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2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Divinity/Master of Arts, Communication Dual Degree MDiv/MA
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Andrews University has chosen to establish a collaborative program between the Master of Divinity Program of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and the Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students can potentially complete the two degrees in less than 3½ years; 2 years in the Theological Seminary and 1 to 1½ years in the Department of Communication.
It will also prepare MDiv students for service in occupations where Communication—and in particular, media-related Communication—intersects with the pastoral mission of the church. Pastors today are challenged to minister and serve in ever-widening fields and increasingly diverse audience groups, and being able to do so effectively through a variety of mediums is becoming more important than ever before. Likewise, there are benefits to understanding the how and why of communication and what it takes to be an effective communicator on all levels outside of the pulpit. Furthermore, this collaboration allows for widened employment opportunities including television and radio, public relations, corporate communications, advertising, management, healthcare communications, and more.
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General Information
Andrews University has formed a collaborative program between the Master of Divinity Program of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and the Department of Visual Arts, Communication and Design in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students can potentially complete the two degrees in less than 3½ years; 2 years in the Theological Seminary and 1 to 1½ years in the Communication Program.
This dual degree program will also prepare students for service in occupations where Communication—and in particular, media-related Communication—intersects with the pastoral mission of the church. Pastors today are challenged to minister and serve in ever-widening fields and increasingly diverse audience groups, and being able to do so effectively through a variety of mediums is becoming more important than ever before. Likewise, there are benefits to understanding the how and why of communication and what it takes to be an effective communicator on all levels outside of the pulpit. Furthermore, this collaboration allows for widened employment opportunities including television and radio, public relations, corporate communications, advertising, management, healthcare communications, and more.
Since both the MA Communications and MDiv programs share certain cognate courses to achieve a more streamlined and efficient program, both degrees must be conferred simultaneously in order to fulfill the requirements of either degree. In the event that one degree was completed prior to enrollment for the dual degree program, the cognate requirements for the other degree will be adjusted as shown below. A dual student cannot march in graduation or March-without-Completion if both halves of the dual degree are not completed.
Credits for Each Program
MDiv: Graduation requirements consist of the satisfactory completion of 100 semester credits with an overall grade point average of 2.75 or better. 67 credits are MDiv credits, and 33 credits are Communication credits.
11 of these credits are shared between the MDiv and Communication programs:
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
MDiv General Information
For information regarding: Program Overview, Application, Policies and other entrance requirements - Click Here .
MDiv Degree Prerequisites
- 1 Credit of GSEM 525 - The Bible and Biblical History Credits: 0,1
OR Biblical Literacy Exam 80% - August
All entering students must take the Biblical Literacy Entrance Exam in the first August they are in the program. Those who do not pass the exam at 80% or higher must take GSEM525 - The Bible and Biblical History during the Fall or Spring of their first year in the MDiv program. - 2 Credits of CHMN 552 - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry Credits: 0,2
OR Church Policy Exam 80% - August, September
Students without an undergraduate course in Pastoral Ministry and Church Policy must either pass the Church Policy Proficiency exam at 80% or higher, or take CHMN552 - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry during the Fall or Spring of their first year in the MDiv program. - 2 Credits of CHMN 505 - Biblical Preaching Credits: 2
- 2 Credits of CHMN 536 - Personal Evangelistic Ministry Credits: 2,3
- 3 Credits of CHIS 504 - Adventist Heritage Credits: 0,3
OR Adventist Heritage Placement Exam 80%
Students without an undergraduate course in Adventist Heritage must either pass the Adventist Heritage exam at 80% or higher, or take CHIS504 Adventist Heritage during their first year in the MDiv program. - 2 Credits of CHIS 506 - Church History to 1500 Credits: 2,3
- 2 Credits of CHIS 507 - Church History 1500 to Present Credits: 2,3
- 2 Credits of NTST 520 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 2
