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2701 | RELB426T | Studies in Revelation A study of the prophecies and symbolisms of Revelation with their historical fulfillments. Special attention will be given to discovering its special message for our day. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2702 | RELB435 | New Testament Studies I (R-3) (R-4) A brief introduction to and exegetical study of the General Letters of the New Testament, which include Hebrews; James; 1 and 2 Peter; Jude and 1, 2, and 3 John. Includes a background survey of the book of Acts. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2703 | RELB436 | New Testament Studies II (R-3) (R-4) A brief introduction to and exegetical study of the Pauline Letters of the New Testament which include 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Romans, Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, Philemon, and 1 and 2 Timothy. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2704 | RELB455 | Archaeological Fieldwork (R-4) See RELB 255 for course description. Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2000 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2705 | RELB465 | Topics in Biblical Studies This course is designed to provide an exposure to a wide range of religious studies dealing with issues encountered in biblical studies. The content will change as needed, so the course may be repeated once for credit. Open to all students. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1998 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2706 | RELB477 | Exodus, Egyptian Warfare, and Archaeology (R-3) (R-4) (W) A seminar course that explores the core events of the book of Exodus and its development as a major theme in the Old Testament in relation to Egyptian and Near Eastern historical texts and warfare tactics of the ancient world. Careful attention will be paid to the exegesis of the biblical texts and Egyptian documents before comparisons are made with cultural, political, and historical events in Egypt and Canaan from an archaeological perspective. The course will make heavy use of the primary source materials in the William G. Dever Research Library. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2707 | RELB479 | Biblical Imagery and the Archaeology of Near Eastern Images (R-3) (R-4) (W) A seminar course that explores the rich motifs of biblical imagery and the development of metaphors of God in the Old Testament in relation to Near Eastern artifacts, images, and seals of the ancient world. Careful attention will be paid to the exegesis of biblical texts before comparisons are made with cultural, political, and religio-historical developments in the ancient Near East from an archaeological perspective. The course will make heavy use of the primary source materials in the William G. Dever Research Library. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2708 | RELB481 | David, Solomon, and the Archaeology of State Formation (R-3) (R-4) (W) Prerequisite(s): A seminar course that explores the central role that David and Solomon played in the development of kingship and state formation in ancient Israel in relation to ancient Near Eastern and Hebrew historical texts and archaeological excavations in modern Israel. Careful attention will be paid to the exegesis of the biblical texts of Samuel and Kings before comparisons are made with cultural, political, and historical events in Israel and the ancient Near East from an archaeological perspective. The course will make heavy use of the primary source materials in the William G. Dever Research Library. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2709 | RELB483 | Sanctuary, Temple, and the Archaeology of Religion (R-3) (R-4) (W) A seminar course the explores the central role of the sanctuary and temple services and the development of religion and cult in ancient Israel in relation to ancient Near Eastern and Hebrew historical texts, iconography, and archaeological excavations in Egypt and the ancient Near East. Careful attention will be paid to the exegesis of the biblical texts before comparisons are made with cultural, political, and historical events in Israel and the ancient Near East from an archaeological perspective. The course will make heavy use of the primary source materials in the William G. Dever Research Library. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2710 | RELB495 | Directed Study See RELB 295 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1982 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2711 | RELB495 | Independent Study This course is limited primarily to School of Religion majors and must be approved by the dean of the School of Religion. Occasionally, the course may be conducted as a seminar and published in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2712 | RELB497 | Archaeological Method and Theory (R-4) This course provides a thorough background to archaeological method and theory for the advanced archaeology student, including a historical overview of archaeological inquiry, as well as the development of procedure, method, and theoretical perspectives in the discipline. There will be a focus on ceramic typology and interpretation of site reports in the southern Levant and the Aegean world. Open to archaeology majors and minors only. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2713 | RELB548 | Jesus as Healer A study of how Jesus interacted with and ministered to people who were sick, burdened or disabled, as described in the biblical books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Includes consideration of how contemporary Christians should relate to Jesus' ministry of healing. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Biblical Studies (RELB) | RELB | School of Religion | Active | |
2714 | RELG501 | Introduction to Graduate Studies in Religion An introduction to the successful pursuit of graduate studies in the School of Religion. Students will learn the conventions and expectations of graduate level reading, writing, research, and critical analysis. They will specifically learn how to use Chicago/Turabian style of referencing. This course is intended to be taken within the first semester of a student’s graduate program. Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious General Studies (RELG) | RELG | School of Religion | Active | |
2715 | RELG600 | Research Methods and Writing A course dealing with techniques and tools, including library and online sources available for theological research for the construction and practice of writing research papers. Emphasis is given to expository and persuasive writing skills, documentation styles, and bibliography in various religious disciplines. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious General Studies (RELG) | RELG | School of Religion | Active | |
