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Genesis ‘The First Family’ is a first semester freshman level course offered by the Rio Verde University’s College of Religion School of Theology. The course is presented by English guest professor Dr. William Hertz. Dr. Hertz, is the Pastor-Emeritus for the Lancashire Church of Christ in Edmonton, CAN. He obtained his ThD in Comparative Theologies from Jersey Bible Seminary [UK] in 1971. He specialized in Old Testament Theology at the ThD level, and in the Pentateuch at the MTh level. He served as a Pastor and Evangelist for the Church of Christ both in Europe and Canada. He is currently semi-retired, as he classifies himself. He was married for 39 years to his wife Sarah before her untimely death in 1999. He has no children. He has written over 25 books and hundreds of magazine articles on OT topics. As a long time friend of Rabbi Dr. Moishe Cordoba of RVU INTL in Juarez, MEX he brings to us this introductory course in Genesis 1-5. Dr. Hertz is the son of a holocaust survivor z’tl, who as a young man of 14 came to America, with his father during WWII. His mother Havel perished in Europe during the War. His father wanted Professor Hertz to get a good education, but was so poor that he could not afford to send his son to school. His father Tzvi, re-married an American women, and they sent Dr. Hertz to a Jesuit school where he completed high school. After college at a small Catholic school in NYC, he chose to go back to Europe for several years to search for relatives of his mother and father. During this time he completed coursework in the UK, and obtained his Masters’ Degree while back in Germany. This course is considered a pre-requisite course for all students who desire to complete their Biblical Studies programs at RVU-School of Theology. It serves as a baseline for a minimal working knowledge of the OT. The course is taken directly from the Old Testament using the New International Version NIV. During the course, if you have questions regarding the class or related comments, you can e-mail Dr.WHertz 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 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 NIV Bible. Other translations may be used as a substitute. Most Biblical quotes are from the NIV unless otherwise noted. There are several quotes from the American Bible Society translation, as well. These are noted. Note-Many of the theological views expressed in this course are the personally held beliefs of our guest professor’s 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 INTL’s theological stance.  New International 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 NIV 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 25-30 hours to finish on average. It should take you about 2.5 hours to complete the final exam. There are sets of questions in each section. On the answer sheet enclosed, answer all these questions, and submit with the appropriate cover sheet. There is one term paper required for completion of the class. The term paper accounts for 25%, and the final exam for 75%. Your topic assignment for your term paper is “do you think Cain and Abel were identical twins?” You will submit a term paper of approximately 2,000 typed double-spaced at the time you submit your exam to complete the introductory course. A grade of 70% is required for successful completion. Begin by opening the text materials. You may already have a Bible at home. (It is possible to use other translations for your testing. If you use another translation please note it on your cover sheet. Unless otherwise notified it will be assumed you used the NIV translation. 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. In addition, Biblical Chapters/Verses are highlighted in bold type. Verse quotes are italicized. Read the introduction to the coursework. You may begin taking the final exam the day you receive your study materials. 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 Dr. Hertz 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. (Reminder: A grade of 70% is required for successful completion of each course.) Good luck, and may G-d Bless your studies. Baruch HaShem. Dr. Rivkah Cordoba-admissions |
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