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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
2-2 hours This course uses the linguistic similarities between English and New Testament Greek grammars toward the mastery of the morphology and the syntax of New Testament Greek. Students develop a usable vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. It emphasizes the application of Greek grammar to the understanding of the biblical text. Students develop the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Greek in the practice of ministry. Laboratory work is required. Prerequisite for RL 313: RL 212.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours An introduction to the methods and practice of textual criticism. This course will trace the transmission of the biblical documents from their original composition, their preservation through copied manuscripts, and their translation into various ancient and modern languages (with an emphasis on the development of the English Bible). Students will learn how to evaluate the accuracy of the various readings in the biblical manuscripts and translations. Prerequisites: RL 314 and RL 414 or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
2-2 hours An introductory course in Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing mastery of basic grammar. Students develop a usable vocabulary and the ability to translate simple passages. It emphasizes the ability to translate selected passages with the aid of reference tools. Special emphasis is given to the value of Hebrew in the practice of ministry. Laboratory work is required. Prerequisite for RL 413: RL 312.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
each 1-3hours A research project tailored to the student's area of academic or professional interest. This course does not substitute for lecture courses. Prerequisites: senior standing, RT 221, a cumulative 3.00 GPA of all courses taken in this department, and permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours A biblical, theological, historical, and practical study of spiritual formation for Christian ministry. Students examine and engage in the spiritual disciplines foundational to a strong devotional life and Christian service. Emphasis is given to the relationship between personal, corporate, and social spirituality, particularly the role of a spiritual guide in the development of spiritual formation in others. Laboratory work is required.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours An introduction to Christian ministry as an extension of the ministry of Christ. Using scripture as a foundation, students reflect on the call and role of the minister and explore basic issues in spiritual formation. Students are exposed to the broad spectrum of professional roles in ministry, particularly church pastor, religion/theology teacher, and counselor/chaplain. Field education and personality/diagnostic testing are required. Prerequisite: RP 131.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours An introduction to Christian discipleship. With an emphasis on developing skills for practice, students examine biblical and theological foundations of discipleship as demonstrated in the ministry of Christ. Emphasis is given to the development of interpersonal skills for witnessing. Students learn to prepare and present Bible studies and train laity for discipleship. Field education is required. Prerequisite: RP 132 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An introduction to the biblical and theological foundations, principles, and methods of Christ-centered preaching. Students review biblical hermeneutics for application to preaching. Attention is also given to personal preparation, sermon development and delivery, and biblical preaching in the Seventh-day Adventist and Black traditions. Special emphasis is placed on Christ as the content of biblical preaching. Prerequisites: RB 211, RL 212, and RT 221.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An application of homiletical theory, designed to build students' basic skills in biblical preaching. As a continuation of RP 341, this course requires students to deliver sermons for peer and teacher evaluation. Prerequisite: RP 341.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An introduction to biblical, theological, historical, and psychological foundations of religious education. Special attention is given to theoretical approaches and their critique and to religious education and practical procedures for implementing, maintaining, and evaluating religious learning in home, school, and church. Prerequisite: ED 250.
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