2716 | RELG660 | Thesis Defense An oral defense of a completed thesis that must be taken in the final semester of the student's program before graduation. Students should complete all graduation requirements as part of this course. The class is Pass/Fail. Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER | SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious General Studies (RELG) | RELG | School of Religion | Active | |
2717 | RELL181 | Biblical Hebrew I An introductory course in the grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. The student will read and translate selected Old Testament passages in order to apply what is being learned. Laboratory work is required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2718 | RELL181L | Biblical Hebrew I Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2719 | RELL182 | Biblical Hebrew II An introductory course in the grammar and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. The student will read and translate selected Old Testament passages in order to apply what is being learned. Laboratory work is required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2720 | RELL182L | Biblical Hebrew II Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2721 | RELL191 | New Testament Greek I An introductory course in the grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. The student will read and translate selected New Testament passages in order to apply what is being learned. Laboratory work is required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2722 | RELL191L | NT Greek I Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2723 | RELL192 | New Testament Greek II An introductory course in the grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek. The student will read and translate selected New Testament passages in order to apply what is being learned. Laboratory work is required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2724 | RELL192L | New Testament Greek II Lab NULL Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2012 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2725 | RELL221 | Introduction to Biblical Exegesis An introduction to the principles of biblical interpretation and their underlying presuppositions as well as their application to biblical exegesis, focusing on the various steps of the exegetical process. Passages of the Bible representing the various genres of the Old and New Testaments will be interpreted. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2726 | RELL295 | Directed Study This course is limited primarily to School of Religion majors and must be approved by the dean of the School of Religion. Occasionally, the course may be conducted as a seminar and published in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1994 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2727 | RELL295 | Independent Study This course is limited primarily to School of Religion majors and must be approved by the dean of the School of Religion. Occasionally, the course may be conducted as a seminar and published in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2728 | RELL330 | Intermediate Hebrew An intermediate course in the grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew with an emphasis on Hebrew syntax. Selected Old Testament passages will be translated and interpreted. The student will be introduced to word studies and grammatical text-analysis which form the basis for exegetical work with the biblical text. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2729 | RELL331 | Intermediate Greek An intermediate course in the grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek with an emphasis on Greek syntax. Selected New Testament passages will be translated and interpreted. The student will be briefly introduced to the task of exegesis as it pertains to the effective proclamation of the Scriptures. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2730 | RELL465 | Topics in Biblical Languages This course is designed to provide an exposure to a wide range of religious studies dealing with issues encountered in biblical languages and exegesis. The content will change as needed, so the course may be repeated once for credit. Open to all students. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2000 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2731 | RELL495 | Directed Study See RELL 295 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1987 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2732 | RELL495 | Independent Study This course is limited primarily to School of Religion majors and must be approved by the dean of the School of Religion. Occasionally, the course may be conducted as a seminar and published in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Biblical Languages (RELL) | RELL | School of Religion | Active | |
2733 | RELP150 | Introduction to Ministry An introduction to the basics of ministry, focusing on issues such as the call to pastoral or teaching ministry, Christ-centered living, personal spirituality, ethical behavior, relationships with others, concern for the lost, time management, and theological study. This course seeks to develop personal morality, spiritual growth, and practical life skills in ministers and teachers in training. Credits: 2, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2734 | RELP207 | Mission Practicum An introduction to the fundamentals of evangelistic mission service. Fifteen hours of instruction and preparation for a three-week campaign delivering 19 doctrinal presentations to a pre-determined group outside the United States. Credits: 0 - 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2735 | RELP240 | World Missions (R-4) An introduction to world missions and mission strategies. This course introduces a theology of world mission, the history of missions, various philosophies of mission, including the Seventh-day Adventist philosophy and strategy of missions and the strategic implementation of mission in different cultural settings. Major religious, philosophical, and cultural traditions will be examined for the purpose of enhancing Christian outreach and cross-cultural evangelism. Upper-division students are expected to do additional research and writing besides the other class requirements. