General Education Curriculum
The General Education Curriculum is the credit-bearing coursework required of every student, regardless of major. It consists of 86 credits across seven subject areas. The Summer Outreach Training School, taken during the summer of the first year, delivers 16 of these credits.
There are 38 specific courses that every Hartland student completes as part of the core along with other seminars and training. Altogether the core aims at developing foundational knowledge for mission service presented within the framework of a biblical worldview, critical thinking, and practical skills in the following general areas: Religion, Human Existence and Sacred Expressions of Creativity, Language and Communication, Life and Creation, Social Disciplines of Community and Fellowship, The Formal Study of Creation and Understanding Numbers, Stewardship and Practical Service.
Subject areas
| Area | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Religion | 14 | 28 |
| Human Existence and Sacred Expressions of Creativity | 4 | 7 |
| Language and Communication | 5 | 13 |
| Life and Creation | 3 | 10 |
| Social Disciplines of Community and Fellowship | 8 | 21 |
| The Formal Study of Creation and Understanding Numbers | 1 | 4 |
| Stewardship and Practical Service | 3 | 3 |
| Total credits | 86 |
Of these credits, 16 are earned in the Summer Outreach Training School during the summer of the first year.
Religion
We desire all our students to enjoy a vibrant relationship with Jesus and have a clear understanding of the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The mission of the church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ who live as His loving witnesses and proclaim to all people the everlasting gospel of the Three Angels’ Messages in preparation for His soon return” (General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, n.d., https://gc.adventist.org/official-statements/mission-statement-of-the-seventh-day-adventist-church/). The following courses, seminars, and outreach activities aim at fulfilling this desire.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELB 115 | Prayer Coaching and Discipleship Training | 2 |
| RELB 125 | Principles and Strategies for Church Growth | 1 |
| RELB 130 | Integrating Christ-Centered Discipleship and Doctrine | 2 |
| RELB 160 | Conversion and Righteousness by Faith | 2 |
| RELB 162 | Missiology | 2 |
| RELB 165 | Life Purpose Project | 1 |
| RELB 171 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 2 |
| RELB 282 | Fundamentals of the Christian Faith | 2 |
| RELB 342 | SDA Church History | 2 |
| RELB 353 | Biblical Apologetics | 3 |
| RELB 361 | The Life and Ministry of Ellen G. White | 3 |
| RELB 373 | Life and Teachings of Jesus | 2 |
| RELB 110 | Youth Ministry | 2 |
| RELB 120 | Bible Work | 2 |
Human Existence and Sacred Expressions of Creativity
Studying human existence, history, religion, and culture, help students understand the world around them and provide answers to questions such as: What does it mean to be human? What is human nature like? How did history develop to where we are today? Through these courses students will form bridges which will allow them to better understand other people groups and cultures. Sacred expressions of creativity cover classes in sacred music and religious literature.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN 203 | Missional Survey of World Cultures | 4 |
| MUSC 201 | Principles of Christian Music I | 1 |
| MUSC 202 | Principles of Christian Music II | 1 |
| MUSC 203 | Principles of Christian Music III | 1 |
Language and Communication
God created us as relational beings who interact and communicate. Language is the main vehicle of communication. Students will understand the basic structure of language, its grammar and composition. They learn to communicate with clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness using various means.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English I: Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | English II: Research Writing | 3 |
| CCMD 112 | Christian Digital Ministry Fundamentals | 3 |
| RELB 164 | Introduction to Homiletics | 2 |
| EDUC 203 | Teaching Seminar | 2 |
Life and Creation
Life and creation are part of God’s second textbook, nature. It is our privilege to explore life and creation, seeking to understand the laws that govern them and to apply these laws in practical ways that will improve our lives and the world we live in. In studying living organisms and life processes we will encounter the reality of a great controversy that is present in this realm as well. A knowledge of the Bible and the great controversy will enable students to better understand the nature of life and creation.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHBI 103 | Divine Design: A Survey of the Human Body (L) | 4 |
| HLSM 101 | Sacred Principles of Wellness and Health (L) | 4 |
| HLSM 111 | Health Ministry Outreach | 2 |
Social Disciplines of Community and Fellowship
God created us as social beings reflecting His image. God is love, and self-sacrificing love can only exist in the interaction between living beings. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the interpersonal relationships between individuals, groups of individuals, and the function of societal institutions.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSBC 222 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| SOCI 212 | Christian Marriage and Family | 3 |
| HLCP 202 | Christian Principles of Life Coaching | 2 |
| HLCP 203 | Christian Principles of Health Coaching | 1 |
| EDUC 121 | Philosophy of Christian Education | 3 |
| FMIN 101 | Faith and Ministry | 3 |
| FMIN 201 | Faith and Finance | 3 |
| FMIN 301 | Faith and Leadership | 3 |
The Formal Study of Creation and Understanding Numbers
Areas of study that use formal systems to generate knowledge, such as mathematics and computer science, are usually categorized as formal sciences. In studying God’s creation, we will often need to apply quantitative science to better understand them and to make practical and useful applications of the principles we derive from them. A study of formal sciences will enable our students not only to be logical critical thinkers but also to apply arithmetic processes and statistical analysis to data.
