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Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree (A.A.B.S.) is a two-year degree program that will provide you with a foundation for various ministry and missions positions, social service, or personal spiritual development. The curriculum emphasizes Christian values as part of every course. A key focus is spiritual formation — developing a Christ-centered character that is visible through servanthood to God and others.


 Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Courses are taken one at a time and are completed 100% online


Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Old Testament I OTS 1113 3

Old Testament II OTS 1123 3

New Testament I NTS 2113 3

New Testament II NTS 2123 3

Biblical Theology BIB 1173 3

Systematic Theology I THE 3033 3

Systematic Theology II THE 4033 3

Systematic Theology III THE 4043 3

Hermeneutics BIB 1233 3

Introduction to Christian Apologetics PHI 1203 3

Spiritual Formation BIB 1013 3

Introduction to Missions MIS 2013 3

Evangelism EVA 2113 3

English I ENG 1113 3

English II ENG 1213 3

Critical Thinking and Worldview REA 1153 3

Introduction to Christian Ethics PHI 3313 3

Introduction to Christian Philosophy PHI 4113 3

World Religions SOS 2103 3

Chapel CHP 3 semesters

Total Hours

60

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Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent


Courses are taken one at a time and are completed 100% online

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TUITION COST $2,500.00

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Required Text Books

BS 300 Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover- May 1, 2008)OR Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies) 2nd (second) edition by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover– 2009)



BS 320 A Survey of Old Testament Introduction by Gleason Leonard Archer(Hardcover- Oct 1, 2007)



BS 340 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max E. Anders(Paperback- Mar 29, 2011) OR30 Days to Understand the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day: Expanded Editionby Max Anders (Paperback- Aug 15, 1998)



BS 360 The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners by Donald L. Griggs(Paperback- Mar 31, 2003)



BS 380 Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Walter A. Elwell(Hardcover- Mar 1, 2005)



BS 400 Bible Jesus Read Participant's Guide, Theby Philip Yancey(Paperback- Jun 1, 2002)



BS 420 Who Wrote the Bible?by Richard Elliott Friedman(Paperback- Jan 1, 1987)



BS 460 Introducing the New Testamentby John William Drane(Paperback- Dec 15, 2010)



BS 480 The Epistle to the Romans (Pillar New Testament Commentary)by Leon Morris(Hardcover- Feb 5, 1988)



BS 500 Review of Mormonisn -  Deception By Design: The Mormon Story by Allen F. Harrod (November 8, 2011)



BS 820  Ministry Studies Practical Survey - Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette-  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASEAUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS

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Associate of Arts in Christian Counseling

The Associate of Arts in Christian Counseling (A.A.C.C.) degree is designed to broaden the understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of Christian counseling. This program will equip ministry practitioners with necessary skills to counsel from a biblical and Christian perspective and will enhance their effectiveness of ministering to people.

TUITION COST $2,500.00

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Courses are taken one at a time and are completed 100% online


  • Sample Course Outline

    BTH 106 Bible Doctrines

    BNT 100 New Testament Survey

    BOT 111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT 122 Old Testament Survey II

    BPA 111 Foundations of Faith/Studying for Success

    BOT 230 Old Testament Men and Women of Faith

    BTH 101 Obedience

    BPA 131 Prayer I

    BPA 342 Prayer II

    BTH 260 Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit

    BTH 341 Spiritual Warfare I

    BTH 490 The Blood Covenant

    BPA 232 God’s Authority in the Believer

    CED 111 Life Management

    GBTH 510 The Mind of Christ

    BPA 211 Study Methods

    CCS 101 Christian Counseling 100

    CCS 211 Christian Counseling 200

    CCS 301 Building Strong Marriages and Families

    GCCS 623 Counseling for Change.

