Business
Department guided studies, Accounting
Business
Department Computer Studies
Business
Department Comprehensive Examinations, Managements
Business
Department Marketing
Business
Department Business & Secretarial Practicum
Business
department General
Information
Technology Department
Education
Department Guided Studies and Projects
Education
Department Comprehensive Examinations
Education
Department Education Methods
Education
Department education practice
Education
Department Education Theory
Education
Department Education Foundation
General studies
Language
Department English Proficiency Education
Language
Department English Language
Language
Department Speech
Language
Department Urdu Language
Religion
Department Guided Studies
Religion
Department Biblical Languages
Religion
Department Biblical Studies
Religion
Department Church History
Religion
Department Comprehensive Examinations
Religion
Department General Studies
Religion
Department Ministry
Religion
Department Ministerial Practicum
Religion
Department Theology
Science
Department Mathematics
Science
Department Science
For
the meaning of prefixes, symbols, and numbers assigned to each course,
see the
section on “Academic Information”.
In cases where prerequisites [PRQ]
are listed, if the course is a professional requirement, a minimum
“C” grade
must be obtained in order to meet the prerequisite requirement, e.g.,
“C-”
for BAC101 would not entitle a student who is a Business major to enrol
in
BAC102.
Classes offered in English and Urdu medium are listed only
once. For example,
RBS122/122U indicates that this class may be taken in either
medium.
NUMBER
TITLE
CREDITS/PRQ
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: Guided Studies
B--197-99
B--297-99
Guided Study in Business
1-3
Guided
Studies in the area of business designated by the prefix. The number of credits is
designated by class number, for
example, BAC197 gives 1 credit, BMG198 gives 2,
and BUS199 gives 3.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
: Accounting
BAC101-102
Principles of Accounting I & II
3,3
A
comprehensive study of the fundamental principles of accounting. Includes the use of
journals, ledgers, worksheets and
statements; periodic adjustments and closing of the books; problems
related to
tax and payroll accounting; accounting procedures for proprietorship,
partnership and corporations.
BAC151-152
Intermediate Accounting I & II
3,3
I:
A detailed study of financial statements, net income concepts,
joint-stock
company accounts, current and fixed assets, liabilities and reserves.
PRQ: BAC102
II:
Working of problems leading to the interpretation of financial
statements. Analysis
of working capital and operations, preparation of cash flow and
fund statements.
BAC220
Advanced Accounting
3
PRQ: BAC152
Accounting
procedures as they relate to partnership, liquidation of companies,
integration
of companies, home and branch accounts, and consignment sales.
BAC230
Cost Accounting
3
PRQ: BAC152
Fundamentals
of accounting for the three elements of cost involved in manufacturing
a unit of
product (material, labour, overhead), with emphasis on order and
process
costing, inventory costing, and indirect cost determination problems.
BAC240
Standard Costing
3
PRQ: BAC230
Studies
in the use of cost accounting procedures to provide cost control with
predetermined standards, cost-profit-volume analysis, differential and
comparative cost, and cost concepts.
BAC270
Auditing
3
PRQ: BAC152
An
introductory class to acquaint the student with the general theories of
auditing
principles and procedures, and the necessity of auditing requirements.
BAC276
Management Accounting
3
PRQ:
BAC152
Accounting
services for management regarding production, distribution and analysis
of
actual performance, statistical interpretation of statements, types of
budgets,
flexible budgets, and cost-profit analysis.
BAC330
Cost Accounting (Honours)
3
PRQ: BAC152
Honours
level class in conjunction with BAC230 [see description], for students
in the
Honours programme who do not have an accounting major.
Additional assignments will be given to Honours
candidates.
BAC370
Auditing (Honours)
3
PRQ: BAC152
Honours
level class in conjunction with BAC270 [see description], for students
in the
Honours programme who do not have an accounting major.
Additional assignments will be given to Honours
candidates.
BAC376
Advanced Management Accounting
3
PRQ:
BAC276
Continued
analysis of accounting services for management, with emphasis on
practical as
well as theoretical application. Acquisition
and management of funds will receive particular emphasis.
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: Computer Studies
BCS227
Data Processing I
2
PRQ: GCS169
An
introduction to computer programmes, applying spreadsheets and database
software
to accounting, marketing and business management.
BCS228
Data Processing II
2
PRQ:BCS227
Advanced
application of spreadsheets and database software to accounting,
marketing and
business management. Development
of
specialized programmes for business needs.
BCS327
Computers in Management
2
PRQ: BCS228
or challenge
The
use of computers to generate and analyze data that will facilitate
sound
management decisions.
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: Comprehensive Examinations
BCX99
BBA
Comprehensive Examination
0
An
oral, practical and written theoretical examination conducted during
the final
year of the BBA programme. The
examination seeks to determine the student's ability to function in the
business
world. [S/U grade]
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: Management
BMG174
Principles of Organization and Management I
2
A
class in analysing problems of organization as related to the tasks of
management, including basic procedure in business and the formation of
policies.
BMG223
Principles of Organization and Management II
3
PRQ:
BMG174
Continued
study in analysing problems of organization as related to management
procedures
and policies, including a study of moral and ethical values as they
relate to
the organization/employer and society.
BMG225
Personnel Management
3
Study
of the personnel function, which includes the development of programmes
for
recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, training, supervision,
compensation, pensions and government regulations.
PRQ:
BMG223
BMG235
Financial Management
2
PRQ:
BMG223
A
managerial approach to financial analysis, planning and control. Management of working
capital, long-term assets, and long
term financing.
BMG245
Production Management
2
PRQ:
BMG225
Using
the production function to develop work projects, procedures, and
methods for
institutional service and industrial operations; controlling costs;
providing
support services, materials and equipment.
BMG255
Organizational Behaviour
3
PRQ:
BMG225
Understanding
the organizational environment; organizing for communication high
performance
evaluation; selection and developing the team; establishing favourable
superior,
peer, and subordinate relationships.
BMG265
Business Policy and Strategy
2
Using
managerial skills to develop integrated strategies, policies, and
action plans
for the organization under conditions of uncertainty, complexity and
change. PRQ:
BMG225
BMG325
Personnel Management (Honours)
3
PRQ: BMG225
A
study of personnel functions in modern business, including recruitment,
selection, performance evaluation, training, supervision, compensation,
pensions, and government regulations.
