Bible Instructor – Hartland Institute of Education

(4 credits total) A study of plants, soil, insect pests, and cultivation of vegetable crops for home or commercial production. Students will have a garden project which will put into practice the theory learned in the classroom and in the ten-week summer gardening lab.

*Classes in the fall, winter, and spring terms are 1 credit each, as well as the ten-week summer lab.

(1 credit each) Students in the first class learn the rich history, principles, and philosophy of Bible work. In the second class, the emphasis is on learning how to prepare the church and the community for an evangelistic series. The third class covers the post-evangelistic work of baptismal preparation, follow-up work, as well as church planting. With all three classes, door-to-door work and giving studies are vital components of this ministry.

(2 credits) The major thrust in this ministry is community blood pressure screening—both door-to-door with colporteuring, and in stationary community locations. Opportunity to plan and participate in a community health fair is another facet of health screening, in which members of the community receive general evaluations and health information based on the eight laws of health. Students will also learn to give chair massages.

(2 credits) This course provides students with real experiences of sharing what they have learned in health classes, such as “Health Outreach I,” “Principles of Medical Ministry,” and “Food and Nutrition.” Students will participate in planning, promoting, preparing, and presenting health programs in public settings. The programs will include: “Natural Remedies Demonstrations,” “Food Demonstrations with Nutrition Talks,” and “Natural Laws of Health.”

(2 credits) Building on the previous two Health Outreaches, this class focuses on how to practically, and in an appealing manner, share healthful cooking classes in the community.

(4 credits) A study of God’s natural laws and general physiology as they relate to health. Students will study God’s counsel regarding these laws in the Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and scientific literature which is consistent with inspiration. Lecture and practical experience will also be provided for CPR, first aid, and herbal and charcoal home remedies.

(1 credit each) A foundational course in music standards in worship and personal lifestyle, voice culture, choral singing, and music history. Students are expected to join the Hartland College Choir for three terms (Fall, Winter, Spring) and participate in all rehearsals and concerts. Students may take more than one year to complete the sequence.

*All students are required to participate in the campus choir for three consecutive quarters, as well as attend the music lectures that accompany this class, to fulfill graduation requirements.

(3 credits) A focus on the central theme of righteousness by faith as presented in the 1888 Minneapolis General Conference session. This course is designed to develop the true principles of Christ in the life of the students and prepare them to lead others to the kingdom through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

(1 credit) This course is designed to provide various rules and parameters for biblical interpretation. The major focus of the course is practical. The goal is to help students develop sound methods of exegesis and application of biblical texts.

(4 credits) An examination of the entire Bible to discern its fundamental teachings, and preparation of study outlines to assist in presenting these teachings to others.

(4 credits) This course is divided into two parts. The first portion covers the planning and delivery of various academic speeches and other public speaking requirements. The last section covers homiletics and the process of planning and delivering sermons. Credit transfer of a college equivalent course is possible for the speech portion, but all students must take the homiletics portion.

(3 credits) A study of the prophetic book of Daniel and its fulfillment in history, with special emphasis on the prophetic heritage which stands behind the commitment and growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Revelation I

(3 credits) A study of the prophetic book of Revelation and its fulfillment in history, with special emphasis on the prophetic heritage which stands behind the commitment and growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This term covers the revelation of Jesus Christ in history through the seven churches, the seals, and the trumpets in the first eleven chapters of Revelation.

Revelation II

(3 credits) A continuation of Revelation I and an in-depth study of the final conflict of the great controversy between Christ and Satan as outlined in the last eleven chapters of Revelation. This class explores in some detail the events after the beginning of the time of the end in 1798.

Life and Teachings of Jesus I

(3 credits) A comprehensive study of the life and teachings of Jesus as revealed in the four gospels, aimed at developing student appreciation of the impact of Christ upon one’s own life, as well as enabling the student to present the fundamental message of Jesus to others. This term covers Christ’s life from His incarnation through His transfiguration.

Life and Teachings of Jesus II

(3 credits) A continuation of Life and Teachings of Jesus I. This term covers Christ’s ministry following the Transfiguration to the Ascension.

(3 credits) An overview of Old Testament history from Creation to the time prior to the Israelite kingdom. A study is made of the books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy) and Job, continuing with the historical books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth.

(3 credits) A study of the time of the kings, including I and II Samuel, I and II Kings, and I and II Chronicles, to the reign of King Josiah. The class includes a review of the early Old Testament prophets Hosea, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Isaiah, and Amos. There will also be a brief review of the Psalms and the wisdom literature of Solomon.

(3 credits) A survey of the history of Israel from the time of King Jehoiakim to the period of restoration after the Babylonian captivity. The historical books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther are studied with a review of the latter Old Testament prophets Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Joel, Habakkuk, Haggai, Zechariah, Zephaniah, and Malachi.

(3 credits) A study of how to share the strong evidences for the Christian faith such as: the existence of God, the validity of the Bible, the historicity of Jesus Christ, and the Resurrection. This course also looks at how to share our faith with various non-Christian groups: atheists, agnostics, postmoderns, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, and other non-Christians.

(3 credits) An investigation of the role of the prophetic gift in the church from Bible times to the present day, with special emphasis on the role of Ellen G. White in the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This course also explores the context from which she emerged as God’s special messenger and examines issues surrounding her ministry and challenges to her credibility. Students will be provided with interpretive tools for understanding and applying Ellen White’s writings.

(4 credits) An overview of the Christian church from its inception to the present day, with special attention to the great missionary revival and reformatory movements as relevant to the Seventh-day Adventist movement. This course also looks into the history of the Sabbath from apostolic times to the Advent movement.

(16 credits) This ten-week internship is typically taken after finishing all class requirements. The focus of this curricular practical training is personal Bible instruction. Departmental and Curriculum Committee approval is required.