Andrews University Theological Seminary Religion & 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: Master's M.A.-Religion On Campus   The Master of Arts in Religion is an academic program involving 1 year of specialized study beyond the baccalaureate-degree level. The MA in Religion degree is offered with these orientations: (1) Research Orientation which requires a thesis and a modern language relevant to the student's research, usually French or German; and (2) General Academic Orientation, which requires comprehensive examinations. The purpose of this program is to provide specialized training within the broader setting of the various disciplines of the Seminary. Students may choose an area of emphasis from those listed below: -Archaeology and History of Antiquity -Biblical-Theological Studies (Affiliation and Extensions Program only) -Biblical and Cognate Languages -Church History -Inter-testamental (Jewish) Studies -Jewish and Muslim Faiths -Mission Studies -New Testament Studies -Old Testament Studies -Theological Studies     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, normally with a major in religion or theology with a minimum GPA of 3.00 or above.  Pre-Requisite Courses Church History(2), New Testament Studies(2), Old Testament Studies(2), Theological Studies(2), E.G. White Writings(2), Electives in religion(12). TOTAL CREDITS: 22* Other courses may be required, depending on the emphasis the student selects.  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: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.00 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements -Three Recommendations needed: College Teacher(2) and Church Administrator or recent employer(1) -Statement of Purpose - 350 Words -Psychological Evaluation Required    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 765.00  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