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Courses IntroductionCourse DescriptionsCourses are listed and briefly described below. Please understand that it is impossible to list all of the various texts that might be used in these courses Therefore, we have not attempted to list the required texts per each course. These are simply some suggested texts for the courses in question. In nearly all cases, there will be other texts also required. These other texts will be determined between the professor and the student. Click here for Reading and Writing Requirements. Also, sometimes a text is listed for more than one course—this, however, does not mean that one can simply read a single text for several courses. If a student has read a particular text for a class, he/she cannot use that same text again for another course. Next, some of the suggested texts may no longer be in print. If this is the case, the students and their mentors will simply select other, newer texts dealing with the same topic. It is important to make clear that though we offer studies in a variety of theological and philosophical perspectives, CES does not necessarily endorse all of the positions listed in the course descriptions. However, rather than simply telling students what to think, it is our belief that an institution of education should allow an open atmosphere of learning, and that includes reading, studying, and critiquing various perspectives within Christianity. We believe that students deserve the right to read, critique, and decide for themselves which perspectives they believe to be correct. To this end, some courses are set up to see both sides of a debate: for example see courses TH-603/803 Eschatology, TH-206/406 Sanctification, and TH-615/815 Perpetuity of Spiritual Gifts. Degree level numbering for classesFreshman classes are listed as 100-Level classes Note: Students may select courses from any of those listed in the catalog, as long as their mentors redesign and adjust the courses to correspond to the students' degree level for which they are enrolled. The Only Required ClassCES Writing Protocols: This class covers the basics of writing and academic style. Over the years, we have determined that a course in academic writing should be required for all students earning academic degrees, regardless of their degree level. Thus, every student who writes a thesis or a dissertation is required to take the CES-Writing-Protocols class prior to writing their thesis or dissertation. This class can be taken at anytime in the program, but before the thesis or dissertation is written. Every school has its particular "style" for academic writing, and to be successful in their classes, students must know what those requirements are. The CES Writing Protocols class will be adapted to whatever major the student has chosen. All students are strongly encouraged to take this class, but, again, it is required of only those writing a thesis or a dissertation. There are two options concerning this class from which students can choose: Option #1: Take the class for credit and work it into your degree program. (This option is highly recommended.) Option #2: Audit the class. There is a flat fee of $100 to audit this class, and the student still must pass the final exam. No credit is given for an audit. Exam Retake Fee: Students must pass this exam with a "C" or higher. Should the student receive a grade lower than a "C," he/she must retake the exam within 45 days, and there is a fee for all Exam Retakes. CES Writing Protocols Required Texts Other suggested readings include: Go to the For Students section for more information or to listen to the CES Writing Protocols lectures. |
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