Religion—MA
The On-campus Master of Arts (Religion) Specialized is an academic program designed to prepare students for: Doctoral degrees, Teaching, and Church workers.
The Interactive Online Master of Arts (Religion) Interdisciplinary is a program designed to prepare students for: Pastoring (non NAD), Teaching and Church administrators.
Andrews University also offers a MA (Religion) program at international off campus extension sites. For more information, please email mareligion@andrews.edu.
PROGRAM LENGTH
This 38 +credit program can typically be completed by full-time students in two years. Up to 12 additional credit hours required for students with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated area.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Prospective students must submit their applications by the dates listed below.
- Fall (August - December): July 15
- Spring (January - May): November 15
- Summer (May - August): March 15
Prospective students applying to the off-campus program must submit their applications by the dates set by the International Sites.
POINTS OF DISTINCTION
- Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and by the Adventist Accrediting Association.
- Research-oriented and designed with intensive focus in the chosen area of study.
- Benefit from an affordable financial package. Fifty percent tuition reduction for the online and on-campus MA.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelors degree (or non-U.S. equivalent) from an accredited institution and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Three Recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
- Resume describing employment, research or special projects.
- Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
- TOEFL, IELTS or PTE (academic): Students whose language of education is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. The MA (Religion) off-campus program may not require English proficiency test scores as the language of instruction is set by the International Sites.
- Seminary Background Screening.
For more information, please visit the Admissions page.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We are an international campus with a significant representation of international students. To learn more, please visit our International students page.
InternationalStudent Services
FINANCES
To learn about tuition costs and scholarship opportunities please visit Student Financial Services.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Have questions? We have answers. Contact us!
ENROLLMENT & ADMISSION
Phone: 855-428-4723 or 269-471-6321
Email: graduate@andrews.edu
RELIGION PROGRAM
Phone: 269-471-3218
Email: mareligion@andrews.edu