Associate's Degree

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Perfect for the beginning student with no prior college or Bible school training. 8 courses, 40 hours of study, fully online.

About This Program

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies is perfect for the beginning student. This program is recommended for anyone who does not have any prior college or Bible school training. The program consists of eight courses equivalent to forty hours of study.

Texts must be selected from the Authorized Textbooks below. Once a textbook is read, a 10 to 20 page paper describing what was read must be submitted for grading. A 4 to 6 page paper is required for each No Travel Seminar.

Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time. Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.

Degree Requirements

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses8 courses / 40 hours
Core CoursesMinimum 6
Elective CoursesMaximum 2
No Travel SeminarsMaximum 4 (2 must be core)

Tuition

Monthly Payment Plan

$1,895

$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.

Pay Up Front

Save $300

$1,595

Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.

* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.

Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks

Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below. Minimum 6 core courses required.

ABS 180

The Message of Romans: God's Good News for the World (The Bible Speaks Today)

by John R. W. Stott · Paperback, Jun 2001

ABS 200

The Face of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Contemporary Approaches

by David W. Baker and Bill T. Arnold · Paperback, Oct 2004

ABS 240

The Twelve Prophets (Vol. 2): Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (Berit Olam series)

by Marvin A. Sweeney, David W. Cotter, Jerome T. Walsh, and Chris Franke · Hardcover, Jan 2001

ABS 260

Wisdom Literature: A Theological History

by Leo G. Perdue · Paperback, Jun 2007

ABS 270

Nelson's New Testament Survey: Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning About Every New Testament Book

by Mark Bailey and Tom Constable · Hardcover, Jul 2003

ABS 280

Paul & His Letters

by John B. Polhill

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