Students take one of the following courses.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 112 | God’s Creation and Numbers | 4 |
| MATH 122 | Ministry and Numbers | 4 |
MATH 112 is required for students in the Christian Health and Wellness Ministry, Biblical Counseling, and Christian Education tracks. MATH 122 is taken by students in all other degree programs.
Stewardship and Practical Service
Hartland College seeks to offer an educational model that is truly balanced between the physical and intellectual. Practical development is a fundamental aspect of true education. Our physical faculties need to be equally developed together with our intellectual and spiritual faculties. In the beginning God gave humanity practical tasks that included agriculture—the ABC of manual education. Practical skills can empower you to become a self-supporting missionary, stay fit, develop a lifelong interest in outdoor recreation, and enable you to be useful in any setting.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHED 101 | Foundational Principles of Physical Fitness | 1 |
| PHED 102 | Exercise Programming and Adaptation | 1 |
| PHED 103 | Lifestyle Fitness: Sustainability and Performance | 1 |
Physical fitness activities and the Redemptive Service Experience carry no credit and are described in the Core Curriculum section.
Summer Outreach Training School
The Summer Outreach Training School delivers 16 credits of the General Education Curriculum during the summer of the first year. Academic credit is granted through the Religion Department.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELB 110 | Youth Ministry | 2 |
| RELB 115 | Prayer Coaching and Discipleship Training | 2 |
| RELB 120 | Bible Work | 2 |
| RELB 125 | Principles and Strategies for Church Growth | 1 |
| RELB 130 | Integrating Christ-Centered Discipleship and Doctrine | 2 |
| RELB 160 | Conversion and Righteousness by Faith | 2 |
| RELB 162 | Missiology | 2 |
| RELB 164 | Introduction to Homiletics | 2 |
| RELB 165 | Life Purpose Project | 1 |
| Total credits | 16 |
The purpose of this program is to help ground more young people in the Adventist message and equip them to be soul winners in their local churches and communities. Because Hartland College’s mission is to train 21st-century missionaries, we are dedicated to instilling within students a love for sharing their faith with others right at the beginning of their college experience in a structured and concise way. We also desire our students to learn soul-winning techniques from a wide range of Adventist evangelism leaders from around the world. Therefore, the Summer Outreach Training School is part of our General Education Curriculum and is required of all incoming students during the summer of their first year. However, it is also offered as a stand-alone program for those who desire to learn the latest practical techniques for sharing the Adventist message with the world. Academic credit is offered for all of the classes via the college’s Religion Department. Nonstudent guests can also choose to take individual classes by special arrangement.
Our Mission:
To infuse an evangelistic spirit in young professionals along with a profound love for Jesus Christ and commitment to the prophetic movement of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
This program is for Seventh-day Adventist young people who want to:
- Experience a new love for Jesus and a vibrant devotional life.
