Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Arts (Associate Degree) |
Type of Training |
Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
Reference Number |
AA |
Description |
The Associate of Arts degree is designed for the student who desires a strong biblical foundation in preparation for further study at another college or effective ministry within the local church. A core of Bible, ministry, and general education courses enable the student to gain a solid foundation for life and ministry.
Objectives
The Associate of Arts degree will enable the student to:
• Have a basic understanding of the Scripture and theology.
• Accurately study and apply the Word of God.
• Be equipped for local church ministry.
• Effectively witness and disciple.
• Develop a basic Christian worldview.
• Grow a commitment to ministry.
All courses available individually |
Keywords |
foundation, bible, biblical, ministry, life, scripture, theology, education, prepare, study, lay ministry |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
United States / Alaska |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Communication and Media |
Residential/Non Residential |
Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
$3420 per semester |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
2 years |
Average hours of study per week |
24 |
Methods of instruction |
lecture |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
- |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
- |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
- |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
5 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
BI 131 Principles of Inductive Bible Study
BI 132 Principles of Biblical Interpretation
BI 133 Old Testament Survey
BI 134 New Testament Survey
BI 135 Doctrinal Survey I
BI 136 Doctrinal Survey II
BI 232 Life of Christ
BI 231 Pentateuch
MN 191 Foundations for Life & Ministry
MN 192 Evangelism & Discipleship
MN 292 Missiology
EN 101 English Composition I
EN 202 English Composition II
CM 101 Speech
SS 102 Developing Interpersonal Relationships
HI 202 Survey of Western Civilization
PE 101 or 102
SS 201 Marriage and Family
MA 202 College Algebra
EN 203 Introduction to Literature
SC 201 Introduction to Meteorology
Additional 3 units of electives |
Other Prerequisites |
Christian Ministry Training - service at a church or in the community accompanied by an accountability relationship with a mentor |
Qualifications gained |
foundation for further study, lay ministry, service in some missions organizations |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
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Programme Accredited by |
ABHE (N. America) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
ABHE |