Liberal Studies Major (72 - 74)
Religion (15)

Humanities and Fine Arts (6)

 History and Social Science (21)

Behavioral Science (3)

*Those majoring in Liberal Studies/Elementary Education must take this course.

Language and Literature (12)

Mathematics (3-4)
Mathematics pre-requisite:  Demonstrated mastery of high school Algebra II (a C+ or higher) and a passing score on a designated entrance test in mathematics or completion of MAT 100 at Providence.

One higher level mathematics course** (3 or 4)
MAT 102, 131, 161, 162, 243, 255, or 321.
OR
Achieving an ACT score math of 28 or SAT score math of 640.
OR
Successful completion of an approved high school AP Calculus class

Science (7-8)

Two science courses, one of which must include a lab.

Health and Physical Education (2)

Capstone Course (3)

This may be fulfilled by taking a capstone course within areas of concentration, majors or minors.

Total major credits	72-74
Core requirements remaining*	9-12
Subject concentration or major or minors	12-52
Electives	0-33
Total	126-138

*All core requirements are met in the LBS major

COURSES:

BTS 111 Old Testament Studies I: Pentateuch and Historical Books
This course deals with 1) questions of introduction (authorship, canon, inspiration, integrity of the documents, dating, etc.); 2) beginning hermeneutics; 3) the historical framework of the Old Testament with considerable attention given to Old Testament theology and the nature and history of the Covenant. (3 credits)

BTS 112 Old Testament Studies II: Psalms, Wisdom Literature, and Prophets
This course deals with the poetic, wisdom, and prophetic literature of the Old Testament. It begins with an examination of the themes and poetic forms of the Psalms and wisdom literature. The course continues with a study of the books of prophecy, with special attention given to the nature and task of the prophetic office, the manner of interpreting the prophetic books, and their place in and effect upon the history of the Covenant. (3 credits)

BTS 211 New Testament Studies I: Gospels and Acts
This course deals with 1) questions of introduction (authorship, canon, inspiration, integrity of the documents, dating, etc.); 2) hermeneutics; 3) inter-testament history as background to the gospels; 4) a study of the four Gospels and the book of Acts with special emphasis on the message and ministry of Christ and the fulfillment of the New Covenant in Him, the synoptic concept of the Kingdom, the enlargement of the Covenant to include Gentiles, and the growth of the early church. (3 credits)

BTS 212 New Testament Studies II: Epistles and Revelation
This course deals with the Pauline and general Epistles in the New Testament, and culminates with a study of the book of Revelation. Special attention is devoted to significant developments in the Pauline era and to the structure of Pauline theology. (3 credits)

BTS 320 Reformed Doctrine
This course deals with doctrines of the Christian faith on General and Special Revelation, God, Christ and mankind, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Church, and the last things. The Three Forms of Unity (Belgic Confession of Faith, Canons of Dort, and Heidelberg Catechism) and the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms serve as guidelines and resources. (3 credits) (Formerly identified as BTS 220.)

HUM 101 Reformed Perspectives on Calling and Culture
This course is designed to introduce newly enrolled students to the Reformed context that underlies a Providence Christian College education. Students will survey the thought of several major thinkers in the Reformed tradition with special attention to how a Reformed Christian perspective shapes our understanding of creation, learning and culture. It will examine the doctrine of calling, or vocation, with reference to the calling of a student as well as preparation for future callings. (3 credits)

PHL 101 Perspectives in Philosophy
This course introduces central themes of a Christian worldview and how such a worldview informs one’s perspective of reality, knowing, and ethics. Past and present philosophical positions are examined in this light. (3 credits)

HUM 111 Civilization and Culture I: Ancient societies to the 16th century
A survey of the development of Western civilization and culture considered in the broader context of world cultural development. Taught from a humanities perspective, this course stresses the integral nature of culture with emphasis on art, music, literature, religion, and philosophy. Beginning with ancient civilizations and the appearance of cities, the course examines classical civilizations of the Mediterranean world, the origins and growth of Christianity in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, and worldwide implications of the cultural, religious, and economic transformations of the Reformation in the sixteenth century. (3 credits)

HUM 112 Civilization and Culture II: From the 16th century to the present
A survey the development of Western and World civilizations and cultures from the emergence of the colonizing secular state in the sixteenth century to the twenty-first century. Taught from a humanities perspective, this course stresses the integral development of art, music, literature, and philosophy in the broader context of world civilizations. The course will examine the colonial expansion of Europe, the French Revolution, the development of ideologies and their impact on the wider world through revolution and imperialism, the intellectual, cultural, and political conflicts of the twentieth century, and globalization. The interaction of European and non-Western cultures will be emphasized, as well as the integral nature of cultural development. (3 credits)

HIS 211 American Civilization: Early Encounters to 1865
This course surveys the development of American culture from pre-colonization to the Civil War, with an emphasis on political, cultural and religious developments, the development of the Constitution, democratization, the opening of the west, and competing definitions of American identity. (3 credits)

