2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

CHRI 6320 Christian Scriptures IV
This course continues the study of New Testament background and interpretation. The areas of study are Paul‘s letters,
general letters, and Revelation. The study will involve specific literature as well as historical, theological, sociological,
canonical, and critical issues of the biblical text.
CHRI 6330, 6340, 6350 Christian Readings
Involves selected primary and secondary readings within specific areas as designated by the professor and according to
the student‘s educational needs in their fields of study.
CHRI 6333 Historical and Moral Theology
The subject of this course is the historical development of Christian theology and ethics from the second century to the
present. Directed study will focus on the theological and moral ideas in the writings of significant figures of ancient,
medieval, and modern Christianity. The student will be required to study each writer as a person of his or her own age
by means of a critical analysis of the influences, context, and content of his or her own writings. Additionally,
consideration will be given to the matter of how the theology and ethics of the Christian past offer insight into
contemporary issues and problems.
CHRI 6334 Christian Moral Studies
This course engages students in a study of the biblical and theological foundations of Christian ethics and our cultural
context. A wide range of current moral concerns will be studied in light of these foundations.
CHRI 6392, 6393 Thesis
The thesis component is in lieu of the last six hours in the MATS program. The thesis proposed by the student must be
selected under the guidance and approval of the department, and the rendering of the thesis must be in a minimum of 75
pages.
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
CISM 1321 Introduction to Computer Applications
This course emphasizes current concepts and techniques for utilizing the microcomputer as an information processor. A
practical laboratory component affords hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation
software.
CISM 6365 e-Business Concepts and Strategies
Course objectives are to understand the unique aspects of e-business and e-commerce. Topics include Internet and web
related technology concepts, e-business/commerce types, and the role of technology in e-business/commerce. Graduate
Business programs only.
CISM 6366 Strategic Information Technology: Creating Business Value from Technology
Analyzes IT from the viewpoints of senior executives. Topics include aligning IT with the business strategy, creating
competencies in IT and leveraging organizational resources, delivering business value from IT, creating an IT effective
infrastructure, and strategic planning for information systems. Graduate Business programs only.
CISM 6367 Global Business and Technology Strategies
Focuses on information technology management issues that must be addressed for a company to succeed in the
intensely competitive global marketplace. Specific topics include models and paradigms of global information systems,
national information technology infrastructure, technical and managerial information technology issues in different
parts of the world, and technology transfer. Graduate Business programs only.
COMMUNICATION AND RHETORIC
COMM 1101, 2101, 3101, 4101 Forensic Workshop
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Workshop for students who actively compete in tournaments and forensic speaking contests or who participate in the
Rex Fleming Readers. A maximum of four semester hours may be counted toward a degree.
COMM 1323 Rhetoric and Public Speaking
This course improves communication skills in a variety of contexts and develops an understanding and appreciation of
the importance of public rhetoric in a democratic society. Since ancient Greek and Roman times, rhetoric has been
taught both as the foundation of a liberal arts education and as an essential skill of democratic citizenship.
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