- Better understand God’s will and calling for their life.
- Be energized and driven by the mission and special calling of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully finish this program will:
- Understand how they can be missionaries in whatever occupation God calls them to.
- Exhibit a firm commitment to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church through their support and involvement.
- Have the knowledge and confidence to lead souls to a decision for Christ through Bible studies.
- Have a toolbox of practical skills they can use to minister to the felt needs of people.
- Be equipped to effectively lead or support the outreach and evangelistic efforts of their local church or conference.
Program Length:
- 5 weeks of training.
- Over 160 hours of instruction from experienced, soul-winning pastors and instructors.
- Many of the things learned in class will be implemented and practiced throughout the summer.
Course descriptions
ENGL 101 English I: Grammar and Composition
(3 credits) The ability to communicate clearly in writing is one of the hallmarks of an effective pastor, health educator, or other ministry leader. This foundational class teaches students how to write at a college level by providing instruction in grammar and sentence structure—skills that will be used throughout a student’s educational training. This practical, hands-on course uses “natural context” communication to improve students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instruction is specifically tailored to the individual learner via an initial placement test which leads to personalized training in writing skills from note-taking to prewriting and editing. Logic and critical thinking skills will be emphasized throughout the writing projects.
FMIN 101 Faith and Ministry
(3 credits) This course introduces you to the essential steps of starting a ministry. We will discuss the basics of starting, growing, financing, and promoting a ministry and being a wise steward of its resources. We will understand how our spiritual calling informs every aspect of our ministry development.
HLSM 101 Sacred Principles of Wellness and Health (L)
(4 credits) This course explores God’s natural laws and general physiology in relation to health, drawing from the Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and scientific literature which is consistent with inspired counsel. Ellen White’s Ministry of Healing will be explored in depth in this class.
PHED 101 Foundational Principles of Physical Fitness
(1 credit) These classes are designed to help students understand the science of physical fitness and its connection to spirituality. They will be taught how to attain their personal physical fitness goals while teaching them how to adopt an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Students will gain experience in physical fitness training, learn outdoor-oriented skills, engage in outdoor/adventure education, and recreate out in the wonders of God’s creation. Students are required to take this physical education course for their freshmen year.
ENGL 102 English II: Research Writing
(3 credits) This course builds on the writing skills gained in ENGL 101 by introducing more advanced forms of writing, including advanced essays of various genres, research writing, documentation styles (APA, MLA, Turabian/Chicago), separating fact from opinion, and the proper use of primary and secondary sources. This class will focus on gathering, organizing, documenting, and presenting information clearly and in a professional manner. Students will explore how to use “storytelling” in evangelism by writing effectively for specific audiences and purposes as well as learning to use various formats and styles. They will also learn the steps in writing and submitting articles for discipline-specific, denominational, mission-related, or ministry-related publications. This is a college designated research class and introduces students to basic research styles.
PHED 102 Exercise Programming and Adaptation
(1 credit) This class builds upon the foundational principles learned in PHED 101, diving deeper into principles regarding personalized implementation of a physical fitness program. Students will be taught the principles necessary in order to develop their own fitness regimen, tailored to their specific goals. They will learn a variety of exercise program structures, how to create workouts for specific muscle groups and how to divide them, as well as how to best structure programs that are sustainable long-term.
CHBI 103 Divine Design: A Survey of the Human Body (L)
(4 credits) The aim of this course is to give each student an appreciation for the creative power and wisdom of God through an understanding of the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body and a basic working knowledge of the human body.
PHED 103 Lifestyle Fitness: Sustainability and Performance
(1 credit) This class focuses on multiple lifestyle factors related to physical fitness. Students will learn how to implement positive habits in various areas related to their physical culture. They will learn the relation and impact of various forms of dieting and supplementation in fitness, the impact of sunlight, hydration, sleep habits, as well as the impact on fitness of negative lifestyle habits including smoking, vaping, and drinking alcohol. Students will gain a wholistic perspective on physical fitness and its relation to overall health habits.
