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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
each 1-3 hours 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 An introduction to the principles and methods of biblical interpretation with emphasis on Christocentric interpretation. Special consideration is given to Seventh-day Adventist interpretation and the relationship between interpretation and spirituality. Students develop the ability to assess various critical methodologies and apply interpretive principles responsibly.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours A study of the biblical teaching on the Gift of Prophecy with emphasis on the manifestation of the gift in the ministry of Ellen G. White. Special consideration is given to issues of interpretation: Ellen White's relationship to the Bible and biblical prophecy; revelation, inspiration, and illumination; canon and authority; purpose of her writings; development of her thought; and relevance for modern believers. Attention is also given to Ellen White and her critics, Ellen White and the church, and the nature and role of the Ellen G. White Estate. Prerequisite: RT 221. This course does not meet the General Education requirement for non-majors.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours An introduction to the rigor of critical thinking in the context of human quest for truth and meaning. Through an historical approach, this course highlights the contributions of the major philosophers to the development of disciplines such as epistemology, ontology, metaphysics, empiricism, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, logic, and ethics. It is geared toward the understanding of pre-modernity, modernity, and postmodernity. It evaluates philosophical postulates in the light of biblical verities and aims at establishing the relationship between faith and learning.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An introductory survey of Christian ethics from biblical to present times. The course includes a systematic evaluation of various approaches to Christian ethics. Consideration is given to the relationship between the Bible and the quality and character of the Christian moral life, with special emphasis on Christ as the center of value and the moral life. Students investigate and critique major ethical systems and engage in values analysis, clarification, and criticism. Prerequisite: RT 221 or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours A survey of the development, beliefs, worldviews, and practices of the religions of the world, including African and Caribbean traditions as well as modern religious movements. Special emphasis will be placed on their relationship with Christianity. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An introductory survey of the development of Christian thought from A.D. 100 to 1300. Treatment is given to the task of theology, theological principles and methods, and biblical critique of theological ideas. Dogmatic categories include theology, Christology, pneumatology, anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Students explore the relevance of theological reflection for modern church and society. Prerequisite: RT 221.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours An introductory survey of the development of Christian thought from A.S. 1300 to the present. Treatment is given to the task of theology, theological principles and methods, and biblical critique of theological ideas. Dogmatic categories include theology, Christology, pneumatology, anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Attention is given to the historical development, principles, and methods of biblical theology. Students explore the relevance of theological reflection for modern church and society. Prerequisite: RT 421.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours An exploration of the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist church from a biblical and historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on landmark beliefs and apocalyptic heritage. Prerequisites: RT 221 and HI 314 or permission of the instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
each 1-3 hours A research project tailored to the student's area of academic or professional interest. This course does to 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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