Degree Requirements
The purpose of the Associate of Religious Studies program is to provide an opportunity for students to develop biblical study skills, acquire a basic knowledge of the principles of the Holy Scriptures, and to prepare them for undergraduate studies in four-year institutions.
Students will:
- develop a working knowledge of how to study the Holy Scriptures;
- apply biblical truths to their own personal lives;
- share the Word of God with others;
- continue these studies or a related field at the undergraduate level.
| FALL | | Cr | | BIB 104 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 | | BIB 200 | Introduction to Principles of Christian Interpretation | 3 | | CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3
| | ENG 101 | Basic Grammar | 3 | | FED 200 | Foundations in Ministry
| 1
| | HIS 221 | Western Civilization I | 3
| | | | 16 |
| | SPRING | | Cr | | APO 131 | Introduction to Apologetics | 3 | BIB 118
| Introduction to the New Testament
| 3 | | ENG 201 | Written Composition | 3 | | HIS 222 | Western Civilization II | 3
| | THE 110 | Bible/Apostolic Doctrine | 3
| | | | 15 |
|
| FALL | | Cr | | BIB 240 | The Pentateuch | 3 | | CHS 211 | Church History I
| 3 | EDU 208
| Pedagogy | 3
| FED 300
| Field Educ. in Teaching
| 1 | MUS 200
| Music Appreciation
| 3
| THE 200
| Theology of Positive Thinking
| 3 | | | | 16 |
| | SPRING | | Cr | BIB 320
| The Book of Romans
| 3 | | CHS 311 | Church History II
| 3 | EDU 308
| Educ. Ministry of Church
| 3 | EVA 201
| Introduction to Evangelism
| 3
| FED 220
| Field Educ. in Evangelism
| 1 | THE 275
| Theology of Holy Spirit
| 3
| | | | 16 |
|
Summary of Requirements:
- Minimum 24 hours of Bible/Theology
- Minimum 63 total semester credit hours
- Demonstration of Christian character
- Minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average
- Application for Associate Degree Payment of all fees.
