Andrews University Theological Seminary Religious Studies 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.-Religious Education Certificate Graduate Certificate: Family Life Education Graduate certificate: Campus Spiritual Leadership On Campus   The Master of Arts: Religious Education is an interdisciplinary academic program that prepares both professional and lay pastor-teachers for leadership roles in settings where religious, moral, and spiritual nurture and growth are primary concerns. Areas of Specialization: Family Life Education Campus Spiritual Leadership Denominational Certification for Secondary Religion Teaching And Other Options Customized by the Student in Consultation with an Advisor     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses 16 undergraduate or graduate religion credits and undergraduate or graduate education/religious education credits. The emphasis in secondary teaching has additional pre-requisites.  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: 3.00 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements -Three Recommendations are required: College teacher, Pastor of colleague in service, church administrator or recent employer. -Statement of purpose - 350 words.    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