- 2 Credits of NTST 530 - Introduction to Revelation Credits: 2
- 2 Credits of NTST 551 - Beginning Greek Credits: 0,2 (C- or higher)
OR Greek Placement Exam 45% or higher - May, August
Any student who wishes to take a Biblical language placement exam must take at least one of the exams in May or August of the year they enroll in seminary. If the student wishes to take the exam for the second language it must be taken before the start of their second year in seminary. - 3 Credits of NTST 552 - Intermediate Greek Credits: 0,2,3 (C or higher)
OR Greek Placement Exam 60% or higher - May, August - 2 Credits of OTST 500 - Survey of the Old Testament Credits: 2,3
- 2 Credits of OTST 565 - Pentateuch Credits: 3
- 3 Credits of OTST 551 - Biblical Hebrew I Credits: 0,3 (C- or higher)
OR Hebrew Placement Exam 45% or higher - May, August
Any student who wishes to take a Biblical language placement exam must take at least one of the exams in May or August of the year they enroll in seminary. If the student wishes to take the exam for the second language it must be taken before the start of their second year in seminary. - 2 Credits of OTST 552 - Biblical Hebrew II Credits: 0,2,3 (C+ or higher)
OR Hebrew Placement Exam 65% or higher - May, August - 3 Credits of THST 521 - Christian Theology I Credits: 2,3
- 3 Credits of THST 522 - Christian Theology II Credits: 2,3
MDiv Degree Requirements: 67 (plus 5-12 additional MDiv credits shared with Comm)
Seminary New Student Orientation
Students must attend and register for the Fall semester 0 credit orientation as a graduation requirement.
Interdisciplinary Credits: 2
Great Controversy, Covenant, Law, Sabbath Course Requirement
Each student must take a “Great Controversy, Covenant, Law, Sabbath” course from their choice of the Theology, New Testament, Old Testament or Church History departments. At least one of these courses will be offered each semester.
Colloquia
Brief 0 Credit colloquia on a variety of ministry topics will be offered each semester for MDiv students.
- On-campus students are required to attend at least 5 of these colloquia during their MDiv experience.
- Colloquia requirements for transfer students or those completing part of their MDiv off-campus will be one colloquium for each semester that they are on the main campus.
- Students from previous bulletins who petition into the 2018-19 bulletin will take 1 colloquium per semester for the remaining semesters of their program.
Christian Ministry Credits: 17
- CHMN 539 - Church Growth and the Equipping Pastor: _____________ Credits: 3
- 2 Credits of CHMN 555 - Pastoral Counseling Credits: 2,3
Choose one 3 credit CHMN Field Evangelism Core Elective (NADEI List 1):
Note: Chaplaincy and Youth & Young Adult core electives can ONLY be taken by students in the corresponding concentration. - CHMN 562 - Field Evangelism Credits: 2–6
- CHMN 644 - Field Evangelism: Chaplaincy Credits: 3
- CHMN 617 - Field Evangelism: Youth & Young Adult Ministry Credits: 3–6
- 2 Credits of CHMN 560 - Theological Field Education Credits: 1,2
- TFE Exemption: Pastors who can present a letter from their Employer/Conference, to the CHMN Department Chair, verifying at least 2 years (24 months) of full-time paid congregational pastoral experience including intentional mentoring, verified by a service record, may substitute the course with another 2 credit CHMN, MSSN or DSRE course.
- If student is in a dual degree, they may substitute this course with the appropriate practicum course in their dual area.
- If a student is in the Chaplaincy concentration, they will take only 1 credit of CHMN560.
- 1 Credit of CHMN 567 - Health Ministry Credits: 1–3
- 2 Credits of CHMN 523 - Worship: Word and Music Credits: 2,3
Choose one 2 credit (600-level) CHMN Advanced Preaching Core Elective (CHMN List): - CHMN 600 - Preaching from the New Testament Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 607 - Preaching from the Old Testament Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 609 - Media Ministry Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 614 - Preaching from Daniel or Revelation Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 627 - Black Preaching Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 632 - Contextualized Preaching:___________________________ Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 633 - Preaching the Literary Forms of the Bible Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 634 - Field Evangelistic Preaching & Practicum Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 637 - Seminar in Preaching Credits: 2,3
Choose one 2 credit NADEI Core Elective (NADEI List 2): - CHMN 557 - Practicum in Clinical Pastoral Education Credits: 2–8
- CHMN 604 - Mobilizing for Evangelistic Ministry Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 606 - Mission-Shaped Church Planting Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 634 - Field Evangelistic Preaching & Practicum Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 641 - Practicum in Military Chaplaincy Credits: 2-8
- CHMN 656 - Evangelistic Small Groups Credits: 2,3
Note: CHMN 557 (3 cr.) and CHMN 641 (3 cr.) can be used in fulfillment of this core elective ONLY by students in the Chaplaincy Concentration.
