Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
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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.
Degree Requirements
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Scope and 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