Minor in Religion at Walla Walla University
A student minoring in religion must complete 30 quarter hours of religion courses:
*Electives (12 must be upper division) 30
*Approval of religion adviser recommended.
All religion classes (courses with REL[x] prefixes), except RELP, may count toward a Religion Minor.
At least one lower-division religion course is required before students may take upper-division religion courses listed in the bulletin.
BIBLICAL STUDIES COURSES (RELB)
RELB 104 THE MINISTRY OF JESUS 4
Survey of Christ’s life in its historical setting as a basis for determining Christian action. Not open to students with senior standing.
RELB 105 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT 2
Study of the Sermon on the Mount as it relates to the needs of the Christian. Not open to students with senior standing.
RELB 106 THE PARABLES OF JESUS 2
Exegetical study of Jesus’ parables; considers literary structure, historical context, and relevance for today. Not open to students with senior standing.
RELB 111 MESSAGES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT 4
Survey of basic themes of the Old Testament. Not open to students with senior standing.
RELB 231 EXPLORING THE NEW TESTAMENT 4
An introduction to the New Testament Scriptures and the faith of the earliest Christians. The course will focus on Jewish and Greco-Roman background, the nature and message of the gospels, the life and ministry of Jesus and the ministry and theology of Paul, and the later developments that transformed the church from a first-century Jewish sect into a separate movement that spread around the world.
RELB 301 OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY 3
Study of the historical framework in which the religion of Israel developed; considers dominant events and trends in God’s saving relationship to His covenant people.
RELB 302 PENTATEUCH 4
Exegetical examination of significant passages in the first section of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament); considers the historical setting, authorship, time, circumstance of writing, and other literary and theological questions.
RELB 303 OLD TESTAMENT PSALMS, STORIES, AND WISDOM 3
Introduction to the third section of the Hebrew Bible; considers authorship, the time and circumstance of writing, and other literary and theological questions.
RELB 304 HEBREW PROPHETS 4
A study of the ministry and messages of selected pre-exilic, exilic and post-exilic prophets in Israel including consideration of their relevance for today.
RELB 312 DANIEL AND JEREMIAH 4
An exegetical study of selected passages from the prophetic books of Daniel and Jeremiah within their historical and literary contexts with special attention to their significance for Christian Eschatology.
RELB 313 REVELATION 3
An exegetical study of the book of Revelation within its historical context, with special attention to its significance for Christian Eschatology.
RELB 321 INTERPRETING THE BIBLE 4
Introduction to different approaches to interpreting the Bible and to the procedures and resources for exegesis of biblical texts with a focus on literary forms.
RELB 333 BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HEALING 4
A survey of the various ways biblical writers describe restoration to wholeness of life and of how these biblical views have been understood in prominent Christian traditions down to modern times. Offered on Portland campus. Offered as needed.
RELB 341 SCRIBES, MANUSCRIPTS, AND THE NEW TESTAMENT 2
An introduction to the history and present development of the text of the New Testament, including how ancient manuscripts illuminate the social history of early Christianity. Topics include the formation of the Gospels, development of the New Testament canon, the spread of Christianity, doctrinal disputes, the oppression of women, Jewish-Christian relations, as well as differences between modern Bible translations. Credit will not be allowed for both GREK 341 and RELB 341.
RELB 437 MATTHEW, MARK AND JOHN 4
An examination of the gospels, attending to the background and purpose, literary composition, theology, ethics, and relevance to contemporary issues and life.
RELB 439 LUKE-ACTS 3 or 4
An examination of the Gospel of Luke and of Acts with attention to background and purpose, literary composition, theology, ethics, the development of early Christianity, and relevance to contemporary issues. (College Place campus-3 quarter hours; Portland campus-4 quarter hours.)
RELB 454 LITERATURE OF THE BIBLE (or ENGL 454) 4
Prerequisite: General Studies literature or ENGL 234. See the English section of this Bulletin.
RELB 455 BOOK OF JUDGES: A Cross-disciplinary Approach (or ENGL 455) 4
An interdisciplinary approach to the Book of Judges, including historical, literary, theological, archaeological, and anthropological methods. The course is designed to model various scholarly methods in the study of a biblical text. Prerequisite: One general education literature course and one biblical studies course, or permission of instructor. Will be offered even years only.
RELB 462 NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS I 4
An examination of I and II Thessalonians, I and II Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans with attention to background and purpose, literary composition, theology, ethics, and relevance to contemporary issues and life.
RELB 467 NEW TESTAMENT LETTERS II 4
An examination of Paul’s prison and pastoral letters and of the general letters of the New Testament with attention to background and purpose, literary composition, theology, ethics, and relevance to contemporary issues and life.
RELIGIOUS HISTORY COURSES (RELH)
RELH 205 BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY 4
Introduction to the science of archaeology with particular attention to those discoveries which bear on the interpretation of the Biblical text
RELH 303 WORLD RELIGIONS 4
Introduction to the greater religions of mankind, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Islam, and Christianity; considers the historical setting out of which these religions arose, their founders, their basic teachings and rituals, their conceptions of God and mankind, as well as their influence on cultural development.
