Biblical Studies Certificate

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

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) The history and spiritual growth of the early Christian church are explored through a study of the book of Acts and the letters of James, Peter, John, and Jude.

Pauline Epistles I

(3 credits) A study of the epistles of I and II Thessalonians, I and II Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans in order to understand Paul’s basic themes in their original context, as well as their application and relevance to Christians of all ages.

Pauline Epistles II

(3 credits) A study of the messages and present application of Paul’s prison epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon, and Hebrews, and his pastoral epistles to Timothy and Titus.

(3 credits) An overview of the principles of public and personal evangelism. The principles of leading people to decisions and conversion are directly addressed. The student is especially instructed in the preparation of heart and mind for successful evangelism.

(3 credits) This course covers the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from its nineteenth-century Millerite roots, its organization and reorganization, and the development of its missionary activities, to its present worldwide expansion. Students will become acquainted with major events, themes, and developmental stages in the history of the SDA church, as well as the relevance of SDA history to contemporary issues in the church.