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Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to equip Christians with a basic knowledge of the Word of God, and the world that God created. This two-year program may be viewed as complete in itself, or as a foundational degree preparing 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 their 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.
Course Requirements:
| Biblical Studies 17 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 Foundation of Christianity (3) |
| Bible History |
6 |
Choose any two BOT 2216 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)* |
| Bible/Theology Elective |
2 |
Any two-hour BNT, BOT, or BTH course |
| General Education 36 Credits |
Composition |
6 |
GEN 110 Composition I (3) GEN 120 Composition II (3) |
| Social Science |
3 |
GPS 110 Intro. to Psychology (3) –OR– GSO 220Intro. to Sociology (3) |
| Restoration History |
3 |
GHI 270 Restoration History (3) |
| History |
3 |
GHI 220 Western Civilization I (3) –OR– GHI 230 Western Civilization II (3) |
| Fine Arts |
3 |
GMU 210 Intro. to Music (3) –OR– GDR 115 Drama Ministry (2) Humanities Elective (1) |
| Speech |
3 |
GSP 230 Speech: Public (3) –OR– GSP 235 Speech: Pulpit (3) |
| Math/Science |
3 |
GMA 110 Finite Math (3) –OR– GMA 120 College Algebra (3) –OR– GSC 210 Biology (3) –OR–
GSC 230 Ecology (3) |
| Apologetics |
3 |
GPH 120 Introduction to Apologetics (3) |
| Humanities Electives |
9 |
Any 100- or 200-level Humanities courses |
| Ministry Studies 11 Credits |
Ministry as Life's Work and Lab |
3 |
MIN 220 Ministry as Life's Work (2) MIN 225 Core Communications (1) |
| Missions and Evangelism |
3 |
MMI 120 Missions and Evangelism (3) |
| Ministry Electives |
5 |
Any 100- or 200-level Ministry courses |
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