Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS)

Website : http://otcs.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) seeks to provide ministry-bound men and women an understanding and ability to apply theological knowledge and skills necessary for professional ministry service, especially in the area of missions.

Olivet Theological College & Seminary offers undergraduate and graduate educational experiences. Both the College and the Seminary are committed to scholastic achievement; to excellence in Biblical studies; to the habits of Christian reflection and service; and to the active synthesis of theory and practice, both in church and non-traditional ministry areas.

The curricula of these schools are designed to train students for service as scholars and leaders in all areas of Christian life. OTCS emphasizes the importance of cultivating future generations for Christian service, and providing them with traditional and specialized ministerial skills in a variety of different fields.

Olivet University does not license or ordain ministers. Students who wish to practice pastoral work as an occupation should seek a church or a denomination. Many churches require the Master of Divinity degree, which is offered at Olivet, in initiating the ordination process.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY
The Bachelor of Arts in Theology program offers four years of college-level training in critical and applied Biblical and theological studies. Students enrolled in this program will study Scripture in depth, including doctrinal and historical perspectives, and prepare to live out the Biblical calling of theological study with a theoretical and practical background in missions. The Bachelor of Arts in Theology program also features core curriculums in general studies and professional studies, with opportunities to apply classroom learning in practical ministry environments.

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology program is also offered fully in the Chinese language.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Bachelor's in Theology program will enable students to:

• Define and explain major theological themes of the Bible.
• Describe and evaluate the ways in which a problem in science, the arts, society, human services, economic life or technology intersects with theology and missions.
• Investigate a familiar but complex theological problem in Christian missions utilizing biblical concepts and values.
• Defend personal faith in Jesus Christ, drawing on Scriptural truth in light of competing ethical frameworks.

MASTER OF DIVINITY
The Master of Divinity is Olivet Theological College & Seminary's flagship four-year program designed to prepare future ministers for real-world church planting and specialized ministry in twenty-first-century Christian missions. This program provides students with core biblical and theological instruction, leadership training, as well as a range of the skills necessary to perform ministerial duties in church and various ministries in a global context.

Being the entrance qualification for ordained pastoral ministry, the Master of Divinity degree seeks to prepare and equip its students for a fruitful life in ministry. Distinguishing it from other programs Olivet's M.Div. program has created a format to integrate theological, biblical and, mission-critical practical work experiences. In order to train the future pastors and ministers in face of the dynamic world with specific ministry internship experience, Olivet's M. Div. students can also choose their concentrations.

The program's emphasis is providing students the opportunity to study at more than one Olivet University location. Students interested in taking the Master of Divinity program online can do so at eCampus.

The Master of Divinity program is also offered fully in the Chinese and Korean languages

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Master of Divinity program will enable students to:

• Grow in likeness to Christ
• Develop biblically and theologically sound expository sermons within a historical context.
• Evaluate contemporary moral and social issues by applying Biblical and theological principles.
• Develop professional competencies, particularly in missions and church ministry

MASTER OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM
The Master of The Master of Theology (Th.M.) is an extension program of the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program, designed to equip the students with scholarly competency and professional teaching skills in one field of biblical, historical, or theological studies. This degree requires a minimum of eighteen (18) months of full-time study, or may be completed over a longer period, up to a maximum of three (3) years without special permission from the director.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Master of Theology program will enable students to:

Spiritual and Personal

• Mature in Christ-like attitude through affirmative engagement with his Word in a context of Christian community

Research and Teaching Skills

• Identify and formulate a productive research problem.
• Independently conduct advanced academic research and writing in the chosen field.
• Understand and apply the major theories of learning and the essential components of teaching and assessment. Demonstrate a commitment to, and ability to carry out sound pedagogical practices of teaching in different settings.

Field Competence

• Elucidate the major theories and approaches to inquiry and schools of practice in the field of study, articulate their sources, and illustrate both their applications and their relationships to allied fields of study.
• Assess the contributions of major figures and organizations in the field of study, apply its major methodologies and practices, and illustrate them.
• Articulate significant challenges involved in practicing the field of study, elucidate its leading edges, and explore the current limits of theory, knowledge and practice through a project that lies outside conventional boundaries.

