Ellen G. White and Adventist Studies Graduate Certificate

Total Credits - 18

• CHIS 624 - Issues in Ellen G. White Studies Credits: 2,3 *
• CHIS 628 - Historical Research and Historiography Credits: 2, 3
• 3 credits of  CHIS 674 - Development of Seventh-day Adventist Theology Credits: 2,3
• CHIS 682 - Seminar in Church History Credits: 3 (Theology of Ellen G. White)
• 3 credits of  CHIS 685 - Studies in Church History Credits: 2,3 (Ellen White and Adventist Research)
• 1 credit of  CHIS 690 - Independent Study Credits: 1–3 (Issues in Ellen White Studies)*
• 3 credits of  CHIS 695 - Topics in Church History  Credits: 2,3 (Teaching Adventist History and Life and Writing of Ellen G. White)
• 3 credits of  CHIS 695 - Topics in Church History Credits: 2,3 (Fundamentals of Archival Practice) NOTE: To be taken only by directors of EGWSDA Research Centers and division or union archive directors, in place of one of the courses listed above, under advisement by the program director.

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  *These two courses will be taken concurrently.

Student Learning Outcomes

Completers will be able to:

1. Conduct effective research that demonstrates competence in Ellen G. White studies and in Adventist theology and history.
2. Articulate a biblical and theologically sound understanding of the prophetic gift as manifested through Ellen G. White.
3. Practice hermeneutics in the interpretation of the writings of Ellen G. White that are both biblically grounded and according to her intent.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the content, central issues, and processes relating to Ellen G. White and Adventist History.
5. Have increased competence in the area of archival and Adventist heritage leadership (For Research Center directors and Division and Union archivists).