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AP 101 |
3 |
This course is designed to give the student a system of principles to defend his faith, as well as present evidences that support the authenticity of the Christian faith. Prerequisite: None
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AP 301 |
2 |
The purpose of this course is to give the student a greater appreciation of both the Bible and science. Furthermore, this course will demonstrate that there is no need for compromise in order to make the Bible fit modern “scientific” discoveries. The student will be taught that true science will always validate God’s word. Prerequisite: EN 102
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AP 402 |
2 |
This course looks at what the Bible says regarding ethical issues in society and ministry today, as well as proper manners and etiquette. The student will be required to evaluate the teachings of Scripture with a look at various methods of ministry. Special emphasis will be placed on the character and ethical responsibilities toward church leadership, members, politics, society, and other churches. Prerequisite: EN 102; 32 credits earned
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BC 101 |
2 |
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of basic biblical counseling, emphasizing scriptural prescriptions for man’s physical, mental, and spiritual needs. Prerequisite: None
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BI 101 |
3 |
This class will give each student an overview of the Old Testament. We will walk through each book, learn its significance, key words, key verses, key truths, and understand its broad outline and application for New Testament believers. Special emphasis is placed upon authorship, date, and purpose. Passages of particular doctrinal significance will be examined and discussed. As this is a survey, it is merely introductory in nature. Prerequisite: None
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BI 102 |
3 |
This class will give each student an overview of the New Testament. Special emphasis is placed upon authorship, date, and purpose of each book. The student will develop a broad outline for each book. This course will also examine the background and content of each book. Briefly mentioned will be the intertestamental period in order to place the ministry of Jesus Christ into a historical context. Prerequisite: None
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BI 110 |
3 |
This course is a survey of the ten major doctrines of systematic theology. This course can be replaced with BI 361, BI 362, BI 363, or BI 364. Prerequisite: None
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BI 112 |
3 |
Women of the Bible is a survey course focusing on the prominent and not-so-prominent women in Scripture. By looking to the women of the Bible, the students can deepen their understanding of Scripture, experience more of God’s love, recognize His relentless jealousy, and discover His creative ability to bring good out of the most difficult circumstances. Ladies Only. Prerequisite: None
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BI 201 |
3 |
This course is an in-depth look at the harmonizing of the Gospels. It looks at the major chronological periods in the life of our Lord. The Lord’s life and teachings will be examined with special emphasis on the crucifixion week. Prerequisite: None
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BI 212 |
2 |
This course will be an expository study of both the book as well as its applications to the doctrines of the Christian life. Students will be given a general outline of the important doctrinal passages that will be discussed. Prerequisite: None
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BI 231 |
2 |
Dispensationalism is a theological system borne out of the literal, historical-grammatical interpretation. At its core, Dispensationalism understands that there is a distinction between Israel and the Church and understands the purpose of God in this earth to be doxological. This class will investigate the theological framework of this system, explaining its origins, and its developments. Additionally, it will present a case for declaring this system the most consistent hermeneutical tool in studying the Scriptures. Prerequisite: None
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BI 241 |
2 |
The biblical books of Ruth and Esther provide wonderful examples of God’s sovereignty and offer encouragement for Christians to trust His goodness and provision. This course is designed to give a better understanding of who God is, as we study His presence and work in the stories of both Ruth and Esther. As we also learn from the individual characters in these books, we will discover their rare courage, commitment, and risk-taking love for God and His people. Ladies Only. Prerequisite: None
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BI 291 |
2 |
This course will help the student develop sound Bible study methods. It will operate on the premise that the interpretation of Scripture is best understood by other Scripture. The student will learn a method to follow in the process of Bible study. The student will also be involved with hands-on projects applying each step in the process of Bible study. Prerequisite: None
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BI 361 |
3 |
This course is an in-depth study of Bibliology and Theology. Prerequisite: EN 102
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BI 362 |
3 |
This course is an in-depth study of Christology and Pneumatology. Prerequisite: EN 102
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BI 363 |
3 |
This course is an in-depth study of Hamartiology, Anthropology, and Soteriology. Prerequisite: EN 102
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BI 364 |
3 |
This course is an in-depth study of Ecclesiology, Angelology, and Eschatology. Prerequisite: EN 102
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BI 401 |
3 |
This course will survey the history of Baptist churches throughout the past two thousand years. Special emphasis will be placed on the historical distinctives of Baptists. Prerequisite: EN 102
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ED 226 |
2 |
What makes Christian education different from secular education? What is the foundation of Christian teaching and methodology? How does Christian education fit with the home and church? These and many other areas of philosophy will be studied in this course. Prerequisite: None
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ED 251 |
3 |
This course explains the materials and methods used in teaching. It includes the use of computers in education. It emphasizes the practical techniques and skills needed by the effective teacher. A fee of $100 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None
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ED 301 |
2 |
This course will study the special characteristics and needs of children from birth to age 18 from a Christian perspective. Special emphasis is given to effective methods used in training children at various stages of educational development. Prerequisite: EN 102
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ED 304 |
3 |
This course is designed to show the future elementary school teacher how to use phonics. This course gives prospective teachers the ability to develop students’ reading skills and a healthy desire to read. It will give teachers the necessary tools to help their students acquire the foundational skills in reading, spelling, grammar, and cursive writing. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned
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ED 306 |
3 |
Students will understand the inter-relationship of the language arts and tools to help elementary students acquire skills in spelling, grammar, syntax, manuscript writing, and composition. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned
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ED 337 |
3 |
This course is designed for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. The purpose of this course is to develop future teachers to be confidently prepared for the first year of teaching. Effective principles of teaching and classroom management will be covered. After a time of instruction and training, students will be mentored, observed, and evaluated in the classroom to assist in their professional development as future Christian educators. Prerequisite: ED 304 and EN 102
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ED 402 |
2 |
This course will enable students to effectively teach Bible at preschool and elementary levels. A variety of instructional methods will be modelled, and students will engage in the practical implementation of these methods in teaching scriptural songs, verses, stories and truths. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned
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ED 403 |
2 |
This course presents instruction and methodology for both technology used by the teacher to enhance the presentation and organization of teaching materials as well as technology used by the student to aid in the learning process. Students will learn how to create and present instructional visuals effectively and how to implement technology to assist student collaboration and evaluation. A hands-on component will provide the students with practical teaching experience using technology. Prerequisite: EN 102
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ED 411 |
9 |
During the final semester of the senior year, the student will be required to participate in a student teaching internship at Lancaster Baptist School. This course includes observation, participation, and teaching in the classroom under the direction and supervision of the regular classroom teacher and faculty supervisor. A fee of $45 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: ED 337 or ED 338, 96 credits earned, and 50 hours of classroom observation
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ED 412 |
9 |
This course is taken during the senior year as an alternative to ED 411 and allows the student to participate in student teaching at an approved Christian school. The course includes observation, participation, and teaching in the classroom under the direction and supervision of the regular classroom teacher and faculty supervisor. An External Student Teaching Application must be submitted and approved by the WCBC administration prior to the student teaching experience. Prerequisite: ED 337 or ED 338, 96 credits earned, and 50 hours of classroom observation
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ED 430 |
3 |
This is a senior-level course designed for elementary and secondary education majors. Teacher preparation in and out of the classroom is a major component of this course, both philosophically and practically. Topics will include teaching skill, student interaction, classroom and lesson preparation, mentoring students, creating a desire to learn, healthy expectations of student achievement, application of material, use of visuals and modalities, and training students for the future. The instruction will come from selected professors having at least twenty-five years of experience each. Prerequisite: 96 credits earned; Corequisite: ED 441, ED 450, and ED 451
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ED 441 |
2 |
This block course is designed for seniors with a concentration in education. Emphasis will be placed on the systematic process of evaluation in the classroom. Through this course, the student will gain the knowledge and tools required for creating, administering, and utilizing learning assessments. The student will also ascertain how to apply the knowledge gained through assessment to future instruction, intervention, and parent communication. Prerequisite: 96 credits earned; Corequisite: ED 430, ED 450, and ED 451
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ED 450 |
1 |
This class is a “block” class designed for education majors in their senior year. This class provides an opportunity for teachers to focus on inculcating God’s word into every subject. Students are reminded that “Bible” is not to be a separate class in the curriculum of a Christian school, but that it should be included in every class. This course places an emphasis on teachers learning how to put God and the Bible at the center of their individual lives. As a result, God and the Bible can properly fill every area of the teacher’s life and instruction. Prerequisite: 96 credits earned; Corequisite: ED 430, ED 441, and ED 451
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ED 451 |
1 |
This is a senior-level course designed for elementary and secondary education majors. This course meets for half a semester. Primary areas of emphasis are: 1) examining and testing modalities of students; 2) examining the various methods of teaching that may be utilized in the classroom; 3) studying the areas of the brain and how they relate to modes of learning and memory; and 4) developing lessons to make learning “stick,” meaning the knowledge and skills taught are more readily remembered by the student. Assignments include reading the course text, comparing certain pages to Scripture, researching learning modalities, and writing detailed lesson plans that exhibit a “sticky” learning paradigm. Prerequisite: 96 credits earned; Corequisite: ED 430, ED 441, and ED 450
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EN 101 |
3 |
This course teaches English grammar and foundational writing concepts on a college level. Because clear writing is developed through good English basics, this class aids the student in development of clear writing and grammar skills that will be further developed in EN 102. Prerequisite: EN 100 or test scoring requirement met
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EN 102 |
3 |
This course is designed to teach the creative art of composition, along with the study and review of word usage and the action of the parts of speech in the written composition. Communicating in a clear, effective, and appropriate manner and writing a collegiate research paper are the objectives of this class. Prerequisite: EN 101
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EN 404 |
2 |
Students will learn the skill of evaluating children’s literature by studying popular children’s nursery rhymes, fairytales, poetry, short stories, and novels. Students will also learn how to produce an original children’s book. A fee of $75 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: EN 102
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HI 281 |
3 |