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2000 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2736 | RELP251 | Introduction to Youth Ministry (R-4) This course will explore the biblical basis for a specialized ministry to children, youth, and young adults. The students will become acquainted with current research, contemporary approaches, and available resources to enhance ministry to youth. Practical experience in area churches will be required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1994 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2737 | RELP252 | Intermediate Youth Ministry (R-4) This course will focus on principles and strategies for specialized ministry among adolescents in the local church. Practical experience in area churches will be required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2004 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2738 | RELP257 | Museum Education (SERV-2) A study of the role, function, and outreach potential of the Lynn H. Wood Archaeological Museum in the community, with an emphasis on docent training and procedures, interpretive methods, and general principles of museum education. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2739 | RELP264 | Christian Witnessing (R-4) This course will focus on Christ's model of reaching people and how this approach can be integrated in one's spiritual life and implemented with interpersonal relationships and the sharing of the gospel. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2000 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2740 | RELP265 | Topics in Professional Training This course is designed to provide an exposure to a wide range of religious studies dealing with issues encountered in professional training. The content will change as needed, so the course may be repeated once for credit. Open to all students. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2011 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2741 | RELP266 | Evangelism Seminar In this seminar course, students will gain exposure to key evangelism topics and learn from field experts how to do evangelism in a variety of contexts. Emphasis will be given to the cycle of evangelism and its application. Areas covered include health evangelism, urban evangelism, literature evangelism, foreign missions, education, small groups, and public evangelism. Credits: 0 - 1, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2742 | RELP267 | Introduction to Christian Leadership This course introduces principles of Christian leadership and how they can be applied to life and ministry. Using the Bible, Spirit of Prophecy, and contemporary leadership writings, students will develop their own personal framework for successful leadership. The strengths and weaknesses of various approaches are compared. Students are required to obtain hands-on leadership experience during the semester outside of the class as part of the course requirements. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2743 | RELP291 | Practicum (SERV-2) Supervised practicum in various forms of ministry as individually designed for each student. The program and the supervisor must be approved by the School of Religion prior to registration. These programs will involve a minimum of 100 hours of instruction and activity for each hour of credit. This course may be applied to a religion minor but is not a substitute for RELP 466 - Public Evangelism (SERV-2) , or other general education requirements. (Pass/Fail). Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1998 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2744 | RELP295 | Directed Study This course is limited to School of Religion majors and must be approved by the School dean. Occasionally, the course may be conducted as a seminar and published in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1985 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2745 | RELP295 | Independent Study This course is limited to School of Religion majors and must be approved by the School dean. Occasionally, the course may be conducted as a seminar and published in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2746 | RELP321 | Introduction to Biblical Preaching This introductory course examines the foundations for effective biblical preaching. Attention will be given to the call and preparation of the preacher, principles of biblical hermeneutics, the elements of sermon formulation, and principles of sermon delivery. A topical, biographical, or narrative sermon will be preached and analyzed in a peer-review setting. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2747 | RELP322 | Intermediate Biblical Preaching This course focuses on the preparation and delivery of expository sermons. Attention will be given to the discovery of the exegetical idea of the text, the formulation of the homiletical idea, and how to preach with conviction. Expository sermons will be preached and analyzed in a peer-review setting. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2748 | RELP338 | Missions and Health See NURS 347 for course description. This course is cross-listed with NURS 347 and SOCW 338. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 2, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2015 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2749 | RELP339 | Ministerial Externship This course requires involvement in an approved local church under the supervision of a mentoring pastor. It must be taken by theology or pastoral care majors who are required to be in the Ministerial Externship Program but are not registered for any of the following classes: RELP 363 Personal Evangelism; RELP 370 Interpersonal Ministry; RELP 450 Church Ministry I; RELP 452 Church Ministry II. This course may be taken more than once. (Pass/Fail). Credits: 0, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: N/A Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2750 | RELP340 | World Missions (R-4) See RELP 240 for course description. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2000 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2751 | RELP354 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling and Conflict Resolution This course is an introduction to the use of biblical counseling in church-related settings. Topics covered include the history, philosophy, and practice of biblical counseling. Applications are made to particular situations such as marriage counseling, addictions, anxiety, conflict resolution, sexual abuse, etc. Students will also receive certification in premarital counseling through Prepare-Enrich. This course is not designed as an introduction to professional counseling. