Media Ministry

(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.

(3 credits) This course provides theory and practice in college composition. It teaches paragraph and essay construction, and the skills required for writing and documenting persuasive research papers. It also builds skills in logic and critical thinking.

(1 credit) 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.

*A minimum of six EVMS credits are needed to fulfill graduation requirements. Participation is required for every term in attendance.

(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.

*A minimum of six EVMS credits are needed to fulfill graduation requirements. Participation is required for every term in attendance.

(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.

(4 credits) This class is a general overview of the body systems and human diseases for the non-health major. Students will understand the basic structure and function of the body, basic medical terminology, and common diseases that affect the body systems. Along with lectures, practical experience will provide an introduction to hydrotherapy.

(4 credits) A simplified approach to math is introduced in this course, with an emphasis on intrinsic understanding rather than memorization of rules and procedures. Elementary concepts are presented from a new perspective, laying the foundation for the more advanced concepts found in college-level algebra and trigonometry. Special emphasis is given to the fundamental meaning and application of mathematical concepts. (Prerequisites: Placing score on College Math Placement Exam. Challenge: Students scoring high on the College Math Placement Exam may choose to take the College Math Challenge Exam.)

(4 credits) A study of concepts from the Bible, Spirit of Prophecy writings, and the disciplines of social anthropology and missiology as they relate to self-supporting missionary work. Included is a study of the work of Christians through the ages in fulfillment of the great commission, and an investigation of the present needs of the peoples of the world and the nature of the task remaining before Jesus returns.

(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.

(4 credits) An overview of developing design concepts that uphold Seventh- day Adventist values in visual communications. Through instruction, research, analysis, and project presentations, the student will develop their visual thought processes and creative decision-making skills. Topics include: design fundamentals, illustrating Seventh-day Adventist doctrines and Spirit of Prophecy counsel, visual persuasion and storytelling, Christian ethics, typography, composition, color, image selection, production issues, and working with editors, managers, or clients. Awareness will be made of non-Christian concepts that are hostile to the influence of the Christian witness. Lab included.

(4 credits) An overview of the software and processes used in professional desktop publishing. Students will learn to combine design concepts and content using industry-standard desktop publishing tools and workflows, working both individually and in teams. Students are introduced to layout planning, composition, page layout, color management, the preparation and review of proofs, preflighting, color management, and content licensing. Special emphasis is given to the use of styles to create highly structured, semantically rich documents that are easy to maintain and adapt to a variety of media and future uses. A review of color models, printing technologies, and various presentation media is included. (Prerequisites: Minimum score on a computer competency exam. Recommended: MDMN 222 Design Principles for Christian Communication and MDMN 233 Digital Photography and Image Manipulation.)

(4 credits) This course brings traditional photographic theory and practice into the digital age. Students learn the foundational principles of photography and discover how to apply them using a variety of devices from consumer-level “point and shoot” cameras through professional DSLRs and video cameras. Students will understand the names and functions of many photographic parameters, and learn to apply them both to achieve better photos and for creative effect. Practical experience is based on the production of a full-color college yearbook, with the majority of photos taken by class members. Image manipulation software and techniques are introduced, with an eye towards professional results at low cost. Special emphasis is given to composition, lighting, exposure control, depth of field, color management and photo organization, as well as the application of skills learned to a variety of media.

(4 credits) This class provides an introduction to the video production process, focusing on the technology and skills required for each aspect of video production. Topics include videography, lighting, audio, multi-camera switching, and editing with Final Cut Studio. Students gain hands-on experience with projects ranging from short videos produced individually to a larger production incorporating the entire class.

(4 credits) The purpose of the course is to provide students with theory and skills in basic audio production to more effectively communicate the everlasting gospel, and be an effective member of a small studio or church audio team. Students will learn the basic functions of a variety of audio equipment commonly utilized in live sound and small studio settings. Sound theory is explored and applied to both. Miking techniques, along with techniques for controlling feedback, environmental and system noise, and dynamic range are covered, along with basic equalization. Mastering and distribution technologies will also be introduced. During the course students will learn to correctly handle cables and other audio gear, and to source equipment, properly connect it, and budget for the design of small studio or live sound application. (Prerequisites: MATH 111 College Math and minimum score on a computer competency exam.)

(4 credits) An introduction to the fundamental technologies of the web, and the languages, tools, and skills utilized in web development. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to use web media in communicating the everlasting gospel. The course is composed of classroom instruction, individual projects, and class-wide collaborative projects. One or more structured, self-paced skill enhancement courses will be assigned, utilizing freely available online resources. Skills to be developed include the design of well structured, semantically rich web documents, reading, writing, and understanding basic HTML5 and CSS. The impact of social networking, blogs, streaming media, content rights, and online privacy will be discussed along with a history of the web. An overview of popular content-management systems will be included. The importance of web standards compliance will be emphasized. (Prerequisites: MATH 111 College Math and minimum score on a computer competency exam. Recommended: MDMN 222 Design Principles for Christian Communication and MDMN 233 Digital Photography and Image Manipulation.)

(4 credit) A course in Christian writing techniques for a variety of audiences. Students will receive assignments and instruction in writing stories, feature articles, newsletters, media releases, and promotional pieces such as flyers and appeal letters. Topics include: fiction vs. nonfiction, the legal aspects of publishing, the editorial process, target reading audiences, and cross-media writing. (Prerequisites: ENGL 102 English Composition)

(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 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.

(32 credits) Supervised full-time work experience in a Seventh-day Adventist ministry with media production opportunities. Selection of an internship site is determined by the media advisor and Academic Affairs Committee with input from the student, and with the approval of the Curriculum Committee.