Summer Term Courses

Summer Term 2024-25 Calendar

For an up-to-the-minute course listing, including class size and available space, see the Summer Term Schedule, which is automatically updated by the Registrar's Office.

Summer I:

4-week (May 19–June 14)
6-week (May 19–June 28)
8-week (May 19-July 12)

Summer II:

4-week (July 1–July 29)
6-week (July 1–August 9)

*Please see course-specific start and end dates below.

Online Course Terms:

Synchronous courses include specified days and times, during which the instructor and all students actively engage in an online conversation (chat) or other online experiences together. Synchronous sessions are an essential and required component of the course, so please note these days and times as you register.
Asynchronous courses require all students to participate in an online exchange (e.g., discussion board) on the days indicated, but permit a flexible schedule within that time.
Hybrid courses employ a combination of traditional and online teaching methods. Portions of the course take place in a physical classroom, but online methods are also used to present course content, to help students explore and engage with course materials and ideas, and to cultivate academic dialogue.

*Please note that students need dependable, high-speed internet access multiple times each day MTWRF. These courses include a daily rhythm of posting blogs, reviewing lectures, reading study materials, and participating in a discussion board.

BIO 105 Cell Structure and Function (with lab)
Credits: 2
Instructor: Ming Zheng
Schedule: May 19–May 31; MWF 9 AM-12:20 p.m.; LAB TR 9 AM-12 p.m. (in-person)
Classroom: KOSC 302 & 307 (lab)
**Lab fee**

Core Credit: Natural Science

Course Description
Concepts of cell structure and function. Cellular processes include respiration and photosynthesis, mitosis and meiosis. Weekly laboratory. Lab fee.

BIO 106 Genetics and Development (with lab)
Credits: 2
Instructor: Ming Zheng
Schedule: June 1–June 14; MWF 9 a.m.-12:20 p.m.; LAB TR 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (in-person)
Classroom: KOSC 302 & 307 (lab)
**Lab fee: see tuition page for lab fees**

Core Credit: Natural Science

Course Description
Explores Mendelian, molecular and developmental genetics. Weekly laboratory. Lab fee.

ENG141 Western Literature
Credits: 4
Instructor: Alex Miller
Schedule: May 19–June 28 (Online Asynchronous)

Core Credit: Literature

Course Description
Studies selected literary works in European cultural tradition from ancient Greece through the modern period.

ENG141 Syllabus

ENG141 Western Literature
Credits: 4
Instructor: Alex Miller
Schedule: July 1–Aug 9 (Online Asynchronous)

Core Credit: Literature

Course Description
Studies selected literary works in European cultural tradition from ancient Greece through the modern period.

ENG141 Syllabus

HIS121 Historical Perspectives
Credits: 4
Instructor: Beverly Armstrong
Schedule: May 19–June 14 (Online Asynchronous)

Core Credit: History

Course Description
Examines the human activity of culture building, development and change within societies, and the interaction of diverse people groups across a broad swathe of history. Explores the story of Christianity from its roots in the ancient Middle East through the early modern European Renaissance and Reformations to more recent flourishing in the global cultures of the contemporary world, in the context of political, technological, social, and cultural developments. Explores Christian traditions, missionary endeavors, reform movements, and relationships between historic adherents of different world religions. Particular attention is paid to worldviews and the interface of religious belief, systems of thought, and actions taken by individuals and groups. Introduces students to the critical evaluation of historical evidence found in primary source documents, oral tradition, and material culture.

HIS121 Syllabus

HIS 171 A Walking Tour of Western Civilization: History through Museums, Archives & Historical Sites
Credits: 4
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Hevelone-Harper
Dates: July 1-July 22
*Standard Summer Term tuition plus an additional $190 fee, includes all travel, event admissions and lunches.

Counts towards History major and minor

Course Description
Join us on a walk through time as we encounter art and culture from the ancient and medieval worlds through the American Revolution. This summer course makes the most of world class museums and key historical sites of greater Boston to explore history, faith, art and civilization. This course is a hybrid, combining online instruction with one week of in-person tours. Students are required to commute to and from campus during the week of July 21, departing as early as 8 a.m. and returning as late as 5 p.m. Housing is not included; however, students may apply for on-campus housing for the week at an additional cost of $100.

