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Religion Courses - Bachelor
Level - Distance/Correspondence Courses ordered from this page are non-resident, non-online courses completed solely via correspondence. Each course
shipment includes 12 lecture DVD's, lecture notes, course instructions, and a research log. Go to the Online Campus if you
wish to study online, or contact us to attend resident classes.
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RL223 End Times - 3 credits Designed to answer the ever-present
questions regarding the last days. Discusses verses such as Matthew 16; 24, Mark 13; Luke 21; Acts 17; Revelation 20 from
a Hebraic perspective. Instructor: Moseley
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RL413 Jesus, Paul and the Law - 3 credits Filmed in Bristol,
England, this series delves in-depth into the vitally important and multi-faceted subject of the Law (Torah). Answers such
questions as: “How did Jesus ‘fulfill’ and not ‘abolish’ the Law?” “How is He the
‘end’ of the Law?” “Did Paul, unlike Jesus, ‘abolish’ the Law?” There are certain
Hebraic keys that open up a clear and consistent view of Paul and the Torah. Additional research may be required. Instructor:
Pryor
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RL433 Jesus the Teacher - 3 credits Examines
the rich variety of teaching methods used by the Jesus of history, comparing them with the ways the Christ of faith continues
to teach and disciple. Sessions include: Communicating the Servant Messiah; Jesus’ Teaching Changes of Attitude; Jesus’
Use of Questions in Teaching; Jesus’ Use of Discipline; Jesus’ use of Illustrations. Additional research may be
required. Instructor: Fleming
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RL453 The Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel - 3 credits This
series examines the context of the life and sayings of the prophets. Sessions include, but are not limited to: Isaiah’s
Message; The Assyrian Military Campaign; The Consolation of Isaiah; Jeremiah; and Ezekiel. Additional research may be required. Instructor:
Fleming
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RL333 The Presence of the Lord - 3 credits Instructions on how
to walk and live “face to face” with God. Instructor: Moseley
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RL353 Prophets and Prophecy in the Bible - 3 credits Provides
an in-depth study of prophets throughout scripture, including their homes, travels and prophecies. Instructor: Moseley
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RL463 Scriptural Principles for Prayer - 3 credits Understanding
biblical concepts (e.g. the importance of and responsibility involved in naming something) and biblical imagery greatly enhances
our ability to distill general principles of prayer from scriptures. Additional research may be required. Instructor: Fleming
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RL423 What We Believe and Why - 3 credits This course cuts through
several difficult and often ignored subjects such as: The Holy Spirit, Judgments, Salvation, Tithes, The Eucharist, Heaven,
Hell, Angels and Church Order. Instructor: Moseley
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RL363 613 Laws I - 3 credits An in-depth analysis of each of
the 613 Laws of God as enumerated in the Torah. Deals with such questions as: Is God’s Law relevant to Christians? Which
laws are applicable to Jews today? Which laws are applicable to non-Jews? What is the purpose behind dietary laws? Which laws
were culturally, rather than spiritually, relevant? What about God’s grace? Instructor: Moseley
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RL373 613 Laws II - 3 credits A continuation of the previous
course, with emphasis on guilt offerings and daily Temple service. Covers commandments listed from Leviticus 5:6—20:14. Instructor:
Moseley
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RL383 613 Laws III - 3 credits Continuing with the previous
course, covering Leviticus 21:1—Numbers 35:7. Discusses religious purity, divorce, vows and sanctified vessels. Instructor:
Moseley
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RL473 613 Laws IV - 3 credits A continuation of the previous
course, examining each negative and positive commandment listed from Numbers 35:12—Deuteronomy 20:16. Instructor:
Moseley
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RL483 613 Laws V - 3 credits Continuation of
the previous course, covering Deuteronomy 20:16—31:19. Instructor: Moseley
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RL393 Marriage-A Biblical Perspective - 3 credits Learn the
biblical viewpoint about marriage, Christ’s teachings concerning divorce, covenant relationships and more. Instructor:
DeBoard
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RL253 Role of Women in Biblical Times - 3 credits An historical
and cultural examination of the place of women in the synagogue and early Christian church, as well as the impact of noted
church leaders in invalidating the vital role of women in official church ministry positions. Instructor: Moseley
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RL113 Understanding Hebrew Thought - 3 credits This course compares
the basic Hebraic thought to Greek or Western thinking. Topics include: The Jewishness of the biblical times; Gentiles, Jews
and the special emphasis of Jewish heritage; Judaism and the earliest church; Heretics and the Jewish revolts; Anti-Semitism
and the church; The Old Testament Hebraic foundation of the church; The ideas involved in Hebraic thought; The church and
error; Marriage and family through Jewish eyes; Passover and the Last Supper; Jews, Christians and the land of Israel; and
Jewish methods of teaching and Hebraic education. Instructor: Moseley
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