BMG345
Production Management (Honours)
2
PRQ: BMG245
An
investigation into the modern concepts and techniques of production
management,
analysis of costs, operations efficiency and improvement, material
handling,
facilities for production, production planning and scheduling, quality
control,
and manpower functions and procedures.
BMG355
Organizational Behaviour (Honours)
3
PRQ:
BMG255
This
class is designed to develop in students an understanding of the
organizational
environment, organizing for communication, high performance and
performance
evaluation, selecting and developing the team, and establishing
favourable
superior, peer and subordinate relationships.
BMG365
Business Policy and Strategy (Honours)
3
PRQ:
BMG265
A
study of basic administrative functions and problems, and the
determination of
corporate strategy and its implementation.
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
BMK225
Principles of Marketing
3
PRQ:
BAC152
A
general survey of the major marketing methods, institutions and
practices
examined from the viewpoint of their effects on the exchange
transaction linking
producers with consumers, including the role of middlemen.
BMK230
Consumer Behaviour
2
PRQ: BUS166
An
integration of the various disciplines in the behavioural sciences with
marketing theory to understand, explain and predict consumer decisions.
BMK240
Marketing Management
3
Emphasis
is on the analytical process by which marketing opportunities and
environmental
events are translated into marketing plans.
BMK250
Sales Management
2
PRQ: BMK225
Principles
and practices of sound organization and administration of sales
departments.
This includes consideration of sales department organization,
selecting,
training, compensating, and supervising the sales force, as well as
setting up
territories and quotas.
BMK260
Promotional Strategy
2
PRQ: BMK225
Management
of advertising, personal selling, sales promotion, and publicity; and
their
integration with other elements of the marketing mix.
BMK270
Marketing Research
3
PRQ: BUS166
& SMA221
Methods
and applications of marketing research incorporating analytical
procedures and
relevant concepts from behavioural and quantitative sciences. Emphasis in the class is
on translating management problems into research
questions, developing a research design to address these questions, and
analysing the results with recommendations to management.
BMK278
International Marketing
2
PRQ: BMK225
Emphasis
in this class is on the management of marketing functions such as
marketing
research, project planning development, pricing, promotion,
distribution and
organization in a multinational context where the parameters differ
from those
in domestic marketing.
BMK325
Principles of Marketing (Honours)
3
PRQ:
BAC152 & BMG174
Honours
level class in conjunction with BMK225 [see description], for students
in the
Honours programme who do not have a marketing/management major. Additional assignments
will be given to Honours candidates.
BMK340
Marketing Management
2
PRQ:
BMK225 & BMK255
Honours
level class in conjunction with BMK240 [see description], for students
in the
Honours programme who do not have a marketing/management major. Additional assignments
will be given to Honours candidates.
BMK370
Marketing Research (Honours)
3
PRQ: BUS166
& SMA221
Honours
level class in conjunction with BMK270 [see description], for students
in the
Honours programme who do not have a marketing/management major. Additional assignments
will be given to Honours candidates.
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: Business Practicum
BPR11
Field Practicum in Business I
0
BPR12
Field Practicum in Business II
0
BPR13
Field Practicum in Business III
0
Practicum
is conducted during the two-week period designated in the academic
calendar
during which regular classes do not meet.
Students
may be assigned off-campus duties for practical experience and at other
times
attend seminars and workshops (S/U grade).
BPR132
Clerical Procedures Practicum
1
A
practical workshop class in the recognition and writing of basic
business
documents as a basis of bookkeeping.
These
include invoices, statements, receipts, vouchers, wage sheets and petty
cash.[S/U
grade]
BPR51
Field Practicum in Business IV
0
BPR61
Field Practicum in Business V
0
BPR71
Field Practicum in Business VI
0
BPR204
Management Seminar
1
See
description under BRP11 [S/U grade]
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: Secretarial Practice
BSP111-112
Typewriting I & II
2,2
A
study of the technique of touch typewriting as applied to business and
personal
use. Introduction
to the use and
features of the electronic typewriter.
Four
periods each week. Required
speed
of 30 wpm to pass BSP112.
BSP122-123
Typewriting Speed and Accuracy I & II
1,1
PRQ:
BSP111
Designed
to specialize in the techniques for developing typing speed and
accuracy. Two
periods each week.
BSP151-152
Typewriting III & IV
2,2
PRQ: BSP112
Instruction
to an advanced level in the typing of business letters, reports,
minutes, legal
documents and other business related projects.
Exposure to the electronic typewriter. Four periods each week.
BSP178
Audio-Typewriting
2
PRQ: BSP151
Practice
in producing a "mailable" copy of business letters and documents,
paying special attention to the absence of spelling errors, faulty
punctuation,
typographical errors, and faulty display. Four periods each week.
BSP185,186
Office Procedures I & II
2,2
A
course to familiarise the secretarial student with general office
procedures. Topics
covered include safety and security in the office, grooming,
diaries and travel itineraries, meetings, telephone techniques,
reception,
filing and postal services.
BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT: General
BUS104
Business Communication I
2
PRQ: LEN101,
recommend BSP111
A
study of business vocabulary, including words and their usage,
spelling, and
definitions especially as applied to business situations.
BUS165,166
Commercial Geography and Economics I & II
2,2
A
study of the fundamental concepts of commercial geography and
economics, with
consideration of micro-economics, consumption, production, exchange,
national
income and its distribution, macro-economics, public economics,
mathematical
tools of economic analysis, and a study of the economic problems of
Pakistan in
dealing with resources, population, agricultural and industrial
development.
BUS195
Business Machines
2
Designed to give instruction and
practice in the use, care and operation of
dictating, duplicating, calculating and other machines as related to
the field
of business.
BUS205
Business Communication II
2
PRQ:
BUS104
An
introduction to the technique of writing correct and effective business
messages
such as letters, reports and minutes.
BUS231
Income Tax
2
PRQ:
BAC102
A
study of the application of income tax and exemptions, including
taxation of
various kinds of firms, determination of total income, refunds, and
super-tax.
