Program: Religion, Religion for Secondary Education BA - Andrews University

Apr 04, 2025

2013-2014

Major Requirements - 32-33

RELB 111 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3
RELB 112 - Introduction to the New Testament Credits: 3
RELB 245 - Hermeneutics Credits: 3
RELB 406 - Studies in Daniel and Revelation Credits: 3
RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage Credits: 3–4
Take for 3 credits.
RELT 325 - Theology I Credits: 3
RELT 326 - Theology II Credits: 3
RELP 200 - Religion Forum Credits: 0 (each semester registered)
Choose two 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
Choose five to six credits from the following:
RELP 240 - Personal Witnessing Credits: 2
RELP 330 - Homiletics—Introduction to Preaching Credits: 2
RELP 335 - Foundations of Youth Ministry Credits: 3
RELP 485 - Pastoral Ministry Credits: 3
RELG 225 - Introduction to Missions Credits: 3

Required General Education Courses:

RELB 210 - Jesus in His Time and Ours Credits: 3
RELT 100 - God and Human Life Credits: 3
RELT 250 - Personal Spirituality and Faith Credits: 3
RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society Credits: 3
The General Education foreign language requirement for the BA: Religion is to be fulfilled by either Greek or Hebrew or any modern language at the intermediate level.

Graduation Requirement:

(a) A minimum grade of “C-” for all major classes and cognates; (b) a minimum overall 2.25 GPA; (c) major GPA of 2.50; (d) practical service in accordance with the requirements of the department.

Note:

Students planning to enter the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary should select a major in theology. A religion major must be supplemented with Seminary prerequisite courses. For entrance requirements, see the Theological Seminary section of this bulletin.

Religion for Secondary Education Emphasis - 33-35

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
RELH 400 - SDA History and Prophetic Heritage Credits: 3–4
Take for 3 credits.
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
Choose two 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

Denominational certification requirements:

Religion for Secondary Education includes all requirements in Religion for SDA church certification and designated 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.

Graduation Requirment:

(a) A minimum grade of “C-” for all major classes; (b) a minimum overall 2.5 GPA; (c) major GPA of 2.50; (d) practical service in accordance with the requirements of the department.