HIS 212 American Civilization: 1865 to Present
This course surveys the development of American culture from Reconstruction to the present, with an emphasis on political, intellectual, and religious developments, ethnic diversity, and the emergence of America as a world power. (3 credits)

ECO 211 Microeconomics
This course is the study of allocation of scarce resources at the level of the individual, the household, and the firm. Included are human motivation and preferences, the market, the function of prices, supply, demand, perfect and imperfect competition, and selected policy questions. Christian perspectives on the nature of mankind, market outcomes, the role of government, and the presuppositions of modern economic analysis are explored. (3 credits)

ECO 212 Macroeconomics
This course is an introduction to the major problems facing national economies: inflation, unemployment, growth, and poverty. The role of fiscal, monetary, and other government policies is examined. Christian perspectives on mankind’s stewardship responsibilities are explored. (3 credits)

GEO 205 World Geography
This course analyzes the earth’s principal culture regions from a geographic perspective. These areas are examined in the light of several foundational geographic themes: The locational organization of physical and cultural features, society-land relationships, cultural landscapes, and patterns of spatial interaction among and within regions. (3 credits)

POL 201 American Government and Politics
This is a course in the organization and processes of American national government. It examines the contemporary socio-political culture, constitutional foundations, and major institutions and processes of American politics. (3 credits)

PSY 101 General Psychology
This course includes an overview of human development, personality, mental abilities, motivation and emotion, psychological disorders and treatment, and health psychology. These issues are viewed in the light of a biblical view of humans. (3 credits)

EDU 202 Educational Psychology
This course answers the epistemological question: How does a student know? Views of motivation, behavior, classroom management, and learning that emerge from or are in harmony with the Bible are explored. Special emphasis is placed on a biblical approach both to knowing and to truth, as personified in Jesus Christ. Prerequisite: EDU 201. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as PSY 202)

SOC 101 Principles of Sociology
This course focuses on the importance of Christian involvement in sociology and how this relates to the three major areas of the field: social interaction, social concerns, and social institutions. In-class and out-of-class research projects are included in order to provide the beginning student exposure to important methodological tools. (3 credits)

COM 101 Introduction to Communication
Before students can engage people and culture for Christ, they must understand people and culture. This course deals with understanding people, cultures, and the media through the use of visual and auditory perception. Active listening skills are taught as initial steps in a personal evangelism process. Cross-cultural ministry provides the context for understanding other cultures in relation to one’s own. Worldview discernment is taught through an examination of film and music media. (3 credits)

ENG 101 Composition: Writing and Research
In this course, students learn to communicate in the college setting through written rhetoric in various forms: narrative, descriptive, analytical and persuasive writing, which then culminates with a formal research paper. The course includes a review of grammatical and usage skills as well as providing students with a variety of readings within which to consider broader issues of perspective, worldview and social responsibility. Prerequisite: Scores on the ACT of 18 or higher in English or 460 in the Verbal section of the SAT I; alternately three or more years of college preparatory English with grades of a C+ or above, or a grade of C or above in English 100 (3 credits).

ENG 201 Introductory Studies in Literature
This course involves a study of selected literary works with an emphasis on the fundamental elements of literature and methods of reading. Discussion topics include the genres of literature and their conventions, the tools authors use to create meaning and effect, the ways readers can interpret and respond to texts, and the roles of imaginative literature in shaping and reflecting culture. (3 credits)

ENG 312 Children’s Literature
This course explores the vast resources in children’s literature and demonstrates appropriate ways of making literature a delight for young children. Prerequisite for elementary education majors: EDU 202. (3 credits)

MAT 102 College Algebra
This course reviews equations and inequalities, and then focuses on functions and graphs: linear, quadratic, inverse, exponential, and logarithmic. Finally, basic trigonometry is surveyed, and systems of equations are studied. Students who pass with at least a “C” meet the graduation requirement. Prerequisite: A math score of 18 on the ACT or 460 on the SAT, or three years of college preparatory mathematics in high school with grades of C+ or above, or a grade of C or above in MAT 100. (3 credits)

MAT 131 Pre-calculus Mathematics
This is a course in elementary functions designed to fulfill the core requirement in mathematics and/or prepare students for the calculus sequence. Topics include the properties of the real number system, inequalities and absolute values, functions and their graphs, solutions of equations, polynomial functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, and logarithm functions. Prerequisite: MAT 102, or a math score of 28 on the ACT or 640 on the SAT, or by permission of instructor. (3 credits)

MAT 161 Calculus I
This course is a study of analytic geometry, functions and limits, the derivative and its applications, transcendental functions, the definite integral and its applications, and methods of integration. Prerequisite: MAT 131 or by permission of instructor. (4 credits)

MAT 162 Calculus II
This course is a continuation of MAT 161. Prerequisite: MAT 161. (4 credits)

MAT 243 Statistics
This course is an introduction to statistical techniques and methods and their application to a variety of fields. Topics include data analysis, design of experiments, and statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Knowledge of spreadsheets is recommended. (4 credits)

MAT 255 Linear Algebra
This course is an introductory study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, and determinants, with particular emphasis on solving systems of linear equations. Prerequisite: MAT 162. (4 credits)

