REL 1068-02 Genesis Chapters 12-50 (Spring 2008)2 semester hours The Bible and Science is a first semester freshman level course offered by the Rio Verde University’s College of Religion School of Theology. The instructor for this course on Genesis 12 – 50 is Thomas Elseroad. Currently he works for a great company called Monaco Enterprises in Spokane, Washington. Tom Elseroad is a Web Master and a Computer Consultant. He owns and operates SPOCOM™ also in Spokane. God has laid it on him to become a Pastor wherever God chooses him to go. He seeks your prayers for direction and His timing to be fulfilled in Tom’s life. He is married to a lovely wife Karen of 18+ years. He spent 4 years in the United State Navy as an Electrician's Mate onboard the U.S.S. Nimitz (CVN68) aircraft carrier. He graduated from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Bible major. As an Alumnus of Tennessee Temple University, he still maintains, with a minor variance, their confession of faith. Tom wants to make it very clear that the above beliefs are not an absolute basis for fellowship. In fact, he has many friends who differ on some of the statements above. This is provided for the benefit of those who come to this course wanting to know where the instructor stands on certain fundamental beliefs. Tom's use of VISUAL CHARTS AND TABLES often make clear, and put into perspective, harder concepts in the book of Genesis. Making spiritual resources accessible to all has been his life-long quest.
	During the course, if you have questions regarding the class or related comments, you can e-mail Adjunct Professor Elseroad at our email site: information@rioverdeunivesity.org. Currently this class is available by distance learning only. (The cost for taking this course/materials may be tax deductible under either the HOPE or LIFETIME LEARNING programs approved by Congress and incorporated into IRS forms). If you are a minister, evangelist, rabbi, imam, a BACI* or other spiritual leader this course may be taken as a CEU program and provides 7.5 hour credits. Contact our admissions office for further instructions for CEU credit. [*BACI-Beth Adonai Congregations INTL is a primary supporter of RVU-School of Theology]. The textbook for the course will be the KJV Holy Bible. Other translations may be used as a substitute. Most Biblical quotes are from the King James Version unless otherwise noted. Verses are italicized for easy viewing. Note-Many of the theological views expressed in this course are the personally held beliefs of our guest professor and as such must be respected. Those from other denominational or religious belief systems should use these views as focal points for discussion and understanding though different than their own. Some of these views differ from Beth Adonai’s theological stance.
	New King James Version Translation (text)
	When you receive your packet (i.e. study guide and text materials) you will find the directions regarding usage of the program materials, on the first page of the study guide. You can purchase a KJV Holy Bible at most book stores or the book can be acquired from the RVU-U bookstore (go to the bookstore on the website, check the book, go to checkout). INSTRUCTIONS: This course is designed to take the student approximately 35-40 hours to finish on average. It should take you about 2.5 hours to complete the mid-term and final exams. The mid-term comes after chapter 30 and the final exam at the end of chapter 50. The mid-term comes after chapter 3 and the final exam at the end of chapter 6. There are sets of questions in each section. They are highlighted as such “Question:”. On the blank sheet of paper with the questions, answer all these questions, and submit each section with the appropriate cover sheet. The mid-term counts for 35% of your grade. The highlighted questions accounts for 15%, and the final exam for 50%. A grade of 70% is required for successful completion. Begin by opening the text materials. You may already have a Bible at home. To be more accurate dates are designated as A.C.E. and B.C.E. (After the Christian Era, and Before the Christian Era) instead of A.D. and B.C. Read the introduction to the coursework. Then, read Section I of the course material, written by Instructor Elseroad. When you have completed reading the first segment, take the mid-term exam. You may use your Bible as this is an open book test. When you have completed the mid-term exam place the cover form along with your answer sheet in the enclosed pre-labeled envelope. Mail your test to: RVU-U c/o Thomas Elseroad 3214 N University Ave. Unit #435, Provo, UT 84604. Upon receipt of your test papers they will be graded by staff, recorded in your student file, and returned to you. (Remember: A 70% grade is required for successful completion of each course.) Keep the graded mid-term with your text materials. Read chapters Section II. And take your final exam then follow instructions and mail all test papers to RVU-U. Good luck, and may G-d Bless your studies. Baruch HaShem. Dr. Rivkah Cordoba-admissions
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