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Jubilee College of Music (JCM)

Website : http://jcm.olivetuniversity.edu/

Jubilee College of Music (JCM) provides students with a sound education in music within the context of Olivet University's mission. Its Bachelor of Arts degree program enables men and women to develop, integrate, and hone their musical talents for the purpose of contributing to a world revolutionized by Christian mission through music ministry.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree program is designed to challenge students to achieve the highest artistic standards in their chosen field of musical study, while cultivating their spiritual development. The program's medley of general education, theological, and music education curricular offerings provide students with an interdisciplinary academic perspective that is unique among music programs.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet's mission, students who complete the music program will be able to:

• Demonstrate command of basic music theory concepts.
• Identify the major periods and styles of church music history and their influence on contemporary Christian music.
• Understand how specific technologies serve the field of music, especially in missions.
• Perform as soloist and in ensemble with the technical skills that produce artistic expression.
• Plan and lead worship music performance in a congregational setting.
• Appreciate and discuss intelligently the missional relevance and value of music.

MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC
The Master of Arts in Music program is a two-year graduate degree program that trains students as professional musicians and music scholars with a solid biblical foundation. The program provides students with the academic and practical training necessary for them to become competent and influential individuals in the field of music ministry.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Master of Arts in Music program will enable students to:

• Demonstrate technical and artistic mastery of musical skills
• Be prepared for positions of leadership and scholarship in the field of music
• Articulate a biblical and theological understanding of the relationship between Christian faith and music
• Strategize effectively about the use of music for the cause of Christian mission
• Develop a high level of study and research skills in the field of music

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Olivet School of Media and Communication (OSMC)

Website : http://osmc.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet School of Media and Communication (OSMC) provides future Christian journalists with the training in communications, theology, and the humanities that enables them to interpret contemporary Christian issues with insight and precision. A distinguished feature of the School is its curriculum, which couples an education in Biblical higher education with hands-on journalism experience, including internship opportunities in professional communications ministries. Olivet School of Media and Communication's carefully selected student body, distinguished faculty, modern facilities and central location in the heart of San Francisco make for a quality and exciting educational experience.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism is a four-year undergraduate degree program preparing students to contribute to a world revolutionized through Christian mission as professional journalists.

The program combines core curricular studies in Bible, general education, and journalism with the aim of cultivating a Biblical worldview and a professional perspective in students consistent with the mission of Olivet University.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree program will enable students to:

• Consistently demonstrate professional skills and practice required in the ever-changing media landscape Acquire hands-on experience in the business of media and communications
• Discuss the impact of mass communications on the domestic society and the globalized world
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and Biblical values in the practice of journalism
• Apply current tools and technologies of media and communications in Christian mission

MASTER OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
The The Master of Arts in Journalism program is designed to prepare future media professionals for work as journalists, reporters, writers, editors and broadcasters in the world of 21st century Christian mission. This program stresses academic rigor, research principles, reporting ethics, journalism inquiry, Christian worldview and professional practice.

M.A. in Journalism students may also choose to complete up to 50% of the entire program at OSMC’s Washington D.C. campus. Please refer to the Washington D.C. Academic Catalog
( http://www.olivetuniversity.edu/resources/washingtondc_academic_catalog.html) for details.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University’s mission, completion of the Master of Arts in Journalism program will enable students to:

• Integrate professional skills with a practice of lifelong improvement
• Implement a viable business model in collaborative entrepreneurial journalism project
• Evaluate current challenges in the field of news media and communication in light of its history and the cultural environment
• Advocate professional and Biblical values and ethics in the practice of journalism
• Contribute to innovative developments of communications in Christian mission

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Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD)

Website : http://osad.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) offers students training in professional art and design studies, complemented by a focused Biblical curriculum. OSAD holds that art and design – and human knowledge as a whole – exist within the context of Biblical truth, and therefore benefit from an educational approach that values both technical and scripture-based knowledge.

This university-wide educational philosophy, known as "faith first," serves as the organizing principle of academic curriculum of Olivet School of Art and Design, which requires students to dedicate one-third of their program fully to Biblical studies courses.

Our students' work speaks visibly to the value of our educational approach, and we encourage its broad application by our students after graduating from Olivet University.

