Religion DEPARTMENT
Description
Our Mission
The mission of the Religion Department at Hartland College is to educate students for ministry as evangelists, pastors, teachers, and administrators within the Seventh-day Adventist Church and to equip them as self-supporting missionaries who support the mission of our worldwide church.
Program Features
- Core Curriculum: Hartland’s core curriculum equips students with a broad religious skill set that goes beyond general education classes, offering spiritual courses designed to enhance both personal and ministry effectiveness. By immersing all of our students in subjects like Christian Approaches to Mental Health, Christian and Wellness Ministry, Biblical Counseling, Marriage and Family, the program ensures that students are better prepared to face ministry challenges. These courses provide essential tools for wholistic ministry, enabling graduates to serve not only as spiritual leaders but also as well-rounded, competent individuals in various aspects of life and community service.
- Major-Specific Curriculum: The major-specific curriculum will give students a solid biblical understanding and will help them develop the necessary tools for effective ministry.
- Small Class Sizes
- Emphasis on Ellen G. White’s Writings
- International Mission Opportunities
- Mentorship
- Internship
- Major-Specific Curriculum: The major-specific curriculum will give students a solid biblical understanding and will help them develop the necessary tools for effective ministry.
- Small Class Sizes
- Emphasis on Ellen G. White’s Writings
- International Mission Opportunities
- Mentorship
- Internship
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives
- Develop a deeper love for Jesus and cultivate a vibrant devotional life.
- Exhibit a firm commitment to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church through personal support and active involvement.
- Acquire effective pastoral leadership skills, including preaching, teaching, congregational care, revival efforts, and church growth strategies.
- Gain competency in evangelistic service and soul-winning strategies, such as recruiting and giving Bible studies, conducting evangelistic seminars, training lay members, and understanding the challenges and opportunities of 21st-century global missionary work.
- Learn to interpret the Bible in its historical, cultural, grammatical, literary, and theological contexts.
- Acquire a general understanding of the historical backgrounds, themes, and unique theological contributions of each book of the Bible.
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of biblical data and doctrines, from Genesis to Revelation, from a distinctly Seventh-day Adventist perspective.
Degrees Offered
The Bachelor’s in Pastoral Evangelism prepares students to serve as pastors, evangelists, and ministry administrators.
Degree Type: Bachelor’s degree
Program duration: 4 years
Credits: 170
Internship: 30 weeks
For more information see the Academic Bulletin
The Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies and Digital Ministry program is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in Scripture, sound theology, and practical ministry skills, while also preparing them to effectively engage in the digital world. Just as Martin Luther the great Protestant Reformer helped transform Europe by linking bold theological convictions with the emerging technology of the printing press, ministry leaders today have a similar opportunity in the digital age. By integrating biblical studies with training in digital communication, this program empowers students to proclaim the gospel effectively, engage meaningfully with local communities, and disciple others through digital platforms.
Degree Type: Bachelor’s degree
Program duration: 4 years
Credits: 173
Internship: 20 weeks
For more information see the Academic Bulletin
The curriculum of the Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling is a four-year, on-campus course of study that consists of General Education curriculum courses and specialized courses within the Biblical Counseling major, all aligning with Hartland College’s mission to train 21st century missionaries. This program provides an initial undergraduate education in Biblical counseling, introducing students to a broad range of knowledge that includes Biblical counseling principles and areas in emotional and spiritual healing. Courses emphasize the integration of the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, focusing on achieving spiritual, mental, and physical balance while transitioning from theoretical learning to ministry application. This equips students for roles and faithful service in Biblical counseling, ministry, and spiritual healing practices, preparing them to serve as instruments of God’s healing and restoration.
Degree type: Bachelor’s degree
Program Duration: 4 years
Credits: 177
Internship: 10 weeks
The Associate’s in Bible Instruction prepares students to work alongside pastors and evangelists as trained Bible workers. It also equips individuals employed in other lines of work with the training needed to do evangelistic work in their local churches.
Degree type: Associate’s degree
Program duration: 2 years plus internship
Credits: 90
Internship: 10 weeks
For more information, see the Academic Bulletin
Students desirous of adding a Biblical Studies minor to their program of study must declare a minor with their academic advisor and complete a minimum of 30 credits.
For more information, see the Academic Bulletin