RELB 110 Youth Ministry
(2 credits) This course is designed to awaken a passion to minister to the youth. Students will be given a set of tools for effective youth ministry while being exposed to the key issues and challenges involved in ministering to young people. They will also be taught to be biblical, pastoral, and contextually sensitive in applying the principles taught in the course.
HLSM 111 Health Ministry Outreach
(2 credits) This course teaches students basic health screening techniques, including blood glucose, blood pressure, BMI, health age, step test, and back massage, for use in community outreach at health fairs.
MATH 112 God’s Creation and Numbers
(4 credits) This course leads students into an understanding of God’s creation through numbers. The class covers the study and application of quadratics, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; inequalities; and absolute value. Also includes instruction in basic graphing techniques and applications involving geometry and measurement. Special attention will be given to explaining how algebraic equations are used in solving real-life problems that deal with health and wellness, education, and understanding God’s creation through numbers.
CCMD 112 Christian Digital Ministry Fundamentals
(3 credits) This course provides a basic understanding of the tools and skills that are applicable in Christian digital media. Students will learn how to use different types of digital media for teaching/communication, organizing/managing information, and gathering/researching data within the context of Christian media evangelism.
RELB 115 Prayer Coaching and Discipleship Training
(2 credits) Today many are wounded and struggling with addictions, destructive thought patterns, and emotional and relational problems. As a result, 21st-century missionary training must include the principles that will help students to minister to those who are brokenhearted. This seminar will equip students with the basic tools for discipling people through prayer coaching.
EDUC 121 Philosophy of Christian Education
(3 credits) This course highlights the link between basic philosophical issues and educational outcomes, and how a biblical Christian worldview should permeate and shape an educational model. It explores the major issues relevant to Christian education, thus providing a basis for the development of a personal philosophy of education within the Christian context. An endeavor is made to discover the dynamic relationship between education and redemption, while illustrating means by which Christian principles may pervade every educational facet. It also seeks to explain Hartland’s educational model. A fundamental component of this class is the study of Ellen White’s book, Education. This class is designed to feature critical thinking strategies throughout the course.
RELB 120 Bible Work
(2 credits) Students will study the nuts and bolts of Bible work: how to gain Bible study contacts, lead them through a Bible study, answer objections they may bring up, and help them make decisions for Christ. This course fulfills the outreach requirement for the term.
MATH 122 Ministry and Numbers
(4 credits) Ministry and Numbers presents relevant math problems through the context of creating, developing, operating, and managing one’s own ministry. Real-life applications form the context of the instruction along with numerous examples from real charities, companies, schools, churches and ministries.
RELB 125 Principles and Strategies for Church Growth
(1 credit) As Seventh-day Adventist missionaries, we have been given the task of preaching the three angels’ messages to the world by growing and planting churches. This session will examine the basic principles and strategies for church growth that are found primarily in the book of Acts. However, the emphasis is on how to apply these methods to our contemporary context.
RELB 130 Integrating Christ-Centered Discipleship and Doctrine
(2 credits) This course will focus on how to integrate Christ’s everlasting gospel into the center of doctrines, thus offering real life in Christ.
RELB 160 Conversion and Righteousness by Faith
(2 credits) Hartland College builds its educational philosophy on five fundamental principles of Scripture: (1) the Sabbath, (2) the unchanging nature of God’s law, (3) the heavenly sanctuary, (4) the integrated nature of man, and (5) the three angels’ messages. These five fundamental principles form the basis for how we will process our theoretical understanding of conversion and righteousness by faith. The mission of Hartland College is to equip missionaries to transform the world through Christ. For that to take place, students must understand the theoretical aspects of conversion and righteousness by faith so that they can achieve the overall goal of this class, which is to experience conversion and the fruits of righteousness by faith. Ellen White’s book Steps to Christ will be examined in this class.
RELB 162 Missiology
(2 credits) A 21st-century missionary is about missions. This course is designed to guide the student through a study of the biblical and theological foundations for doing missions. Special attention will be given to missions from both the Old Testament and New Testament perspectives. This foundation will then guide the student as we evaluate missions from post-apostolic times to the 21st century.