  • Authorized Textbooks

    CC 300  Competent Christian Counseling, Volume One: Foundations and Practice of Compassionate Soul Care by Timothy Clinton and George Ohlschlager (Hardcover - Apr 16, 2002)


    CC 320  The Practice of Spiritual Direction by William A. Barry (Paperback - Jun 2, 2009)


    CC 340  Modern Psychotherapies: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Partnership) by Stanton L. Jones (Hardcover - Oct 25, 2011)


    CC 360  Silent Struggler: A Caregiver's Personal Story by Glenn Mollette (Paperback - Dec 1, 2000)


    CC 380  Christian Counseling 3rd Edition: Revised and Updated by Gary R. Collins (Paperback - Jan 16, 2007)


    CC 400  Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry by John R. W. Stott (Paperback - Mar 23, 2006)


    CC 420  Christian Counseling That Really Works by Dan Montgomery (Paperback - Sep 30, 2010)


    CC 440  Theology of Christian Counseling, A by Jay Edward Adams (Paperback - Jun 28, 1986)


    CC 460  Nursing Home Nightmares: America's Disgrace. A True Story of Abuse, Neglect and Corporate Greed by Dr. Glenn Mollette (Paperback - Oct 1, 2001)


    CC 470  COMPASSIONATE CARE: AN INSPIRATIONAL GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS OF THE SERIOUSLY ILL. by PhD. John W. Walton (Paperback - Mar 11, 2009)


    CC 480  Relevant Christian Counseling - 21st Century Christian Counseling, Text - Christian Counseling for the 21st Century  by Dr. William Perry


    CC 800 Ministry Studies Practical Survey: Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a Fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette  -  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASE

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Bachelors of Arts in Christian Counseling

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling degree program consists of courses that will enable the student to become better equipped in Christian counseling.The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling (B.A.C.C.) degree is designed to broaden the understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of Christian counseling. This program will equip ministry practitioners with necessary skills to counsel from a biblical and Christian perspective and will enhance their effectiveness of ministering to people.

TUITION COST $3,600.00

Prerequisites: Associate Degree or Equivalent

Courses are taken one at a time and are completed 100% online

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling degree program requires a total of 120 hours


  • Sample Course Outline

    EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 102 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA230 Living Epistles

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    BPA333 Nature of Faith

    BTH331 The Anointing

    CCS101 Christian Counseling 100

    CCS211 Christian Counseling 200

    GCCS629 Counseling, Psychology and the Christian

    GCCS635 Dealing with Anger

    CCS301 Building Strong Marriages and Families

    GCCS630 Marriage Counseling

    GCCS530 Conflict Management and Resolution

    GCCS650 Suicide and the Evil Force Behind It

  • Authorized Textbooks

    BS 300 Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover- May 1, 2008)OR Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies) 2nd (second) edition by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover– 2009)


    BS 320 A Survey of Old Testament Introduction by Gleason Leonard Archer(Hardcover- Oct 1, 2007)


    BS 340 30 Days to Understanding the Bibleby Max E. Anders(Paperback- Mar 29, 2011) OR30 Days to Understanding the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day: Expanded Editionby Max Anders (Paperback- Aug 15, 1998)


    BS 360 The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginnersby Donald L. Griggs(Paperback- Mar 31, 2003)


    BS 380 Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Walter A. Elwell(Hardcover- Mar 1, 2005)


    BS 400 Bible Jesus Read Participant's Guide, Theby Philip Yancey(Paperback- Jun 1, 2002)


    BS 420 Who Wrote the Bible?by Richard Elliott Friedman(Paperback- Jan 1, 1987)


    BS 460 Introducing the New Testamentby John William Drane(Paperback- Dec 15, 2010)


    BS 480 The Epistle to the Romans (Pillar New Testament Commentary)by Leon Morris(Hardcover- Feb 5, 1988)


    BS 500 Review of Mormonisn -  Deception By Design: The Mormon Story by Allen F. Harrod (November 8, 2011)


    BS 820  Ministry Studies Practical Survey - Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette-  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASEAUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS

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Bachelors of Arts in Ministry 

The Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.) degree program is designed to prepare men and women to serve in Christian Ministry. It includes systematic study, wide reading and practical ministry education. The Bachelor of Ministry degree is a vocational, pre-professional degree, designed to transition the student into graduate-level theological education. The student must complete the five core courses and select a ministry specialization for the remainder of their courses. As a vocational, pre-professional degree, the program does not require a minimum number of General Education credits, differentiating it from the Bachelor of Arts degree

TUITION COST $3,600.00

Prerequisites: Associate Degree or Equivalent

Courses are taken one at a time and are completed 100% online

The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree program requires a total of 120 hours