Additional Information

KIN/BIO213 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab)
Credits: 4
Instructor: Sean Clark
Schedule: May 19-June 28 (Online Asynchronous)
**Lab fee**

Core Credit: Natural Sciences

Course Description
Human anatomy and physiology comprise two complementary branches of science that describe the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body. To the first-time student, the study of anatomy may seem very concrete as it traditionally involves considerable memorization of the many structures of the human body. However, anatomy is not just the memorization of a large number of body structures, rather, it is a systematic examination and recognition of the relationship of structure to function and provides the foundation for understanding physiology. Likewise, the study of physiology may seem somewhat more abstract than anatomy, since it appears more integrative and often begins by asking the question, “How does this system (or organ or cell) work?” and continues as one seeks to find some cause-and-effect explanation to the “how” question. This course employs a systems approach wherein the study of anatomy is integrated with the study of physiology as we cover some cell physiology and histology, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.

KIN213 Syllabus

KIN/BIO214 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab)
Credits: 4
Instructor: Sean Clark
Schedule: May 19–June 28 (Online Asynchronous)
**Lab fee**

Core Credit: Natural Sciences

Course Description
Examines the structure and function of the human body. Emphasizes organ systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.

KIN214 Syllabus

LAT101 S Beginning Latin I
Credits: 4
Instructor: Ian Drummond
Schedule: May 19–June 28 (Online Asynchronous)

Core Credit: World Languages

Course Description
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!

LAT101 Syllabus

LAT102 S Beginning Latin II
Credits: 4
Instructor: Ian Drummond
Schedule: July 1–Aug 9 (Online Asynchronous)
Gordon students email [email protected] to register for Summer II after online registration is closed for the summer.

Core Credit: World Languages

Course Description
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(s): LAT101

LAT102 Syllabus

PHI118 The Examined Life
Credits: 4
Instructor: Mark Gedney
Schedule: May 19–June 28 (Online Asynchronous)

Core Credit: Philosophy

Course Description
Introduces students to important historical and thematic issues about what it means to be human: Who are we? What is your place in the cosmos and how do we relate to the natural world around us? What does it mean to find an object or work of art beautiful? What does it mean to live well as opposed to just living? What is the best way to live well together as a society of persons? And how, given that we are made in God's image, are we to understand our relationship to God?

PHI118 Syllabus

PHI215 Business Ethics
Credits: 4
Instructor: Mark Gedney
Schedule: July 1-August 9 (Online Asynchronous)

Core Credit: Philosophy (Also fulfills the 'Ethics' requirement for the philosophy major and minor, and satisfies the elective for the Prelaw minor.)

Course Description
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.

PSY180 Person in Psychological Context
Credits: 4
Instructor: Susan Bobb
Schedule: May 19–June 14 (Online Asynchronous)

Core Credit: Social Sciences

Course Description
Formerly PSY220. Explores psychological perspectives on the nature of the person in a cross-cultural context. Focuses on research and theory as well as an introduction to the discipline. Topics addressed include development, social behavior, physiology, personality, memory, diagnosis, and treatment. This course covers the basic topics in psychology, including psychoanalysis, rat learning, principles of attraction, and motivation. PSY180 is a prerequisite for upper-level psychology courses.

PSY180 Syllabus

PSY245 Life Span Development Psychology
Credits: 4
Instructor: Kaye Cook
Schedule: May 19–June 28 (Online Asynchronous)

Course Description
Considers social, cognitive, physical, and emotional aspects of human development from conception to death. Discussion of major issues at each stage of development, e.g., prenatal development, adolescence, cross-cultural differences in emerging adulthood, parenting, and empty nest. Students who have taken EDU 225 cannot get credit for this course.

PSY245 Syllabus

PSY246 Psychological Disorders
Credits: 4
Instructor: Daniel Norton
Schedule: July 1–Aug 9 (Online Asynchronous)
Gordon students email [email protected] to register for Summer II after online registration is closed for the summer.

Course Description
Surveys psychopathology including psychosis, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and addictions; history of treatment and theory; current perspectives in treatment and prevention.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 180

PSY246 Syllabus