BUS
233
Banking
3
An
introduction to the banking process, including cheque writing, bank
reconciliation statements, concepts of credit, foreign exchange and
various
types of banking institutions.
BUS245
Business Law
2
A
general study of law as it applies to business activity, with emphasis
on
contracts, agencies, negotiable instruments, sales, employment, and
company law.
BUS280
Investments
3
A
study of various investment opportunities in savings, real estate,
securities,
money markets. A study of how to invest for personal or institutional
proprietorship. Investment
methods
and investment markets.
BUS331
Income Tax (Honours)
2
PRQ: BUS166
& SMA221
Honours-level
class in conjunction with BUS231 [see description], for students in the
Honours
programme who do not have an accounting major.
Additional assignments will be given to Honours
candidates.
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT:
CS
101
Computer Orientation
Description:
This
course is designed to give the students an orientation in the field of
computer
science and computer. It includes orientation of working of the
hardware,
software, operating system, operating different windows applications
(Just a
touch to the applications or give their brief introduction)
applications such as
MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint and flow-charting. Major part of
the class
must be spending in teaching the basic language used for programming
purpose.
CS
179 Spread
Sheets (MS Excel)
Description:
A
thorough study of MS Excel, it includes using formulae such as (+, --,
*, /, Average,
continuum, count, minimum and maximum etc), and it also
includes the using of functions, Modules, Designing and controlling
simple
databases in MS Excel. The teacher should spend the major part of the
class on
teaching the functions and the students should also be able to develop
short
programs either for the school or for business companies.
CS 102 C++ Language
Description:
If
the basics are done by the student such as (CS 101) than only this
language
should be given to the students. A study of the programming language
C++. It
includes the study of basics, wild cards, control structures,
functions, arrays,
points, strings and classes of data abstraction.
CS
121 Data
Base I (MS Access)
Description:
This
class should be given to the students those who have passed Excel CS
179. The
student should be familiar with North wind. It includes the designing
of a
database with the help of MS Access. Making Tables, Queries, Forms and
Reports
by using MS Access. A project is due from the students at the end of
the course
(by using a practical example).
CS
122
Computer Programming I (Visual Basic)
Description:
This
class should be offered to the students in their 2nd
year of the
course, not to the 1st year students. A study of
the designing of
software using Visual Basic as the Front-end tool. It includes the use
of Visual
Basic Project, Working with forms, Basic ActiveX Controls and database
programming with Visual Basic. A project is due from the students at
the end of
the course, developing a software using Visual Basic at the Front-end
tool.
CS
123 Data
Base II Oracle
Description:
This
class should be given to those students only who have passed CS 122
Computer Programming I (Visual Basic). A study of
designing and
controlling of the database in Oracle. It includes a thorough study of
SQL and
PLSQL, Functions, Forms, Procedures, Visual Attributes, Creating
toolbar and
Menus designing and handling reports. A project is due at the end of
the course
(making a practical database in Oracle).
CS
131 Web
Page Designing (HTML)
Description:
There
are no professional requirements for this class. A student can take
this class
even if he has little knowledge of computer. A study of the usage of
Internet
and designing of web page on the Internet. A student should be familiar
with the
terms of Internet. It includes the designing and maintaining a Web Page
personal
or for the school or for different organizations. The major part of the
class
must be spent on teaching practical work and different tags of HTML. A
project
or Web Page is due at the end of the course (by using practical work
that is
thought in the class).
CS 132
Computer Architecture
Description:
A
study of Hardware basically. But a thorough study of the computer
Architect\Architecture. A student should be able to distinguish between
hardware
and software. It includes the study of different parts of computer. A
study
about all the major functions and parts of the computer. A student
should know
about branding and de-branding. A student should be able to connect and
disconnect the computer. Major part of the class must be spent on
teaching
practical things after the mid-term exam.
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: Guided Studies and Projects
ED-197-99
ED-297-99
ED-397-99
Guided Study in Education
1-3
Guided
studies or projects in the area of Education designated by the prefix. The number of credits is
designated by the class number, for example,
EDM197 gives 1 credit, EDP198 gives 2, and EDT199 gives 3. Up to 6 credits may apply
toward graduation from the BA Honours programme
and up to 3 credits toward graduation from other Education programmes.
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: Comprehensive Examinations
EDX98
BA
Education Comprehensive Examination
0
An
oral, practical and written theoretical examination conducted during
the final
year of the BA in Elementary Education.
The
examination seeks to determine the student’s ability to
function as a teacher
in the elementary classroom in terms of his academic, social, pedagogic
and
spiritual abilities. [S/U grade]
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: Educational Methods
EDM136U
Adult Literacy Methods (Urdu Medium)
1
A
training course for those who plan to teach adults to read and write
Urdu.
EDM145/EDM145U
Basic Teaching Methods I
2
The
student teacher is introduced to the basics of lesson preparation. Lesson planning,
preparation of notes and basic teaching methods are
introduced.
EDM146/EDM146U
Basic Teaching Methods II
3
PRQ:
EDM145/U
An
introduction to formulation of objectives, unit planning, preparing
tests and
other educational techniques. An
introduction to the best known current teaching methods for multi-grade
and
single grade classrooms is included.
EDM172/172U
Seminar in Child Evangelism
1
A
workshop in the practical ministry of discipling children for God's
kingdom
using the opportunities offered by school and church worships and
school Bible
classes. Usually
offered only
during a mid-semester session.
EDM174/174U
Elementary Mathematics Methods
2
PRQ: SMA105/U
Analysis
of the mathematics curriculum emphasizing effective methods of
instruction and
examination of materials applicable to the teaching of mathematics at
the
various levels in the elementary school.
Guidelines
for integrating faith and learning in the subject of mathematics.
EDM176/176U
Language Arts Methods
2
PRQ: LEN101/LUR111,LEP101
Materials
and methods used in teaching reading, handwriting, spelling, grammar,
composition and literature in the elementary classroom.
Consideration is given to teaching both English and
Urdu, with the
emphasis varied according to the medium of instruction in which the
student is
enrolled. Guidelines
for
integrating faith and learning in language study.