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1989 - 2022) Discontinued (2021-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2752 | RELP354 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling and Conflict Resolution This course is an introduction to the use of biblical counseling in church-related settings. Topics covered include the history, philosophy, and practice of biblical counseling. Applications are made to particular situations such as marriage counseling, addictions, anxiety, conflict resolution, sexual abuse, etc. Students will also receive certification in premarital counseling through Prepare-Enrich. This course is not designed as an introduction to professional counseling. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2753 | RELP363 | Personal Evangelism (R-4) (SERV-2) This course covers the principles and practice of one-to-one evangelism, including the use of different witnessing styles to attract people to Christ and His church. Special focus will be given to conducting effective Bible studies and working in local church outreach endeavors. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2754 | RELP370 | Interpersonal Ministry Students whose major does not require this course must obtain permission from instructor and School dean. The development of listening skills and interpersonal communication in pastoral visitation, with special emphasis on revitalizing inactive members. Laboratory work in area churches will be required. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2755 | RELP391 | Practicum (SERV-2) See RELP 291 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1998 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2756 | RELP401 | Fundamentals of Biblical Preaching A basic homiletics course focusing on the preparation and delivery of expository sermons. The student will learn and implement a ten-step method for sermon preparation and will preach it in a peer-review setting. The course is intended for students with no academic credit in preaching. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2001 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2757 | RELP405 | Evangelistic Preaching (R-4) This course concentrates on the development and delivery of distinctively Adventist messages, with emphasis on soul-winning decisions and the use of multi-media. This course is available to those who will take RELP 466 in the following summer. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2005 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2758 | RELP423 | Advanced Biblical Preaching This course explores further methods of biblical preaching, such as the narrative plot and the inductive sermon, all the while challenging the student to a complete reliance upon Word and Spirit. Preaching is set for specific needs, situations, and the development of a sermonic series. Sermons are preached and analyzed in a peer-review setting. Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2759 | RELP435 | Levantine Ceramic Typology A study of the ceramic typology of the Levant from the Chalcolithic to the Hellenistic periods with an emphasis on technology, form, and function. Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2760 | RELP450 | Church Ministry I An introduction to church ministry, this course explores a biblical theology of church ministry, clergy, and laity roles and relationships, church administration, and the practice of some specific ministries in the local setting. Laboratory work in area churches is required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2006 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2761 | RELP452 | Church Ministry II In this course, consideration is given to the personal as well as the professional life of the pastor, such as spiritual leadership, life management, worship ministry, priestly functions (baptisms, weddings, and funerals), denominational policy, church growth, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit for ministry. The course includes the theology major exit exam. Laboratory work in area churches is required. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2762 | RELP462 | Public Evangelism International (SERV-2) Principles employed in preparing and conducting international public evangelistic meetings are explored and experienced in connection with the Field School of Evangelism. The student learns how to plan and hold an evangelistic series in an international setting, as well as visit with evangelistic interests. Consent from the School of Religion must be obtained before enrollment. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 19 ($800), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER, Module 1 Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2763 | RELP465 | Topics in Professional Training In this introductory course, Christ's model of personal evangelism will be emphasized, and attention will be given to the principles and practice of one-to-one evangelism with people of Christian, secular, and non-Christian backgrounds. The presentation of the gospel and giving of Bible studies is modeled in class, and laboratory experience is required of the student. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1987 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2764 | RELP466 | Public Evangelism (SERV-2) Principles employed in preparing and conducting public evangelistic meetings are explored and experienced in connection with the Field School of Evangelism. The student learns how to plan and hold an evangelistic series, as well as visit with evangelistic interests. Consent from the School of Religion must be obtained before enrollment. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1987 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2765 | RELP467 | Health Evangelism (R-4) (SERV-2) A study of the concepts and methods of creating witnessing opportunities through taking advantage of the current interest in preventive health practices and lifestyle changes. The objective of these concepts and methods is to obtain decisions for a more abundant way of life and to lead men and women to Christ. The course also will provide future church leaders with practical ways to utilize the talents of members in health evangelism. Laboratory work in area churches and/or community settings is required. A 2-hour class will not complete the R general education area of 12 hours. This course is cross-listed with NURS 467. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Credits: 2 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2013 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2766 | RELP495 | Directed Study See RELP 295 for course description. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1983 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2767 | RELP495 | Independent Study This course is limited to School of Religion majors and must be approved by the School dean. Occasionally, the course may be conducted as a seminar and published in the schedule of classes. This course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2768 | RELP500 | Directed Study Directed study is designed to make up deficiencies in a student’s undergraduate degree. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2769 | RELP508 | Expository Preaching An advanced course on the theology and construction of expository sermons. Attention is given to exegetical procedure, homiletical form, relevant illustration, and accurate application. The student learns strategies for developing exegetical outlines of biblical books or chapters and transforming these outlines into fresh, contemporary sermons for today's audience. Course requirements include preparation, delivery, and evaluation of sermons in a peer-review setting. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2770 | RELP513 | Effective Church Leadership Church leadership viewed from the perspective of character and effectiveness. Issues covered include visioning, local mission development, mentoring, effective administration, and decision making. Case studies and group interaction are used for learning purposes. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2771 | RELP515 | Equipping Laity for Ministry A biblical approach to the effective accomplishment of church ministry, with an emphasis on the discovery, development,and discipleship of lay ministry. The role of the pastor as facilitator of ministry in this paradigm is carefully examined. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2772 | RELP517 | Pastoral Counseling Counseling theory and practice in church related settings. Mental health programs and follow-up are studied. Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2773 | RELP519 | Church and Community Health Education Based on principles outlined in the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, this course deals with specific methods and programs designed to reach both church and community in areas of felt needs not ordinarily emphasized in the traditional evangelistic approach. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2774 | RELP521 | Time and Life Management This course is a comprehensive study of time and life management. It explores the fundamentals of time and its management within a theological and pastoral context. Special consideration is given to articulating personal values, achieving goals, evaluating and implementing a time-management system, overcoming personal time-management weaknesses, and applying strategies of efficiency and effectiveness to everyday life. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1998 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2775 | RELP524 | Evangelistic Preaching This course concentrates on the development and delivery of Christ-centered, distinctively Adventist messages, with emphasis on soul-winning decisions and the use of multi-media. Instruction includes sermon preparation for an evangelistic series. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2776 | RELP525 | Youth Ministry in the Local Church This course emphasizes the understanding of the various youth groups in the local church and how each age level grows spiritually. The purpose of the course is to demonstrate how to develop effective youth leaders and to enable them to minister to, retain, and engage youth in the mission of the church. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2777 | RELP532 | Principles and Strategies for Church Growth This course focuses on the application of biblical principles of church growth to the North American church, as well as practical evangelistic strategies for the local Adventist congregation. These include year-long planning for community outreach, church planting, evangelistic preparation, and membership training. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2778 | RELP534 | Personal Soul-Winning Skills A study of the importance, principles, and methods of personal evangelism. The course focuses on the development of skills to help individuals make favorable decisions for Jesus Christ through one-on-one small group evangelism. Practical experience is gained in laboratory exercises and in the field. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2779 | RELP535 | Conflict Resolution and Relationships An overview of how to resolve conflicts and build relationships from both a gospel and great controversy perspective. The course explores biblical strategies for managing, easing and eliminating conflicts in our families, churches, friendships, work, and other relational settings. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2780 | RELP537 | Church Planting Strategies The course focuses on planting churches in a Seventh-day Adventist context. Biblical and historical models, various methods of church planting, and the current state of Adventist church planting is surveyed. Students learn how to develop a strategy for starting and multiplying congregations, how to integrate discipleship with church planning, and how to protect the personal life of the church pastor. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2781 | RELP542 | Urban Ministry and Evangelism A study of the city as the locus of mission and ministry. The course considers the forces which create cities, their development, and their ethos, with emphasis on the process of secularization and the church's holistic approach to the urban setting. Special attention is given to evangelism and church planting in the urban context. Students are exposed to various ministries dealing with the hungry, homeless, addicted, and the alienated. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2782 | RELP550 | Principles of Biblical Change I An introduction to the theory and principles of biblical change, showing how a practical application of the gospel transforms lives and hearts. This course is designed for those who operate in a church-based setting. It is not intended as a replacement for professional counseling training. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2783 | RELP551 | Principles of Biblical Change II This course applies principles learned in RELP 551 to real-life situations such as grief recovery, addiction, abuse, depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, and other areas of intrapersonal and interpersonal challenges. Students will be trained in boundaries and how and when to refer counselees to professionals. This course is designed for those who operate in a church-based setting. It is not intended as a replacement for professional counseling training. