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Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies  ( 60 Credit Hours)

Admission Requirement: High School diploma or G.E.D.

Each course is 3 credit hours. (Evaluation of transfer credits and ministerial experience will determine the number of courses needed to complete the associate degree.) The price of each textbook is listed.

Semester I : 24 credit hours, (8 classes)

Course #                             Course Name                                                      Text____Credits

BIB 201                             Bible Basics                                                        $45.00             3

BIB 202                             Biblical Themes                                                   $45.00             3

BIB 203                             History of Christianity                                          $45.00             3

BIB 204                             Introduction to Christian Education                      $45.00             3

BIB 205                             Introduction to Church Administration                 $45.00             3

BIB 206                             Introduction to Missions/Evangelism                    $45.00             3

BIB 207                             The Four Gospels                                               $45.00             3

BIB 208                             What the Bible is About                                      $45.00             3

Semester II : 36 Credit Hours (12 classes)

BIB 301 - 312 uses the textbook "What the Bible is About" (BIB 208) course along with your Bible. 

Course #                              Course Name                                                   Text              Credit 

BIB 301                       Genesis - Numbers                               $10.00          3

BIB 302                       Deuteronomy-Ruth                               $10.00         3

BIB 303                       I Samuel - Nehemiah                            $10.00          3

BIB 304                       Esther - Ecclesiastes                             $10.00          3

BIB 305                       Isaiah - Daniel                                      $10.00         3

BIB 306                       Hosea - Malachi                                 $10.00         3

BIB 307                       The Gospels                                            $10.00         3 

BIB 308                             Acts - Romans                                              $10.00         3  

BIB 309                       I Corinthians - Ephesians                           $10.00         3

BIB 310                       Philippians-Philemon                            $10.00         3

BIB 311                       Hebrews-II Peter                                 $10.00         3

BIB 312                       I John-Revelation                                 $10.00         3

Note:

If you are submitting appropriate documentation to receive Life/Work/Experience Credit Hours, you can only receive 15 hours toward your Associate of Arts degree. If you are eligible for the full amount of 30 hours, the other 15 hours will go toward your Bachelor of Arts degree.

     
    Course Description

BIB 201 - Origin of the Bible - Bible Basics: This course will provide an overview of how the Bible was first inspired, canonized, read as sacred literature, copied in ancient Hebrew and Greek manuscripts, and eventually translated into the languages of the world.

BIB 202 - Major Bible Themes - Biblical Themes:

BIB 203 - History of Christianity: This course is organized around thirteen key moments in the history of Christianity, this popular introduction to church history provides contemporary Christians with a fuller understanding of God as he has revealed his purpose through the centuries.

BIB 204 - Christian Education Handbook - Introduction to Christian Education: This course will help guide you in basic Christian education principles in the church.  You will receive practical advice for daily administration to help organize educational programs, train volunteers, and teach new Christians.

BIB 205 - Church Administration Handbook - Introduction to Church Administration: This course will help you organize and implement a wide variety of programs---from office administration and finances to special events and new ministries. You will learn newly updated features that emphasize adaptive multi-context management skills and tools; lifelong spiritual formation; a comprehensive mission consciousness; vocational, bivocational, and lay ministers; and leadership competence.

BIB 206 - Introduction to Evangelism: This course traces the essence of evangelism - its history and character - teaching Christians how to preach the Gospel effectively. Using methods built upon biblical, historical, and theological foundations, this exhaustive guide integrates doctrinal issues with practical matters of methodology, while developing the personal spirituality of those who seek to carry out the Great Commission.

BIB 207 - The Four Gospels:

BIB 208 - What the Bible is All About - Origin of the Bible: This course will help you gain a better understanding about the context of the Bible.  You will gain understanding of each book of the Bible and the message of that book. 

BIB 301 - 312 uses the textbook "What the Bible is About" (BIB 208) course along with your Bible.