EDM184/EDM184U
Multisensory Learning
2
PRQ: EDM145/U
An
exploration of the use of the five senses in learning, both as an aid
to
learning academic subjects and in terms of non-academic learning
experiences in
the field of music, art and physical education.
EDM225/U
Teaching Reading
2
PRQ: EDM176/U
A
detailed study of the principles and methods in the teaching of reading
in the
elementary school with special emphasis on beginning reading and the
handling of
reading difficulties. Children's
literature and the use of libraries will also be discussed, including
aspects
relating to guiding the child into reading habits beneficial to a
Christian.
EDM226
Teaching Foreign Language
2
PRQ: EDM 176/U
A
detailed study of the principles and methods in the teaching of a
foreign
language at the elementary level.
Although
the emphasis is on the teaching of English, teaching Urdu will also be
considered. A discussion of ways to integrate faith and learning within
the
framework of study of a foreign language.
EDM233/U
Music and Art in the Elementary School 3
PRQ: EDM146
There
are two major emphases in this class with classroom time divided
equally over
the semester. First,
a survey of
the elements of music and a study of methods and materials used in the
musical
programme of the elementary school, including rhythm, singing, playing
and
listening activities. Second,
a study of the objectives, methods, procedures, materials and content
of arts
and crafts in the elementary school, with practical laboratories in
which the
student will practice making and teaching specific arts and crafts. Both areas of study will
include analysis of ways to integrate faith and
learning with them.
EDM253
Social Studies Methods
2
PRQ:
EDM146
The
objectives, methods and procedures in the teaching of Social Studies in
the elementary
school, including a survey of the subject matter of the Social
Studies curriculum taught in the elementary schools of Pakistan. A discussion of aspects of
faith and learning related to the subject.
EDM282
Bible Methods
3
PRQ:EDM146
The
objectives, methods and procedures in the teaching of Bible in the
Seventh-day
Adventist elementary school, including a survey of the subject matter
of the
denominational Bible curriculum.
Special
emphasis will be given to the possibilities inherent in Bible teaching
for the
transferring of Christian attitudes and values.
EDM288
Science, Health and PE Methods
3
A
study of the objectives of nature, science and health teaching in the
elementary
school and practice of the techniques for teaching these subjects,
including a
survey of the subject matter of the respective curricula. Included in this class
will be a survey of what constitutes a
healthful physical environment and good health services in a school
setting. Health
instructional programmes and the physical education curriculum
will receive considerable attention.
The
integration of faith and learning in the context of these subjects will
also be
considered.
PRQ: EDM146
EDM291
Working with Student Teachers
2
PRQ:
EDM167
An
introduction to the current teacher training programme and its
requirements for
student teachers and their supervisors.
A
study of effective ways of helping the student teacher develop her/his
skills.
EDM326
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Similar
in content to EDM226; not available to those who have taken this class. Requirements will include
teaching practice
EDM362
Curriculum and Instruction In Multigrade Classrooms
3
A
course designed to acquaint the student with methods and procedures of
teaching
in a multigrade classroom, with attention given to daily and weekly
schedules,
maintenance of records, testing programmes and facility care.
EDM364
Curriculum Development for Elementary Schools
3
An
introduction to basic principles of curriculum development and their
application
in the Pakistani SDA situation.
EDM375
Diagnostic Teaching of Mathematics
3
The
use of the diagnostic-prescriptive approach to teaching mathematics,
including
the development of behavioural and mathematical objectives.
EDM388
Diagnostic and Corrective Reading
3
An
introduction to diagnosing and correcting reading disabilities;
concerned with
instructional materials and remedial procedures useful to the teacher.
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: Educational Practice
EDP11
Field Practicum in Education I
EDP12
Field Practicum in Education II
EDP13
Field Practicum in Education III
PRQ: EDM146
EDP14
Field Practicum in Education IV PRQ:
EDM146
These
practicum classes are conducted during the two-week period designated
in the
academic calendar during which regular classes do not meet. First year students will
normally take part in a programme to
develop some practical life skill, while senior students will be given
classroom
assignments in an approved Elementary School.
Experience in both English and Urdu Medium
classrooms will be included. [S/U
grade]
EDP31
Field Assignment in Education I
EDP32
Field Assignment in Education II PRQ:
EDM145
EDP33
Field Assignment in Education III
PRQ: EDM146
EDP34
Field Assignment in Education IV PRQ:
EDM146
Each
student is assigned and supervised in an on-going observation and/or
teaching
assignment in an elementary schoolroom, with the level, subjects and
medium of
instruction changing every half Semester.
EDP191/191U
Directed Teaching I
4
PRQ:
EDM146/U, HOD approval
A
course to provide experience in elementary teaching through
conferences,
observations, participation in activities and actual teaching under
supervised
direction of class teachers and Education Department personnel.
EDP291/291U
Directed Teaching II
3
PRQ:
EDP191/191U, HOD approval
Further
directed activities as in EDP191/191U.
EDP392
Directed
Elementary Teaching III
2
PRQ: HOD Approval
The
course extends the professional growth in elementary teaching through
observation, conferences and supervised teaching.
EDP396
Directed
Secondary Teaching
2
A
course to provide professional growth in secondary teaching through
observation,
conferences and supervised teaching.
PRQ: HOD Approval
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: Educational Theory
EDT221
Ministry to Families
1
An
investigation of the Biblical and sociological teachings concerning
families as
a basis for discovering practical applications for the teacher's family
and for
ministry to families within the influence of the school. Usually offered only
during a mid-semester session.
EDT222
Educational Psychology
2
A
study of the total development of the pupil, with special emphasis
placed on
personality formation, character development and the learning process
in
classroom situations.
EDT263
Tests and Measurements
3
Principles
of educational measurement together with the construction and
evaluation of
tests.
EDT277
Workshop in Elementary School Administration
1
Guidelines
and practice for basic school administrational tasks.
EDT337
School Libraries
2
An
introduction to the Dewey Decimal classification system, with the
principles
used in assigning subject headings and preparation of cards for the
catalogue. Emphasis
on libraries for the elementary school.
Laboratory work as arranged.
EDT355
School Effectiveness
3
A
study of research findings about factors related to school
effectiveness.