RELH 406 HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE 2
Survey of the history of the Bible from the earliest manuscripts through the science of textual criticism to a comparison of the numerous English versions currently available.
RELH 425 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION (or PSYC 425) 3
RELH 455 EARLY CHURCH HISTORY 3
Study of the rise of Christianity with emphasis on the development of theological concepts. Prerequisite: ENGL 224 or permission of instructor.
RELH 457 HISTORY OF ADVENTISM 3
Study of the rise and development of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.
RELH 490 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK 0-4
Participation in an archaeological expedition. Involves all aspects of dig life - stratigraphic excavation employing the most up-to-date methodologies, careful recording and analysis of data in consultation with experts from a wide range of disciplines. Prerequisites: RELH 205 or permission of instructor. Application to the School of Theology is required by March 1 of the year the course is taken. Offered summers of even years.
SOCI 449 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION 2
See the Social Work and Sociology section of this bulletin.
MISSIONS COURSES (RELM)
RELM 233 INTRODUCTION TO CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY 3
Study of the major issues involved in communicating Christianity in other cultures with the aim of preparing the student for actual field work. This prerequisite for student missionaries is also open to other interested students.
RELM 350 CHRISTIAN MISSION & THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD 3
Study of the critical issues and questions facing biblical witnesses today; considers biblical foundations for mission, history of mission, mission strategy and the development of global awareness and cultural sensitivity in evangelism and ministry.
PROFESSIONAL RELIGION COURSES (RELP)
RELP 131 INTRODUCTION TO FAITH AND MINISTRY 4
Exploration of personal faith and pastoral ministry with a focus on spiritual disciplines, call to pastoral ministry, and the scope of pastoral ministry and an acquisition of a basic Bible knowledge. The course includes a required weekend retreat. Open only to theology and religion majors. Not open to students with senior standing. (Course fees apply)
RELP 236 CHURCH WORSHIP MINISTRY 2
A study and application of the theology and choreography of worship. Open only to theology and religion majors. Prerequisite: RELP 131.
RELP 336 CHURCH MINISTRY 4
A study of the skills needed for personal and public ministry, including pastoral visitation and counseling, and various forms of evangelism. Combines theory and practice on how to minister to people of both genders and all age groups in church and community. Open only to theology and religion majors. Prerequisites: RELP 131, RELB 132, RELT 133.
RELP 338 CHURCH LEADERSHIP MINISTRY 3
Study of the theological and psychological principles of leadership applied to the church. Emphasizes Adventist church policy and programs, materials, and methods that can be used in preserving and fostering the life of the church. Open only to theology and religion majors. Prerequisite: RELP 131.
RELP 370 HOSPITAL MINISTERIAL TRAINING 2-4
An inductive exploration of ministry through patient visitation, small group process, lecture and discussion facilitated by chaplains, medical professionals and other support professionals in a clinical hospital setting. The class is limited to six students. Registration by permission of the instructor only. Open only to theology and religion majors. Offered as needed.
RELP 395 METHODS OF TEACHING BIBLE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3
Examination of current religion teaching practices in the secondary school with emphasis on objectives, content, organization, and materials and resources available; requires observation in the schools along with microteaching, giving opportunity to demonstrate competency. Open only to theology and religion majors. Prerequisites: EDUC 390. Offered odd years and alternate summers.
RELP 440 CRISIS MINISTRY 2
Introduction to the principles and practice of pastoral care of troubled persons through the application of counseling techniques, the utilization of the spiritual resources of the Christian community, and theological reflection. Open only to theology and religion majors. Prerequisite: RELP 131.
RELP 483 ADVANCED PASTORAL CARE 3
Study of the role of the pastor in relationship to his/her ministering to families; includes study of the pastor as premarital counselor, as marriage and family counselor, and as marriage and family life enrichment leader. Prerequisite: RELP 440 or permission of instructor. Open only to theology and religion majors. Offered on demand.
RELP 490 FIELD EVANGELISM 1-3; 3
Experience in evangelistic techniques obtained by giving Bible studies and/or holding meetings. Open only to theology and religion majors. Offered on demand.
RELP 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 0-3
Individual contract arrangement involving students, faculty, and cooperating institutions to gain practical experience in an off-campus setting. Allows the student to apply advanced classroom learning. Prerequisite: Approval of the major adviser. Open only to theology and religion majors. Graded S or NC.
RELP 496 SENIOR SEMINAR 2
Reading, writing and discussion focused on applying the range of theological disciplines to practical problems faced by the pastor. Open only to senior theology majors.
SPCH 381 BIBLICAL PREACHING: FOUNDATIONS 2
SPCH 382 BIBLICAL PREACHING: EXPOSITION 2
SPCH 383 BIBLICAL PREACHING: EVANGELISM 2
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