  • Sample Course Outline

    EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 102 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA370 Homiletics

    BPA240 Preparation for Ministry I

    BPA250 Preparation for Ministry II

    ADM311 Leadership in Ministry I

    ADM422 Leadership in Ministry II

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    GCCS629 Counseling, Psychology and the Christian

    BPA333 Nature of Faith

    BPA230 Living Epistles

    MIS340 Comparative Religions

    BTH331 The Anointing

    MIS232 Biblical Foundations for World Missions


  • Authorized Textbooks

    MIN 300  Purpose Driven Ministry -  The Purpose-driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message And Mission The Purpose-driven by Rick Warren (Nov 1, 1995)


    MIN 320  Effective Ministry Leadership -  Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels First edition (2002)


    MIN 340   Spiritual Leadership 101 - Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer (Unabridged) by J Oswald Sanders (Dec 16, 2005)


    MIN 360    Church Growth Principles - When God Builds a Church: 10 Principles for Growing a Dynamic Church by Bob Russell and Rusty Russell (Jun 1, 2000)


    MIN 380   Ministry Leadership Training -  Revolution in Leadership: Training Apostles for Tomorrow's Church (Ministry for the Third Millennium Series) by Reggie McNeal (Sep 1, 1998)


    MIN 400    Emotional Church Health Development -  The Emotionally Healthy Church, Expanded Edition: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives by Peter Scazzero, Leighton Ford and Warren Bird (Feb 20, 2010)


    MIN 420   Growing Your Church Fellowship -  Connecting Your Heart to Others: Life Together Student Edition (Six Small Group Sessions on Fellowship) by Brett Eastman and Doug Fields (Aug 17, 2003)


    MIN 440  Ministry Skills Development I - Letters to Timothy: A Handbook for Pastors by John R. Bisagno and Rick Warren (Jun 1, 2001)


    MIN 460   Spiritual Development -   When God Answers Prayer by Bob Russell and Rusty Russell (Jun 15, 2010)


    MIN 480    Church Growth 101 -  Church Growth 101 A Church Growth Guidebook for Ministers and Laity by Glenn W Mollette (Mar 28, 2012)


    MIN 500    Bivocational Ministry -  Serving as a Bivocational Pastor by James W. Highland (Feb 4, 2013)


    MIN 520  Pastoral Skills Development -  The Ambitious Pastor by Rev. Art E. Christmas (Jan 17, 2014)


    MIN 570  Ministry Skills Development II -  The Kingdom Focused Church: A Compelling Image of an Achievable Future for Your Church by Gene Mims (May 1, 2003)


    MIN 800 Ministry Studies Practical Survey: Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a Fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette - CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASE


     

    BS 300 Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover- May 1, 2008)OR Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies) 2nd (second) edition by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover– 2009)


    BS 320 A Survey of Old Testament Introduction by Gleason Leonard Archer(Hardcover- Oct 1, 2007)


    BS 340 30 Days to Understanding the Bibleby Max E. Anders(Paperback- Mar 29, 2011) OR30 Days to Understanding the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day: Expanded Editionby Max Anders (Paperback- Aug 15, 1998)


    BS 360 The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginnersby Donald L. Griggs(Paperback- Mar 31, 2003)


    BS 380 Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Walter A. Elwell(Hardcover- Mar 1, 2005)


    BS 400 Bible Jesus Read Participant's Guide, Theby Philip Yancey(Paperback- Jun 1, 2002)


    BS 420 Who Wrote the Bible?by Richard Elliott Friedman(Paperback- Jan 1, 1987)


    BS 460 Introducing the New Testamentby John William Drane(Paperback- Dec 15, 2010)


    BS 480 The Epistle to the Romans (Pillar New Testament Commentary)by Leon Morris(Hardcover- Feb 5, 1988)


    BS 500 Review of Mormonisn -  Deception By Design: The Mormon Story by Allen F. Harrod (November 8, 2011)


    BS 820  Ministry Studies Practical Survey - Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette-  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASEAUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS

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Bachelors of Arts in Theology 

