BIB 222 Old Testament Introduction
3 credit hours
A general introduction to the various books of the Old Testament, dealing with problems of canon, authorship, composition, date of writing, and providing some background in the geographical and archaeological setting in which the Bible events occurred.

BIB 261 New Testament Introduction
3 credit hours
A general introduction to the various books of the New Testament with an emphasis on content and an examination of questions such as authorship, sources, reliability, and canonicity.

BIO 101 Principles of Biology Lecture
3 credit hours
A study of the main principles of life common to both plants and animals, including scientific methods, levels of organization, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, respiration, molecular and Mendelian genetics, reproduction, development, evolution, classification, behaviour, and ecology, and their appropriate applications for solving current biological problems.
Corequisite: BIO 101 Lab.

BIO 101 Principles of Biology Laboratory
1 credit hour
Lab exercises, experiments, and audiovisual presentation involving cells, respiration, photosynthesis, classical and molecular genetics, protein synthesis, enzyme action, reproduction, development, behaviour, and ecology.
Corequisite: BIO 101 Lecture.

BLIT 110 Survey of Old Testament Literature
3 credit hours
A historical-thematic survey of the Old Testament. Special attention is given to the content of the Old Testament, with emphasis on the cultural, historical, and geographical background of the text, and to the practical application of major Old Testament themes. Requires students to read through the Old Testament.

BLIT 120 Survey of New Testament Literature
3 credit hours
A historical-thematic survey of the New Testament. Special attention is given to the content of the New Testament, with emphasis on the cultural, historical, and geographical background to the text, and to the practical application of major New Testament themes. Requires students to read through the New Testament.

COM 101 Oral Communication
3 credit hours
An investigation of basic principles of communication and their application to intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public communication.

COMP 102 Reading and Writing in the Liberal Arts
3 credit hours
Writing based on selected readings, emphasis on analytical thinking, critical reading, and ethical incorporation of sources. Includes research paper. (This is the first of two reading and writing courses required in the general education curriculum.)
Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the placement exam or completion of COMP 101 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher.

COMP 303 Critical Reading and Writing
3 credit hours
An advanced writing course emphasizing writing skills such as analysis, synthesis, and critique. Uses representative readings are taken from a variety of fields with an emphasis on the literary arts. Exercises include critical reading, reasoning skills, and writing in response to a variety of readings, as well as assignments in writing that incorporate summary, paraphrase, quotation, practice in argumentation, and persuasion. (This is the second of two composition and reading courses required in the general education curriculum.)
Prerequisite: COMP 102 and sophomore standing.

GEN 099 Whole Person Assessment
0 credit hours
Orients the student to the University outcomes, philosophy of assessment, and the electronic portfolio. Acquaints the student with the technology skills needed for the ePortfolio.

GOV 102 European Government and Politics
3 credit hours
European Government is an introductory course to the politics and administration of the European Union. The course provides the student with a thorough survey of the major institutions, policies and actors of the European Union, as well as its history and legal framework.

HIS 102 European History Survey: 1500 to Present
3 credit hours
European History Survey is a basic introductory course in the history of the European continent from the Reformation to the present. The course includes an in-depth study of the European Reformation. The history of Europe from the 17th to the 20th century is studied from the viewpoint of the Reformation heritage, with emphasis on the religious, social, economic and political consequences of the Protestant faith and ethic for the historical development of the major societies in Europe. This is done while an overview of the central political facts of European history is considered.

HPE 001 Health Fitness I
1 credit hour
Designed to develop an understanding of and personal appreciation for the relationship of physical activity and fitness to health. Emphasizes the concepts of health fitness through the conditioning of the cardiorespiratory system and the development of a healthy lifestyle. Includes consumer health information nd a required weekly physical activity lab.
Prerequisite: Medical Assessment.

HPE 002 Health Fitness II
1 credit hour
A continuation of Health Fitness 001 course with an emphasis on total body health fitness. Focus areas include cardiorespiratory fitness, nutrition, body composition, musculo-skeletal fitness, and stress management. Includes consumer health information and a required weekly physical activity lab.
Prerequisite: HPE 001.

HPE 009 Aerobic Proficiency
0.5 credit hour
A varienty of activities, includes running.

HPE 100 Walk for Fitness
0.5 credit hour
A variety of activities, includes walking.

HUM 111 Introduction to Humanities I
3 credit hours
A survey and synthesis of the history, literature, culture, and worldviews of Greco-Roman Classical and Early Medieval Christian cultures.

HUM 112 Introduction to Humanities II
3 credit hours
A survey and synthesis of the history, literature, culture, and worldviews of the late Medieval, Renaissance, and Reformation periods in Western Civilization. Gives attention to the major world civilizations whose ideas, values, and culture influenced Western experience.

HUM 213 Modern Humanities I
3 credit hours
Focuses on human culture between 1650 and 1850 and reflects the modern search for reality and truth by people living then. Includes history, ideas, and institutions in the human search for meaning and purpose in life.

HUM 214 Modern Humanities II
3 credit hours
Focuses on human culture between 1850 and the present and reflects the modern search for reality and truth since 1850. Includes history, ideas, and institutions in the human search for meaning and purpose in life.

MAT 151 Mathematics and Society
3 credit hours
A study of the pattern and order in the universe, including creative thought in making conjectures based on inductive reasoning and application in problem-solving using deductive reasoning. Cover problem-solving, statistics, finance, and logic.

PRFH 070 Swimming Proficiency
0 credit hours
This is a proficiency test, not a course.

PSC 101 Principles of Physical Science Lecture
3 credit hours
An introduction and overview to the physical sciences of astronomy, physics, and chemistry. Designed for students with little background in the physical sciences. A minimum entry-level knowledge of high-school algebra is recommended.
Corequisite: PSC 101 Lab.

PSC 101 Principles of Physical Science Laboratory
1 credit hour
Lab exercises to provide practice, manipulation, and visualization of principles that supplement PSC 101 Lecture.
Corequisite: PSC 101 Lecture.

PSC 201 Principles of Earth Science Lecture
3 credit hours
An introduction to earth sciences: geology, oceanography, geomorphology, and meteorology. Discusses the processes at work within the earth, on the surface, and in the air and oceans. Emphasizes the plate tectonic theory.
Corequisite:PSC 201 Lab.

PSC 201 Principle of Earth Science Laboratory
1 credit hour
Lab exercises to supplement PSC 201 Lecture.
Corequisite: PSC 201 Lecture.

THE 103 Spirit-Empowered Living 
3 credit hours
Prcsents the theological roots of Oral Roberts University and its contribution to the Body of Christ. Emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and the fact that God is still in living commerce with people, working supernaturally through healing and the gifts of the Spirit. Introduces basic Christian charismatic beliefs through a topical study of the major themes of the Bible. In keeping with the founding purposes of Oral Roberts University, these beliefs are taught form an interdenominational and charismatic point of view to demonstrate the relevance of Biblical truths not only for what Christians believe and say but also what Christians do in Spirit-Empowered living.

THE 299 Introduction to Theology
3 credit hours
A study of the idea of theology, the existence and character of God, the doctrine of the Scriptures, Christology, the Holy Spirit, theological anthropology, and the doctrine of salvation.

THE 303 Major Religions of the World
3 credit hours
A historical survey of current world religions. Emphasizes major beliefs and ethics of various religions.