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Online Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Program Details

The purpose of the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree is to equip Spirit-anointed students with a balanced biblical and general education foundation for ministry or for baccalaureate degree programs of their choice.

Upon completion of this degree program, the student should be able to: 

  1. Articulate a biblical worldview based on a balance of Bible, theology, and general education; 

  2. Choose from a range of career choices for which the degree will be foundational; 

  3. Demonstrate ability to fill a supportive role in a variety of church ministries; 

  4. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the Bible as outlined in the objectives of the Biblical Studies Department; and

  5. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of general education as outlined in the objectives for the General Education Department. 

Our online courses are 7-weeks long, with two 7-week terms running each semester. This allows the online student to complete more than one class each semester, even if they only take one class at a time.

Students pursuing an online Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree online must follow the degree plan, in the order the classes are listed, below.


Year 1 – Fall Semester

  • GEN1115 Technology (2 credits)

  • ENG1001 Research & Writing I (3 credits)

  • BS1214 Bible Doctrines (2 credits)

  • OT1010 Old Testament Survey (2 credits)

  • NT1244 Romans Part 1 (3 credits)

  • HST1603 American History (3 credits)

TOTAL: 15 credits

Year 1 – Spring Semester

  • ENG1002 Research & Writing II (3 credits)

  • NT1010 New Testament Survey (2 credits)

  • NT1123 Life of Christ (3 credits)

  • NT1333 Romans Part 2 (3 credits)

  • GEN1604 American Government (3 credits)

  • TOTAL: 14 Hours

Year 2 – Fall Semester

  • OT2013 Pentateuch (3 credits)

  • NT2132 Galatians (3 credits)

  • TH2133 Pentecostal Distinctives (3 credits)

  • PM2104 Intro to Christian Ministry (3 credits)

  • MAT2100 Personal Finance (2 credits)

  • Elective (2 credits)

TOTAL: 16 Hours

 

Year 2 – Spring Semester

  • SOC2002 Marriage & Family (3 credits)

  • BS2020 Hermeneutics (3 credits)

  • TH2313 Holy Spirit (3 credits)

  • NT2123 Acts (3 credits)

  • GEN2025 Science (3 credits)

    TOTAL: 15 Hours