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2024-2025 Academic Bulletin
Theology BA
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The BA in Theology is a pre-professional degree which prepares students for the Theological Seminary and further training towards full-time gospel ministry. It lays a solid foundation in the areas of biblical languages, exegesis, and theology, practical theology and ministry, history of the Christian Church with an emphasis on the Seventh-day Adventist movement, and doctrine and systematic theology, including ethics. It requires the development of an individual portfolio of ministerial service.
Andrews University BA Theology & MDiv Accelerated Program Collaboration
Students in the BA Theology degree at Andrews University are encouraged to enter the MDiv program following the completion of their undergraduate studies. A collaboration has been established that shares a total of 15 credits that will be counted towards both degrees and may reduce the student's time in the MDiv by approximately one semester. Five credits will be completed at the Seminary level and ten credits at the undergraduate level.
| UNDERGRADUATE THEOLOGY COURSE |
SEMINARY COURSE |
TAKEN AT |
| RELP 350 Evangelism (3) |
PATH 562 Field Evangelism (3) |
Undergraduate |
| RELP 480 Practicum Capstone (1) |
PATH 560 Advanced Min Development (2) |
Undergraduate |
| RELP 301 Marriage & Family (3) |
DSLE 503 Marriage & Family (2) |
Undergraduate |
| RELT 315 Christian Discipleship (3) |
DSLE 541 Found of Biblical Spirituality (3) |
Seminary |
| RELP 335 Foundations of Youth Ministry (3) |
DSLE 534 Ministry to Youth & Young Adults (2) |
Seminary |
| RELB 335 Acts and the Epistles (3) |
MDiv Elective (3) |
Undergraduate |
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TOTAL CREDITS = 15 |
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Systematic Theology/Ethics - 10
Discipleship - 3
Choose one of the following courses: Additional Requirements
Graduation Requirements - A minimum grade of “C-” for all major classes and cognates.
- A minimum overall 2.25 GPA.
- A major GPA of 2.50.
- A practical ministry portfolio in accordance with the requirements of the department.
- Successfully test out of RELT 100 or take the class, which shall count as a major elective.
Admission Requirements
Students who enter the Theology, BA will be assessed at the end of their first year in the program in the areas of Christlikeness, character, community involvement, discipleship, mission, and scholarship. Students who do not receive a positive recommendation for continuation in the program will be transferred to the Religion, Biblical & Theological studies degree. An appeal to the faculty may be made. For this, an appointment should be made with the department chair. Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will: - Possess a foundational knowledge in the areas of Bible, history, and theology, from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. (Seek Knowledge)
- Possess skills in the major biblical languages of Hebrew & Greek. (Seek Knowledge)
- Be able to articulate the Seventh-day Adventist view of life both orally and in writing in the context of present society, history, and theology. (Affirm Faith)
- Exhibit growth in Christian values and life skills. (Change the World)
- Document experience & skills in personal ministry and evangelism on the level of local church and community and in a cross cultural context. (Change the World)
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