Bachelor of Arts in Christian Behavioral Science
California Baptist University’s School of Behavioral Sciences created the Christian behavioral science major to address the relationship of biblical truth to the knowledge drawn from the behavioral sciences, providing students with a distinct and decidedly Christian perspective of human behavior.
CBU Christian behavioral sciences students pursue a historical and contemporary knowledge of the behavioral sciences and acquire the skills necessary for the direct application of that knowledge in ministry contexts. Students enjoy the instruction and guidance of expert Christian professors who themselves have years of practical experience in various fields of study including psychology, anthropology, sociology, political science and theology.
Career Opportunities
Upon completing CBU's undergraduate Christian behavioral sciences program, you will be well prepared for careers in counseling, social work, ministry work, marketing and many other job opportunities that call for a deep understanding of the human mind. Furthermore, you will be fully prepared to pursue graduate coursework, such as CBU’s popular master's programs in professional psychology and church-based counseling.
Christian Behavioral Science Major (48 units)
Lower Division Requirements**
BEH250 Prof Readg & Writing in Beh Sci
BEH250 Prof Readg & Writing in Beh Sci
This course exposes students the communications within the Behavioral Sciences found in the professional journals, conferences and related newsletters. The course will establish the student's competence in reading and writing consistent with the APA style used within the disciplines and professions and will assist the student in professional communication in the business aspects of the Behavioral Sciences related professions. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
CST110 Old Testament Survey
CST110 Old Testament Survey
A general survey of the Old Testament, with special emphasis given to the religious and national life of ancient Israel. Fulfills general education requirement for non-majors. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CST110-F | F | Nsofor, C. Fyne L. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | CST110-E | E | Slunaker, Joseph Gregory | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM | Sch Business Building 203 |
| Fall 2013 | CST110-D | D | Chute, Anthony L. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Sch Business Building 123 |
| Fall 2013 | CST110-C | C | Mooney, David Jeffrey | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Sch Business Building 125 |
| Fall 2013 | CST110-A | A | Mooney, David Jeffrey | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Sch Business Building 125 |
| Fall 2013 | CST110-B | B | Mooney, David Jeffrey | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Sch Business Building 125 |
| Spring 2014 | CST110-C | C | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
| Spring 2014 | CST110-D | D | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
| Spring 2014 | CST110-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Yeager Center Array |
| Spring 2014 | CST110-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | TBA Array |
CST130 New Testament Survey
CST130 New Testament Survey
A general survey of the New Testament, focusing on the life of Jesus and the development of the early church in its historical/cultural settings. Fulfills general education requirement for non-majors. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CST130-A | A | Wilson, Danny K. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Yeager Center ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | CST130-F | F | Wilson, Danny K. | 09/03/2013 | Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Yeager Center ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | CST130-E | E | Welbaum, Sam | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | CST130-B | B | Cate, James J. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Mission Hall 124 |
| Fall 2013 | CST130-D | D | Cate, James J. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Mission Hall 124 |
| Fall 2013 | CST130-C | C | Cate, James J. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | Mission Hall 124 |
| Spring 2014 | CST130-D | D | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
| Spring 2014 | CST130-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
| Spring 2014 | CST130-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
| Spring 2014 | CST130-C | C | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
PSY213 General Psychology
PSY213 General Psychology
This introductory course is a survey of the process of adjustment, growth, learning, remembering, perceiving, thinking, sensation, and emotions. It is meant to better equip the student to predict and control his life, and to understand the behavior of others as well as influence their lives. This course is a prerequisite to all other courses in Psychology. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | PSY213-A | A | Pearce, Kenneth C. | 05/06/2013 | Monday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Yeager Center B218 |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-A | A | Ramirez, Rebecca R. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM | InsideCBU Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-B | B | Handojo, Virgo | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | TBA ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-F | F | Candelas, Cory Lynne | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-D | D | Handojo, Virgo | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-E | E | Pelletier, Joseph P. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Mission Hall 124 |
| Fall 2013 | PSY213-C | C | Pelletier, Joseph P. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Sch Business Building 124 |
| Spring 2014 | PSY213-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM - 7:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY213-C | C | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY213-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
Choose one (1) of the following courses
ANT225 Cultural Anthropology
ANT225 Cultural Anthropology
A general survey of Cultural Anthropology as a social science, including cultural factors that affect human behavior. Topics include language, kinship, art, religion, subsistence, and cultural change. This course or BEH 100 is a prerequisite for all other courses in Anthropology. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | ANT225-A | A | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 05/06/2013 | Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sch Business Building 252 |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-C | C | TBA | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday | 9:30 AM - 12:20 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-B | B | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Sch Business Building ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-A | A | Goodman, Julie Marcele | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Yeager Center ONLN |
| Fall 2013 | ANT225-D | D | TBA | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Sch Business Building 202 |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-D | D | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Wednesday | 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-C | C | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | ANT225-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
BEH100 Survey of the Behavioral Science
BEH100 Survey of the Behavioral Science
This course introduces the student to the primary Behavioral Sciences of Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology and Christian Behavioral Sciences. The course addresses human beings and behavior from the distinctive theoretical perspectives of each of these behavioral sciences. General subject areas include theory and methodology of Behavioral Science research, human biology and behavior, personality and human development in a socio-cultural context, behavior in the context of ethics and values, and social and cultural change. This course meets prerequisites for upper division ANT and SOC courses. (3 units)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | BEH100-A | A | Pearce, Kenneth C. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Sch Business Building 124 |
