| # | Code | Name | UG | GR | ADC | Subject | Subject Code | Academic Department | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | 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 | |
| 3002 | 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 | |
| 3003 | 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 | |
| 3004 | 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 | |
| 3005 | 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 | |
| 3006 | 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 | |
| 3007 | 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 | |
| 3008 | 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 | |
| 3009 | 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 | |
| 3010 | 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 | |
| 3011 | 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 | |
| 3012 | 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 | |
| 3013 | 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 | |
| 3014 | 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 | |
| 3015 | 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 | |
| 3016 | 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 | |
| 3017 | 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 | |
| 3018 | 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 | |
| 3019 | 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 | |
| 3020 | 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 | |
| 3021 | 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 | |
| 3022 | 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 | |
| 3023 | 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 | |
| 3024 | 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 | |
| 3025 | 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 | |
| 3026 | 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 | |
| 3027 | 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 | |
| 3028 | 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 | |
| 3029 | 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 | |
| 3030 | 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 | |
| 3031 | 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 | |
| 3032 | 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 | |
| 3033 | 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 | |
| 3034 | 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 | |
| 3035 | 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 | |
| 3036 | 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 | |
| 3037 | 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 | |
| 3038 | 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 | |
| 3039 | 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 | |
| 3040 | RELT255 | Christian 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 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3041 | RELT255T | Christian 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3042 | RELT264 | Topics 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3043 | RELT295 | 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 (1979 - 2023) Discontinued (2022-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3044 | RELT295 | 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) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3045 | RELT317 | Issues 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3046 | RELT320 | Issues 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3047 | RELT358 | World 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 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3048 | RELT373 | Christian 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 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3049 | RELT373T | Christian 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3050 | RELT421 | Issues 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3051 | RELT421 | Science 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 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3052 | RELT439 | Prophetic 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3053 | RELT458 | World 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 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3054 | RELT465 | Topics 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3055 | RELT467 | Christian 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3056 | RELT484 | Christian 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3057 | RELT485 | Christian 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3058 | RELT495 | Directed 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3059 | RELT495 | 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 - 2024) Discontinued (2023-01-01) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3060 | RELT495 | 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 (2024 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Religion and Theology (RELT) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3061 | RELT500 | Directed 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3062 | RELT520 | Spirituality 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3063 | RELT525 | Theology 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3064 | RELT531 | Hermeneutics 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3065 | RELT538 | Prophetic 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3066 | RELT540 | Christianity 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3067 | RELT542 | Studies 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3068 | RELT545 | God 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3069 | RELT546 | Doctrine 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3070 | RELT552 | Theology 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3071 | RELT563 | Contemporary 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3072 | RELT565 | Topics 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3073 | RELT568 | World 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3074 | RELT571 | Renewal 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3075 | RELT573 | Biblical 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3076 | RELT581 | Biblical 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3077 | RELT595 | Independent 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3078 | RELT620 | Project 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3079 | RELT640 | Thesis 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3080 | RELT650 | Thesis 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3081 | RELT679 | Thesis 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) | RELT | School of Religion | Active | |
| 3082 | SOCI125 | Introduction 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3083 | SOCI150 | Cultural 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3084 | SOCI224 | Social 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3085 | SOCI230 | Multicultural 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3086 | SOCI230 | Multicultural 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3087 | SOCI233 | Human 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3088 | SOCI250 | Death 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3089 | SOCI260 | Racism 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3090 | SOCI265 | Topics 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3091 | SOCI266 | Racism 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 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Sociology (SOCI) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3092 | SOCI294 | International 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3093 | SOCI295 | Directed 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3094 | SOCI295 | Independent 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3095 | SOCI296 | U.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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3096 | SOCI296 | U.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 — Indefinite) | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | Sociology (SOCI) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3097 | SOCI349 | Aging 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3098 | SOCI365 | Family 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3099 | SOCI450 | Death 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active | |
| 3100 | SOCI460 | Racism 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) | SOCI | School of Social Work | Active |