Religion & Theology

Examines religious beliefs, and the ideas that contribute to them to gain a fuller, deeper understanding of God.

Why Religion & Theology at Andrews

If you're looking for a career in ministry or a deeper understanding of God, we’ve got the degree for you with resouces to help you succeed.

We offer international study tours and student-missionary opportunities across the globe. In the past, our students have traveled to places like Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Honduras and more.

Join our student club, the Andrews Ministerial Association (AMA). Get numerous opportunities to preach and perform outreach locally and overseas.

Religion & Theology students often have a second major. If you want to be a teacher, our programs pair easily with a secondary education emphasis.

Typically, theology students apply for the Seminary or a ministry career and Andrews is home to the SDA Theological Seminary.

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Careers in Religion & Theology

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With our degrees, you can begin a career in ministry and other fields. Our programs will ready you for a career as a pastor, chaplain, missionary or Bible worker. A BA in Religion is easily paired with a second major, too, like a pre‐professional degree in law, architecture or dentistry.

Annual Salaries

Pastor

$47,540

Elementary School Teacher

$53,050

Counselor

$43,040

(Source for all statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012 edition)

Successful Andrews Alumni

President

Andrews University

Pastor

Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Youth Evangelism Team

Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Learn more about study tours organized by the Dept. of Religion & Biblical Languages.

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Our curriculum teaches both theory and practical application of the Bible. You'll enjoy classes like Biblical Prayers and Jesus in His Time and Ours. When you graduate, you will be knowledgeable in basic biblical principles, biblical languages, Seventh-day Adventist doctrines and individual spiritual gifts.

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