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:
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Effectively study, apply, and prepare to teach the Word of God.
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Think critically about the world from a biblical worldview.
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Develop a desire for a lifelong pursuit of God.
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Grow in Christlike character.
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Develop relational skills to evangelize and disciple people in diverse cultural contexts.
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Demonstrate servant leadership in the family, the workplace, and the church.
Program Requirements (60 Credits)
Biblical Studies (18 Credits)
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BI-BS1101 Inductive Bible Study (3 Credits) †
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BI-NT1101 New Testament Survey (3 Credits) †
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BI-NT2101 Life of Christ (3 Credits) †
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or BI-NT2102 Gospel of John (3 Credits) †
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BI-OT1101 Old Testament Survey I (3 Credits) †
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BI-OT1102 Old Testament Survey II (3 Credits) †
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BI-TH1101 Introduction to Biblical Living (3 Credits) †
Christian Ministry (15 Credits)
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CM-CD1101 Personal Evangelism (3 Credits) †
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CM-CD1102 Biblical Discipleship (3 Credits) †
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CM-IM1101 Introduction to Global Missions (3 Credits) †
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CM-PA1101 Introduction to Servant Leadership (3 Credits) †
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CM-WA1101 Theology & Practice of Worship (3 Credits) †
General Education (27 Credits)
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GE-CM2101 Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)
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GE-EN1101 English Composition I (3 Credits)
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GE-EN1102 English Composition II (3 Credits)
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GE-HI2101 Survey of Western Civilization I (3 Credits)
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or GE-HI2102 Survey of Western Civilization II (3 Credits)
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GE-HI3101 Alaska Studies (3 Credits)
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GE-MA1101 College Mathematics (3 Credits)
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GE-PH2101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)
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GE-SCxxxx Lab Science Elective (3 Credits)
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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
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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
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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
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Fall Sophomore Year
3
BI-NT2101
or BI-NT2102Life 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
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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 II3
GE-MA1101
College Mathematics