Fall & Spring Online Courses

Each online course is easily transferable (particularly among Christian colleges). If you choose to enroll at Gordon, all of these options fulfill Core Curriculum requirements, giving you a jump on credits before you enroll.

All courses meet online asynchronously.

HIS 121 Historical Perspectives (Christianity and Western Civilization)
Credits: 4

Examines culture-building, development and change, and interaction of diverse peoples across a broad swath of history. Explores Christianity from its Middle Eastern roots through Renaissance/Reformation to global cultures of the contemporary world in political, technological, social and cultural contexts. Investigates Christian traditions, missionary endeavors, reform movements and relationships between adherents of different world religions. Introduces critical evaluation of historical evidence. Does not count toward a history major.

LAT 101 Beginning Latin I 
Only offered in fall semester
Credits: 4

Dive into the world of ancient Rome with our introductory Latin course! With a focus on immersive learning, you'll start building your vocabulary with over 700 words right from the get-go. Tackle the Latin case system head-on and explore a variety of historical and cultural topics that bring the Roman world to life. From understanding the intricacies of Roman family life to discussing the empire's vast road networks, slavery, military strategies, calendars, and more, you'll gain a comprehensive insight into a civilization that shaped history. And the best part? You'll learn Latin by reading Latin – from day one! This course is uniquely designed around a fictionalized account of a Roman family in the first century, providing context and narrative to your language journey. Join us and experience the thrill of reading and understanding Latin as it was meant to be!

LAT 102 Beginning Latin II
Only offered in spring semester
Credits: 4

Introduction to classical Latin language and aspects of Roman culture and history. Covers fundamentals of grammar, morphology and syntax, along with readings from Latin prose literature (e.g., Caesar, Sallust, Cicero and Livy). Emphasis on developing facility in reading Latin texts including reading aloud. Prerequisite: LAT101.

PHI 215 Business Ethics
Credits: 4 

Examines both ethical theory’s general application to the world of business, including how our religious commitments shape these ethical commitments, as well as specific areas of ethical concern; such as whistle-blowing, conflict of interest, privacy, corporate responsibility, and the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. Fulfills Gordon Core Philosophy requirement.

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