EDT356
Child Psychology and Development
3
A
further study of factors related to gaining an understanding of the
developing
child. The students
will conduct
individual research and case studies.
EDT357
Character Development
2
A
comparative study of theories and research relating to moral and
character
development, including viewpoints presented by the Bible and Ellen
White. Special
attention will be given to a practical application of the
findings in promoting positive character growth in the setting of a
Christian
school.
EDT381
Comparative Education
2
A
study of the educational philosophies and practices in selected
countries of the
world.
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT: Educational Foundation
EDU103U
Introduction to Teaching (Urdu Medium)
2
A
course intended to acquaint the student with the needed personal and
professional duties and responsibilities of the Christian teacher in
the
Pakistani context.
EDU132/U
Philosophy of Education
2
A
study of the underlying principles of education as outlined in the
writings of
Ellen G White. An
introduction to
the aims, objectives and standards of Seventh-day Adventist schools,
and an
evaluation of the Adventist philosophy of education as compared with
other major
educational philosophies.
EDU332
Philosophy of Christian Education
2
A
seminar-type study of the impact of world-view on ideas and principles
of
education. The
course will include
a comparative analysis of Biblical and Muslim viewpoints.
EDU356
Special Topics in Education
3
A
seminar-type study of educational issues of current interest in the
Pakistani
setting. Preparation
and discussion
of research papers will form the core of the course.
EDU382
Faith-Integrated Learning
3
A
study of the concept and principles of Christ-centred teaching in all
subjects
of the elementary curriculum.
GENERAL
STUDIES
GAA155, 156
General Shop
3,3
Basic
principles of applied mechanics; fundamentals of drawing plans,
woodwork,
sheetmetal work, cold metal forming, plumbing, electricity and concrete
work. Use, care and
sharpening of hand tools. Emphasis
on practical
problems.
GAA161-162
General Woodwork
3,3
A
study of wood and of basic woodworking tools and processes. Care and use of tools in
the shop. Practice
in the construction of appropriate projects.
GAA171-172
Auto Mechanics
3,3
A
general course dealing with the mechanical operating principles of the
entire
car.
GAA173
Welding
3
A
general course providing instruction and training in the use of
oxy-acetylene
and electric welding.
GCS122
Introductory Computer Applications
2
An
introduction to the computer for non-business students.
Although, the basics of computer literacy and
operating systems will be
taught; the emphasis of this class is on the practical training and
experience
needed to make use of end-user applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and simple
databases.
PRQ: BSP111
GCS169
Word Processing
2
An
introduction to basic word processing on a microcomputer with emphasis
on the
Word Perfect application for use in an office environment.
PRQ: BSP111
GGS111
College Orientation
2
An
introduction to all aspects of college life at Pakistan Adventist
Seminary--Spiritual and social opportunities and expectations, and the
academic
programmes and requirements.
Emphasis
will be given to learning how to study, how to do well on exams, how to
do
research, and the writing of acceptable college-level papers.
GGY185
Geography and the Environment
3
Basic
concepts of physical, human and economic geography. Emphasis on the
factors
which make up the various climatic regions.
An analysis of different types of maps.
GGE208
Studies in General Ethics
3
A
course designed to study the relation of ethics to psychology,
metaphysics and
religion. A brief review of major theories of the moral standard. Other topics to be
discussed would be: concepts of good and
evil, freedom and responsibility, and various theories of punishment.
GHE111/111U
Principles of Health
2
A
study of the human body and its functions, together with the causes and
effects
of disease, as a means to improve personal and community health.
GHE165/165U
Home Health Care
2
Home
nursing procedures and the care of the chronically ill.
Special emphasis is given to the relief of pain and
tension
by God's natural remedies.
GHY203,204
World History I & II
3,3
A
survey of the history of mankind from earliest times to the present. Special attention is given
to the Christian philosophy of history.
GPE11,12,13,14
Physical Education I, II, III, & IV 0
Courses
in physical education are designed to help students to realize the
importance of
healthful living and the need for a regular programme of physical
exercise.
GPS151,152
GPS151U,152U
Pakistan Studies and Civics I & II
3,2
Surveys
Pakistan's salient geographical features, the people and their
distribution and
the nation's economic structure and development.
The student will, also, study the government, its
constitution and
administration, the duties and rights of citizens and Pakistan's
relations with
other countries.
GPS265,266
Pakistan Studies III & IV
2,2
A
course designed to study the ideology of Pakistan (with an historical
perspective) and the establishment of Pakistan.
Further, a detailed study is made of the economic
and political situation
of Pakistan after independence, with its strengths and weaknesses.
GPY101/101U
General Psychology I 2
An
introductory course in psychology including the study of growth,
perception,
learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality and mental health.
GPY102/102U
General Psychology II
2
Application
of psychological principles of behaviour as they influence optimal
personal and
social adjustment, with an emphasis on group dynamics.
LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT: English
Proficiency
Education
LEP101U
English as Foreign Language I
3
LEP102U
English as Foreign Language II
3
PRQ:
LEP101U
LEP103U
English as Foreign Language III
3
PRQ: LEP102U
LEP104U
English as Foreign Language IV
3
Courses
designed to develop the English Language skills of the Matriculation
Examination
graduate, who has studied in an Urdu Medium high school. Content includes language
structure and usage, reading, writing and
practice of the oral skills. Credit
from these courses may not be transferred toward college programmes
other than
the Two-Year Urdu Primary Education Certificate, of which they are a
part.
PRQ: LEP103U
LEP111
Structure and Usage I 8
LEP121
Structure and Usage II
8
LEP131
Structure and Usage III
8
LEP141
Structure and Usage IV
8
Courses
designed to develop the skills of the student in grammatically and
idiomatically
correct usage of the English language.
Learning
takes place through analysis of examples and extensive practice. Placement at the
appropriate course level is determined by a test.
Credit from LEP111 and LEP121 may only be applied
toward the Two-Year
English Proficiency Certificate.
LEP112
Reading I 2
LEP122
Reading II
2
LEP132
Reading III
2
LEP142
Reading IV 2
These
courses develop the skills of the student in comprehension, skimming
and
scanning, as well as working to increase reading speed.
Placement at the appropriate course level is
determined by a test. Credit
from LEP112 and LEP122 may only be applied toward the Two-Year
English Proficiency Certificate.
LEP113
Writing I
2
LEP123
Writing
II
2
LEP133
Writing III
2
LEP143
Writing IV
2
A
practical set of courses designed to improve the skills of the student
in
legibility and speed of handwriting, organization of ideas into
sentences and
paragraphs, and other aspects of effective written communication
necessary for
successful essay composition. Assigned
work in LEP133 AND LEP143 will include academic writing. Placement at the
appropriate course level is determined by a test.
Credit from LEP113 and LEP123 may only be applied
toward the Two-Year
English Proficiency Certificate.
LEP114
Oral Communication I
2
LEP124
Oral Communication II
2
LEP134
Oral Communication III
2
LEP144
Oral Communication IV
2
These
courses develop the student’s skills in speech and listening,
emphasizing
correct pronunciation, fluency and ease of speech as well as providing
practice
in listening comprehension. Placement
at the appropriate course level is determined by a test. Credit from LEP114 may
only be applied toward the Two-Year English
Proficiency Certificate.
LEP15
Project Week in English Skills I
0
LEP25
Project Week in English Skills II 0
LEP35
Project Week in English Skills III
0
LEP45
Project Week in English Skills IV
0
A
set of workshop-type courses designed to expose the student to the use
of
English in a variety of situations, using the media of games, films,
drama,
guest lectures etc. Normally
offered only during mid-semester sessions.
LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT: English Language
LEN101-102
English I,II 3,3
A
course designed to improve the fluency and grammatical correctness of a student’s
English expression, as well as to further
develop his vocabulary and reading skills.
Practice in academic writing and effective
letter-writing will be
included. Students
who have passed
the English Intermediate I semester portion of the
Two-Year English
Proficiency Certificate may apply credit toward this course.
LEN151-152
English III,IV
3
PRQ:
LEN102
These
courses aim to deepen the student’s skills in reading
appreciation and
effective writing, also to develop his skills in translation from Urdu
to
English. A further aim is to equip and motivate the student for
independent
study and enjoyment in reading English materials.
Students who have passed the English
Intermediate II semester
portion of the Two-Year English Proficiency Certificate may apply
credit toward
the first part of this course.
LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT: Speech
LSH153
Fundamentals of Speech
2
A
training programme in the fundamentals of speech, emphasising basic
principles
and skills necessary for oral communication, especially public speaking. Attention is also given to
the elements of group discussion and debate.
LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT: Urdu Language
LUR101-102
Elementary Urdu I & II
3,3
This
course is designed mainly for foreign students whose mother tongue is
not Urdu. It is an
introductory course in language structure and usage,
pronunciation, reading and writing.
Students
with a Pakistani Secondary-school leaving certificate may register for
credit
only in special circumstances, at the discretion of the Academic
Affairs
committee.
LUR111-112
Urdu I & II
3,3
This
is a basic course designed to develop the student’s skills in
the basic areas
of language.
LUR151,152
Urdu III & IV
3,3
PRQ:
LUR112
A
course teaching literature appreciation, academic writing, translating
into Urdu
and other language skills necessary for the Pakistani student in the
academic
world.
LUR177
Urdu Communication Skills
3 PRQ:
LUR112
Emphasis
is on the development of skills necessary for oral and written
communication. This
course includes a study of the fundamentals of speech, emphasising
basic principles and skills necessary for oral communication,
especially public
speaking. Further,
techniques of writing prose and verses and creating
composition for the literary market with clarity and correctness will
be
emphasised.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Guided Studies
R--197-99/197-199U
R--297-99/297-299U
R-
397-99
Guided Study in Religion
1-3
PRQ
for R-297/U: RMN115/U or
RBS122/U
Guided
studies in the area of religion designated by the prefix. The number of credits is
designated by the course number, for example,
RBS197 gives 1 credit, RTH198 gives 2, and RBL199 gives 3.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Biblical Languages
RBL371-372
Greek I & II
4,4
Grammar
and syntax of the vernacular Greek of New Testament times, with
readings from
the New Testament.
RBL375
New Testament Exegesis: The Epistles
3
PRQ:
RBL372
An
exegetical study of selected passages from the New Testament Epistles
using the
original language text.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Biblical Studies
All
subjects with course numbers of 200 and above require satisfactory
completion of
RBS122/122U, EDT122/122U,
or
equivalent.
RBS122/122U
Introduction to Biblical Studies
3
A
foundation course in college life, library and research skills, and
Bible study
methods, to prepare the student both for academic success and for
ministry as a
teacher of God's Word.
RBS151/151U
New Testament Survey: The Gospels
4
An
introduction to the study of the New Testament with an in-depth study
of the
life of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels.
RBS152/152U
New Testament Survey: Acts and Epistles
4
A
study of the New Testament continuing from RBS151 with emphasis on the
Acts of
the Apostles and a survey of the New Testament Epistles.
RBS175U
RBS275/275U
New Testament Exegesis: The Epistles
3
An
exegetical study of selected passages from the New Testament Epistles. (Additional assignments
are required for upper division credit.)
RBS191U
RBS211/211U
Studies in Daniel
2
An
investigation of the message and prophecies of the book of Daniel with
special
emphasis on their particular value for the church today. (Additional assignments
are required for upper division credit.)
RBS192U
RBS212/RGS212
Studies in Revelation
2
PRQ:
RBS191/RBS211
An
investigation of the message and prophecies of the book of Revelation
with
special emphasis on their particular value for the church today. (Additional assignments
are required for upper division
credit.)
RBS193U
RBS248/248U
Old Testament Survey
3
An
introduction to the books of the Old Testament including essential
historical,
cultural, and Scriptural background information required for correct
Biblical
interpretation. (Additional
assignments are required for upper division credit. and BTh students.)
RBS275/275U
New Testament Exegesis: The Epistles
3
(see
RBS175U)
RBS332
Hebrew Prophets
3
PRQ:
RBS248
A
study of the messages of the prophetic books of the Old Testament with
applications for the church today.