Students who graduate from this school can expect to gain skills that meet or surpass industry standards for art and design techniques. They can also expect to gain sound Biblical training preparing them to explore the interface between design, art, and contemporary Christian mission as future church and ministry leaders.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design degree program is designed to provide talented men and women with a biblical education that explores the connections between Christian mission combined with art and design to prepare them as ministry practitioners.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Graphic Design program will enable students to:

• Conceive and design communications systems with various integrations
• Understand and use basic visual communications principles and processes
• Able to include various research findings into design work
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary / multi-cultural team. Understanding of and the ability to use technology
• Understanding of and ability to use basic research and analysis procedures and skills
• Functional knowledge of professional design practices and processes
• Have participated in at least one internship or entrepreneurial field experience
• Understand how the biblical basis of engaging in artistic creation relates to the personal calling as a graphic designer. Ability to create a meaningful visual culture by applying Gospel values to the practice of graphic design

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art program is designed to provide talented men and women with a biblical education that explores the connections between Christian mission and fine arts to prepare them as ministry practitioners.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts program will enable students to:

• Demonstrate craftsmanship in the tools and technologies required for professional completion of a project
• Develop skills in visual communication, conceptually-driven image development, and composition
• Define audience/client needs and translate them into an appropriate aesthetic
• Practice professional presentation/exhibition of their artwork.
• Seek to contribute to the shaping of a meaningful visual culture by applying Gospel values to the practice of fine art creations.

MASTER OF ARTS IN GRAPHIC ARTS
The Master of Arts in Graphic Arts program is designed to prepare future artists for positions as lead designers, art directors, academia, and visual communicators in the world of 21st century Christian mission. This program provides students with research, practical, and analysis based education in the visual arts through exposure to professional example and understanding of industry standards.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Master of Arts in Graphic Arts program will enable students to:

• Skills: exercise technical skills necessary to produce a professional level portfolio that matches or exceeds industry standards.
• Leadership: Be prepared for effective Christian leadership in the field of graphic Arts.
• Research: Conduct independent research demonstrating the ability to transform concepts into visual form.
• Biblical: Articulate biblical and theological understanding of art and design.
• Mission: Actively contribute to the shaping of a meaningful visual culture by composing a thesis project in collaboration with Christian ministries, organizations, academic and professional industry practitioners and independently.

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Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT)

Website : http://oit.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT) strives to equip believers with a sound biblical higher education, as well as cutting-edge knowledge and professional skills in the field of information technology. Students who graduate from the Information Technology Program are prepared to work in ministry environments that will enhance the ability of the Christian community to harness the power of information technology.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology degree program is designed to equip ministry-bound men and women with a Biblical postsecondary education that incorporates an understanding of information technology necessary for professional ministry service in a new era of networks.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, The Bachelor's in Information Technology degree program strives to enable students to:

• An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline
• An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
• An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
• An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
• An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
• Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
• An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice
• An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies of human computer interaction, information management, programming, networking, and web systems and technologies.
• An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation, and administration of computer-based systems
• An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
• An understanding of best practices and standards and their application.
• An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
• An ability to value and seek mission-related opportunities for the application of new and developing technologies.

MASTER OF ARTS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Master of Arts in Information Technology (M.A. IT) is a two-year graduate degree program, designed to equip ministry-bound men and women with a broad knowledge and experience of principles and theories underlying applied information technology, as well as emerging technology and practices necessary for them to apply technologies to their ministry and businesses to solve complex problems.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University’s mission, completion of the Master of Arts in Information Technology program will enable students to:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of principles and theories underlying applied information technology, including operating systems, database systems, computer networking, and object-oriented programming
• Demonstrate a substantial knowledge of one of the following Information Technology concentrations: Networking & Security, Software Engineering, and Web & Mobile Development
• Evaluate business requirements, design and develop applications using modern software engineering concepts, techniques, practices, and tools
• Work effectively within a team, including communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences Analyze and develop solutions to real world problems based on current and emerging practices and technologies
• Value and seek opportunities to apply new or emerging technologies to solve problems in mission-related settings

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Ph.D. in Information Technology program aims to train the next generation of Biblical scholars and leaders through an integrative approach to information technology education in preparation for global ministry in the 21st century and to increase the quantity and improve the quality of Olivet’s programs in the area of Information Technology where Olivet is being demanded by the ever-changing technology trend and great research and development needs of ministries. This program will lasts for typically five years with current diverse concentrations on computer programming and algorithm, server security and cloud computing, machine learning and data science, software engineering and computer graphics.

