Overview

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry at Andrews University is a part-time experiential program designed especially for experienced pastors whose ministerial functions and employment responsibilities make it impossible to engage in an extended study program at the Seminary.

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

Low teacher-student ratio.

Christian philosophy of learning and teaching.

Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and by the Adventist Accrediting Association.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

There are no application deadlines for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Program. Enrollment is on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fair Plain, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 767 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelors degree (or non-U.S equivalent) from an accredited institution and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50 (Applicants with lower GPA may be admitted upon consideration of the composite profile).

Three Recommendations: two general and a conference president recommendation.
Resume describing employment, research or special projects.
Statement of Purpose reflect¬ing your philosophical perspective, personal, professional, academic goals, and reasons of seeking the graduate program.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15816 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1318 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

15816 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1318 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

15816 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1318 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Fair Plain

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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