Theological and Religious Studies

This certification course is designed to equip primarily the local church Spirit of Prophecy coordinators, and pastors, administrators, and other interested individuals, with the knowledge and skills necessary to support and promote the relevance and comprehensive nature of the Spirit of Prophecy. The course emphasizes fostering a deeper understanding of the Spirit of Prophecy as depicted in Scripture, recognizing it as God's salvific communication to humanity through the Holy Spirit. The continuity of prophetic content, centered on Jesus and His redemptive work throughout history, is explored through the writings of prophets in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as its continued manifestation in the prophetic ministry of Ellen G. White. 

This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of biblical interpretation with emphasis on Christocentric interpretation. Special consideration is given to Seventh-day Adventist interpretation and the relationship between interpretation and spirituality. Students develop the ability to assess various critical methodologies and apply interpretive principles responsibly.

This course introduces the rigor of critical thinking in the context of human quest for truth and meaning. Through an historical approach, this course highlights the contributions of the major philosophers to the development of disciplines such as epistemology, ontology, metaphysics, empiricism, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, logic, and ethics. It is geared toward the understanding of pre-modernity, modernity, and postmodernity. It evaluates philosophical postulates in the light of biblical verities and aims at establishing the relationship between faith and learning.

A survey course of the development, beliefs, worldviews, and practices of the religions of the world, including African and Caribbean traditions as well as modern religious movements. Special emphasis is placed on their relationship with Christianity. 

A survey course of the theological themes found in select biblical literature that inform Seventh- day Adventist thought. This course provides an opportunity for deeper reflection on the hermeneutics of scripture within theology. 

An introductory survey of the development of Christian thought from A.D. 100 to 1300. Treatment is given to the task of theology, theological principles and methods, and biblical critique of theological ideas. Dogmatic categories include theology, Christology, pneumatology, anthropology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. Students explore the relevance of theological reflection for modern church and society.

This course enables new depth of understanding of Christian theological thought from the Reformation to contemporary movements in society and the academy. Theological hermeneutics and methods relating to selected dogmatic categories are explored. Attention is also given to the contemporary African American theology and other theologies of liberation.

A research project course tailored to the students’ area of academic or professional interest. This course does to substitute for lecture courses. 

A research project course tailored to the students’ area of academic or professional interest. This course does to substitute for lecture courses.