RELB 164 Introduction to Homiletics
(2 credits) Developing the talent of speech is not only for teachers and preachers, but it is also something that all 21st-century missionaries should strive for, regardless of their major. Homiletics is the science and art of learning and applying the principles involved in preparing various kinds of messages for different occasions.
RELB 165 Life Purpose Project
(1 credit) Students will create a personal ministry plan based on how they see themselves serving God in connection with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the future. This ministry plan will take into account their gifts, talents, strengths, weaknesses, and personality.
RELB 171 Biblical Hermeneutics
(2 credits) Being a 21st-century missionary encompasses strengthening our mental and spiritual faculties by discovering the principles of interpretation found in Scripture. Students will learn to rightly divide the Word of truth and then apply these principles in their teaching, preaching, and personal lives for the purpose of growing in grace and winning souls to the kingdom. In this session students will examine and apply the historical-grammatical principles of exegesis that are grounded in the Bible.
FMIN 201 Faith and Finance
(3 credits) This course develops a biblical worldview of money as a sacred trust, exploring how financial choices shape ministry effectiveness and Kingdom stewardship. Grounded in Scripture’s teaching that “the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1), students examine ministry revenue, money management, budgeting, credit, and investing as expressions of faithfulness before God—attentive to the dangers of greed and materialism and the call to generosity as worship. The course also engages economic systems, including capitalism and socialism, helping students discern how biblical values of justice, contentment, and trust in God's provision should shape their financial witness in life and ministry leadership.
MUSC 201 Principles of Christian Music I
(1 credit) Students will receive training in personal vocal development as well as using their voice in a choral setting. Students will also receive instruction on the use of the hymnal as a tool for leading corporate worship. They will explore the use of sacred music for personal and congregational spiritual growth through inspirational and instructional reading assignments. All students are expected to join the Hartland College Campus Choir for the term concurrent with taking this class.
HLCP 202 Christian Principles of Life Coaching
(2 credits) This course provides students with a communication tool that will empower them to achieve personal goals and discover God’s calling for them. They will be trained to guide individuals/clients to recognize their skills, talents, and dreams, and to refocus their goals in life and move beyond challenges and obstacles from their past which stand in the way of these goals. Lab fee: $799.
MUSC 202 Principles of Christian Music II
(1 credit) Students will continue to receive personal vocal development and choral instruction. They will also examine biblical music standards applicable to both home and church and receive instruction on the roots of Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) and its dangers. Students will learn how to use uplifting music presentations as an important outreach method designed to reach people for Christ. All students are expected to join the Hartland College Campus Choir for term concurrent with taking this class.
EDUC 203 Teaching Seminar
(2 credits) This class teaches students how to instruct and teach effectively in their discipline following Christ’s example as the great Teacher. It covers strategies for teaching or giving meaningful instruction such as developing a lesson plan, giving a lecture, presenting a seminar, and coaching students. This class will cover basic pedagogical strategies that students in our Christian Health and Wellness Ministry, Biblical Counseling and Religion Departments (including Bible workers, pastors, evangelists) can use to improve their ability to teach and instruct people. For non-Education students only.
HLCP 203 Christian Principles of Health Coaching
(1 credit) This course provides students with a communication tool that will empower them to use spiritual concepts to help individuals find the motivation and tools to achieve their emotional, mental, and physical health goals. Lab fee: $500.
HUMN 203 Missional Survey of World Cultures
(4 credits) This course is a study of communication across cultural boundaries, aiding in the understanding of how people of different cultures think and why they do what they do, so that the student can be an effective missionary for Christ wherever he/she is sent to serve. This class explores the difference between polychronic and monochronic cultures along with examining individualist and collectivist societies. Students will learn about personal versus societal responsibilities and study practical ways to effectively communicate with people of different cultures, including verbal and nonverbal cues. Above all, students will learn practical ways to reach out and befriend those from other cultures while communicating the gospel in a context that is understood and sensitive to other non-Christian cultures. This class introduces students to qualitative and/or analytical/historical research methods and requires a research paper using library resources.
