ASSOCIATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES

(A.B.S.) -72 Credits

 

Program Description and Objectives

 

This program is designed to equip students to study more effectively the scriptures of the Old and New Testament, as well as offering training in general studies areas. The students will develop solid biblical and theological foundation and identify the values necessary to guide ethical conduct and social responsibility.

Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.) program is based on 72 semester credits, which consists of 36 semester credits of Bible and Theology courses, 30 semester credits of General Education courses and 6 semester credits of Elective courses. The program lasts two academic years.

 

Program Outlines

 

 

General Education Courses (10 Courses, 30 Credits)

 

Choose 2 courses from Communications Category                                           6 Credits

Choose 4 courses from Humanities and Fine Arts Category                            12 Credits

Choose 2 courses from Behavior and Social Sciences Category                       6 Credits

Choose 2 courses from Science and Mathematics Category                            6 Credits

 

Bible and Theology Courses (12 Courses, 36 Credits)

 

NTE 101             Introduction to the New Testament             3 Credits

NTE 104            Synoptic Gospel                                               3 Credits

NTE 105            Pauline Epistles I                                             3 Credits

NTE 110            Pauline Epistles II                                            3 Credits

NTE 115            General Epistles                                               3 Credits

OTE 101            Introduction to the Old Testament                3 Credits

OTE 115            Major Prophets                                                 3 Credits

OTE 202           History of Israel                                                3 Credits

OTE 205           Pentateuch                                                        3 Credits

OTE 215            Minor Prophets                                                3 Credits

HA 201             Systematic Theology I (Elective Core)            3 Credits

HA 202             Systematic Theology II(Elective Core)            3 Credits

 

Elective Courses (Choose 2 Courses, 6 Credits)

 

ED 115              Introduction to Christian Education              3 Credits

ED 215              Introduction to Church Administration        3 Credits

PRA 210            Homiletics                                                         3 Credits

PRA212             Introduction to Missions                                 3 Credits

PRA 213            Evangelism                                                        3 Credits