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:
Articulate a biblical worldview based on a balance of Bible, theology, and general education;
Choose from a range of career choices for which the degree will be foundational;
Demonstrate ability to fill a supportive role in a variety of church ministries;
Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the Bible as outlined in the objectives of the Biblical Studies Department; and
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