Bachelor of Arts | Theology

Experience a Christ-centered and Bible-based religious education with the Religion Department at WAU, aligning seamlessly with the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our curriculum emphasizes biblical comprehension, personal application, and service within the church. Benefit from intimate class sizes that encourage direct interaction between students and professors. Our program also offers the flexibility to complement your academic and career aspirations with relevant minors.

Our students often pursue dual majors in complementary fields, enabling them to excel in graduate studies and diverse professional paths. Graduates find acceptance into esteemed institutions like the SDA Theological Seminary, or engage in further studies in chaplaincy, counseling, and teaching. They thrive as Bible educators in Adventist schools, dormitory deans, missionaries, and more. Our department warmly welcomes those called to full-time ministry, guiding them through enriching experiences and exploring avenues of service.

Join our community at Washington Adventist University’s Department of Religion and embark on a journey that combines rich expertise with unshakable faith

Admission

1. Complete the application form.
2. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher from a regionally accredited undergraduate program. Those with GPAs between 2.0 and 2.49 are also eligible.
3. Successfully pass the General Education Development (GED) test with a minimum score of 410 on each of the four subject exams, or provide equivalent scores from other GED versions, to be eligible for the scholarship.
4. For students who have not graduated from or completed an accredited home-school program as mentioned in step #1, there are certain additional documents that must be submitted along with the complete application packet. These documents include:
   • GED test scores, with a minimum score of 410 on each of the four subject exams or equivalent scores on other GED versions.
   • Minimum ACT verbal score of 17 or SAT composite score of 800 (verbal and math).

1. Submit your transcript through the website https://www.wes.org/.
2. If English is not your primary language, provide your TOEFL , IELTS, Duolingo scores.
3. Obtain letters of recommendation.
4. Prepare and submit the necessary financial documents.