Online Courses – Award Winning Classes Online

Online Undergraduate Courses

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
Business
English & Literature
History & Geography
Intercultural Studies & Ministry
Science & Mathematics
Foreign Languages
Additional Liberal Arts Courses

Biblical Studies Courses

Course		Credits
ACL2001	Elementary Greek I	4
ACL2002	Elementary Greek II	4
BIA1005	Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility	2
BIA2025	Biblical Worldview: Community & Culture	4
BIA2115	Principles of Biblical Interpretation	2
BIA2125	Evangelism and Missions	2
BIA3215	Advanced Biblical Interpretation	2
BIA3235	Second Temple Judaism	4
BIA3236	Biblical Customs and Geography	4
BIA4345	Biblical Worldview Capstone: Christian Thought	4
BIB1001	Old Testament History and Literature	4
BIB1002	New Testament History and Literature	2
BIB2216	Mark	2
BIB2217	Luke	4
BIB2220	Life of Christ	2
BIB3215	Romans and Galatians	4
BIB3235	Genesis	4
BIB3237	Isaiah	4
BIB3238	Daniel	2
BIB4360	Christian Theology	4
BIB4460	Studies in Biblical Theology	2
BIB4835	Seminar in Theological Method	4

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Business Courses

Course		Credits
ECO2201	Principles of Economics I	4
FIN3227	Trusts, Wills and Estates	2
MKT1086	Fundamentals of Marketing	3

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English, Literature, and ESL Courses

Course		Credits
ENG1105	Composition	4
ENG2205	Critical Thinking &Writing	2
ESL3315	Theory of Second Language Acquisition	4
LIT1100	Introduction to Literature	4

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History & Geography Courses

Course		Credits
GEO1005	Introduction to Geography	4
GEO1015	World Geography	4
HIS1005	History of Western Civilization	4
HIS3115	Old Testament Archaeology	2
HIS3116	New Testament Archaeology	2
HIS3117	History of Ancient Israel	4
HIS3125	History of the Christian Church from Apostolic Times to the Present	4

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Intercultural Studies & Ministry Courses

Course		Credits
ICS2015	World Religions	4
ICS3015	Race and Ethnicity in America	4
ICS3215	Contemporary Religious Movements	2
MIN1005	Introduction to Ministry	2
MIN3231	Introduction to Biblical Counseling	4

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Science & Mathematics Courses

Course		Credits
BIO1025	Medical Terminology	2
CHE1006	Concepts of Chemistry & Lab	4
MAT1005	Mathematics for the Liberal Arts	4
MAT1015	College Algebra	4
MAT1126	Precalculus	4
MAT2121	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	4
MAT2122	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	4
SCI2108	Concepts of Astronomy & Lab	4

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Foreign Language Courses

Course		Credits
CHN1001	Beginning Chinese I (Starting Fall 2013)	4
SPA1001	Beginning Spanish I	4
SPA1002	Beginning Spanish II	4

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Additional Liberal Arts Courses

Course		Credits
Art
ART1007	Art Appreciation	3
General Studies
GST1015	Basic Computer Applications	1
GST1025	The Impact of Culture in the US: Exploring Behavior, Language and Transition in College Life	1
Music
MUS1075	Introduction to Music	2
Philosophy
PHI2005	Introduction to Philosophy (Starting Fall 2013)	4
PHI2016	Ethics	4
Physical Education & Health
PHE1065	Lifetime Fitness & Wellness	1
Psychology
PSY1005	Introduction to Psychology	4
Speech
SPE1075	Public Speaking	3

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Types of Courses

Independent Study

In an independent study course you are independent of other students, weekly due dates, and 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.