RELB 8327 Studies in Daniel 10 Credits
The course deals with the content, construction and interpretation of the imagery and symbols of the book of Daniel. Special attention is given to the books’ apocalyptic nature. Prerequisite: BIBL 6215 Biblical Hebrew II
RELB 8323 Exegesis of New Testament 10 credits
This course is the continuation of the exploration and mastery of the analysis of grammar and forms of the Greek New Testament. In this course, the student is required to submit an exegesis paper on a selected passage from the NT. The course surveys the basic ideas as expressed in the New Testament as an introductory message. Prerequisite BIBL 8215. Intermediate Greek II
RELG 8316 Worship, Music and Liturgy 5 Credits
This course introduces students to the theological and practical elements of church worship and church music. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to be able to design and implement participatory Sabbath worship services, prayer meeting services and other services. It traces the roots of current worship practices and music practices in the contemporary Christian church. It assists students to get basic knowledge in reading staff notation, tonic solfa, and conducting of hymns.
RELH 8225 Prophetic Ministries of Ellen G. White 5 Credits
The course studies the nature, history and teaching of the writings of Ellen G. White and the principles that govern their interpretation.
RELH 8114 History of the Christian Church 5 Credits
The course surveys the history of the Christian religion from its beginning, around AD 1. The focus starts from its apostolic origins to the dawn of the protestant reformation. An attempt is made to emphasize the contribution made by the early African Church fathers. The course continues and especially begins with the period of the Protestant Reformation to the rise of modern denominations and the development of the ecumenical movement. It deals with the history of Christian church from the renaissance to modern times, the Protestantism reformation in Europe and the situation of the different church groups.
RELH 8215 History of Seventh – day Adventist Church 5 Credits
The course introduces the student with the History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from the Millerite Movement, in which it had its birth, to the present. The history of the church in the country has to be included. Prerequisite: RELH 6118 History of the Christian Church
RELH 8313 History of the Christian Church in Africa 5 Credits
The course deals with the evangelization of Africa, and the development of the Church in Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: RELH 8118 History of the Christian Church
RELP 8122 Pastoral Counseling 5 Credit
The course provides the students with the study of the pastor as a counselor. Different types of current theories of counseling will be surveyed, along with skills and practices carried out within the context of pastor’s counseling. The course deals with the concrete cases and practices carried out within the classroom in order to develop and sharpen the counseling techniques and skills needed for effective pastoral counseling within an African context.
RELP 8222 Homiletics 10 Credits
The course introduces the students to the study of the art of preaching and preparation of sermons. Emphasis is placed on the art and craft of preaching, the recognition and delivery of various forms of sermons. In addition classroom preaching and preaching for specific occasions will be carried out.
RELP 8226 Foundations of Youth Ministry 10 Credits
The course presents various philosophical views of reality, knowledge, learning, attitude and life from a Christian perspective. The course assists the students to identify a linkage between people’s knowledge of reality, concepts of reality, life and attitude that influence learning and development pattern. The course presents the study of the early childhood psychology and various practical aspects of training the Adventist youth in evangelism and practical life, like organizing camps, and different professions. The course should include a chapter of the Developmental Psychology.
RELP 8315 Church Leadership and Administration 10 Credits
The course provides the students with various theories of leadership and planning and therefore acquaints and equips the student with what is involved in regulating day to day church administration and implementation of church policies.
RELP 8324 Literature Evangelism 5 Credits
Theory and practice of Literature Evangelism. The student is required to engage in supervised practical literature evangelism for at least three months or 350 contact hours. This will be done under the local Conference and Rwanda Union Mission.
RELP 8412 Marriage and Family 5 Credits
This course explore the purpose for which God instituted the marriage institution and seeks to help the student to understand the fundamentals of marriage and the family, including the primary relationships which enhance man’s basic need of love. It discusses the basics of family life, the cultural influences on the family, intimacy in marriage, conflict management in the family, and parent-child relationship, among other concepts. Special emphasis is placed on the Christian home in an African context.
RELB 8325 Biblical Hermeneutics 10 Credits
This course studies the hermeneutics principles appropriate for the interpretation of biblical text. Issues arising out of an Afro centric reading of the scripture will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BIBL 6215 Intermediate Greek II