Religion, Secondary Ed Concentration Bachelor of Arts

The BA in Religion for Secondary Education includes all requirements in Religion for Seventh-day Adventist church certification and is designed for those seeking to teach religion on the secondary level. In order to meet Michigan State Teacher Certification requirements, an additional major and minor must be earned. Students must obtain a second advisor in the School of Education (College of Education & International Services) and consult regularly with that advisor as well as their Religion advisor.

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:

• Document foundational knowledge in the areas of Bible, history, and theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. 
• Effectively communicate the global mission, beliefs, and heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Exhibit growth in awareness of Christian values and life skills.
• Document service experiences & skills in community and cross cultural contexts. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Religion for Secondary Education includes all requirements in Religion for Seventh-day Adventist church certification and designated for those seeking to teach religion on the secondary level. In order to meet Michigan State Teacher Certification requirements an additional major and minor must be earned. Students must obtain a second advisor in the School of Education (College of Education & International Services) and consult regularly with that advisor as well as their Religion advisor.  

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 - 33-34 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 406 - Advanced Studies in Daniel and Revelation 
3 credits of  RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage 
RELT 100 - God and Human Life 
RELT 326 - Theology II 

Choose one course from the following:
RELB 216 - Law and Writings of the Old Testament 
RELB 274 - Prophetic Writings of the Old Testament
RELB 335 - Acts and Epistles

Choose two courses from the following:
RELP 335 - Foundations of Youth Ministry 
RELT 250 - Personal Spirituality and Faith 
RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society 

RELT 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare 

 

SECOND MAJOR or MINOR from the School of Education — to reach the total of 120 credits

 

Denominational Certification:

Religion for Secondary Education includes all requirements in Religion for Seventh-day Adventist church certification and designated for those seeking to teach religion on the secondary level. In order to meet Michigan State Teacher Certification requirements an additional major and minor must be earned. Students must obtain a second advisor in the School of Education (College of Education & International Services) and consult regularly with that advisor as well as their Religion advisor.

 

NOTE: Students planning to enter the seminary should select a major in theology. A religion major must be supplemented with seminary prerequisite courses. For entrance requirements, please consult the seminary portion of this bulletin.