BA Theology :: Andrews University

The BA in Theology is a pre-professional degree which prepares students for the Theological Seminary and further training towards full-time gospel ministry. It lays a solid foundation in the areas of biblical languages, exegesis, and theology, practical theology and ministry, history of the Christian Church with an emphasis on the Seventh-day Adventist movement, and doctrine and systematic theology, including ethics. It requires the development of an individual portfolio of ministerial service.

OVERVIEW

Program Type: Bachelors degree
Program Length: 120 credits
Course Format: On-Campus
Program Entry: August and January
Application Deadline for August: July 15
Application Deadline for January: November 15

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OUTCOMES

Students who complete this program should be able to:

Possess a foundational knowledge in the areas of Bible, history, and theology, from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.
Possess skills in the major biblical languages of Hebrew & Greek.
Be able to articulate the Seventh-day Adventist view of life both orally and in writing in the context of present society, history, and theology.
Exhibit growth in Christian life skils.
Document experience & skills in personal ministry and evangelism on the level of local church and community and in a cross cultural context.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students who enter the Theology, BA will be assessed at the end of their first year in the program in the areas of Christlikeness, character, community involvement, discipleship, mission, and scholarship. Students who do not receive a positive recommendation for continuation in the program will be transferred to the Religion, Biblical & Theological studies degree. An appeal to the faculty may be made. For this, an appointment should be made with the department chair.

Learn more: Undergraduate Admission Policy

COST (per semester):

Tuition: $16,200
Residence Hall: $2,742
Meal Plan: $2,283
General Fee: $655
Textbooks: $550
Semester cost is for full time students. Most students receive scholarships and financial assistance. For more information go to: Student Financial Services

ANDREWS CORE EXPERIENCE

Andrews Core Experience (ACE) courses are required for all undergraduate students regardless of major. These courses count towards the 120 total credits for a degree. The J.N. Andrews Honors Program replaces the Andrews Core Experience Requirements for students who apply and are accepted to the program.

Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at this link.

CORE EXPERIENCE — 43 credits

Faith:
4 Religion classes (completed in major)

Wellness:
HLED 135 - Wellbeing 360°

Mathematics:
MATH 145 - Mathematics for the (Mis)Information Age

Communication:
COMM 104 - Communication Skills
ENGL 115 - College Writing I or ENGL 117 - College Writing I: Writing Across Cultures
ENGL 215 - College Writing II

History:
HIST 110 - Worldviews, Cultures and Gods

Theory - One or two courses from:
ARTH 220 - Language of Art Credits
ENGL 255 - Studies in Literature
MUHL 214 - Enjoyment of Music
MUHL 250 - Music to Change the World
PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy

Experience - If only one theory course, remaining credits from:

Studio Art
Ensemble
Applied Music
Elementary or Intermediate Modern Language
INEN 221 - Introduction to Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Foundations of Play

Natural Sciences - choose one course from:
BIOL 100 - Human Biology
BIOL 110 - Principles of Biology
CHEM 100 - Consumer Chemistry
PHYS 110 - Astronomy

Social Science - choose one course from:

ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology
BHSC 225 - Global Social Issues
ECON 208 - Principles of Economics
GBST 101 - Introduction to Global Studies
PLSC 104 - American Government
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

MAJOR - 68 Credits

Biblical Studies - 24 credits

RELB 111 - Introduction to the Old Testament
RELB 112 - Introduction to the New Testament
RELB 210 - Jesus in His Time and Ours
RELB 245 - Hermeneutics
RELB 335 - Acts and Epistles
RELB 406 - Advanced Studies in Daniel and Revelation

Choose one of the following courses:
RELB 274 - Prophetic Writings of the Old Testament
RELB 474 - Advanced Study in Old Testament Prophets

Choose one of the following courses:
RELB 216 - Law and Writings of the Old Testament
RELB 416 - Advanced Study in Law and Writings
(NOTE: Either Law and Writings or Prophetic Writings must be 400 level.)

Systematic Theology/Ethics - 10 credits

RELT 325 - Theology I
RELT 326 - Theology II
RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society
(Other ethics classes may be petitioned in consultation with the department chair if applies to second major.)

Choose one of the following courses:
RELT 295 - Introduction to Theological Research
HONS 398H - Research Pro-Seminar

Religious History - 10 credits

RELH 316 - History of the Christian Church I
RELH 317 - History of the Christian Church II
4 credits of RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage

Practical Studies - 15 credits

RELP 105 - Introduction to Pastoral Service
RELP 200 - Religion Forum (must register for it each semester)
RELP 240 - Personal Witnessing
RELP 330 - Homiletics—Introduction to Preaching
RELP 301 - Marriage and Family Ministry
RELP 350 - Evangelism
RELP 480 - Practicum Capstone
RELP 485 - Pastoral Ministry

Discipleship - 3 credits

Choose one of the following courses:

RELT 115 - Introduction to Christian Discipleship
RELT 250 - Personal Spirituality and Faith
RELT 315 - Christian Discipleship

RELT 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare

Missions - 6 credits

RELG 350 - World Religions

Choose one of the following courses:
RELG 225 - Foundations of Missions
RELP 335 - Foundations of Youth Ministry

Cognates - 15 credits
BIBL 211 - Greek I
BIBL 212 - Greek II
BIBL 313 - Greek III
BIBL 341 - Hebrew I
BIBL 342 - Hebrew II

Theology Bachelor of Arts