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Programme Detail: Biblical Studies Major (Associate Degree)

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Biblical Studies Major (Associate Degree)
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description The Associate of Arts degree is a two-year program designed for students who desire a Bible college background before pursuing further education. The A.A. degree has definite limitations and restrictions, in that it is not a terminal but a pre-professional program designed to prepare students spiritually and intellectually for further education or for service in the local church. The graduate of the Associate of Arts degree is required to complete 30 hours of Bible and Theology, 21 hours of general education, and 3 hours of evangelism. An additional 11 hours of electives must be completed.
Keywords spiritually based, foundation, biblical studies, theology, general studies
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Kentucky
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost ~$19,000 (2 Years)
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 2 Years
Average hours of study per week 35
Methods of instruction lectures, reading, internet, discussion, DVD's, prayer times
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 93%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 6%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 1%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes ED 103 Spiritual, Academic and World View Formation, EN 101 English Grammar, EN 102 English Composition, CO 102 Basic Public Speaking, HI 111, 112 History of Civilization, SC 152 Earth Science, OT 101 Old Testament Survey, NT 101 New Testament Survey, OT 212 Pentateuch, NT 221 Gospels, NT 222 Acts, NT 322 Romans and Galatians, NT 422 Pauline Epistles, TH 111 Foundations of Faith, TH 112 Doctrine of Holiness, TH 221 Basic Christian Beliefs, MT 221 Evangelism, & Electives
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Associate of Arts in Bible/ Biblical Studies
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies ABHE