AA in Biblical Studies

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies is designed to provide adult learners with a Biblically-grounded education at the associate level. It is particularly suited for those who want to use this degree to serve in the Church. While some students may desire only this degree, for those who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree from us, this program will also fulfill the 61 hours of prerequisites for our baccalaureate degree completion programs. All of the courses in this program are designed specifically for adult learners and are offered in flexible formats (e.g. evenings and online, though see p. 6). For more information contact the program director, Steve Collins.

LA 101 Written Composition 1 3
LA 102 Written Composition 2 3
LA 113 Speech 3
HI 241 History of the Christian Church 3
ID 101 Introduction to Worldviews 3
Humanities Elective1 3
Social Science Electives (IC or SS prefix) 9
MA Math Elective 3
SC Science Electives (with at least 1 hour of lab) 7
BI 111 Introduction to the Bible 3
BI 264 Foundations of Bible Study 3
NT 143 Life of Christ 3
NT 243 Acts 3
TH 261 Foundations of Biblical Theology 3
Bible / Theology Elective2 3
HS 290 Introduction to Adult Studies 3
HS 295 Dynamics of Self-Leadership 3
HS 297 Character and Ethics 3
HS 299 Capstone Portfolio: Associate Degree 0
64 credit hours
  1. With the permission of their advisor, students may take TH 261 as a humanities elective. Doing so would increase their total Bible / Theology hours from 18 to 21 hours.
  2. Students should choose an elective in consultation with their advisor. Electives may include a book of the Bible or such courses as OT 336 / 337 Old Testament History I / II or NT341 Pauline Epistles.