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3401RELP551Principles 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3402RELP555Introduction 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3403RELP557Biblical 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3404RELP565Topics 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3405RELP569Sermon 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3406RELP570World 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3407RELP591Evangelistic 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3408RELP593Biblical 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 - 2026)    
✔️Religious Professional Studies (RELP)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3409RELP594Biblical 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: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)
✔️Religious Professional Studies (RELP)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3410RELP595Independent 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3411RELP600Portfolio 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3412RELP600Portfolio 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)RELPSchool of ReligionActive
3413RELTAny 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)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3414RELT138Adventist 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, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3415RELT138Adventist 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 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3416RELT138Adventist 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, Lab Fee 02 ($15), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 - 2026)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3417RELT138TAdventist 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)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3418RELT139Adventist 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)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3419RELT177Christian 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 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3420RELT177Christian 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, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3421RELT201Biblical 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)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3422RELT225Last-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, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3423RELT225Last-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 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3424RELT255Christian Beliefs (R-2)
A study of Adventist doctrines in a Christ-centered context. This course will involve a study of the major teachings, with a view to enhancing the student's understanding and ability to provide biblical support for his or her faith.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1984 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3425RELT255Christian Beliefs (R-2)
A study of Adventist doctrines in a Christ-centered context. This course will involve a study of the major teachings, with a view to enhancing the student's understanding and ability to provide biblical support for his or her faith.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 03 ($20), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3426RELT255TChristian Beliefs
A study of Adventist doctrines in a Christ-centered context. This course will involve a study of the major teachings, with a view to enhancing the student's understanding and ability to provide biblical support for his/her faith. Meets NAD certification requirements for Christian Beliefs.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite)    
Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3427RELT264Topics in Theological Studies
This course is designed to provide an exposure to a wide range of religious studies dealing with issues encountered in theology. 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)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3428RELT295Directed 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 (1979 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3429RELT295Independent 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)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3430RELT317Issues in Physical Science and Religion (R-4)
See PHYS 317 for course description. This course is cross-listed with PHYS 317, PHYS 320, and RELT 320. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1977 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3431RELT320Issues in Physical Science and Religion (R-4) (W)
See PHYS 317 for course description. This course is cross-listed with PHYS 317, PHYS 320, and RELT 317. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2020 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3432RELT358World Religions (R-4)
A study of several major non-Christian religions, including a survey of the history and the distinctive characteristics of each. This course will also compare and contrast these religions, consider areas of commonality between them and biblical Christianity, and provide insights as to how to share Christianity with practitioners of these religions. This course requires readings from sacred texts and relevant literature in the field. This course is cross-listed with RELT 458. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3433RELT358World Religions (R-4)
A study of several major non-Christian religions, including a survey of the history and the distinctive characteristics of each. This course will also compare and contrast these religions, consider areas of commonality between them and biblical Christianity, and provide insights as to how to share Christianity with practitioners of these religions. This course requires readings from sacred texts and relevant literature in the field. This course is cross-listed with RELT 458. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3434RELT373Christian Ethics (R-4)
A foundation course in moral decision making in the fields of bioethics, social ethics, and personal ethics. The objective is to discover timeless norms by which to make basic ethical decisions across the professional spectrum. These norms are then applied to issues relevant to the student. Limited to students required to take Ethics for their program or students with junior/senior class standing.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1979 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3435RELT373Christian Ethics (R-4)
A foundation course in moral decision making in the fields of bioethics, social ethics, and personal ethics. The objective is to discover timeless norms by which to make basic ethical decisions across the professional spectrum. These norms are then applied to issues relevant to the student. Limited to students required to take Ethics for their program or students with junior/senior class standing.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3436RELT373TChristian Ethics
A foundation course in moral decision making in the fields of bio-ethics, social ethics, and personal ethics. The objective is to discover timeless norms by which to make basic ethical decisions across the professional spectrum. These norms are then applied to issues relevant to the student. Limited to students required to take Ethics for their program or students with Junior/Senior class standing. Meets NAD certification requirements for Biblical Content Relevant to Education.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: (2016 — Indefinite)    
Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3437RELT421Issues in Science and Society (R-4) (W)
See BIOL 421 for course description. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 421, Biology Department. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2006 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3438RELT421Science and Faith (R-4) (W)
See BIOL 421 for course description. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 421, Biology Department. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3439RELT421Science and Faith (R-4) (W)
See BIOL 421 for course description. This course is cross-listed with BIOL 421, Biology Department. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2026)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3440RELT439Prophetic Ministry of Ellen G. White (R-4)
Designed for majors in Theology, Pastoral Care, and Religious Education, this is a course on the life, and in particular, the prophetic ministry of Ellen G. White, one of the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Topics will include a biblical study of the gift of prophecy, an understanding of the process of revelation and inspiration, and conflict issues often faced by pastors, chaplains, and school teachers.

