Associate Program
The Associate of Biblical Studies program leads the student from a basic knowledge of the Bible, Bible Doctrines, and Practical Ministry skills to a deeper knowledge of the Word of God and ministry skills that will enhance their potential for more effective ministry in their local church and Christian organizations. Those who are called of God or actively engaged as pastors, evangelists, or cross-cultural ministers will benefit from the additional thirty hours of training, which may be added to an additional 60 hours of general education courses to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies.
A summary of required semester hours included in a normal Associate of Biblical Studies program:
| Biblical Studies | 24 | |
| Theological Studies | 15 | |
| Ministry Studies | 12/13 | |
| General Studies | 8/9 | |
| Total | 60 | |
| Biblical Studies | 24 | |
| BI-101 | Biblical Interpretation/Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| BO-101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BN-101 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| BI-102 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
| BN-204 | New Testament Book | 3 |
| BN-304 | New Testament Book | 3 |
| BO-204 | Old Testament Book | 3 |
| BO-304 | Old Testament Book | 3 |
| Theological Studies | 15 | |
| BT-303 | Bible Doctrine 1 | 3 |
| BT-304 | Bible Doctrine 2 | 3 |
| BT-403 | Bible Doctrine 3 | 3 |
| BT-404 | Bible Doctrine 4 | 3 |
| BT-405 | Contemporary Theological Issues | 3 |
| Ministry Studies | 12/13 | |
| PT-101 | Introduction to Ministry | 1 |
| BP-101 | Principles/Practices of a Spiritual Life | 2 |
| PT-401 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 0/3 |
| CE-201 | Teaching Principles and Methods | 2/3 |
| PT-201 | Discipleship | 1 |
| MI-304 | Missions & Church Planting | 2 |
| PT-205 | Communication of Biblical Truth | 2/3 |
| General Studies | 8/9 | |
| Humanities | ||
| RE-102 | Research Writing | 2/3 |
| BP-302 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| HI-302 | History of the Church & Christian Thought | 3 |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 60 |