The MA program offered on the campus of the Adventist Theological Institute - Cernica is an extension program offered by the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary of Andrews University.

It is an academic program designed to fulfill the needs of students planning further graduate study in biblical studies, religion, or theology.

Advantages of studying at Cernica:

• High academic standards through courses held by Andrews University endorsed faculty

• Opportunity to study in English

• Degree offered by Andrews University at an affordable price

• The length of the program: 1 year regular (full-time) attendance

• Courses offered in modules: 2 weeks/module

• Excellent dorm facilities with only two students in a room at the most convenient costs

• The benefit of building relationships in a friendly academic community

Program requirements:

Students must complete a minimum of 32 semester credits for the MA in Religion degree.

Must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better, and pass a comprehensive examination of 6 hours.

Admission requirements:

1 . Applicants must hold a BA, BTh degree or equivalent, normally with a major in religion or theology, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or above.

2. Students who don't speak English as a first language need to demonstrate the ability to pursue studies in the English language by passing either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery), both of which are offered in most countries.

The MA program requires a 550 on the TOEFL or an 80 on the MELAB in order to fulfill the English language requirement.

The test must be recent - within one year prior to admission.

3. Complete and return the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire as directed.

4. Periods of application: June 15-30, September 15-30.

A. Prerequisites:

1. At least 22 semester credits in religion as specified by the current SDA Theological Seminary Section of the AU Bulletin to include:

• Church History(2 credits)

• New Testament Studies (2 credits)

• Old Testament Studies (2 credits)

• Theological Studies (2 credits)

• E.G. White Writings (2 credits)

• Electives in religion (12 credits)

Total prerequisite credits: 22

2. Intermediate Greek or Biblical Hebrew II (or equivalents)

B. General requirements:

GSEM620 research methods (2 credits)

C. Specific requirements:

1. Biblical Theological Studies (7 courses / 14 credits)

• New Testament Studies (2 courses / 4 credits)

• Theological Studies (2 courses / 4 credits)

• Church History or World Mission (1 course / 2 credits)

2. Remaining courses to complete the 16 credits must be chosen from any of the above disciplines. 

Fees:

• Lodging: 10 EUR per night

• Board: 15 EUR per day

Contact:

Mrs. Gianina PETRE, secretary

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Phone/fax: +40 (21) 369 53 50

Mail address: Adventist Theological Institute 077035 Cernica, şos. Decebal, nr.11-13, jud. Ilfov, Romania

For additional information see the AU Bulletin:

http://www.andrews.edu/academics/bulletin/2008-2009/13sem/11-06-ma_religion.pdf