ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
FOF (Focus on the Family Institute)
Fall and Spring Semesters (15 hours)
PHL 426 Christian Worldview Studies (3)
Broadens student's understanding of the core presuppositions of the Christian
worldview and equips them to evaluate those presuppositions in contrast with other
competing worldviews. The course focuses on the central question of one's worldview,
or epistemological foundation on and through which you formulate your understanding of
the nature of God, man and the world. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to
the Focus on the Family Institute fall or spring semester program.
POL 427 Family, Church, and Society Studies (3)
Investigates evangelical Christian thinking about the relationship between the family,
the church, and the complex of institutions, policies and practices known as "society".
Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the Focus on the Family Institute fall
or spring semester program.
PSY 450 Practicum (3)
The purpose of the practicum is to provide students specialized experiences and
opportunities, tailored to one's academic discipline, skills, and personal interests.
The practicum allows students an opportunity to work at an agency within
Focus on the Family organization or Rocky Mountain region, learning professions related
to their discipline and life goals. It is expected that students will ultimately
spend 120 hours of logged time at their practicum site, maintain an ongoing journal,
and produce a typed summary of their experience. Enrollment is limited to
students admitted to the Focus on the Family Institute fall or spring semester program.
PSY 453 Marriage and Family Life Studies (3)
The purpose of this course is to enhance students' appreciation of the institution of marriage
and of the value of children. In the first part, this course provides the basic steps toward a
practical, biblical answer to the question, "How can I have a lasting marriage?" This portion
of the course is specifically designed to train students in the concepts, attitudes, and skills
necessary to build a lasting marriage. In the other part of the course, students will be exposed
to typical problematic issues that most parents are forced to confront as they attempt to raise
healthy children. Biblical teachings, existing research, and current popular techniques will be
reviewed, with the goal of aiding each student in their development of a personal strategy for
dealing with problematic parenting areas.
PSY/LED 457 Gender and Leadership (3)
This course will attempt to bring together teaching on the biblical nature of gender as well as
the practical manifestation of that identity in the student's future leadership roles in the
family, church, and community. In addition the course will carefully evaluate the current cultural
perceptions of gender and leadership as they relate to the Christian model.
Summer Semester (8 hours)
PHL 428 Cultural Issues in Christian Perspective (4)
The purpose of this course is to broaden the student's understanding of the core
assumptions/presuppositions of the Christian worldview, and to apply this perspective to
critical issues involving today's Church and society. Students will be challenged to
think more critically about the ultimate issues of human existence, the meaning of the
Church as a radically redemptive counter-culture, and one's personal calling in
relation to today's culture. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to
the Focus on the Family Institute summer semester program.
PSY 456 Family Issues in Christian Perspective (4)
The purpose of this course is to equip students with personal strategies for promoting
healthy families, by specifically focusing on marriage, parenting, and the sanctity
of all human life. Current research, techniques, and Biblical guidance will be
reviewed to help students develop conviction in an array of family issues, balanced
by compassion for those individuals who are dealing with such issues. Enrollment is
limited to students admitted to the Focus on the Family Institute summer semester program.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
