Andrews University Theological Seminary PhD in Religious Education 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 Religious Education On Campus   The PhD in Religious Education prepares men and women to be scholars, teachers and researchers in specialized teaching and discipling ministries of the Church. All candidates further develop the core competencies of a religious educator and select an area of specialization for intense study and research using research methodologies of the social sciences. Areas of Specialization • Christian formation and discipleship • Theological curriculum and instruction Graduates with a PhD in Religious Education are prepared to serve the church in teaching and leadership ministries focused on the family, the church, or the school and to investigate contemporary religious education issues using social sciences research methodologies.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Hold an MDiv degree; or an MA in Religion; or an MA degree in education or related area  Pre-Requisite Courses Have 28 credits in religion,16 of which may be on the undergraduate level.  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: GRE 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 Other Requirements -Recommendations: Adviser/teacher in applicant's MA ir MDiv Program, Teacher in applicant's MA or MDIV program, and administrator of applicant's employing organization or most recent employer if not currently employed. -Statement of purpose-600 words.    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