RBS361
Archaeology and the Canon
3
PRQ:
RBS248
An
introduction to the science of archaeology with particular attention
given to
those discoveries which bear on the interpretation of the Biblical text.
RBS377/RBS378
Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis
2/3
A
study of the principles of hermeneutics with extensive exegetical work
in a
variety of Biblical books.
RBS393
Project in Biblical Studies
3
A
contracted project which is completed by the student independently. The project will
include research and ministry application.
This project is usually done in conjunction with the
directed internship
for the BTh degree.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Church History
RCH173U
RCH273/273U
History of the SDA Church
2
A
study of the origin and development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
from the
time of the Millerite movement to the present day.
RCH221/221U
History of the Church
3
PRQ: GHY203U
A
survey of the development of the Christian Church from its beginnings
to the
present.
RCH273/273U
History of the SDA Church
2
(see
RCH173U)
RCH321
History of the Christian Church
4
PRQ:
GHY204
A
survey of the development of the Christian Church from its beginnings
to the
present with special emphasis given to the period of the Reformation.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Comprehensive Examinations
RCX98
BA
in Religion Comprehensive Examination
0
RCX99
BTh
Comprehensive Examination
0
An
oral, practical and written theoretical examination conducted during
the final
year of the Religion diploma or degree programme in which the student
is
registered. The
examination seeks
to determine the student's ability to function as a pastor in the field
in terms
of his academic, social and spiritual abilities. [S/U grade]
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: General Studies
RGS101,102
RGS101U,102U
Christian Beliefs I & II
3,3
A
study of the fundamental teachings of the Bible as a basis for personal
belief. (Not for
Religion Department students.)
RGS151/151U
Life and Teachings of Jesus
3
A
study of the life and ministry of Jesus as recorded in the 4 Gospels. (Not for Religion
Department students.)
RGS152/152U
The New Testament Church
3
A
study of the early church primarily from the Acts of the Apostles but
also
including a survey of the Epistles and non-canonical early church
sources. (Not
for Religion Department students.)
GGS211
Research Techniques
1
The
fundamental of good English for clear communication in speaking and
writing. A study of
research methods involving the use of library tools,
outlining, documentation and format of term papers.
Required for all students who wish to take upper
biennium work.
RGS211
The Prophecies of Daniel
2
The
same course as RBS211 without the research segment required of Religion
students.
RGS212
The Prophecies of Revelation
2
The
same course as RBS212 without the research segment required of Religion
students.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Ministry
All
subjects with course numbers of 200 or above require satisfactory
completion of
RMN115/115U, EDT115/115U or equivalent.
RMN115/115U
Introduction to Ministry
3
A
study of basic principles underlying the work of the pastor-teacher,
enlisting
the student's participation in discovering practical applications for
the
ministry of the SDA Church in Pakistan.
RMN122/122U
Seminar in Child Evangelism
1
A
workshop in the practical ministry of evangelising and discipling
children for
God's kingdom. Usually
offered only
during a mid-semester session.
RMN126U/226
Spiritual Dimensions of Health Education
2
A
Biblical study into the philosophy of health as an aspect of ministry
within the
SDA Church. (Additional requirements will be assigned for
upper-division
credit.)
RMN141U
RMN241
Comparative Religions
2
A
comparative study of the fundamental teachings of the religions of the
world in
the light of the "Great Commission" of the church.
(Additional assignments will be given for
upper-division
credit.)
RMN144U
RMN244
RMN344
Religions of Asia: Islam
2
A
study of the teachings of Islam with special emphasis on the
Christian's
relationship with Islam in Pakistan.
(Additional
assignments will be required for upper-division and 300-level credit.)
RMN152U
RMN202
Pastoral Evangelism
3
A
study of the theological and psychological principles of personal and
community
evangelism with practical applications for evangelism in Pakistan. Actual experiences in
preparation for and participation in
evangelistic activities will be included.
RMN155U
RMN255
Church Music and Worship
2
A
study of the Biblical concept of worship with emphasis on the practical
applications for worship and music in the churches of Pakistan. Actual instruction and
practice in music leadership will be included.
(Additional requirements will be assigned for upper-division credit.)
RMN164U
Biblical Preaching I
2
PRQ:
LSH153/153U
A
study of successful preaching skills with emphasis on effective sermons
for
village congregations. Each
student
will prepare personal sermons which will be given in both school and
village
settings.
RMN168U
RMN268
Pastoral Care and Counselling
2
An
introduction to the principles and practices of pastoral care and
counselling
through the application of counselling techniques and the spiritual
resources of
the community. (Additional
requirements will be assigned for upper-division credit)
RMN176U
RMN276
Church Administration
3
Theological,
psychological, and ecclesiological principles of pastoral leadership
and church
organization. Special
attention
will be given to practical pastoral skills needed to pastor an SDA
Church in
Pakistan. (Additional projects will be required for upper-division and
BTh
students.)
RMN185U
RMN235
RMN335
Church Growth and Missions
3
A
survey of the factors that contribute to the planting and nurturing of
a healthy
church. Special
consideration will
be given to the Pastor's discipling skills--leading, teaching, and
nurturing. (Additional
requirements will be assigned for upper-division and
300-level credit.)
RMN202/202U
Pastoral Evangelism
3
(see
RMN152U)
RMN217/217U
Biblical Preaching II
2
PRQ:
RMN164U
An
advanced class in preaching, emphasizing the skills of preparing
exegetical
sermons which lead people to a greater knowledge of the Word of God.
RMN221/221U
Seminar in Ministry to Families
1
An
investigation of the Biblical and sociological concept of the family as
a basis
for discovering practical applications for the pastor's family and for
ministry
to families within the influence of the minister's home. Usually offered only
during a mid-semester session.
RMN226U
Spiritual Dimensions of Health Education
2
(see
RMN126U)
RMN235
Church Growth and Missions
3
(see
RMN185U)
RMN241
Comparative Religions
2
(see
RMN141U)
RMN244
Asian Religions: Islam
2
(see
RMN144U)
RMN255
Church Music and Worship
2
(see
RMN155U)
RMN268
Pastoral Care and Counselling
2
(see
RMN168U)
RMN271
Seminar in Asian Christianity
1
Presentations
and discussions on the contextualization of Christianity within the
Sub-continent, especially considering how the Southern Asian milieu
impacts the
ministry of an SDA pastor in Pakistan.
