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Associate of Arts · Biblical foundation
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
Gain a comprehensive foundation in Bible, ministry, and general education for service in the church, the workplace, or continued college study.
CredentialAssociate of Arts
Typical length2 years
Total program60 credits
FormatIn person
Formation for life and service
A foundation for wherever you serve.
Grow in Scripture, ministry, and general education while preparing for service, work, or continued college study.
Know Scripture. Grow in Christ. Serve wherever God calls.
What you’ll carry forward
A clear path from learning to service.
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Think critically about the world from a biblical worldview.
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Pursue lifelong spiritual growth and Christlike character.
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Lead as a servant in family, workplace, church, and community.
The ABC experience · Palmer, Alaska
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It is where you are formed.
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Biblical Studies(18 Credits)
- BI-BS1101 Inductive Bible Study** (3 Credits)
- BI-NT1101 New Testament Survey** (3 Credits)
- BI-NT2101 Life of Christ** (3 Credits)
- BI-OT1101 Old Testament Survey I ** (3 Credits)
- BI-OT1102 Old Testament Survey II** (3 Credits)
- BI-TH1101 Faith Foundations** (3 Credits) Christian Ministry (15 Credits)
- CM-CD1101 Biblical Living** (3 Credits)
- CM-CD1201 Defending the Faith** (3 Credits)
- CM-IM1101 Global Missions** (3 Credits)
- CM-CD1301 Bible Teaching (3 Credits) CM Christian Ministry Elective (3 Credits) General Education (27 Credits)
- Students pursuing the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies must complete 27 credits of general education coursework. 21 of these credits may be selected from any courses within the General Education curriculum. Students are required to take
- GE-EN1101 and
- GE-MA1101. The remaining courses include, but are not limited to the following.
- GE-CM2101 Intercultural Communication (3 Credits)
- GE-EN1101 College Composition I (3 Credits)
- GE-EN1102 College Composition II (3 Credits)
- GE-HI2101 Survey of Western Civilization I (3 Credits) or
- GE-HI2102 Survey of Western Civilization II (3 Credits)
- GE-HI3101 Alaska Studies (3 Credits)
- GE-PH2101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 Credits)
- GE-SS2101 Social Structures: Marriage and Family (3 Credits)
- GE-MA1101 College Mathematics (3 Credits) GE-SCxxxx Lab Science Elective (3 Credits)
Christian Ministry Training: 4 Semesters
**Indicates a “core” course in which a grade of C or better is required for graduation.
DEGREE SEQUENCE
| Fall Freshmen Year | ||
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| 3 | BI-BS1101 | Inductive Bible Study ** |
| 3 | BI-OT1101 | Old Testament Survey I ** |
| 3 | BI-TH1101 | Faith Foundations ** |
| 3 | Bi-NT1101 | New Testament Survey ** |
| 3 | GE-EN1101 | College Composition I |
| Spring Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | CM-CD1101 | Biblical Living** |
| 3 | CM-CD1201 | Defending the Faith ** |
| 3 | CM-IM1101 | Introduction to Global Missions ** |
| 3 | CM-CD1301 | Bible Teaching |
| 3 | GE-MA1101 | College Mathematics |
| Fall Sophomore Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-OT1102 | OT Survey II |
| 3 | GE-XXXX | Gen Ed elective |
| 3 | GE-XXXX | Gen Ed elective |
| 3 | GE-XXXX | Gen Ed Elective |
| 3 | CM Elective | Christian Ministries Elective |
| Spring Sophomore Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BI-NT2101 | Life of Christ ** |
| 3 | GE-XXXX | Gen Ed elective |
| 3 | GE-CM2101 | Intercultural Communication |
| 3 | GE-XXXX | Gen Ed Elective |
| 3 | GE-XXXX | Gen Ed Elective |
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