Credits: 2 • Teacher: Denis Fortin

Issues in Ellen G. White Studies is an orientation into contemporary issues related to the ministry and writings of Ellen White. Among the issues discussed in this course are: Ellen White’’s role and ministry, her understanding of her inspiration and her authority, her methods of writings and use of theological and historical sources, her use of literary assistants, rules of hermeneutics, her role in the development of Adventist doctrines and lifestyle, and her relevance for today’’s Seventh-day Adventist church

Prerequisite: GSEM532–– Life and Ministry of Ellen G. White, or CHIS504––Adventist Heritage, or their equivalent

1. Douglass, Herbert E. Messenger of the Lord: The Prophetic Ministry of Ellen G. White. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press,1998. 538 pp.
2. Bradford, Graeme. Prophets Are Human. Australia, Signs of the Times Publishing, 2004. 91 pp.
3. Thompson, Alden. Escape From the Flames: How Ellen White Grew From Fear to Joy and Helped Me to Do It Too. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, 2005. 191 pp.

The required textbooks for this course are generally available from the Andrews University Bookstore (Phone: 800.385.2001; Fax: 269.471.3289); or from the Adventist Book Center. In the USA, it is a free call to (877)227-4800. Their regular number is (269) 471-7331