Individual Undergraduate Courses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Expand your knowledge and earn college credit by taking individual online courses at Northwestern College. 

There are more than 50 courses to choose from, including several that have received honors as Course of the Year from the Association of Christian Distance Education.

Courses are offered on a semester calendar basis. Students are expected to complete their courses in one semester. 

Biblical Studies Courses

 CourseCredits
ACL2001 Elementary Greek I4
ACL2002Elementary Greek II4
BIA1005Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility2
BIA2025Biblical Worldview: Community & Culture4
BIA2115Principles of Biblical Interpretation2
BIA2125 Evangelism and Missions2
BIA3215Advanced Biblical Interpretation2
BIA3235Second Temple Judaism4
BIA3236 Biblical Customs and Geography4
BIA4345Biblical Worldview Capstone: Christian Thought4
BIB1001Old Testament History and Literature 4 
BIB1002 New Testament History and Literature2
BIB2216Mark2
BIB2217 Luke4
BIB2220Life of Christ2
BIB3215  Romans and Galatians4
BIB3235Genesis4
BIB3237  Isaiah4
BIB3238Daniel2
BIB4360Christian Theology4
BIB4460Studies in Biblical Theology2
BIB4835Seminar in Theological Method4

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Business Courses

CourseCredits
ECO2201Principles of Economics I4
FIN3227Trusts, Wills and Estates2
MKT1086Fundamentals of Marketing3

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English, Literature, and ESL Courses

CourseCredits
ENG1105Composition4
ENG2205Critical Thinking &Writing2
ESL3315Theory of Second Language Acquisition4
LIT1100Introduction to Literature4

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History & Geography Courses

CourseCredits
GEO1005Introduction to Geography4
GEO1015World Geography4
HIS1005History of Western Civilization4
HIS3115Old Testament Archaeology2
HIS3116New Testament Archaeology2
HIS3117History of Ancient Israel4
HIS3125History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present4

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Intercultural Studies & Ministry Courses

CourseCredits
ICS2015 World Religions 4 
ICS3015Race and Ethnicity in America4
ICS3215Contemporary Religious Movements2
MIN1005Introduction to Ministry2
MIN3231Introduction to Biblical Counseling4

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Science & Mathematics Courses

CourseCredits
BIO1025 Medical Terminology2
CHE1006Concepts of Chemistry & Lab4
MAT1005Mathematics for the Liberal Arts4
MAT1015College Algebra4
MAT1126Precalculus4
MAT2121 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
MAT2122 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
SCI2108Concepts of Astronomy & Lab4

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Foreign Language Courses

CourseCredits
CHN1001Beginning Chinese I (available Fall 2013)4
SPA1001Beginning Spanish I4
SPA1002Beginning Spanish II4

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 Additional Liberal Arts Courses

Course Credits
Art
ART1007Art Appreciation3
General Studies
GST1015 Basic Computer Applications1
GST1025The Impact of Culture in the US: Exploring Behavior, Language and Transition in College Life1
GST1035Discovering Majors (available Fall 2013)1
Music
MUS1075 Introduction to Music2
Philosophy
PHI2005Introduction to Philosophy (available Fall 2013)4
PHI2016Ethics4
Physical Education & Health
PHE1065Lifetime Fitness & Wellness1
Psychology
PSY1005Introduction to Psychology4
Speech
SPE1075Public Speaking3

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Types of Courses

Independent Study

In an independent study course you are independent of other students, of weekly due dates, and of regular interaction with your professor. You can work on the course at your own pace as long as you are able to complete the course by the end of the semester.

Online Learning Group

A course offered in the online learning group format allows students to interact with other students and their instructor via an online discussion board. Students submit assignments and exams electronically in a given time frame within the semester start and end dates. This type of course has greater accountability since assignments have due dates which are to be followed throughout the semester. 

Complete Course List

Download Northwestern College Online Course Descriptions.
 

Award-Winning Courses

Northwestern has received six Course Of The Year (COTY) awards for distance education curriculum:

2011 – DNA: The Language of Life 2007 – Old Testament Archaeology
2006 – Second Temple Judaism
2002 – Foundations of Communications
2000 – Concepts of Chemistry and Lab
1999 – Biblical Foundations for Intergroup Relations (renamed Race and Ethnicity in America)
1996 – Concepts of Astronomy
 

Computer requirements

View a list of computer requirements for online courses.