MUSC 203 Principles of Christian Music III
(1 credit) Students will continue to receive personal vocal development and choral instruction. Specific instruction will be given in music history with an emphasis on music in the great controversy between good and evil as it relates to the polyrhythms of paganism and the polyphony of sacred Christian music. Students will be exposed to the sacred bridge spanning music of the Jewish synagogue chants and its influence on the early Christian church and eventually the music of the great Western composers. All students are expected to join the Hartland College Campus Choir for the three terms concurrent with taking this class.
SOCI 212 Christian Marriage and Family
(3 credits) This class presents a Seventh-day Adventist perspective on marriage and family from courtship and marriage to child-rearing. Drawing on principles presented in the Bible, the writings of Ellen White, and other Christian authors, this class will cover social policy, commitments, compatibility, “red flags,” family structures, personality tests, adultery and divorce, blended families, second marriages, and general family principles. Students will also study cultural marriage and family structures, gender roles, and multicultural considerations relevant to missionaries working with people of different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Students will survey Ellen White’s book The Adventist Home.
PSBC 222 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
(3 credits) This is an introductory course on the basic principles and concepts of biblical counseling, providing a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles within this field from a biblical perspective. Students will explore the study of the human mind and behavior, addressing topics such as perception, cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, and social interaction through the lens of biblical teachings. By the end of the course, students will have developed a foundational understanding of the core principles of biblical counseling, with an emphasis on integrating Scripture into the ministry of counseling. Ellen White’s Mind, Character and Personality and selections from Ministry of Healing will be introduced in this class.
RELB 282 Fundamentals of the Christian Faith
(2 credits) Missionary service occurs within a larger doctrinal framework that provides the context for all kinds of ministry. The goal of this class is to study the 28 Fundamental Beliefs held by Seventh-day Adventists, with an emphasis on the pillars of our faith. Students will examine the biblical evidence for each doctrine, the impact they have on the church’s mission and our personal lives, and how to defend these beliefs. This class will feature critical thinking strategies throughout the course.
FMIN 301 Faith and Leadership
(3 credits) This course is divided into two main modules: A Principles of Self-Supporting Missions module and a Christian Leadership module. The main focus of the Principles of Self-Supporting Missions module will be basic principles to establish and develop several ministry models with emphasis on outpost centers. The Christian Leadership module will study various biblical leaders and the lessons we can learn from their leadership. It will also address practical guidelines, issues, dangers, and concerns involved in Christian leadership with emphasis on leadership in the local church context.
RELB 342 SDA Church History
(2 credits) Twenty-first-century missionaries can strengthen their sense of corporate identity by reviewing the events that brought Seventh-day Adventists into being. This course covers the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from its 19th-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. Ellen G. White’s Great Controversy will be introduced in this class. This class requires an upper division library-based research project.
RELB 353 Biblical Apologetics
(3 credits) Twenty-first-century missionaries need to be able to give a defense of the faith to other Christians, atheists, and those belonging to other religions. This course focuses on formulating a rational basis for believing in the existence of God, the divine origin of the Word, and the truthfulness of the gospel message. Consideration will also be given to the best methods for explaining these truths to individuals with no biblical background and answering their objections. This course is designed to strengthen our faith in the great truths of the Bible and better equip us to share these truths with those of a different worldview. This class will feature upper division critical thinking strategies throughout the course.
RELB 361 The Life and Ministry of Ellen G. White
(3 credits) Students will investigate the role of the prophetic gift in the church from Bible times to the present day, with special emphasis on the role of Ellen 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. Students will be introduced to Ellen G. White’s Testimonies series.
RELB 373 Life and Teachings of Jesus
(2 credits) An introduction to the four New Testament gospels. The course will examine the life and teachings of Jesus as revealed in the four gospels and illuminated by the writings of the Spirit of Prophecy. Emphasis will be given to understanding the unique portrait that each gospel provides of Jesus and its contemporary application.