MAT 321 Foundations of Geometry
This course is a study of geometric transformations, advanced Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometries, projective geometry, and foundations of geometry. Prerequisite: MAT 161. (4 credits)

BIO 112 Principles of Biological Systems
This course is an introduction to the major principles of biological systems of plants and animals, with an emphasis on integrated organization. The understanding of this organization will be approached by studying structure, function, classification, growth, development, reproduction, and organization of organisms and their environment into ecosystems. Practical and ethical issues of biodiversity, mankind’s impact on the environment, and the use of certain plants and animals for medical and social purposes will be explored. Lectures and laboratory. (4 credits)

SCI 113 Concepts of Physical Science
This course provides an introductory survey of the physical sciences with particular emphasis on topics from chemistry and physics. The history of and methods used in the physical sciences are studied. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 102 or a higher-level mathematics course. Not open to majors requiring courses in chemistry or physics. (4 credits)

SCI 114 Concepts of Earth Science
This course is a survey of minerals, rocks, historical geology, landforms, weather patterns and climates, freshwater systems and oceanography, the solar system and galaxies. Emphasis is placed on the stewardship and development of creation resources. Field trips. Lectures and laboratory. (4 credits)

BIO 111 Principles of Human Biology
This course is a study of the major theories of biology as applied to humans. The student is introduced to the concepts of cell, fundamental biochemistry, genetics, and protein synthesis. Students study the structure and function of the major organ systems of the human body. Lectures and laboratory. (4 credits)

HPE 101 Walking/Jogging
This course introduces lifetime physical fitness principles through low-impact walking and an introduction to jogging. Student experience includes both indoor and outdoor walking routines with the inclusion of boxing and kickboxing elements. Course fee: $15.00 (1 credit)

HPE 102 Racquetball
This course introduces lifetime physical fitness principles through the sport of racquetball. Students will learn the fundamental skills and rules of racquetball in a fitness-based setting. Course fee: TBD (1 credit)

HPE 103 Basketball
This course introduces lifetime physical fitness principles through the sport of basketball. Students will learn the fundamental skills and rules of basketball in a fitness-based setting. (1 credit)

HPE 104 Fitness & Wellness
This course introduces lifetime physical fitness and wellness principles through a combination of lecture and physical activity. Students will examine the Seven Dimensions of Wellness in an effort to make healthy lifestyle choices. (1 credit)

HPE 105 Cycling
TBD

HPE 106 Aerobic Exercise
This course introduces lifetime physical fitness principles through the activity of aerobics. Students will learn fundamental movement skills and flexibility and strength training concepts in a fitness-based setting. (1 credit)

HPE 107 Weight training
TBD

HPE 108 Lap swimming
TBD

HPE 109 In-line skating
TBD

HPE 111 Badminton
This course introduces the leisure and lifetime concept through the sport of badminton. Students learn the fundamental skills and rules necessary to participate in badminton at the recreational level. (1 credit)

HPE 112 Tennis
This course introduces the leisure and lifetime concept through the sport of tennis. Students learn the fundamental skills and rules necessary to participate in tennis at the recreational level. (1 credit)

HPE 113 Bowling
This course introduces the leisure and lifetime concept through the sport of bowling. Students learn the fundamental skills and rules necessary to participate in bowling at the recreational level. Course fee: TBD (1 credit)

HPE 114 Golf
This course introduces the leisure and lifetime concept through the sport of golf. Students learn the fundamental skills and rules necessary to participate in golf at the recreational level. Course fee: TBD (1 credit)

HPE 115 Volleyball
This course introduces lifetime physical fitness principles through the sport of volleyball. Students will learn the fundamental skills and rules of volleyball in a fitness-based setting. Course fee: TBD (1 credit)

HPE 116 Outdoor Adventure: Hiking & Backpacking
This course is designed to give the student a general overview of and experience in hiking and backpacking. With these skills the student will be able to spend time in the backcountry in appreciation and exploration of God’s wonderful creation. Through a series of lectures, class activities, day hikes, and overnight outings, the student will develop hands on understanding of how to efficiently and safely experience backcountry travel. Throughout the course, the student will learn how to: travel and camp comfortably, deal with injuries, cook in the outdoors and simultaneously appreciate and protect the environment. Course fee: TBD (1 credit)

HPE 117 Skiing
TBD

HPE 118 Sailing
TBD

HPE 120 Soccer
TBD

HPE 121 Baseball
TBD

HPE 122 Softball
TBD 

LBS 400 Capstone Course in Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies/Elementary Education majors must complete the capstone course in Education (EDU 400).  Liberal Studies double majors must complete the capstone in their other major.  The capstone course in Liber Studies (LBS 400) only applies to those LBS majors who choose two minors to fulfill their "Subject concentration."  In this case, to complete the capstone course in LBS, students will work closely with a faculty member in one of their minor discipline areas on an in-depth investigation of a topic to produce a significant research paper or project.  Prerquisite:  LBS major with senior standing or completion of minor in the chose area.  (3 credits)