Religion DEPARTMENT
Description
Our Mission
Program Features
- Core Curriculum: Hartland’s core curriculum equips students with a broad skill set that goes beyond general education classes, offering practical courses designed to enhance both personal and ministry effectiveness. By immersing all of our students in subjects like mental health, Christian Communication Ministry, Christian Health and Wellness Ministry, and Biblical Counseling, principles of wellness, marriage and family, the program ensures that students are better prepared to face real-world ministry challenges. These courses provide essential tools for wholistic ministry, enabling graduates to serve not only as spiritual leaders but also as well-rounded, competent individuals in various aspects of life and community service.
- Major-Specific Curriculum: The major-specific curriculum will give students a solid biblical understanding and will help them develop the necessary tools for effective ministry.
- Small Class Sizes
- Emphasis on Ellen G. White’s Writings
- International Mission Opportunities
- Mentorship
- Internship
Student Learning Outcomes and Objetives
Students will:
Develop a deeper love for Jesus and cultivate a vibrant devotional life.
Degrees Offered
Program/Degree Requirements
Core Curriculum
(84 credits)
For a complete description, review the Core Curriculum section of the bulletin.
Summer Outreach Training School
(17 credits, part of Core Curriculum)
The Summer Outreach Training School is an essential component of the Core Curriculum. All students are expected to participate in this program, designed to prepare them to lead people to Christ, deepen their faith, and strengthen their commitment to work in God’s vineyard. This program also lays the foundation for their academic and spiritual journey at Hartland College. For more details, please refer to the Summer Outreach Training School section of this bulletin.
Literature Evangelism
As part of their preparation for pastoral and evangelistic ministry, Religion students are required to participate in Hartland’s four-week literature evangelism program during their sophomore winter break. This practical outreach helps students develop essential skills in sharing the gospel and supporting the church’s mission. By engaging in this work, Religion majors will learn how to use truth-filled literature to reach diverse communities, enabling them to fulfill their calling as ministers of the Word.
Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Evangelism
The Bachelor’s in Pastoral Evangelism prepares students for work as pastors, evangelists, and ministry administrators. It is also designed to meet the prerequisites for further education at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.
Degree Type: Bachelor’s degree
Course duration: 4 years
Credits: 167
Internship: 30 weeks
Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies
Minor is required.
The Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies is designed for students who wish to diversify their ministry capabilities by including a departmental minor that can supplement the call to serve as 21st-century missionaries.
Degree Type: Bachelor’s degree
Course duration: 4 years
Credits: 143–201, depending on which minor you select
Internship: 10 weeks
The Associate in Bible Instruction prepares students to work alongside pastors and evangelists as trained Bible workers. It also equips young professionals employed in other lines of work with the training needed to do evangelistic work in their local churches.
Degree type: Associate degree
Program duration: 2 years plus internship
Credits: 110–111 (72 credits are core classes from the freshman and sophomore years, and 38–39 are credits of major-specific classes.)
Internship: 10 weeks
Students desirous of adding a Biblical Studies minor to their program of study must declare a minor with their academic advisor and complete a minimum of 30 credits for more information see the Bulletin Here>>