Credits: 2, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2005 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3441RELT458World Religions (R-4) (W)
A study of several major non-Christian religions, including a survey of the history and the distinctive characteristics of each. This course will also compare and contrast these religions, consider areas of commonality between them and biblical Christianity, and provide insights as to how to share Christianity with practitioners of these religions. This course requires research and writing of a major paper. This course is cross-listed with RELT 358. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2003 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3442RELT458World Religions (R-4) (W)
A study of several major non-Christian religions, including a survey of the history and the distinctive characteristics of each. This course will also compare and contrast these religions, consider areas of commonality between them and biblical Christianity, and provide insights as to how to share Christianity with practitioners of these religions. This course requires research and writing of a major paper. This course is cross-listed with RELT 358. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 04 ($30), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3443RELT465Topics in Theological Studies
This course is designed to provide an exposure to a wide range of religious studies dealing with issues encountered in theology. Open to all students. The content will change as needed, so the course may be repeated once for credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1985 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3444RELT467Christian Philosophy and Worldviews (R-4) (W)
A study of philosophical thinking as applied to understanding worldviews. Attention will be given to ancient philosophical systems and their influence on worldviews today. The student will also study current worldviews of Christian theism, deism, naturalism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern Pantheistic monism, New Age philosophy, and postmodernism. This worldview understanding will be applied in case studies of contemporary movies. The criteria for evaluating all worldviews will be the Christian worldview in the context of the Adventist understanding of the great controversy.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1988 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3445RELT484Christian Theology I (R-4)
An in-depth study of the 28 Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Beliefs to equip the student to know the doctrines of the church from Scripture and to present them to others.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1982 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3446RELT485Christian Theology II (R-4) (W)
This course examines major theological issues, such as christology, pneumatology, anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology to strengthen confidence in Scripture and to equip the student to preach with certainty.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3447RELT495Directed Study
See RELT 295 for course description.

Credits: 1, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3448RELT495Independent 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 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3449RELT495Independent 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 (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3450RELT500Directed Study
Directed study designed to make up deficiencies in a student’s undergraduate degree.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3451RELT520Spirituality in Ministry
An examination of a biblical model for spiritual leadership and its implications for personal spiritual life and development. The objective of this course is to discover how to experience life and ministry that is "full of God's grace and power."

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2001 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3452RELT525Theology of Ministry
An in-depth study of the theology of ministry in the context of the church, clergy-laity roles, and the mission of the local congregation.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3453RELT531Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation
An investigation into fundamental hermeneutical presuppositions and the formulation of both sound principles of biblical interpretation and proper methods of interpreting the writings of Ellen G. White, for use in preaching and ministry. Particular attention is paid to contemporary methods of interpretation and their impact on the authority and trustworthiness of Scripture.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3454RELT538Prophetic Guidance in the Adventist Church
An in-depth study of the gift of prophecy as seen in the life and ministry of Ellen G. White. Controversial issues in revelation and inspiration are explored. An assignment answering objections is required.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3455RELT540Christianity and Ethics in Professional Practice
This course examines Christian principles and moral and ethical values which affect professional decisions, behaviors, and interactions. Applications to specific areas of professional concern for nursing and DNP practice are made.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2012 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3456RELT542Studies in Biblical Doctrines
An in-depth study of key biblical doctrines, such as salvation, the nature of God and man, the Great Controversy, and the final destiny of God's people. A significant research assignment is required