The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree program is to broaden the student’s perspective of Christian theology. The Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) degree focuses on historical, systematic, and biblical theology. Professional ministry issues are not a focus of this program. Nevertheless, the program is designed to provide a theological foundation for ministerial service. The program consists of 20 courses, 3 semester credit hours each, for a total of 60 credit hours. The curriculum for this degree program is produced by some of the world’s top biblical scholars and theologians and serves persons who wish to explore disciplines within Christian theology

TUITION COST $3,600.00

Prerequisites: Associate Degree or Equivalent

Courses are taken one at a time and are completed 100% online

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree program requires a total of 120 hours

Bachelors of Theology or Bachelors of Arts in Spirituality, Health, and Healing**


  • Sample Course Outline

    EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 102 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA370 Homiletics

    BPA240 Preparation for Ministry I

    BPA250 Preparation for Ministry II

    ADM311 Leadership in Ministry I

    ADM422 Leadership in Ministry II

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    GCCS629 Counseling, Psychology and the Christian

    BPA333 Nature of Faith

    BPA230 Living Epistles

    MIS340 Comparative Religions

    BTH331 The Anointing

    MIS232 Biblical Foundations for World Missions

    EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 102 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA230 Living Epistles

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    BPA333 Nature of Faith

    BTH331 The Anointing

    CCS101 Christian Counseling 100

    CCS211 Christian Counseling 200

    GCCS629 Counseling, Psychology and the Christian

    GCCS635 Dealing with Anger

    CCS301 Building Strong Marriages and Families

    GCCS630 Marriage Counseling

    GCCS530 Conflict Management and Resolution

    GCCS650 Suicide and the Evil Force Behind It

  • Authorized Textbooks

    TH 300  Foundational Studies of Christ:  Required Text -   The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (1988)


    TH 320  Systematic Theology: Required Text - Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem (Jan 3, 1995)


    TH 330   Old and New Testament Review: Required Text -  Books of the Bible: A Survey of the Old and New Testaments by John H. Hayes (Mar 1998)


    TH 340   Church History: Required Text -  A History of the Christian Church by Williston Walker, Richard A. Norris, David W. Lotz and Robert T. Handy (May 1, 1985)


    TH 370   Luther's Theology: Required Text -  The Genius of Luther's Theology: A Wittenberg Way of Thinking for the Contemporary Church by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand (Feb 1, 2008)


    TH 400   Understanding Christianity: Required Text -  Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis and Kathleen Norris (Mar 3, 2009) - Deckle Edge


    TH420 Basic Theology: Required Text - Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth by Charles C. Ryrie (Jan 11, 1999)


    TH 440 Christian Theology: Required Text -  Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson (Aug 1, 1998)


    TH 720 Comprehensive Theology: Required Text - Theology for the 21st Century,  Dr. William Perry, Order Via Amazon.com


    TH 800 Ministry Studies Practical Survey: Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a Fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette -  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASEBS 300 Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover- May 1, 2008)OR Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies) 2nd (second) edition by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover– 2009)


    BS 320 A Survey of Old Testament Introduction by Gleason Leonard Archer(Hardcover- Oct 1, 2007)


    BS 340 30 Days to Understanding the Bibleby Max E. Anders(Paperback- Mar 29, 2011) OR30 Days to Understanding the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day: Expanded Editionby Max Anders (Paperback- Aug 15, 1998)


    BS 360 The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginnersby Donald L. Griggs(Paperback- Mar 31, 2003)


    BS 380 Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Walter A. Elwell(Hardcover- Mar 1, 2005)


    BS 400 Bible Jesus Read Participant's Guide, Theby Philip Yancey(Paperback- Jun 1, 2002)


    BS 420 Who Wrote the Bible?by Richard Elliott Friedman(Paperback- Jan 1, 1987)


    BS 460 Introducing the New Testamentby John William Drane(Paperback- Dec 15, 2010)


    BS 480 The Epistle to the Romans (Pillar New Testament Commentary)by Leon Morris(Hardcover- Feb 5, 1988)


    BS 500 Review of Mormonisn -  Deception By Design: The Mormon Story by Allen F. Harrod (November 8, 2011)


    BS 820  Ministry Studies Practical Survey - Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette-  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASEAUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS

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