This course presents a general survey of civilization from the earliest records through the sixteenth century. Taught chronologically, the course will include a discussion of the major political, economic, intellectual, social, and religious forces which have influenced the development of civilization from the beginning of time through the 1700s. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of Christianity upon the world, and life lessons with scriptural applications from history will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: None
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HI 282 |
3 |
This course is a continuation of HI 281 and is a study of world civilizations from the seventeenth century to the present. The course will be taught chronologically and will include a discussion of the major political, economic, intellectual, social, and religious forces which have influenced the development of civilization in this modern era. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of Christianity upon the world, and life lessons with scriptural applications from history will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: None
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HI 283 |
3 |
This course examines the development of the United States from the colonial period through the Civil War. It gives special emphasis to Christianity’s influence on the development of the United States. It will also look at how Christian men and women have made a significant impact on the development of our nation. Prerequisite: None
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HI 284 |
3 |
This course is a continuation of HI 283, and it examines the development of the United States from the aftermath of the Civil War to modern America. It gives special emphasis to Christianity’s influence on the development of the United States. It will also look at how Christian men and women have made a significant impact on the development of our nation. Prerequisite: None
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HI 401 |
3 |
A systematic approach to teaching history in the Christian elementary school will be implemented in this course. Students will learn how to prepare operative lesson plans, present effective history lessons, successfully communicate with their students, and incorporate biblical principles into their daily lessons. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned
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MA 100 |
3 |
MA 100 is an introduction to the basics of mathematics. This course is intended to prepare students for beginning algebra and college level courses and programs. Students will be introduced to the language of algebra and learn how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve first degree equations. This course can be waived with a score of 535 or higher on the SAT tests. Additionally, a score of 17 or higher on the ACT can also satisfy this requirement. Prerequisite: None
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MA 401 |
3 |
Through this course, the student will gain a working knowledge of the elementary math concepts taught in kindergarten-sixth grade. The student will learn how to prepare operative lesson plans, present effective math lessons, incorporate biblical principles into their daily lessons, and create a math resource binder. Prerequisite: 64 credits earned
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MI 101 |
2 |
This course is an introduction to missions, to its biblical basis, and to the current challenges and needs on the mission field. The purpose is to give the student a sense of the great need for missions today. The lives of great missionaries will be reviewed. Prerequisite: None
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MU 368 |
2 |
This course is designed to help students learn principles of teaching elementary music in a classroom arena as well as how to prepare lesson plans and educational objectives. Students will teach sample lessons. Confidence in the classroom is emphasized in this course. Prerequisite: EN 102; 64 credits earned
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OR 101 |
2 |
This course is a class required for all freshmen as they enter school. It teaches students skills regarding study habits, character, library and reading skills, personal devotions, Bible memorization, and prayer. It is designed to help the student adjust from high school to college life here at West Coast. Prerequisite: None
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PT 100 |
1 |
This course is taught by Dr. Chappell to equip young men for the work of local church ministry. Students will gain both biblical and practical insights in areas such as Baptist church planting, discipleship, contemporary theology, servant leadership, staff training, and the administration of local church work. Prerequisite: None
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PT 111 |
2 |
This course is designed to help the individual student be an effective witness for the Lord. Instruction will be given on how to reach the lost with the Gospel. Students will be required to memorize key verses for bringing sinners to Christ and giving them biblical assurance of salvation. Every student must participate in the TEAM soulwinning program of Lancaster Baptist Church. Prerequisite: None
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PT 311 |
2 |
This course provides the student with the biblical ingredients to a godly marriage and family. It will attempt to provide the student with the discernment needed to be able to provide a biblical balance in his family life and ministry. Prerequisite: None
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SC 101 |
3 |
Biology 1 is a three-credit course that initiates the WCBC secondary science series. All foundational biological concepts are taught in Christian perspective, including characteristics of life, cell structure, cell processes, and genetics. The false hypothesis of evolution is refuted biblically, logically, and scientifically. Special Creation is upheld consistently through the same approaches. A fee of $45 will be charged at the time of registration for this course. Prerequisite: None
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SC 202 |
3 |
Physical Science is a foundation science class, along with Biology 1, for students seeking credits toward a secondary concentration or students taking it as a general elective. All basic physical and earth sciences are addressed in course lectures. These topics include geology and plate tectonics, meteorology, oceanography, motion, atomic theory, chemistry, and astronomy. Prerequisite: None
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SC 410 |
3 |
Teaching Elementary Science is an upper-level science education class designed to train and equip teachers at both the lower and upper elementary levels so that they will not only know and communicate scientific principles effectively, but also that they will relate course content in the form of spiritual applications in order to help their students grow in their walks with the Lord. Students will teach multiple times to allow for evaluation and improvement to occur as the semester progresses. Prerequisite: 3 credits of science; 64 credits earned
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SPCH 101 |
2 |
This course is designed as an introduction to speech communication. God has created us as human beings with the ability to communicate with others, and we are commanded to do so with respect to the truth of His Word. Ministry is people work, and people work requires good communication. Prerequisite: None
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