MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
College Heights, Mt. Nebo, 8709 Valencia City, Bukidnon
Phone: +63 917 133 9769 Web: https//mvc.edu.ph

Course Title: RDA 101 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES

Instructor: Dan Namanya, DMin
Contact Info: e-mail: dnamanya@my.mvc.edu.ph Ph: +639555545569
Credits: 3
Class Dates: August 15-December 7, 2022
Class Schedule: Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Location: B9

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide a clear and deeper understanding of the doctrines of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church and a fundamental knowledge of the Scriptures. Emphasis is
given to the understanding of the truths of the Bible and the ability to provide Biblical support
for one’s faith.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
In this course you will:

1. Explore and study the 28 fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
2. Know the distinctive doctrines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
3. Discover how every doctrine points to Jesus the focus of the Bible
4. Relate these beliefs to one’s own spiritual life
5. Share these beliefs to others who may have not heard of them yet.

RESOURSES
The Holy Bible- any translation. (Required)

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Ministerial Association, Seventh-day Adventist

Believe: A Biblical Exposition of 28 Fundamental Doctrine, Hagerstown, MD: Review and
Herald, 2018. (Required)

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Dederen, R. (ed.). (2000). Handbook of Seventh-day Adventist theology. Hagerstown, MD:

Review and Herald.

Knight, G. R. (2003). Questions on Doctrines. Washington, DC: Review and Herald.

White, E. G. (1969). Christ in His Sanctuary. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press.

METHODOLOGY
This course will be conducted through face-to-face lectures, discussions, and class activities.
Class activities will include flipped activities (students will be assigned materials to read prior to
class to be ready to participate in class activities based on the materials read), cooperative
learning, journaling, and group investigation/research.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The students will complete the following requirements:
1. Class Participation
Your will do well in this class if you regularly attend and participate in all class activities.
For every prompt attendance you will get 2 points, 1 point for late, and no point for absent.
You will have an opportunity to participate in class devotions at the start of every class and
then cooperative learning activities during the class. Each group will be assigned to led out in
the devotion, and every group member will receive 2 points for participating. The parts of the
devotion time will be: Action song, Theme song (Like Jesus), Opening prayer, Short message
and closing/intercessory prayer(teacher).
You will be randomly organized into groups. You are expected to work actively together as a
group to perform assigned activities such as flipped activities, devotions, and cooperative
learning activities. As a group, you will do well to always communicate with each other
concerning class updates like assignments, activities, and other necessary updates as given by
the instructor. You may share necessary resources and materials aside from the one provided
by the instructor, with each other. All these aspects will be considered in assessing your class
participation.
2. Flipped Activities
We will have flipped activities in the class. Students will be assigned material to read prior to
class. During class time we will have group activities based on the assigned readings.

3. Journaling
You will be given the last five minutes of the class to make a reflection journal based on
class session. A template and rubrics will be provided for your guidance and to see how
your journal entry will be graded. Your journal entry will be composed of three question: (1)
What went well/what new thing have you learned? (2) What would you like to be improved?
It could about yourself or about the class. (3) Any questions/challenges about the class

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session? Take note that your journal reflections will be submitted through an online
platform called Moodle.

4. e-Portfolio/Google Drive Folder

Develop an e-portfolio or a google drive folder comprising of materials, articles, ideas, and
any resources about this course. These can be gathered as we go along with the course. Make
at least 10 entries in your portfolio or google drive folder. Your portfolio or google drive
folder will be grade based on the rubrics provided.

5. Quizzes & Examination

There will be a quiz for every week. The quiz will be posted on Moodle and you can take it
anytime within the week after it is opened online. You will be allowed two attempts for every
quiz. There will be four exams based on the school schedule.

EVALUATION RUBRICS
RUBRIC # 2
Reflection Journal
Points Possible
Criteria Obtained Points Comments
1. The journal has a name and date 1
2. At least the first two questions are answered in 1-2 2
sentences.
3. The answers reveal the feelings and thoughts of the 2
student
Total points and general comment 5

RUBRIC # 3
Portfolio/Google drive folder
Points Possible
Criteria Obtained Points Comments
1. At least 10 entries have been made 10
2. The entries are well organized 5
3. The entries are connected with the course 4
4. It is submitted on time 1
Total points and general comment 20

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REFLECTION JOURNAL TEMPLATE

Name:
Date:
Subject:
Journal # 1
1. What went well? Or What new thing did you learn?
1-2 sentences
2. What would you like to be improved? It could about yourself or about the class.
1-2 sentences
3. Any questions/challenges about the class session?

EVALUATION

Assignment Points

Participation 80
Flipped Activities (5x5points) 25
Reflection Journal (21x5points) 105
Self-Check Quiz (10x10points) 100
e-portfolio/Google drive folder 20
Examination (4x60points) 240
Total 570

GRADING
Percent Letter Grade Percent Letter Grade

98-100% A 83-85% C+

95-97% A- 80-82% C

92-94% B+ 77-79% C-

89-91% B 74-76% D

86-88% B-

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COURSE CONTENT
Dates Topics Class Activities/Assignments

Groupings & Sitting Arrangement

Course Introduction Class Devotional
Monday Personal Introduction
August 15 Course Orientation
Journal 1

Class Devotional
Wednesday What is a doctrine? Lesson 1
August 17 Why Study Christian Doctrines? Journal 2
Self-Check Quiz 1
Class Devotional
Monday The Word of God Lesson 2
August 22 Journal 3

Class Devotional
Wednesday The Godhead Lesson 3
August 24 Journal 4
Self-Check Quiz 2
Reading Material

