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course including goals, objectives and methods of assessment appropriate for the particular concentration will be set by the faculty member. (3 credits)
Economics (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)
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. Prerequisite: ECO 211. (3 credits)
411 Political Economy
This course addresses big questions at the intersection of economics, politics, and ethics, including arguments over classical liberalism, socialism, social democracy, the regulation of markets, the welfare state, economic justice, and the purposes of economic life. Recurring themes include the relationship between the free individual and the community, natural rights vs. utilitarianism, and the workability of different political-economic systems. Prerequisite: ECO 212. (3 credits)
413 Economic Development
This course introduces students to the themes related to contemporary economic development. The course discusses what role regimes, institutions, and political economy play in the effort to develop economies in the underdeveloped regions of the world. (3 credits)
Education (EDU)
101 Philosophy and Foundations of Education
This introductory course provides a context for the educational enterprise, primarily focusing on the history and philosophy of education. The Bible is examined to determine biblical norms for education, and a philosophy of education based on these norms is developed. The history of education in America (both public and Christian schools) is explored. An answer is sought to the question: Is God calling me to be a teacher? (3 credits)
199 Education Internship I
This course is an internship for one semester in an off-campus location that provides students with the opportunity to assist teachers, librarians, school administrators, or church education
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