Religion Minor

The religion minor is designed for students interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Adventist Theology. Since your 12 credits of ACE/GE count towards the minor, you only have eight additional credits (2-3 classes)

OVERVIEW

Program Type: Undergraduate Minor
Program Length: 20 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

• Students who are enrolled at Andrews are reqquired to take 12 credits of religion as part of the ACE (Andrews Core Expereince) program. These classes will count toward a religion minor. So, students will need to take only 8 more credits to complete their religion minor. This is traditionally done with just 3 additional classes. 

 

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 (count toward religion minor)

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

Minor - 20 Credits

 

15 credits from RELB, RELG, RELP, and RELT.

5 credits from any course in the religion department subject to consultation with your academic advisor.

6 of the 20 credits must be from upper-division classes.