Religion Department
Degree Offered : BA Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Minor : Religion
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Statement of Mission
Department of Religion strives to lead all students to a clear and closer relationship with God, a deeper appreciation of the Scriptures and Christian living, and an understanding of Seventh-day Adventist theology and doctrine.
Specifically, the theology program prepares young men and women for work in many different aspects of the gospel ministry by equipping them to be faithful and effective witness for God.
Religion Department Requirement
Students majoring in Religion must successfully complete the following courses with a “C” grade (2.00) or above. Average GPA for all Religion major courses must be 2.25 or above to qualify for graduation. Religion majors must fulfill departmental work hours, all college general studies requirement, and earns a minor in another field to be a candidate for college graduation.
Departmental Work Hours
All students majoring in the field of religion will be required to obtain 400 hours of practical work in pastoring, and religious teaching under the direct supervision of the department faculty by the end of the first semester of the senior year. All students minoring in the field of Religion will be required to obtain 200 hours of practical work under the direct supervision of the department faculty by the end of the first semester of the senior year.
All students majoring or minoring in the field of Religion will be required to go on department field trips.
General Studies Requirements (43) 30
Religion Major Requirements 82
Minor Requirements 21
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E = Even Year, O = Odd Year, Y = Yearly, * Mandatory Courses, ** General Courses, as well
| Course Code | Course Number | Year | Course Title | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester |
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| BIBLICAL STUDIES (11 HOURS) | |||||
E = Even Year, O = Odd Year, Y = Yearly, * Mandatory Courses, ** General Courses, as well
| Course Code | Course Number | Year | Course Title | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester |
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| BIBLICAL STUDIES (11 HOURS) | |||||
Religion Department
REMB 301 Introduction to Islam (2)
A brief survey of the development, beliefs, and practice of the Muslim religion. Special attention is given to comparison with Christianity. ( Field tripe may arrange to visit a Muslim Mosque. This expenses will be borne by the class student.)
REMB 350 Christianity & Islam (2)
A comparative study of the fundamental teachings of the Christianity & Islam religion. This course will help student to be friendly with Muslim brethren. Student will be able to compare the worship practices of both religions. Field trips may b e arranged to visit various places of both religion.
REMB 400 Islamic Studies (2)
Prerequisite: REMB 301 Introduction to Islam
REMB 350 Christianity & Islam
A study of the development and evaluation of various forms of Christian witness among the broad spectrum of Muslim peoples.
REMB 425 Urban Pastoral Ministry (2)
A study of the city as the locus of mission and ministry, with emphasis on the process of secularization, the ethos of the city, and the church’s holistic approach to the urban setting. Special attention is given to evangelism and church planting.
REBL 381-382 Greek Language I-II (3-3)
This is a study of the grammar and syntax of the vernacular Koine Greek of the New Testament, with reading practice from the gospels and the Pauline epistles.
RECH 445 History of Christian Church (3)
This is a study of the rise of Christianity with emphasis on the development of theological concepts, and also a survey of the Christian Church from the Council of Chalcedony to the Enlightenment.
RECH 263 Seventh-day Adventist Heritage (3)
This is a study of the origin and development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from the Millerite movement to the present day.
RECR 338 World Religion & Secularism (3)
This is a study of several major representative world religions, including a survey of the history and the distinctive characteristics of each. This course will also compare and contrast these religions, consider areas of commonality between them and Biblical Christianity, and provide insights as to how to share Christianity with practitioners of these religions.
RECR 439 Bible Doctrine (3)
Prerequisite: GSRE 103 Life of Teaching of Jesus Christ
This is a descriptive study of the theology of the Bible. The presentation and understanding of motives are compared from one writer to the next, with an attempt at synthesis.
RECR 240 Science & Religion (Archeology) (3)
Introduction to the science of archaeology with particular attention to those discoveries, which bear on the interpretation of the Biblical text.
REMS 489 Small group Ministry & Personal Evangelism (2)
This is a study of the methods of approach and persuasion in personal soul winning, including the small group ministry of preparing and giving Bible studies. Practical work as needed.
REMS 465 Church Leadership & Management (3)
Prerequisite: REMS 272 Church Org. & Administration
This describes the function and methods of church departments including Welfare Ministry, Dorcas Society, Personal Ministry, and Health Ministry. Concepts and methods of Sabbath School outreach, including Branch Sabbath School, Vacation Bible Schools, and Youth and Children Ministry are dealt with. A study of the basic principles and ethics underlying the work of the pastor; the pastor as a man and as a leader of worship; the fundamentals of personal work– counseling and organizing the local church for year- round outreach are taught.
This course focuses on the Biblical and theological basics for Christian leadership. It seeks to study principles of effective, effective leadership appropriate for the local church setting. It attempts to apply findings from contemporary research in the social science to church governance. Special attention will be given to precepts of leadership vital to church growth and development.
REMS 272 Church Organization & Administration (2)
This class is a study of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church organization as God’s prophetic appointment. It studies the Church administration in the light of the mission our Lord Jesus Christ entrusted it to fulfill. Attention will be given to the principles and procedures the Seventh-day Adventist Church follows in order to keep its worldwide oneness. Such studies will be sustained on the Church policy books, as well as on the Church Manual.
REPF 303 Spiritual Care & Development (3)
This is a historical and theological study of Christian spirituality. This course provides a basic introduction to the class spiritual disciplines, with an emphasis on prayer and fasting including a practical application of the dynamics of these spiritual disciplines as a means of enriching the spiritual life.
REMS 370 Worship and Church Music (3)
This is a study of the role of hymns and music in Christian worship and the Biblical principles of worship appropriate to our time and place, in view of modern liturgical trends.
REMS 382 Pastoral Ministry (2)
This describes the function and methods of church departments, including Welfare Ministry, Dorcas Society, Personal Ministry, and Health Ministry. Concepts and methods of Sabbath School outreach, including Branch Sabbath School, Vacation Bible Schools, and Youth Ministry and Children Ministry are taught. A study of the basic principles and ethics underlying the work of the pastor; the pastor as a man and as a leader of worship; the fundamentals of personal work-counseling and organizing the local church for year-round outreach are dealt with.
REMS 460 Homiletics (3)
Prerequisite: REMS 489 Small group Ministry & Personal Evangelism
GSLC 204 Introduction to Public Speaking
This is a study of the construction and delivery of pastoral and evangelistic types of sermons. Laboratory work is required as needed.
REMS 474 Ministerial Practicum (2)
Prerequisite: REMS 460 Homiletics
This is a practical course where students join experienced pastors in the local churches and gets experience in specified activities.
REMS 365 Pastoral Care & Counseling (3)
A study of the role of the pastor as personal counselor in a variety of situations related to the ministry of the Church. Fieldwork is required as needed.
RENT 362 The Gospels (3)
The theological insights are presented by the gospels in the portrayal of the life, ministry and death of Jesus.
RENT 328 The Book of Revelation (3)
Prerequisite: REOT 229 The Book of Daniel
It is an historical and prophetic study with emphasis on gospel implications.