| Spring 2014 | BEH100-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Sch Business Building Array |
SOC213 Introduction to Sociology
SOC213 Introduction to Sociology
A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior in social settings. It includes major theories of human behavior in terms of culture, socialization, primary groups, stratification and social class, population, family, religion, and social change. This course or BEH 100 is a prerequisite for courses in Sociology. (3 units; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | SOC213-D | D | Wallace, Douglas S | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | SOC213-A | A | Wallace, Douglas S | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | SOC213-B | B | Minton, Carol | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | InsideCBU Array |
| Fall 2013 | SOC213-C | C | Minton, Carol | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Yeager Center B220 |
| Spring 2014 | SOC213-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | SOC213-C | C | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | SOC213-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM | TBA Array |
Upper Division Introduction Requirements
BEH333 Epistemology & Worldview
BEH333 Epistemology & Worldview
This course examines the basic models of integrating the Christian faith and modern behavioral sciences, including the development of Biblical examples of worldview and epistemology. Emphasis is placed upon the student's development of a personal theory of integration. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | BEH333-A | A | Lewis, Nathaniel P | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | Mission Hall 109 |
| Spring 2014 | BEH333-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
CST350 Biblical Interpretation
CST350 Biblical Interpretation
A historical and theoretical consideration of interpretative methodology as illustrated by and applied to selected texts from various portions of the biblical materials. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Multicultural; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CST350-T2 | T2 | Wilson, Danny K. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Sch Business Building 203 |
| Fall 2013 | CST350-A | A | Wilson, Danny K. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Sch Business Building 203 |
| Spring 2014 | CST350-T2 | T2 | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | CST350-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | TBA Array |
CST370 Christian Doctrine
CST370 Christian Doctrine
A study of the great doctrines of the Bible, with particular attention to the doctrines of God, humanity, sin, salvation, the person of Christ, the Church and last things. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: Previous Christian Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CST370-A | A | Co, Adamson | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | CST370-B | B | Co, Adamson | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | CST370-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | CST370-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | TBA Array |
PSY320 Life Span Development
PSY320 Life Span Development
Principles of psychological development from birth to senescence. Prerequisite: PSY 213. (3 units; Fall, Spring))
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | PSY320-B | B | Candelas, Cory Lynne | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM | TBA Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY320-A | A | Handojo, Virgo | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY320-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY320-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
PSY322 Theories of Personality
PSY322 Theories of Personality
Survey of theories of personality emphasizing structure, dynamics, functions, and development of basic attitudes that influence behavior and develop constructive behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 213. (3 units; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | PSY322-B | B | Neece, Brittany Paige | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM | InsideCBU Array |
| Fall 2013 | PSY322-A | A | Pearce, Kenneth C. | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | InsideCBU Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY322-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | TBA Array |
| Spring 2014 | PSY322-B | B | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | TBA Array |
Upper Division Content Requirements (21 units)
CBS303 Marr & Fam Christian Community
CBS303 Marr & Fam Christian Community
A comparison of Marriage and Family systems in Biblical and American cultural perspectives. The course will contrast and compare the foundations of marriage in Western Culture and the Judeo-Christian worldview. Family roles and relational development will also be addressed. Marital adjustment including finances, marital sexuality, communication and parenting will be presented from a Biblical approach. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall, Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CBS303-A | A | Ricke, Caren M. | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday, Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Sch Business Building 202 |
| Spring 2014 | CBS303-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Tuesday, Thursday | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | TBA Array |
CBS350 Development & Discipleship
CBS350 Development & Discipleship
This course addresses the parallel processes of physical and cognitive development with spiritual development. Subjects include Biblical perspectives on faith development, discipleship, learning, maturity, and spiritual life-span. Prerequisite: BEH 333. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2014 | CBS350-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | TBA Array |
CBS400 Spec Topics in Christian Beh Sci
CBS400 Spec Topics in Christian Beh Sci
An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within the Christian Behavioral Science. Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic. (1-3 units; Fall, Spring)
CBS403 Congregation and Community
CBS403 Congregation and Community
An overview of Christian congregation and community from theological and behavioral science perspectives. Subjects include the function and purpose of Christian Institutions including the household and congregation as a place of discipleship, worship, fellowship and relational reconciliation. Secondary institutions will include Christian media, economics, law and education. The impact of the shift from Christian nationalism to post-Christian America will be addressed. Prerequisite: BEH333 (3.0 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2014 | CBS403-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
CBS415 Biblical Wisdom and Human Behav.
CBS415 Biblical Wisdom and Human Behav.
Focuses on the wisdom literature of the Bible as a guide to living. It addresses the Biblical issue of foolishness and wisdom, and places it in proper relationship to pathology, deviance, and cultural norms. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CBS415-A | A | Lewis, Nathaniel P | 09/03/2013 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | InsideCBU Array |
CBS420 Behav. Implications of Theology
CBS420 Behav. Implications of Theology
Examination of the behavioral, cognitive, and affective implications of specific doctrinal beliefs. Systematic theology is interpreted as a basis for understanding human behavior. Subjects include bibliology (Bible), theology (God), soteriology (salvation), hamartiology (sin), ecclesiology (church), and anthropology (man), with particular attention to application in Christian education and counseling. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2014 | CBS420-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | TBA Array |
CBS423 Models of Christian Counseling
CBS423 Models of Christian Counseling
An examination of current approaches to Christian-oriented and biblically based counseling toward the development of a personal integrated model. Prerequisite: BEH 333. (3 units; Interdisciplinary; Spring)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2014 | CBS423-A | A | TBA | 01/08/2014 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | TBA Array |
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