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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 . . .
- describe the structure of Biblical history and literature.
- understand the college’s religious heritage.
- demonstrate basic communication skills.
- appreciate the evangelistic and educational purposes of the church.
- interact with their culture analytically, socially, and spiritually.
- be prepared for upper division courses.
- 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 111 Life of Christ I (3) –OR–
BNT 121 Life of Christ II (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) |
| Math Competency |
0 |
GMA 050 Math Competency Test (0) |
| Apologetics |
3 |
GPH 120 Apologetics (3) |
| Evidences |
3 |
GPH 110 Evidences (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. |
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