Discipleship and Religious Education Credits: 9
Church History Credits: 7
World Missions Credits: 6
Theology Credits: 13
- 2 Credits of THST 635 - Issues in Origins Credits: 2,3
- 3 Credits of THST 611 - Revelation, Inspiration and Hermeneutics Credits: 3
Choose one 3 credit (600 Level) Systematic Theology Core Elective (THST List A): - THST 608 - The Great Controversy, Covenant, Law, Sabbath Credits: 2,3
- THST 615 - Doctrine of the Church Credits: 2,3
- THST 616 - Doctrine of God Credits: 2,3
- THST 617 - The Works of God Credits: 2,3
- THST 618 - The Works of Christ Credits: 2,3
- THST 619 - Principles and Methods of Theology Credits: 2,3
- THST 630 - Doctrine of Christ Credits: 2,3
- THST 637 - Biblical Eschatology Credits: 2,3
- THST 639 - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Credits: 2,3
- THST 640 - Doctrine of Salvation Credits: 2,3
- THST 647 - Human Nature and Destiny Credits: 2,3
- THST 649 - Seminar in Theological Issues:_______________________________________ Credits: 2,3
- THST 678 - Science and Religion Credits: 2,3
Choose one 2 credit (600 Level) Historical Theology/Philosophy Core Elective (THST List B): - THST 623 - Contemporary Adventist Theological Issues Credits: 2,3
- THST 624 - Protestant Theological Heritage Credits: 2,3
- THST 625 - Early Christian Theology Credits: 2,3
- THST 626 - Modern Christian Theology Credits: 2,3
- THST 627 - Roman Catholic Life & Thought Credits: 2,3
- THST 628 - Contemporary Theology Credits: 2,3
- THST 629 - History and Theology of Ecumenism Credits: 2,3
- THST 656 - Seminar in Historical Theology:_________________________________________ Credits: 2,3
- THST 667 - Postmodernism and the Church Credits: 2,3
- THST 676 - History of Philosophy Credits: 2,3
- 3 Credits of THST 605 - Principles of Christian Ethics Credits: 2,3
OR Students who have taken an undergraduate course in Ethics may choose an advanced Ethics course in place of the required THST605 Principles of Christian Ethics. For the advanced Ethics course, choose one 3 credit (600 Level) Ethics Core Elective (THST List C): - THST 600 - Christian Personal Ethics Credits: 2,3
- THST 634 - Christian Social Ethics Credits: 2,3
- THST 643 - Christian Professional Ethics Credits: 2,3
- THST 644 - Theological Ethics Credits: 2,3
- THST 659 - Seminar in Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics:____________________________ Credits: 2,3
- THST 660 - Church and Society Credits: 2,3
- CHMN 549 - Philosophy & Ethics of Chaplaincy Credits: 2
New Testament Credits: 8
Before registering for New Testament courses, check the course description for Greek Language and/or other course prerequisites.
