Associate of Biblical Studies

Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Exhibit knowledge of the Bible, theology, and the essence of the gospel by interpreting, applying, and communicating Scripture in ways that strengthen relationship with God (CLOs 1 and 2).
  2. Apply biblical insight and Christ-like values to various aspects of Christian practice, work, human relationships, and ministry as a foundation for life (CLOs 2 and 3).
  3. Articulate knowledge of the major domains of general studies in light of a biblical worldview (CLO 2).

Course Requirements

Bible Core Classes: Eight courses are required, one from each section of Scripture (20-24 credits. These are representative courses which serve to introduce their respective section of Scripture.)

 

  • Genesis or Pentateuch (3 credits)
  • One book from OT History (from Joshua—Esther) (2 or 3 credits)
  • One book from OT Poetry & Wisdom (or Ecclesiastes & Song of Songs) (2 or 3 credits)
  • One book from OT Prophets (from Isaiah—Daniel, or Minor Prophets) (2 or 3 credits)
  • One of the Four Gospels (2 or 3 credits)
  • Acts (3 credits)
  • Romans (3 credits)
  • Revelation (3 credits)

 

 

Foundations Core Classes: Three specific courses are required (2 or 3 credits each)

 

  • Bible Study Methods (or Inductive Bible Study)
  • Missions
  • Theology (or Major Bible Doctrines)

 

 

Additional Foundations Classes: Two courses of the students’ choice are required (2 or 3 credits each)

 

  • Prayer
  • Christian Living (or Discipleship or Christian Formation)
  • Apologetics (or Worldviews)
  • History of Redemption (or Storyline of the Bible)
  • Church History
  • Bible Study Methods 2 (or Hermeneutics)
  • Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ
  • Evangelism
  • Disciple-Making

 

Bible Surveys (online courses, partly comprised of “Through the Bible” w/ Chuck Smith): Four courses are required, covering the whole Bible (12 credits)

 

  • OT Survey 1 (3 credits)
  • OT Survey 2 (3 credits)
  • NT Survey 1 (3 credits)
  • NT Survey 2 (3 credits)

 

 

Practical Christian Ministry: Four courses are required (typically 2 credits each, 8 credits total)

 

  • CM199 Practical Ministry/Servanthood 1
  • CM199 Practical Ministry/Servanthood 2
  • CM199 Practical Ministry/Servanthood 3
  • CM199 Practical Ministry/Servanthood 4

 

 

General Studies: 18 credits minimum, distributed in the following domains:

 

  • English Comm. & Critical Thinking (3 cr.)
  • Arts & Humanities (3 cr.)
  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics (3 cr.)
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 cr.)
  • Additional General Studies/Liberal Arts Courses (6 cr.)

 

 

Undefined Electives: 4-6 credits

 

Evangelistic Outreach: One required (Pass/Fail, not for credit)