Program Goals
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Information Technology will:

• Be conversant with some of the major issues at the forefront of recent information technology research and have a grasp of relevant research methodologies in their area of study;
• Conduct original research. They will identify, communicate and solve new problems and challenges in their respective fields of expertise;
• Demonstrate sensitivity to emerging trends in information technology and computer science; and
• Conduct Information Technology research projects and produce a coherent cogently argued dissertation

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Olivet Business School (OBS)

Website : http://obs.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet Business School (OBS) offers the Bachelor of Arts in Business and the Master of Business Administration degrees. The School exists to prepare graduates as business leaders who set a Bible-based, Christ-centered standard for integrity, morality, and professionalism in the world of business. With courses in the areas of economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing on a Biblical foundation, the OBS curriculum prepares students for exciting careers in all aspects of the professional world of business.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS
The Bachelor of Arts in Business is a four-year undergraduate degree program preparing students to contribute to a world revolutionized through Christian mission as business professionals. The program combines Bachelor of Arts Degree Core courses, business courses as well as open elective courses with the aim of cultivating a Biblical worldview and a professional perspective in students consistent with the mission of OU.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet’s mission, completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Business program will enable students to:

• Apply an understanding of financial and economic concepts to varying business settings
• Define and explain the structure, styles and practices of business theory, business law, business operations, business leadership, and business management using their tools, technologies and specialized terms
• Demonstrate effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills appropriate for business environments
• Exercise decision-making skills to solve business problems
• Reflect critically on the relationship between business and Christian faith

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The OBS Master of Business Administration program is a 2 year graduate degree program that trains students as professional leaders in the field of business with a solid biblical foundation. The program provides students with the academic and practical training necessary for them to become competent and influential individuals in the field of business.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Master of Business Administration program will enable students to:

• Understand the core concepts of business including financial, legal, management, and be able to apply these concepts in a business context
• Have the ability to analyze the business environment, including research, finding market opportunities, developing strategies, and solving business problems
• Develop the ability to interact with a variety of people, in the context of organizational leadership to cross-cultural business development.
• Have the ability to consider business in the context of stakeholder value maximization (economic and non-economic), which includes ethical considerations, including in relationship to Christian values
• Develop the ability to create new business ventures utilizing various available resources within the context of a “Business as Mission” mindset.
• Articulate and defend the relationship between business skills and techniques with the Christian faith.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The OBS Ph.D. Program (Ph.D. in Business Management) aims to encourage the candidates, from day one, to think critically and learn to become faithful and wise stewards in the business community. The program involves rigorous study which challenges the students to ponder the most critical issues in business administration and form new insights. It is intended to be designed to train candidates to produce innovative, rigorous, and relevant research and encourage them to pursue a challenging and rewarding career in research and academia.

Program Goals
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Business Administration will be expected to:

• Apply a solid and comprehensive understanding of business administration to engage problems emerging in the world
• Demonstrate expertise in the chosen field specialization (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Strategy, Technology & Operations Management)
• Demonstrate an ability to lecture on the university level. Conduct original research

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Olivet School of Language and Education (OSLE)

Website : http://osle.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet School of Language and Education (OSLE) seeks to provide language competencies needed within the missions profession. The purpose of the School is to educate students with translation theory and techniques to make the Gospel message more accessible to everyone. By training missionary and ministry translators, and also pioneering the use of computer technology to provide better translations in a shorter period of time, Olivet School of Language and Education advances Olivet's mission towards fulfillment of its vision that "the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea" (Isaiah 11:9).

OSLE offers a Bachelor of Arts in Children’s Development Studies; the Master of Arts in Teaching (Early Childhood/Childhood Education); the Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation degrees; a Certificate in Languages; a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); and a Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL).

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (Major)
The Bachelor of Arts in Children's Development Studies is committed to providing excellent education, training and practice in early childhood education, the foundation of future learning. The program has an intercultural and spiritual emphasis in its commitment to developing teachers and leaders with a strong Christian influence.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet's mission, completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Children's Development Studies program will enable students to:

• Comprehend and describe general physical development from conception through adolescence, as well as cognitive, behavioral, psychological and social development through relevant theory, research and practice
• Understand ethical research practices and the role of parents, teachers and caretakers who work with children
• Demonstrate an understanding of scientific methods of thinking about children and families, and apply it accordingly

MASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION
Olivet School of Language & Education (OSLE) offers translation and interpretation courses in the following languages: Chinese, Korean, Spanish – all paired with English.

Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation (MATI) program is the study of appropriateness in interlingual and cross-cultural communication. Both translation and interpretation fields of study emphasize sociolinguistic and communication skills and techniques needed to facilitate cultural, scientific, and technical exchanges in cross-cultural and multinational settings.

The program aims to educate tomorrow' s translators and interpreters under the guidance and requirements of contemporary translation theories and principles. The program will develop analytical and technical skills, as well as cultural literacy for the students.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University’s mission, completion of the Master of Arts in Translation & Interpretation program will enable students to:

• Demonstrate necessary knowledge and skills to perform in Biblical translation and interpretation
• Identify areas of interest for future ministry work
• Exercise necessary competencies needed within the translation/interpretation profession
• Demonstrate ability to communicate within divergent cultures
• Be prepared for further voluntary licensure and professional recognition

CERTIFICATE IN LANGUAGES
The Language Program upholds the Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of Olivet University. Particularly the Language Program contributes to the University's goal of equipping students with the practical skills to preach the Gospel effectively into and after the 'network generation.'

Effective Christian Mission faces many obstacles that include barriers in language and culture. In order to effectively proclaim the gospel across multiple borders, learning languages is essential. OCLE's Language Program is designed to prepare ministry bound men and women for work in interpretation and collaborations with other missionaries who are active or on sabbatical. Through Olivet School of Language and Education (OSLE), students can choose courses in the Chinese language.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Certificate in Language program will enable students to:

• Exercise language competencies needed within the missions profession
• Be prepared to function within a foreign mission field
• Build foundational coursework that will enable pursuit of further education in the mission field/foreign language

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (Early Childhood / Childhood Education)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education is a dual degree,one and a half year, clinically-rich graduate program, designed to prepare men and women with the knowledge and skills required to be innovative and effective classroom teachers. Designed for teachers without certification, the program is offered in an evening/weekend format to maximize the integration of core curricular studies and theory with practical application and professional reflection.

Program Goals
In the context of the missions of Olivet University and Olivet Academy, completion of the Masters of Arts in Teaching program will enable students to:

• Grow in likeness to Christ as a master teacher
• Develop advanced knowledge of curriculum, child development, and instruction
• Interpret contemporary educational issues by applying educational theories and principles consistent with a faith-based philosophy
• Develop professional competencies to serve children and families as effective and innovative teachers committed to the highest standards of professional practice

CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
The Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) Program is the remedial English language preparation program for students admitted to Olivet University degree programs, who do not meet the English language requirements set by the respective college at the time of admissions. Anyone interested in this program must first successfully be admitted to a degree program in one of Olivet University's colleges before selecting to participate. The ESL program is administered by each campus location individually and may require a new language level placement test each time the location is changed.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the ESL program will:

• Develop the student's ability to conduct complex research projects using English as their secondary language.
• Improve usage of verbal and auditory skills within an American college setting
• Enable students to function within the American culture to pursue further education in English
• Point out areas for further development and refinement of English communication skills

CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)
The Olivet TESOL Certificate program is designed to prepare teachers in ministry. The ministry vision of teaching English as a second language is to reach speakers of other languages around the world and share the Gospel. Olivet’s high-level and practical program is not limited to the introduction of different teaching theories, but more focusing on real-time teaching practices in a classroom setting. This programmatic focus equips each student with a deep understanding of teaching effectively in culturally diverse classroom settings.

The TESOL program is designed for those who already have an excellent mastery of English. Courses provided in this program cover the following topics: Introduction to TESOL methods and approaches, Teaching Material and Assessment; Introduction to Language and Language Acquisition; Introduction to the Structure of English and Teaching Grammar; Cultural and Religious Understanding, Practicum, including Lesson Planning, Classroom Research, and Professionalism.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, students who complete the TESOL Certificate program will be able to:

• Understand the TESOL teaching methods for children to adults
• Knowledgeable about day to day mission field language
• Develop tests and assessments
• Describe an overview of the English language
• Differentiate between first and second language acquisition
• Appreciate cultural and religious differences and learning styles
• Teach grammar for writing and speaking
• Plan lessons

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Olivet School of Engineering and Architecture (OSEA)

Website : http://osea.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet University has a compelling vision for creating an engineering and architecture college that will support the institutional mission in powerful ways. Most notably, its programs will open up new opportunities to educate the people who save souls and to strengthen Olivet’s connections with companies and affiliated ministries in the field.