One of the following MUST be taken to fulfill a New Testament Core Elective: - NTST 648 - Revelation Credits: 2,3 (as New Testament Exegesis)
- OR NTST 647 - Eschatology Credits: 2,3 (as New Testament Theology)
Choose one 3 credit (600 level) New Testament Exegesis Core Elective - Intermediate Greek proficiency required. (NTST List A): - NTST 645 - Hebrews Credits: 2,3
- NTST 646 - Topics in New Testament Exegesis Credits: 2,3
NTST 648 - Revelation Credits: 2,3 - NTST 653 - Advanced Studies in the General Epistles Credits: 2,3
- NTST 655 - Advanced Studies in the Gospels Credits: 2,3
- NTST 658 - Advanced Studies in the Pauline Writings Credits: 2,3
- NTST 678 - Seminar in Greek Exegesis Credits: 2,3
Choose one 3 credit (600 Level) New Testament Theology Core Elective - Intermediate Greek proficiency required. (NTST List B): - NTST 613 - Love, Marriage and Divorce Credits: 2,3
- NTST 614 - Suffering, Death and Resurrection Credits: 2,3
- NTST 616 - Theology of Luke-Acts Credits: 2,3
- NTST 623 - New Testament Theology of Prayer Credits: 2,3
- NTST 627 - New Testament Theology of Salvation Credits: 2,3
- NTST 628 - The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Credits: 2,3
- NTST 629 - New Testament Ecclesiology Credits: 2,3
- NTST 630 - Theology of the Synoptic Gospels Credits: 2,3
- NTST 633 - Social Issues in the New Testament Credits: 2,3
- NTST 634 - Theology of the Pauline Epistles Credits: 2,3
- NTST 641 - Theology of the Johannine Writings Credits: 2,3
- NTST 647 - Eschatology Credits: 2,3
- NTST 667 - Topics in New Testament Theology Credits: 2,3
- NTST 668 - New Testament Ethics Credits: 2,3
- NTST 676 - Jesus in Recent Scholarship Credits: 2,3
- NTST 679 - Seminar in New Testament Theology and Ethics Credits: 2,3
- NTST 650 - Great Controversy, Covenant, Law and Sabbath Credits: 2,3
Choose one 2 credit (600 Level) New Testament Backgrounds Core Elective (NTST List C): - NTST 606 - New Testament Textual Criticism and Canon Formation Credits: 2,3
- NTST 615 - New Testament Archaeology Credits: 2,3
- NTST 626 - Seminar in Classical Jewish Literature Credits: 2,3
- NTST 635 - Intertestamental Literature Credits: 2,3
- NTST 636 - Jerusalem in the Time of Jesus Credits: 2,3
- NTST 654 - Second Century Christianity Credits: 2,3
- NTST 680 - Greco-Roman World Credits: 2,3
- NTST 684 - Judaism and the New Testament Credits: 2,3
- NTST 689 - Seminar in New Testament Backgrounds Credits: 2,3
- NTST 695 - Topics in New Testament Backgrounds Credits: 2,3
Old Testament Credits: 8
Before registering for Old Testament courses, check the course description for Hebrew Language and/or other course prerequisites.
- 2 Credits of OTST 674 - Daniel Credits: 3
Choose one 2 credit (600 Level) Old Testament Exegesis Core Elective - Intermediate Hebrew proficiency required (OTST List A): - OTST 628 - Methods of OT Exegesis Credits: 2,3
- OTST 639 - Studies in Old Testament Exegesis Credits: 2,3
- OTST 664 - Pentateuch Credits: 3
- OTST 666 - Historical Books Credits: 3
- OTST 668 - Psalms/Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
- OTST 675 - Minor Prophets Credits: 3
- OTST 680 - Seminar in Old Testament Exegesis Credits: 2,3
- OTST 686 - Major Prophets Credits: 3
Choose one 2 credit (600 Level) Old Testament Theology/Hermeneutics Core Elective - Intermediate Hebrew proficiency required (OTST List B): - OTST 619 - Theology of the Old Testament Credits: 2,3
- OTST 620 - Seminar in Old Testament Theology Credits: 2,3
- OTST 627 - Jewish Life and Thought Credits: 2,3
- OTST 685 - Principles of Hermeneutics Credits: 2,3
- 2 Credits of OTST 510 - Archaeology and the Bible Credits: 2,3
OR Students who have taken an undergraduate course in Biblical Archaeology may choose an advanced Archaeology course in place of the required OTST510 Archaeology & the Bible. For advanced Archaeology Course, choose one 3 credit (600 Level) Biblical Archaeology Core Elective (OTST List C): - NTST 615 - New Testament Archaeology Credits: 2,3
- OTST 514 - Bible Lands and Their Explorations Credits: 2,3
- OTST 604 - History of the Ancient Near East Credits: 2,3
- OTST 635 - History of Israel Credits: 2,3
Communication Degree Requirements: 33
Interdisciplinary
- Six Master of Divinity (non-media) electives
- Six Communication credits
- Plus competency in 2 of 3 areas: writing, speaking, and visual communication
Program Electives: 6
Choose a total of 6 credits of electives from the following classes. Must take CHMN543 Christian Leadership in a Changing World (2 Cr) then choose 4 credits from the list below.
