; to develop critical thinking skills with which to discuss, evaluate and write about Native American art forms; and to resolve creative problems within a variety of media. Learning will be demonstrated through online discussion, written, creative and production work, as well as examination and experiential learning. Students will also be asked to make comparisons between their own spiritual heritage as Christians and similar aspects of spirituality in non-Christian cultures.

Instructor: Brian Doak
Description: This course provides an overview of the history, literature, themes, major persons, and key events in the Bible. It provides a biblical foundation for the educational experience of the undergraduate students at George Fox University and is required of all first-year students, including transfers. It may be taken either semester of the student's first year and is a prerequisite for Bible enrichment electives that follow. Alternatively, students may opt to take the two-semester, 6-credit sequence: BIBL 101 and BIBL 102, and this option is strongly recommended for majors and minors in biblical studies, Christian ministries, religion, or philosophy.

Instructor: Brian Doak
Description: An exploration of the Psalms with special attention to their forms, themes, and original cultural settings as well as how the Psalms have been preserved and applied in the community of faith. Students will also consider approaches to interpreting and learning from the Psalms today. Taking BIBL 100 Bible Survey or BIBL 101 Literature of the Old Testament first is recommended.

Instructor: John Knox
Description: The Synoptic Gospels - Matthew, Mark, and Luke - form the foundation for this inquiry into the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Taking BIBL 100 Bible Survey or BIBL 102 Literature of the New Testament first is recommended.

Instructor: Matt Meyer
Description: This class is a critical analysis of the moving image, including television programming and film. Employs textual, contextual, and ethical methods for illuminating the relationship of these media artifacts to modern culture, both secular and religious.

Instructor: Charles Choi
Description: An introduction to the study of human communication. Application of communication principles to interpersonal, group, and public contexts. Particular emphasis on the practice of public speaking. Students will prepare and deliver several oral presentations.

Offered May 6-24
Instructor: Staff
Description: A laboratory experience consisting of general and specific tasks, managing and instructing pupils and assisting teaching in the classroom. Prerequisites: EDUC 351 Middle-Level Education, EDUC 352 Middle-Level Methods, and EDUC 375 Student Teaching I and Classroom Management.

Instructor: Caitlin Corning
Description: A survey of European civilization from early modern Europe to the present day. Special attention is given to the political, economic, and religious developments that continue to influence European society and its role in world events.

Instructor: Michael MacLeod
Description: An introduction to the core issues and problems that affect the entire world, including threats to security such as war and terrorism, the rise of globalization, the persistence of inequality between rich and poor countries, and the degradation of the environment.

Instructor: Terrence Steele
Description: A comparative study of world societies and their ways of life (identical to INTL 310).

Instructor: Gary Tandy
Description: Explores the major genres, themes, and elements of literature.

Instructor: Deb Sepich
Description: Study of the marketing concept, consumer demand and behavior, and marketing functions of the firm. The objective is to understand the development of marketing channels, products, prices, and promotion strategies. Prerequisite or Co-requisite of BUSN 110 Introduction to Business

Instructor: Brent Weaver
Description: This course provides a fundamental understanding of music by considering the basics of musical construction, with examples drawn from the history of music. A study of musical notation, interval recognition, elements of pitch and rhythm, scale and chord construction, essential concepts in harmony, and basic musical forms. The student will be able to experience these fundamental concepts at the piano. No musical or keyboard experience is necessary. This is a general education course for non-music majors.

Instructor: Mark McLeod-Harrison
Description: Ethics consists of an analysis of the ethical theories and systems by which persons make judgments and choices, with special attention to contemporary moral issues and the modern revival of virtue theory.

Offered June 6 to July 26
Instructor: Chris Koch
Description: An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. Major topics include the biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, thinking, learning, memory, development, emotion, motivation, personality, social interaction, and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite to most other psychology courses.

Offered June 6 to July 26
Instructor: Michael MacLeod
Description: An introduction to the core issues and problems that affect the entire world, including threats to security such as war and terrorism, the rise of globalization, the persistence of inequality between rich and poor countries, and the degradation of the environment.

Offered June 6 to July 26
Instructor: John Knox
Description: Christ-centered believers are united in basic understandings that should inform and guide all of life, including service, worship, and vocation. This course introduces a Christian view of the world through the lens of historic theology and its implications for living the Christian life. Prerequisite: BIBL 100 Bible Survey, or BIBL 101 and BIBL 102 Literature of the Old and New Testaments.

Instructor: Melanie Hulbert
Description: An introduction to the study of society, including the study of the shared relationships that create social organization and social processes of society. Required for sociology majors and for admission into the social work major.

Instructor: Terry Steele
Description: A comparative study of world societies and their ways of life (identical to INTL 310).

Instructor: Gary Tandy
Description: A course concentrating on expository writing, with an introduction to basic research methods. Argumentative writing is also introduced.