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Associate of Arts Overview

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
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Program Requirements - 64 credit hours
Code Hours

Arts and Science

18-21
ENG 1003

This course is a literature survey with a composition component. Most of the literary periods are represented—medieval, Renaissance, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries—as well as the major genres (drama, poetry, and prose). Works are selected from British and Canadian literature.

IDS 2503

This course introduces students to the principles of a balanced Christian world view. World view principles established in class are applied to a selection of issues in the natural and applied sciences, humanities, and social and behavioural sciences.

3
3
3
3-6

Bible and Theology

30
BT 1033

A study of the mission and message of Jesus as viewed from the perspective of one or more of the four evangelists with special emphasis on developing interpretive skills and an introduction to current issues in gospel studies.

BT 1113

This course provides an overview of the Old Testament, emphasizing its theological, historical, and literary dimensions.

BT 1123

This course focuses on the nature of personal and corporate spiritual growth. A study of the Bible’s teaching about conversion serves as the foundation for an investigation of the classic spiritual disciplines.

BT 1143

An introduction to the basic teachings of the Christian faith, this course includes discussions of the nature and task of theology and of the Christian understanding of God, revelation, creation, spiritual powers, and sin.

BT 1153

A continued study of the basic teachings of the Christian faith, exploring a Christian understanding of Christology, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and the future.

BT 2133

A foundational course that includes both an introduction to basic hermeneutical theory and an emphasis on developing interpretive skills.

3
6
3

Christian Ministry

9-12
CMC 1013

An introduction to the ministry of the church in all of its functions: worship, equipping, fellowship, and evangelism. The course includes a study of the structure, leadership, and objectives of the various ministries of the church with special attention given to the role of the laity in all aspects of church ministry.

CMC 2013

This course provides a biblical basis for mission. It explores some of the biblical, historical, and contemporary examples of thinking about what it means to follow Jesus Christ and point others to him in fulfillment of the Great Commission. It further teaches what it means to represent Jesus Christ sensitively and effectively in cultures other than our own.

3-6

Field Education

4
FE 1011

A practical, weekly ministry assignment in evangelism, discipleship, church-related ministry, or community service, combined with evaluative written work. Opportunities with all age groups are available in both church and nonchurch settings.

FE 1021

A continuation of FE 101 Field Education I.

FE 2011

A practical, weekly ministry assignment in evangelism, discipleship, church-related ministry, or community service combined with evaluative written work. Opportunities with all age groups are available in both church and nonchurch settings. Second-year students may be asked to assume some leadership roles, especially when working with freshmen students.

FE 2021

A continuation of FE 201 Field Education III.

* Only 6 credit hours of 100 level English may be taken for any program.