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RELP 125 Introduction to Ministry 1
A study of the principle elements in pastoral ministry, through class discussion, observation and report writing. Fall semester.
RELP 126 Introduction to Ministry 1
Continuation of RELP 125. Spring semester.
RELP 235 Introduction to Youth Leadership 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 105
A study of the philosophy of Youth Ministries from a psycho-social perspective including a comparison of youth ministry models and the development of a personal working model for each student. Spring semester, alternate years.
RELP 321 Biblical Preaching 3
Prerequisite: COMM 105
A study of sermon methodology designed to train biblical preachers. Preaching skills are developed through theory, class and field experience. Emphasizes topical, narrative and expository preaching. Fall semester.
RELP 322 Biblical Preaching 3
Prerequisite: RELP 321
Continuation of RELP 321. Spring semester.
RELP 335 Youth Leadership in the SDA Church 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 105
A comprehensive study of youth leadership in the Seventh-day Adventist church, including Pathfinders,
Youth
Sabbath
School, academy chaplaincy, conference and summer camp administration. Includes an introduction to college chaplaincy work. Spring semester, alternate years.
RELP 336 Youth Leadership Practicum 3
Prerequisite: RELP 235, 335
Internship in Union College Campus Ministries and/or externships in a local academy,
Youth
Sabbath
School, Pathfinder organization, summer camp, and conference office. Graded credit/no credit. Open only to Youth Ministry minors.
RELP 361 Church Leadership 3
Combines a study of the theology of church leadership and on-the-job training assisting pastors in nearby churches. Taken in conjunction with RELP 321. Fall semester.
RELP 362 Church Leadership 3
Prerequisite: RELP 361
Continuation of RELP 361. Taken in conjunction with RELP 322. Spring semester.
RELP 375 Missions Internship 2
Cross-cultural missionary service under the direction of a local supervisor and one of the religion faculty. Students prepare an internship proposal, give monthly reports while carrying out the project, and give a final report of the outcomes.
RELP 376 Evangelism and Field School 2
Active participation and preaching in an evangelism series. Students prepare a public evangelism proposal for a local church and carry out this project under the supervision of one of the religion faculty. Interim reports indicate the progress of the project and a final paper details the outcomes.
RELP 439/PHAS 539 (WR) Christian Health Care and Bioethics 3
Studies the Christian ministry of the healing professions. Includes an inductive study of the biblical account of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, a presentation of themes in the biblical theology of health, and a study of topics in bioethics. WR applies only to PHAS 539. Spring semester.
RELP 465 Personal Witnessing 3
Designed to help students gain the knowledge and skill needed to share their faith through personal influence, conversation and Bible studies. Examines the beliefs of other churches and compares them with Adventist beliefs. Laboratory required. Fall semester.
RELP 466 Public Evangelism 3
Prerequisite: RELP 321
Studies public evangelism practices and develops skills through the preaching, planning, conducting and follow-up of an evangelism series. Laboratory required. Spring semester.
RELP 486 Clinical Pastoral Seminar 2
Prerequisite: Junior or senior religion or theology major. Seniors are given priority.
Instructions in pastoral counseling with emphasis on hospital visitation. Includes both theory and practice. Spring semester, alternate years. | 