Associate of Applied Science in Christian Leadership

The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to equip Christians with a basic knowledge of the Word of God and basic leadership skills.  This two-year program is designed for those not planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree, although it may still be used as a foundational degree for a bachelor's degree. When students have completed this course of study they should be able to . . .       

  1. describe the structure of Biblical history and literature.
  2. understand the college’s religious heritage.
  3. demonstrate basic communication skills.
  4. appreciate the evangelistic and educational purposes of the church.
  5. interact with their culture analytically, socially, and spiritually.
  6. be prepared for upper division courses.
  7. demonstrate leadership skills in the local church or para-church organization.

The Associate of Applied Science degree requires 64 semester hours composed of the following blocks of courses:
Associate of Applied Science Requirements

Biblical Studies
20 Credits
Bible Introduction 3 BIN 110 Intro. to Biblical Study (3)
–OR–
BIN 112 Bible Survey (3)
Gospels 3 BNT 125 Introduction to the Life of Christ (3)
Church History 3 BNT 260 Foundations of Christianity (3)
Bible History 6 Choose any two
BOT 216 Foundations of Hebrew History (3)
BOT 211 History of Israel (3)
BOT 220 Genesis Seminar (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 225 Seminar in Samuel (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
BOT 226 Seminar in Kings (2) + Biblical Research (1)*
Theology 5 BTH 123 Fundamentals of Christian Faith (2)
BTH 321 Foundations of Theology (3)
Humanities Division
21 Credits
Composition 6 GEN 110 Composition I (3)
GEN 120 Composition II (3)
Social Science 3 GPS 110 General Psychology (3)
Restoration History 3 GHI 270 Restoration History (3)
Speech 3 GSP 230 Speech: Public (3)
–OR–
GSP 235 Speech: Pulpit (3)
Apologetics 3 GPH 120 Introduction to Apologetics (3)
Humanities Elective 3 Any 100 or 200 Level Humanities Course (3)
Ministry Studies
23 Credits
Ministry Core 12 MMI 120 Missions and Evangelism (3)
MIN 220 Ministry as Life’s Work (2)
MIN 225 Core Communication (1)
MCO 210 Introduction to Counseling (3)
MIN 310 Models of Leadership (3)
Ministry Electives 11 Choose ministry courses.  Pre-requisites & co-requisites apply.