Monday National Hero’s Day

August 29

Class Devotional
Wednesday Creation Lesson 4
August 31 Flipped Activity # 1
Journal 5
Class Devotional
Monday The Nature of Humanity Lesson 5
September 5 Journal 6
Self-Check Quiz 3

Wednesday PRELIM EXAM

September 7
Class Devotional
Monday The Great Controversy Lesson 6
September 12 Journal 7
Reading Material

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Dates Topics Class Activities/Assignments

Class Devotional
Wednesday The Life, Death, and Resurrection Lesson 7
September 14 of Christ Flipped Activity # 2
Journal 8
Self-Check Quiz 4
Class Devotional
Monday The Experience of Salvation Lesson 8
September 19 Growing in Christ Journal 9
Reading Material

Class Devotional
Wednesday The Church Lesson 9
September 21 The Remnant and its Mission Journal 10
Self-Check Quiz 5

Class Devotional
Monday Unity in the Body of Christ Lesson 10
September 26 Baptism Journal 11
The Lord’s Supper Reading Material

Class Devotional
Wednesday Lesson 11
September 28 Spiritual Gifts and Ministries Flipped Activity # 3
Journal 12
Self-Check Quiz 6
Monday
October 3
Wednesday MIDTERM EXAMS (SCHEDULED)
October 5

Monday
October 10
Wednesday
October 12 CSC DAYS

Monday
October 17
Wednesday WEEK OF PRAYER
October19

Class Devotional
Monday The Gift of Prophecy Lesson 12
October 24 Journal 13

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Dates Topics Class Activities/Assignments

Class Devotional
Wednesday Lesson 13
October 26 The Law of God Journal 14
The Sabbath Self-Check Quiz 7
Class Devotional
Monday Stewardship Lesson 14
October 31 Christian Behavior Journal 15
Reading Material

Class Devotional
Wednesday Marriage and the Family Lesson 15
November 2 Flipped Activity 4
Journal 16
Self-Check Quiz 8
Class Devotional
Monday Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Lesson 16
November 7 Sanctuary Journal 17
Reading Material

Wednesday
November 9 SEMI-FINALS EXAMS
Class Devotional
Lesson 17
Monday The Second Coming of Christ Flipped Activity # 5
November 14 Journal 18
Self-Check Quiz 9

Class Devotional
Wednesday Death and Resurrection Lesson 18
November 16 Journal 19

Class Devotional
Monday The Millennium and the End of Sin Lesson 19
November 21 Journal 20
Self-Check Quiz 10

Class Devotional
Wednesday The New Earth Lesson 20
November 23 Journal 21

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Dates Topics Class Activities/Assignments

Monday Class Conclusion and Review for Final Exam

November 28

Wednesday Bonifacio Day (Holiday)

November 30
Monday FINAL EXAMS (SCHEDULED)
December 5
Wednesday
December 7

December Removal and completion of academic requirements

11-23, 26, 27

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The School of Theology expects its students to exhibit rigorous moral integrity appropriate to
ministry leaders representing Jesus Christ. Complete honesty in academic matters is a vital
component of such integrity. Any breach of academic integrity in this class is subject to discipline.
Consequences may include receipt of a reduced or failing grade, suspension or dismissal from the
course, suspension or dismissal from the program, expulsion from the college, or degree
cancellation. Disciplinary action may be retroactive if academic dishonesty becomes apparent after
the student leaves the college. A record of academic integrity violations is reported in the College
Academic Affairs office. Repeated and/or flagrant offenses will be referred to the office of Student
Affairs for recommendations on further penalties.

Academic Dishonesty includes:

➡ Plagiarism in which one fails to give credit every time use is made of another person’s ideas or
exact words, whether in a formal paper or in submitted notes or assignments. Credit is to be given
by use of: (a) Correctly designed and inserted footnotes each time one makes use of another
individual’s research and/or ideas; and (b) Quotation marks placed around any exact phrases or
sentences (3 or more words) taken from the text or speech of another individual.
➡ Presenting another’s work as one’s own (e.g., placement exams, homework assignments);
➡ Using materials during a quiz or examination other than those explicitly allowed by the teacher
or program;
➡ Stealing, accepting, or studying from stolen quizzes or examination materials;
➡ Copying from another student during a regular or take-home test or quiz;
➡ Assisting another in acts of academic dishonesty
➡ Submitting the same work or major portions thereof, without permission from the instructors,
to satisfy the requirements of more than one course

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➡ Providing others with answers, or other inappropriate assistance on homework, research, or

examinations
➡ Violation of copyright law or licensing agreements (including photocopying materials without
permission or illegally copying software)

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Dan Namanya, DMin, serves as an associate professor in

the School of Theology of Mountain View College. He
was born and raised in Uganda. He earned his Bachelor
of Arts in Theology from Mountain View College. He
later earned his Master of Arts in Religion (MA-R)
emphasis in Applied Theology and Doctor of Ministry
emphasis in Church Ministry from Adventist
International Institute of Advanced Studies in Silang,
Cavite, Philippines. He has served as a missionary,
church pastor, missionary teacher, and television
evangelist both in the Philippines and in Indonesia. His passion for preaching led
him to write about Christ-centered preaching in his DMin culminating research and
later authored a book entitled Christ: The Heart of Preaching; How Not to Lose the
Forest for the Trees. His research interests include preaching, youth ministry,
discipleship, IFL, and cross-cultural ministry, among others. He is married to Sheri
Joy Namanya, and they are blessed with two children: Danielle Witness Namanya
and Mishael Victor Namanya.

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