KUYPER COLLEGE
Winter Semester 2008 Evening Classes

Kuyper College welcomes individuals from the community to take one or two courses per semester for personal enrichment for only $150 per course.  As a personal enrichment student, you attend classes, but are not required to complete assignments.  These classes are also available for audit.  In audit status, the class is recorded on your transcript, and you are welcome to submit assignments for professor evaluation, but a grade is not assigned.  The fee for audit classes for the 2008 Winter semester is $ 255 per credit hour.  Tuition for full credit is $585 per credit hour.

To enroll in a class, contact the Academic Office at 616-988-3639.

BI360 The Psalms
(3 credits)
Tuesday, 6-9 pm
Begins 1/8/08
This course examines selected psalms through a historical, expositional and theological study.

HI115  World Civilizations
(3 credits)
Monday, 6-9:15 pm
Begins 1/7/08
This course is a study of civilizations and culture from ancient times to the Renaissance.  Particular attention is given to significant figures and historical movements that shaped Western culture.

MA210 Introduction to Mathematics
(3 credits)
Monday, 6-9:15 pm
Begins 1/7/08
This math survey course will emphasize learning mathematics through discovery and application rather than rote memoriza-tion, drill and practice.  As students review, relearn and progress to new ideas, this course aims to create positive attitudes towards mathematics and encourage an appreciation for its beauty and power.  Concepts covered will include systems of numeration, linear equations, finances, probability, problem solving, statistics, budgeting and fiscal management in ministry organizations.

MI311 Global Ministry Development
(3 credits)
Wednesday, 6-9 pm
 Begins 1/9/08
This is a course in holistic ministry in both urban and rural settings.  The course relies heavily on the Vella principles of community development and teaches a Reformed “word and deed” approach to ministry.  Emphasis will be given to how God and his people understand the city.

MW311 Worship Technology
(3 credits)
Meets 3 weekends: Jan. 18-19, Feb.1- 2, and Feb. 15-16
Friday classes meet 6-9 pm. Saturday classes meet 9 am - 3pm
This course provides a practical introduction to the use of audio and visual technology in the church today.  Students will learn the knowledge and skills for developing and using PowerPoint, creating digital graphics, sound systems and a variety of other expressions to assist the church in worship.  Additionally, this course will address the issues of copyrights and appropriate use of technology.

SW228 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II 
(3 credits)
Tuesday, 6-9 pm
Begins 1/8/08
This course addresses how human behavior is influenced by and influences families, groups, organizations and communities.  Behavior will be investigated in light of a generalist ecological perspective looking at the relationship among the biological, social, psychological, cultural and spiritual systems as they affect and are affected by human behavior.  The individual is seen as being a part of each of these systems simultaneously as they interact with each other. 

SW340 Social Work Research
(3 credits)
Monday, 6-9:15 pm
Begins 1/7/08
This course is an orientation to the logic, methods and practice evaluation of generalist social work scientific research.  Basic theory of research design and analysis and an introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods will be covered.  Students will understand how research methods can be used to problem-solve and evaluate all levels of generalist social work practice.  Prerequisites: CO233, MA/PS340, PH132, SW320.