Olivet University's mission will be well served by a college organized around the design and construction of the “built environment.” With its integration of civil engineering, architecture, construction and mission, this college will be unique in U.S. higher education.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

The Bachelor of Science in Architecture is a four-year undergraduate degree program, designed to equip ministry-bound men and women with a professional education in Architecture, with emphasis on the austere conditions found in the developing world.

The program combines core curricular studies in Bible, general education, math, science, and preparation for ministry with the professional expertise of architectural practice with the aim of cultivating a Biblical worldview and an engineering approach to solving complex problems, consistent with the mission of Olivet University.

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program will enable students to:

• Apply principles of art, science, and architectural engineering to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern architectural tools necessary for architectural practice
• Design civil infrastructure systems, appropriately accounting for the economic, social, political, ethical, and environmental aspects of the design.
• Design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret experimental data
• Serve effectively on multidisciplinary problem-solving teams.
• Communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Understand the impact of architectural solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is a four-year undergraduate degree program, designed to equip ministry-bound men and women with the knowledge and skills required to design and build civil infrastructure systems, with emphasis on the austere conditions found in the developing world.

Program Objectives
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program will enable students to:

• Apply principles of art, science, and architectural engineering to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems.
• Use the techniques, skills, and modern architectural tools necessary for architectural practice.
• Design civil infrastructure systems, appropriately accounting for the economic, social, political, ethical, and environmental aspects of the design.
• Design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Serve effectively on multidisciplinary problem-solving teams.
• Communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

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Olivet School of Agriculture (OSAg)

Website : http://osag.olivetuniversity.edu/

Olivet School of Agriculture seeks to contribute to world missions through raising agricultural ministers; promote clean food through sustainable farming; and thus looking for the opportunity to provide the lifeblood to many communities around the world. Its students will be enabled to catch opportunities to live out Christian stewardship while working the land and innovating techniques and technology.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE

The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science will prepare its graduates to be agricultural missionaries in societies around the world that will improve the quality of life by making locally grown food available; leading people to live a Christian lifestyle; plus simultaneously developing rural infrastructures.

Program Golas
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program will enable students to:

• Graduates will learn basic knowledge and experience agricultural skills that are essential to teach life-long food production and preservation abilities in distressed societies around the world
• Graduates will be competent in teaching basic knowledge and performing management skills in the animal sciences (beef, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, horses. animal diseases), agronomic sciences (field crops, soils), horticultural sciences (fruits and vegetables, plant diseases, apiculture, entomology), aquaculture and marketing
• Graduates will possess capability to help needy people help themselves by entering into stressed environments with their knowledge, skills, experience, ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness to resolve agricultural issues using locally available resources, skills and knowledge
• Olivet University alumni will be unique whereby they can teach a holistic approach to helping people help themselves by marrying religious knowledge into the development and performance of agricultural capabilities. Expertise in “the agricultural sciences” will serve as the basis for improved mutual support between Olivet University and its associated ministries.

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Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS)

Website : http://www.olivetuniversity.edu/zinzendorf/

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY

The Doctor of Ministry degree is considered the terminal degree in the area of ministry, thus the graduates of the Doctor of Ministry program must demonstrate competent knowledge and insights that meet the high expectation. While maintaining its academic expectations, the emphasis of the Doctor of Ministry is the “practice of ministry.”

Program Goals
In the context of Olivet University's mission, completion of the D. Min program will enable students to:

• Enhance their theological and practical effectiveness in a chosen ministry field
• Have contributed meaningful research and a project to a chosen ministry field
• Demonstrated the ability to interpret the context of their ministry through biblical/theological as well as historical/social inquiry.
• Become a model of Christ-like living in word and deed.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN GLOBAL THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

The Ph.D in Global Theological Studies is designed to enable the candidate to make an original contribution to theological and missiological scholarship in a global dimension.

Program Goals

• Be conversant with some of the global issues in theological and missiological studies;
• Have a grasp of research methodologies for their particular areas;
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity with the need for appropriate contextualization;
• Conduct original research to produce a coherent and cogently argued dissertation that makes an original scholarly contribution.

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