Usually
offered only during a mid-semester session.
(Additional assignments will be required for BTh
students.)
RMN276
Church Administration
3
(see
RMN176U)
RMN321
Seminar in Ministry
2
Presentations
and discussions on current issues relating to ministry in Pakistan. Usually offered only
during a mid-semester session.
RMN335
Church Growth and Missions
3
(see
RMN235)
RMN344
Religions of Asia: Islam
2
(see
RMN144U)
RMN366
Religions of Asia: Hinduism
2
A
study of the teachings of Hinduism with special emphasis on the
Christian's
relationship with this religion in Pakistan.
RMN393
Project in Ministry
3
A
contracted project which is completed by the student independently. The project will
include research and ministry application.
This project is usually done in conjunction with the
directed internship
for the BTh degree.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Ministerial Practicum
RMP11 Field
Practicum in Ministry I 0
RMP12 Field
Practicum in Ministry II
0
RMP13 Field
Practicum in Ministry III
0
RMP14 Field
Practicum in Ministry IV 0
RMP15 Field
Practicum in Ministry V 0
Practicum
is conducted during the two-week period designated in the academic
calendar
during which regular classes do not meet.
Students
may be given off-campus assignments for practical experience. [S/U grade]
RMP21 Field
Assignment I
0
RMP22 Field
Assignment II 0
RMP23 Field
Assignment III 0
RMP24 Field
Assignment IV 0
RMP25 Field
Assignment V 0
RMP26 Field
Assignment VI 0
RMP27 Field
Assignment VII
0
RMP28 Field
Assignment VIII 0
RMP29 Field
Assignment IX 0
Each
student is assigned supervised ministries in the churches of the
Farooqabad area
during each semester of residency.
Reports
of involvement are required on a systematic basis. [S/U grade]
RMP97/98/99
Directed Internship in Ministry
0
A
directed and supervised full-time ministry in the field. Each student will receive
specific assignments determined by the Religion
Department and the Pakistan Union of Seventh-day Adventists or its
Sections
according to the goals and gifts of the student and the needs of the
church.
RMP392
Pastoral Practicum
2
A
course designed to give the student extensive involvement in the
on-going
programme of a congregation. Two
semesters of observation and participation is required, with credit
being given
the last semester.
RELIGION
DEPARTMENT: Theology
All
subjects with course numbers of 200 or above (except RTH266/266U)
require the
satisfactory completion of RBS122/RBS122U or equivalent.
RTH101,102
RTH101U,102U
Bible Doctrines I & II
3,3
A
study of the fundamental beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists as a basis
for
personal belief and ministry.
RTH166U
RTH266
Gift of Prophecy
2
A
study of the manifestation of the Gift of Prophecy in the Seventh-day
Adventist
Church based on its operation in the Old and New Testaments.
(Additional
assignments will be given for upper-division credit.)
RTH172/172U
Seminar in Christian Ethics
1
Presentations,
readings, and discussions concerning moral decision-making from the
perspective
of Christian theology. Emphasis
will be placed on the implications of these ethics upon the daily life
of a
Pakistani pastor and Christian. Usually
offered only during a mid-semester session.
RTH266/266U
Gift of Prophecy
2
(see
RTH166U)
RTH281,282
RTH321,322
Topics in Adventist Theology I & II
3,3
An
investigation of the doctrines of Christianity studied within the
framework of
the practical ministry of a Seventh-day Adventist pastor in Pakistan. (Additional assignments
will be given for 300-level credit.)
RTH353
Religion and Science
3
An
introduction to the philosophy of science from a Biblical perspective,
emphasising a critical study of the issues of creationism, the flood,
the age of
the earth and the theory of evolution in the light of science and the
Bible.
RTH363
Studies in Sanctuary Theology
2
The
sanctuary/temple symbols, services, observance days, and major
festivals are
examined. Attention
is given to the
interpretation of the sanctuary by the apocalyptic books of Daniel and
Revelation.
RTH377
Doctrine of the
Sabbath
2
A
theological study of the origin and history of the Sabbath, with
emphasis on its
end-time significance.
RTH388
Old Testament Theology
2
A
theological study of the Old Testament based on the "Old Covenant" and
God's plan through Abraham and his descendants, the Israelites.
RTH393
Project in Theology
3
A
contracted project which is completed by the student independently. The project will
include research and ministry application.
This project is usually done in conjunction with the
directed internship
for the BTh degree.
SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT: Mathematics
SMA
05
General Mathematics Exemption Examination
0
This
is an examination prepared on the material covered in SMA105. A special provision is
made for students in the Business Department to
take this examination without going through the whole semester of
class-work. If a
student fails to get a passing score, he/she will have to take
SMA105.
SMA105/105U,
166
General Mathematics I & II
2,2
This
course is divided into two parts; the first semester is experience in
number
theory, number patterns and basic mathematical knowledge and processes
usually
dealt with by students of elementary and high school classes. The second semester takes
the student through extensions of those
principles and processes in the form of problem solving as related to
the
everyday business world.
SMA162
Business Math
2
This
course concentrates on the review of fundamental arithmetic operations,
percentages, single interest, used in the solution of applied business
problems.
PRQ: SMA105 or 05
SMA221
Introduction to Statistics
3
PRQ: SMA162
This
course teaches the classification, tabulation, and graphical
presentation of the
data for making sound business decisions.
SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT: Science
SSC175-176
General Biology I & II
3,3
The
fundamental characteristics of living things, their interdependence and
the
principles governing the lives of plants and animals.
Two lecture periods and one laboratory period each
week.
SSC185
General Zoology
3
Structure
and functions of representatives of the principle animal phyla, with
laboratory
dissections of typical specimens and classification.
Two lecture periods and one laboratory period each
week.
SSC252
Science and Religion
3
A
general science course with introduction to the philosophy of science
from a
Biblical perspective, with special attention given to the conflict
between the
theory of evolution and the creationist viewpoint.
Two lecture periods and one laboratory period each
week.