Andrews University Theological Seminary PhD in Religion Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI 49104 US   Phone: 1-269-471-3537 Fax: 1-269-471-6202   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D.-Doctor of Philosophy in Religion On Campus   The PhD: Religion program builds on expertise and training developed in approved master's programs. It provides individuals equipped with skills and methods appropriate to genuine scholarship to do original and responsible research, and it promotes the proficient application of sound and valid principles of biblical interpretation and historic research.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Hold either an MDiv degree (or its equivalent), or an MA in Religion (or its equivalent) from an approved seminary or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses Have 16 prerequisite credits in the chosen area of concentration.  International Student Requirements If English is not the first language and/or not the language of instruction in secondary and post-secondary study,a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 in the computer based test, or a MELAB score of 80, is required.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.50 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Demonstrate proficiency in specified foreign languages either by passing language proficiency examinations or by taking specified graduate level language courses at AU.  Other Requirements • Show high promise of future usefulness to church and society. • Complete and return the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire as directed. • Depending upon the applicant's academic background, the PhD Committee may also require proficiency examination(s) before granting admission to the doctoral program. • Statement of purpose - 600 words • Recommendations: Adviser/teacher in applicant's MA or MDiv program, teacher in applicant's MA or MDiv program, and church administrator of applicant's employing organization    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 891.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 335  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 737  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $700  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16790  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist