This joint program in Communication prepares Christian servant leaders as professionals in the field of communication, including both mass media systems and interpersonal/organizational communication systems. Graduates of this program will understand general communication theory and technology, but will also specialize in a particular area of communication. Career options may be found in the church, parachurch, or professional worlds in such areas as journalism, broadcasting, video production, graphic design, and other areas related to the communication field. This joint program totals 150 hours, takes approximately five years to complete (three at LCU and two at UIS), and results in two bachelors degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Bible from LCU and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UIS. Students must apply to and be accepted by UIS (which can be done during the first year at LCU), as well as meet all of the requirements of LCU and UIS, in order to continue in the program. This joint program with UIS has four basic components, the first three of which are typically taken during the first three years. For further information, contact the program director, Tom Sowers.
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Program Objectives:
- 1. Students will complete successfully the program requirements at LCU.
- 2. Students will be prepared to enter and do well in the communications program at UIS.
- 3. Students will demonstrate the attitudes and values characteristic of a Christian servant leader in this profession.
| 1. BIBLE AND THEOLOGY (completed
at LCU) |
33 |
| BI 111 Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
| BI 114 Principles of Bible Study I | 3 |
| BI 364 Principles of Bible Study II | 2 |
| NT 141, 245 Life of Christ I, II | 6 |
| NT 242 Acts: A History of the Early Church | 2 |
| NT 340 Pauline Epistles | 2 |
| OT 222 Pentateuch | 3 |
| OT 332, 420 Hebrew History and Literature I, II | 6 |
| TH 160 Basic Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| TH 361 Essentials of Theology | 3 |
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2. GENERAL EDUCATION (completed at LCU) |
46 |
| ID 101-302 Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 |
| LA 111 Intro to Written
Composition |
3 |
| LA 113 Intro to Speech |
3 |
| LA 210 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HI 341 History of Restoration Movement | 3 |
| MA 197 Math for Life or MA 295 Statistics | 3 |
| SC 155 Biology and Society | 3 |
| SC 251, 252 Microbiology (with lab) | 4 |
| SS 164 Sociology or SS 171
Principles of Psychology |
3 |
| SS 263 Citizens and Government | 3 |
| SS 260 Anthropology or SS 268 Non-Western Religions | 3 |
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3. CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (completed at LCU) |
20 |
| CM 100, 101 Service Learning/Chapel | 0 |
| CM 152 Introduction to the Purpose of the Church | 3 |
| CM 215 Discipleship in a Postmodern World | 2 |
| CM 303 Christian Character and
Leadership |
2 |
| CM 404 Supervised Ministry
Experience |
4 |
| CM 448 Communication Colloquy |
0 |
| Electives in Christian Ministries | 9 |
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4. COMMUNICATION MAJOR (completed at UIS; see UIS catalog and advisor) |
51 |
TOTAL AT LCU: |
99 |
TOTAL FOR DEGREE: |
150 |