CREATION:
Inspiration or Evolution?
REL 2258-03
(Fall 2003)
3 semester hours
Who wrote the first Book of the Bible?


RIO VERDE UNIVERSITY-UTAH
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  REL 2258-03 CREATION: Inspiration or Evolution? 3 semester hours
(Fall 2003)

Copyright © 1997, Creation Ministries International. This course sponsored by the Creationist group is supplied to Rio Verde University with permission. Various authors/researchers/theologians contributed to this course. The is generally considered a second semester sophomore course, however, no pre-requisites are required to register for this course. Credits are posted for all who are known. We apologize if we inadvertently left anyone off. It is unintentional. During the course, if you have questions regarding the class or related comments, you can e-mail at information@rioverdeunivesity.org.

Currently this class is available by distance learning only. (The cost of this course 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 10 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. Also note that there are many theories, suppositions, and possible explanations presented which may dramatically differ from current ‘proven’ science. These positions are accompanied with caveats. The ‘missionizing’ tone of some of the paragraphs has been toned done to allow a broader student base to participate in this program without abject bewilderment or dissonance. Because the first eleven chapters of Genesis tend to find strong emotional support for differing theories, opinions, and even tenets of faith, we at RVU ask for your prayers and trust that in the spirit of learning, vastly unique points may somehow stimulate you the student to further study, and discovery which you can share with all the rest of mankind. Those from other denominational or religious belief systems should use these views as focal points for discussion and understanding though in some instances the positions may be dramatically different than their own. Many of these views expressed by these contributing authors, writers, and theorists differ significantly 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 each of the exams. The first exam comes after section I and the final exam at the end of section III. There is one term paper required for completion of the class. The two sectional exams count for 20% of your grade each. The written responses to the questions are worth 15%, the term-paper is worth 10%, and the final exam 35%. Turn the question responses in with your final exam. You must obtain a 70% passing grade on each of the four sections of the course, the sectional exams; the course questions; the term paper; and the final exam. 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. When you have completed reading the first section take the first exam. Mail in the exam and cover sheet. Then you may begin Section II. When you finish section exam 2 mail it in with cover sheet. Keep working on your questions. They are a part of your final grade. Mail them in when you request to take the final exam. Your term paper is due at this time as well. Your term paper should be 2,000 words, typed double-spaced, and on any topic relating to the creation of the Universe, either scientific or theological.

You may use your Bible as this is an open book test. When you have completed the sectional exams’ place the cover form along with your answer sheet in the enclosed pre-labeled envelope. Mail your test to: RVU-U c/o Dr. JCPhilip 3214 N University Ave. Unit #435, Provo, UT 84604. Upon receipt of your test papers it 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 tests with your text materials. 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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