Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

The Associate of Arts degree is designed for the student who desires a strong biblical foundation in preparation for further study at another college or effective ministry within the local church.

Purpose

The Associate of Arts degree provides a core of Bible, ministry, and general education courses that equips the student with a biblical worldview to engage the workplace, the university, or the church as a “servant leader.”

Objectives

In addition to the objectives of the Bible Certificate (1 year), the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies (2 years) equips students to:

  • Effectively study, apply, and prepare to teach the Word of God.

  • Think critically about the world from a biblical worldview.

  • Develop a desire for a lifelong pursuit of God.

  • Grow in Christlike character.

  • Develop relational skills to evangelize and disciple people in diverse cultural contexts.

  • Demonstrate servant leadership in the family, the workplace, and the church.

Program Requirements (60 Credits)

Biblical Studies (18 Credits)

  • BI-BS1101 Inductive Bible Study (3 Credits) †

  • BI-NT1101 New Testament Survey (3 Credits) †

  • BI-NT2101 Life of Christ (3 Credits) †

    • or BI-NT2102 Gospel of John (3 Credits) †

  • BI-OT1101 Old Testament Survey I (3 Credits) †

  • BI-OT1102 Old Testament Survey II (3 Credits) †

  • BI-TH1101 Introduction to Biblical Living (3 Credits) †

Christian Ministry (15 Credits)

  • CM-CD1101 Personal Evangelism (3 Credits) †

  • CM-CD1102 Biblical Discipleship (3 Credits) †

  • CM-IM1101 Introduction to Global Missions (3 Credits) †

  • CM-PA1101 Introduction to Servant Leadership (3 Credits) †

  • CM-WA1101 Theology & Practice of Worship (3 Credits) †

General Education (27 Credits)

  • GE-CM2101 Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)

  • GE-EN1101 English Composition I (3 Credits)

  • GE-EN1102 English Composition II (3 Credits)

  • GE-HI2101 Survey of Western Civilization I (3 Credits)

    • or GE-HI2102 Survey of Western Civilization II (3 Credits)

  • GE-HI3101 Alaska Studies (3 Credits)

  • GE-MA1101 College Mathematics (3 Credits)

  • GE-PH2101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)

  • GE-SCxxxx Lab Science Elective (3 Credits)

  • GE-SS2101 Social Structures: Marriage and Family (3 Credits)

Christian Ministry Training: 4 Semesters

† Indicates a “core” course in which a grade of C or better is required for graduation.

Degree Sequence

Fall Freshmen Year

3

BI-BS1101

Inductive Bible Study†

3

BI-OT1101

Old Testament Survey I †

3

BI-TH1101

Introduction to Biblical Living †

3

CM-CD1101

Personal Evangelism †

3

GE-EN1101

English Composition I

Spring Freshman Year

3

BI-OT1102

Old Testament Survey II †

3

CM-CD1102

BiblicalDiscipleship †

3

CM-IM1101

Introduction to Global Missions †

3

CM-PA1101

Introduction to Servant Leadership †

3

GE-EN1102

English Composition II

Fall Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT2101
or BI-NT2102

Life of Christ †
or Gospel of John†

3

GE-HI3101

Alaska Studies

3

GE-PH2101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

GE-SC

Lab Science Elective

3

GE-SS2101

Social Structures: Marriage and Family

Spring Sophomore Year

3

BI-NT1101

New Testament Survey †

3

CM-WA1101

Theology & Practice of Worship †

3

GE-CM2101

Intercultural Communication

3

GE-HI2101

or GE-HI2102

Survey of Western Civilization I
or Survey of Western Civilization II

3

GE-MA1101

College Mathematics