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2005 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3457RELT545God and Human Suffering
A study of the suffering and evil in this world in relation to the plan of redemption and God's intention to bring about restoration. The course will involve exploration of pertinent biblical passages and theological perspectives and consideration of the worldviews and experiences of those who are suffering, with special attention to the relevance of the subject for helping and health professions.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2020 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3458RELT546Doctrine of Salvation
The central purpose of this class is to study the plan of salvation/righteousness by faith. It focuses on building a biblically based understanding of salvation through the sanctuary and key soteriological books like Romans, Galatians, and John. Some time is also spent in examining and critiquing varying views of salvation from theologians such as Abelard, Calvin, Arminius, and Wesley. The significance of these views for Seventh-day Adventism is also explored.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3459RELT552Theology of Mission and Evangelism
The biblical foundation for evangelism. A theological reflection of its essence, goals, motives, and strategies, with special emphasis on the mission of the SDA Church. The course provides a theological foundation for all courses in the area of evangelism, ministry, and missions.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3460RELT563Contemporary Theological Issues
A study of contemporary theological issues that impact the Seventh-day Adventist Church with a view to assisting inquirers to respond appropriately

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3461RELT565Topics in Theological Studies
This course covers selected topics of interest in the area of theological studies.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1999 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3462RELT568World Religions
A study of several major representative Christian and non-Christian religions, including a survey of the history and the distinctive characteristics of each. This course also compares and contrasts these religions, considers areas of commonality between these religions and biblical Christianity, and provides insights as to how to share Christianity with practitioners of these religions.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2002 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3463RELT571Renewal and Mission of the Church
A biblical study of ecclesiology as it relates to the mission of the church. Emphasis is placed on church renewal through worship, small groups, missional focus, and the empowering baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3464RELT573Biblical Eschatology
A biblical evaluation of end-time movements, teachings, and events to prepare the church for Christ's soon return.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3465RELT581Biblical Ethics and Contemporary Society
An examination of the major ethical teachings of the Bible in light of their cultural and historical setting and in relation to contemporary moral issues. This course deals with how to approach ethical problems in ministry, as well as Christian strategies dealing with basic matters such as confidentiality, church-state relations, racism, sexual vulnerability, and marriage/divorce/remarriage.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3466RELT595Independent Study
Individual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (1996 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3467RELT620Project in Theological Studies
Requires the writing of a major paper in the area of theological studies. Project is to be completed in accordance with guidelines supplied by the School of Religion and under the supervision of the project adviser.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2008 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3468RELT640Thesis Proposal and Literature Review
A preparatory course for the Master of Arts thesis in which an in-depth literature review is conducted and a thesis proposal is written.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3469RELT650Thesis in Theological Studies
Requires the writing of a major paper in the area of theological studies. Project is to be completed in accordance with guidelines supplied by the School of Religion and under the supervision of the project adviser.

Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2008 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3470RELT679Thesis Continuation
Any student who has already earned 6 thesis credits but has not completed the thesis itself must continue to enroll for thesis continuation. No credit is offered, but a thesis continuation fee will be assessed for processing the enrollment. Thesis continuation fee: $100.00.

Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2016 — Indefinite)    
✔️Religion and Theology (RELT)RELTSchool of ReligionActive
3471SOCI125Introduction to Sociology (IN-8)
This general education course is designed to introduce students to the sociological study of society. Consideration is given to the systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions and social change.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3472SOCI150Cultural Anthropology
A study of culture and cultural variation. The contemporary beliefs, values, institutions, and material dimensions of people in North America are contrasted with those of people living in other regions of the world today and in the past. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 150 . A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1996 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3473SOCI224Social Psychology
See PSYC 224 for course description. This course is cross-listed with PSYC 224. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1975 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3474SOCI230Multicultural Relations
A study of interactional patterns among diverse human groups. Consideration is given to the theoretical bases of inter-group relations and to class activities which promote awareness and understanding. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 230 and PSYC 231. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3475SOCI230Multicultural Relations
A study of interactional patterns among diverse human groups. Consideration is given to the theoretical bases of inter-group relations and to class activities which promote awareness and understanding. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 230 and PSYC 231. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1995 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3476SOCI233Human Sexuality
See PSYC 233 for course description. This course is cross-listed with PSYC 233 and SOCW 233. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1982 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3477SOCI250Death and Dying
This course offers a unique and important perspective about cultural differences in death and dying. Personal attitudes and beliefs related to loss, dying, death, and bereavement will be explored. Cultural beliefs, rituals, ethnic groups are examined. Students enrolling for upper division credit will be required to write an application paper beyond the course requirements.This course is cross-listed with SOCI 450, SOCW 250, SOCW 450, and PSYC 250. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3478SOCI260Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 460, SOCW 260, and SOCW 460. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3479SOCI265Topics in Sociology
Study of special topics pertinent to the field of sociology. Content will vary among various topics, based on the interests or needs of students and the department. This course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1993 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3480SOCI266Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2026)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3481SOCI266Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3482SOCI294International Study Tour
The School of Social Work sponsors a study tour of Europe every other summer. The tour focuses on a comparison of cultures, historical and current issues, and social policies in order to facilitate a better understanding of diverse people (3-6 credits in one area). This course is cross-listed with SOCW 294, SOCI 494, and SOCW 494. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3 - 6, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3483SOCI295Directed Study
Study of special topics pertinent to the area of sociology and family studies. Open to qualified students who want to follow a program in independent study. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3484SOCI295Independent Study
Study of special topics pertinent to the area of sociology. Open to qualified students who want to follow a program in independent study. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3485SOCI296U.S. Study Tour
The School of Social Work sponsors a tour of New York City during Thanksgiving vacation. This trip focuses on ethnicity, social problems, urban change, and social agencies. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 496, SOCW 296 and SOCW 496. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 26 ($1500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 - 2026)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3486SOCI296U.S. Study Tour
The School of Social Work sponsors a tour of New York City during Thanksgiving vacation. This trip focuses on ethnicity, social problems, urban change, and social agencies. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 496, SOCW 296 and SOCW 496. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 28 ($1700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3487SOCI296U.S. Study Tour
The School of Social Work sponsors a tour of New York City during Thanksgiving vacation. This trip focuses on ethnicity, social problems, urban change, and social agencies.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 22 ($1100), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1986 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3488SOCI349Aging and Society (W)
This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the multidisciplinary field of Gerontology. Substantive, conceptual, and methodological issues central to the study of adult development and aging are explored through collaborative learning opportunities. The reading material, lectures, and other course content will present a broad overview of the social, psychological, structural, and biophysical factors that shape the individual's experience of old age, as well as the consequences that an aging population has for social institutions. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 349. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1984 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3489SOCI365Family Relations
A sociological analysis of family structures and functions. Attention will be given to courtship, family organization and interaction, family disorganization and reorganization, and the post-parental family. Emphasis will be given to findings of recent family studies. This course is cross-listed with SOCW 365. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3490SOCI450Death and Dying
See SOCI 250 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 250, SOCW 250, SOCW 450, and PSYC 250. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 01 ($10), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3491SOCI460Racism and Oppression
See SOCI 260 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 260, SOCW 260, and SOCW 460. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2021 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3492SOCI465Topics in Sociology
See SOCI 265 for course description.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1990 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3493SOCI466Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2026)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3494SOCI466Racism and Oppression
This course will focus on various aspects of racism and oppression through the lens of the social sciences and from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. Emphasis will be on individual and collective awareness, community responsibility, and cultural humility.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3495SOCI494International Study Tour
See SOCI 294 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 294, SOCW 294, and SOCW 494. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3 - 6, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3496SOCI495Directed Study
See SOCI 295 for course description.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1978 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3497SOCI495Independent Study
Study of special topics pertinent to the area of sociology. Open to qualified students who want to follow a program in independent study. This course can be repeated for credit for a total of not more than three hours credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3498SOCI496U.S. Study Tour
The School of Social Work sponsors a tour of New York City during Thanksgiving vacation. This trip focuses on ethnicity, social problems, urban change, and social agencies. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCW 296, and SOCW 496. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program. Additionally, all students enrolled in the course SOCI 496 or SOCW 496 for 3-credits will be required to write a research paper.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 26 ($1500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3499SOCI496U.S. Study Tour
See SOCI 296 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 296, SOCW 296, and SOCW 496. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 1 - 3, Lab Fee 22 ($1100), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (1986 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Sociology (SOCI)SOCISchool of Social WorkActive
3500SOCW150Cultural Anthropology
See SOCI 150 for course description. This course is cross-listed with SOCI 150. A student may receive credit for this course from only one program.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2005 — Indefinite)    
✔️Social Work (SOCW)SOCWSchool of Social WorkActive