Religion, Secondary Education Concentration BA

Total Credits: 124

Program Description

The BA in Religion for Secondary Education includes all requirements in Religion for SDA 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 and consult regularly with that advisor as well as their Religion advisor.

Major: Core Requirements - 33-34

• RELB 111 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3
• RELB 112 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3
• RELB 245 - Hermeneutics Credits: 3
• RELB 210 - Jesus in His Time and Ours Credits: 3
• RELB 406 - Studies in Daniel and Revelation Credits: 3
• RELT 100 - God and Human Life Credits: 3
• RELT 326 - Theology II Credits: 3
• 3 Credits of  RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage Credits: 3,4

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• Choose one course from the following:

• RELB 216 - Law and Writings of the Old Testament Credits: 3
• RELB 335 - Acts and Epistles Credits: 3
• RELB 274 - Prophetic Writings of the Old Testament Credits: 3

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• Choose two courses from the following:

• RELT 250 - Personal Spirituality and Faith Credits: 3
• RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society Credits: 3
• RELP 335 - Foundations of Youth Ministry Credits: 3
• RELT 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare Credits: 3

Certification

Andrews Core Experience

Please see the School of Education, Department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum  for specific Andrews Core Experience requirements.

Graduation Requirement:

• A minimum grade of “C” for all major classes
• a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
• Major GPA of 2.50
• Practical service in accordance with the requirements of the department.
• See Department of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum  for Additional Secondary Education graduation requirements.

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