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2784 | RELP555 | Introduction to Marriage and Family Coaching This course looks at methods of effectively coach couples and families from a biblical perspective. Students will understand the keys to effective coaching by examining God's ideals for marriage and the family. Practical tools and strategies for marriage and family coaching are shared. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2785 | RELP557 | Biblical Counseling in the Local Church This course examines how to implement a biblical counseling process and program in a local church. It looks at how a congregation can be equipped to be an effective community where every member is empowered to speak the truth in love so that the entire church matures in Christ. The goals of biblical counseling are defined and delineated. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2786 | RELP565 | Topics in Professional Studies This course deals with selected topics of interest in the area of pastoral studies. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1999 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2787 | RELP569 | Sermon Designs for Biblical Preaching The understanding of post-modern society and how to communicate the character of God and the truths of Scripture through effective sermons. Course requirements include preparation, delivery, and evaluation of sermons in a peer-review setting. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2788 | RELP570 | World Mission A broad introduction to Christian world missions. This course covers aspects of the theology of mission; the history of missions; various philosophies of mission, including the Seventh-day Adventist perspective; and strategies for implementing missions in a variety of cultural settings. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2008 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2789 | RELP591 | Evangelistic Preaching Practicum The course is offered in connection with a field school of evangelism, in which students participate in supervised evangelistic preaching. Students must demonstrate adequate preparation in order to be considered for this course. Class requirements include preparation of a theoretical framework to be done, field supervision, and a final report. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2001 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2790 | RELP593 | Biblical Counseling and Coaching Practicum A lab-based and supervised experience in doing biblical counseling and coaching. This counseling experience is not intended as a replacement for professional counseling training. Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2791 | RELP595 | Independent Study Individual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty. Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2792 | RELP600 | Portfolio Seminar Students demonstrate proficiency in ministry skills through the creation of a portfolio showing meaningful integration of skills and knowledge. Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2793 | RELP600 | Portfolio Seminar Students demonstrate proficiency in ministry skills through the creation of a portfolio showing meaningful integration of skills and knowledge. This class is designed for students in their final semester and includes requirements for graduation. Pass/Fail only. Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | Religious Professional Studies (RELP) | RELP | School of Religion | Active | |
2794 | RELT | Any additional RELT Course Take any RELT course offered by the university. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: N/A Catalog: (2021 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
2795 | RELT138 | Adventist Heritage (R-2) A study of the Second Advent Awakening in the nineteenth century and the subsequent development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Special emphasis will be placed on the contributory role in the church of the spiritual gift of prophecy through the life and ministry of Ellen G. White. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
2796 | RELT138T | Adventist Heritage A study of the Second Advent Awakening in the nineteenth century and the subsequent development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Special emphasis will be placed on the contributory role in the church of the spiritual gift of prophecy through the life and ministry of Ellen G. White. Meets NAD certification requirements for Spirit of Prophecy and SDA Church History. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
2797 | RELT139 | Adventist Heritage Tour (R-4) This tour visits sites of major importance to the history of the Millerite movement and the founding of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It also considers sites of significance to the context in which the Adventist Church arose. Course requirements include going on the tour and keeping a journal containing written reflections on various tour sites Credits: 1, Lab Fee 16 ($500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
2798 | RELT177 | Christian Spirituality (R-1) This course provides a basic introduction to Christian spirituality and spiritual growth. Using Christ as a model, key spiritual disciplines, such as prayer and Bible study, will be explored and applied as ways to enrich personal spirituality. Aspects of spiritual growth such as understanding grace, obedience, faith, and dependence on Christ will be explored from a biblical and practical perspective. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
2799 | RELT201 | Biblical Principles for Daily Living (R-4) A study of the biblical principles for restoring humankind to the image of God holistically, in the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. The principles studied cover many aspects of Christian living, including social relationships, lifestyle choices, ethical issues, stewardship, health, and spiritual growth. Students are encouraged to explore Scripture to discover these principles for themselves and learn how to apply them in their lives. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
2800 | RELT225 | Last-Day Events (R-2) A biblical, theological, and historical study of eschatology rooted in its Christ-centered focus. It considers the unique Seventh-day Adventist contribution compared to that of leading scholars, both in the past and present. Also it examines, among other movements, the New Age Movement and Dispensationalism and focuses on how to be ready for the end event. Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active |