AA Bible & Christian Ministry

The Associate of Arts in Bible and Christian Ministry

Purpose 

This two-year program includes courses from the divisions of General Education, Bible, Theology, and Christian Ministry. This program is maintained because of several reasons. First, there are students who desire some study within a Biblical framework but do not plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree specifically in Bible or Theology. Secondly, some students sense no call for full-time Christian ministry and do not desire a four year degree, yet do wish to attend Bible college for their own personal spiritual development and growth in Biblical knowledge.

The Associate of Arts degree will provide solid training in Biblical studies and general education. The courses in this program will also provide the non-ministerial student with a good foundation for general, lay ministry in a local church. The program goals are accomplished through requiring 16 units of general education, 12 units of Bible and Theology, six units of Christian ministry, nine units of communication and 21 units of emphasis concentration

Program Objectives 

-Demonstrate a general and comprehensive knowledge of the Bible as a whole and in its primary parts.

-Express a satisfying and integrated Biblical worldview of life, thought and mission.

-Interpret the Bible in a consistent and persuasive manner.

-Apply for himself/herself a Biblical concept of ministry he/she can effectively apply in his/her own ministry.

-Apply for himself/herself and be able to effectively teach others Biblical principles in ethical decision-making and problem solving.

-Effectively and skillfully communicate God’s Word through preaching, teaching, witnessing, counseling and personal lifestyle.

-Understand and communicate the Biblical basis for a system of Christian doctrine and practice in general and within the framework of the denomination in particular.

-Make effective use of the Bible in the particular ministry for which he/she prepares, whether that ministry is a professional Church ministry or Christian lay-ministry.

Total units necessary for completion of degree is 64 units

Remedial and Prep (as deemed necessary by entrance testing results) College Prep as Necessary