Andrews University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Religion

Program Description:

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

Eligibility Requirements:

-Three Recommendations needed: College Teacher(2) and Church Administrator or recent employer(1) -Statement of Purpose - 350 Words -Psychological Evaluation Required

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

765.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Fringe Town

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999