THST 531 Distinctive Doctrines of the SDA Church

About the Course

A study of doctrines in which the Seventh-day Adventist Church offers relevant contributions to a theological understanding of the Bible, such as the mediatorial ministry of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary, the antitypical significance of the Day of Atonement, the pre-advent investigative phase of the judgment, the Three Angels’ Messages of Revelation 14, the eschatological remnant, the gift of prophecy, the unmasking of spiritualism, and the message of health reform.

Who Needs This Course?

• Graduate students:
  • MACM
  • Mdiv/Elective
• This course may also be taken by
  • Pastors for continuing education
  • Pastors as a non-degree course for professional development
  • DMiss/DIS students as mission prerequisites
  • Graduate students from other schools can use transfer credit

Time Investment

A minimum of 4 hours/week for approximately 2 months

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

1. Be aware of the similarities and differences between the doctrines of the Seventh- day Adventist Church and those of other conservative Christian denominations.
2. Comprehend the Great Controversy theme as the foundation of Adventist theology.
3. Understand the significance of the distinctive doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the context of the Great Controversy between good and evil.
4. Build confidence in the Seventh-day Adventist Church as the remnant chosen by God in these last days of the world history.

Topics to Cover

WEEK 1: Introduction to Seventh-Adventist Doctrines

WEEK 2: The Theme of the Great Controversy: The Core of Adventism

WEEK 3: Adventist Understanding of the Righteousness by Faith

WEEK 4: The End-time Remnant and Its Mission

WEEK 5: The Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast

WEEK 6: Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary

WEEK 7: Pre-Advent Investigative Judgment

WEEK 8: Summary and Conclusions