Andrews University Theological Seminary ThD in Biblical Studies or Theological 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: Doctoral Th.D. - Doctor of Theology in Biblical Studies Th.D. - Doctor of Theology in Theological Studies On Campus   The primary purpose of advanced academic studies leading to the Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree is to provide teacher-scholars in the fields of biblical and theological studies for the Seventh-day Adventist Church—primarily its institutions of higher learning (colleges, seminaries, universities) around the world. This academic degree meets the need of individuals in areas of the world where a ThD is the preferred academic degree. The normal doctorate in religion is the PhD. The ThD program is offered in two fields of study with areas of emphasis as listed below. Biblical Studies: -Archaeology and History -Exegesis and Theology -Languages and Literature Theological Studies: -Historical Theology -Systematic Theology     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Applicants must hold an MDiv degree or its equivalent from an approved seminary or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses 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 Biblical Languages: Advanced Level Hebrew and Greek Modern Languages: Reading knowledge of French and German  Other Requirements -Recommendations: Adviser/teacher in applicant's MA or MDiv Program, teacher in applicant's MA or MDiv program, church administrator of applicant's employing organization -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