Culminating Experience: 3
Master of Divinity
All MDiv applicants must meet the Graduate Programs Admission Requirements applicable to all graduate students and the general seminary requirements.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree: A four-year degree from an accredited United States institution, or its equivalent from an institution outside the U.S.
- Minimum of 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
- Normally hold membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church inasmuch as the MDiv program is specifically designed for Adventist ministers and is sponsored and financed by the Adventist church.
- Represent high moral integrity with a character, lifestyle, and spiritual commitment reflective of the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and show promise of usefulness for Adventist ministry through personal maturity and adequate experience in the Church. (Persons of other faiths who are willing to live in harmony with these standards are welcome to apply.)
- Submit an autobiographical history and a 350+ word statement of purpose reflecting the applicant’s family and spiritual development, sense of calling to ministry, experience in church work, and future goals in relationship to the MDiv program. A guideline is provided in the admissions package.
- If married, the spouse of the applicant is also asked to complete a statement in regard to his or her feelings and relationship to the partner’s aspirations for future ministry.
- Background Check. Applicants to all Seminary programs are required to undergo a criminal background check and to make the results of the check available to the Seminary. The cost of the criminal background check is the responsibility of the applicant. Details about this requirement may be obtained from the MDiv office.
- An interview with a representative of the MDiv program may be required, either by personal contact, telephone, or video.
- Complete and return the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire as directed.
- Pre-admission Conduct Disclosure Statement - Applicants to all Seminary programs are required to complete and submit to the Seminary the “Pre-Admission Conduct Disclosure Statement.”
- Recommendations
- Church board where the applicant is a member
- Church administrator, pastor, or elder
- General Recommendation from: College teacher or advisor, recent employer, or some other non-family member
English Language Requirements
Students whose language of education is not English must submit one of the following tests and minimum scores:
TOEFL Paper-based - 565
TOEFL Internet-based - 85
MELAB - 81
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 58
Master of Arts In Communication
Please note, MA can be taken consecutively or concurrently with M. Div.
- Baccalaureate Degree: A four-year degree from an accredited United States institution, or its equivalent from an institution outside the U.S.
- Undergraduate GPA: A minimum GPA same as general university standards for graduate admittance.
- Recommendations from the church board where the applicant is a member; College teacher/advisor, and church administrator, pastor, or recent employer.
- Undergraduate coursework: 12 semester credits in communication and/or related areas
- Other:
- Satisfy the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies & Research
- Present a resume of current experience
- Submit a statement of purpose which explains how the relevant disciplines will be integrated to meet his/her career and academic goals
- Complete any deficiencies at the beginning of the program
English Language Requirements
Students whose language of education is not English must submit one of the following tests and minimum scores:
TOEFL Paper-based - 565
TOEFL Internet-based - 85
MELAB - 81
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 58
Exceptions to these requirements may be granted by the Department of Visual Art, Communication and Design on an individual basis.
Program Outcomes
- To enable students to integrate both theological and communication-savvy approaches to reaching expanded audiences with increased levels of effectiveness and efficiency, thereby enhancing their usefulness as instruments of the Holy Spirit.
- To prepare students for various forms of ministry in which communication (in particular, media) skills/experience and theology are needed.
- To sensitize students to nontraditional ministry opportunities by exposing them to theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will increase their options for spreading the gospel.
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