Associate’s Degrees

The 66-semester credit hour program of study offers two different tracks.

The student entering the Associate of Arts Degree Program is able to choose from two options for this degree: the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies or the Associate of Arts in Urban Christian Ministry. Students wishing to further their studies may use the Associate of Arts degree as a stepping stone to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

The learning outcomes of the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Program are…

  1. To identify and understand basic terms and concepts in the biblical studies disciplines.
  2. To analyze and evaluate methods, interpretations, and difficulties in the biblical studies disciplines.
  3. To synthesize and integrate concepts and habits from the biblical studies disciplines into life, worship, and specific
    contexts within urban ministry.

The goal for the graduate of the AABS is to go on to a BA in Biblical Studies or, secondarily, to become involved in a lower paid leadership position within a church ministry setting

The learning outcomes of the Associate of Arts in Urban Christian Ministries Program are…

  1. To identify and understand basic and intermediate terms and concepts in Urban Christian Studies
  2. To analyze and evaluate systemic issues that plague and prevent the empowerment of urban communities.
  3. To synthesize and integrate concepts and structures from Urban Christian Studies into empowering and sustaining
    community.

The goal for the graduate of the AAUCM is to go on to a BA in Urban Christian Ministries or, secondarily, to become involved in a lower paid leadership position within a church ministry setting.

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

 

General Education Requirements

GS 130 New Student Seminar | 3 Hours

Students will receive personal assessment for academic skills in mathematics and English, computer skills and word-processing; Populi; computer on-line research; how to use the NLTS media resources and educational consortium; formal research writing foundations (Turabian); NLTS educational resources and personnel; community resources, etc.

GS 132 Introduction to Composition | 3 Hours

A course that stresses writing as a process, focusing on narrative essay. The goal is to develop fluency, coherence, style, and effectiveness. (Prerequisite GS 131)

GS 133 Basic College Math | 3 Hours

An introduction to logic, sets, number systems, geometry, probability, and statistics.

GS 135 Church History 1 or GS 233 History of Civilization 1 | 3 Hours

GS 135 Church History 1

A survey of the history of the church from apostolic times up to the Reformation.

GS 233 History of Civilization 1

A survey of major civilizations from the dawn of recorded events to 1600 AD with emphasis in the inter-relationship of ancient cultures, medieval civilization, and the Renaissance and Reformation eras.

GS 136 Church History 2 or GS 234 History of Civilization 2 | 3 Hours

GS 136 Church History 2

A survey of the history of the church from the Reformation to the present, including Protestant origins and development.

GS 234 History of Civilization 2

A survey of major developments in world civilizations since 1600 AD with an emphasis on colonialism, the Enlightenment, the great world wars, and interrelated cultural movements.

GS 137 Introduction to Basic Science | 3 Hours

This course provides a basic introduction to the elementary principles of physics, chemistry, and biology.

Social Science Course | 3 Hours

GS 138 Introduction to Sociology is recommended, but any Social Science transfer is also acceptable.

Humanities Course | 3 Hours

Choice of any one literature or music course, providing the course does not carry a prerequisite.

LA 130 Introduction to Biblical Languages | 3 Hours

The student will be introduced to the ancient languages used when Scripture was originally written and collected into the Bible. Students will learn the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek alphabet and begin to understand the importance of learning the ancient languages used in the writing of the Bible. Lab required.

NT 131 New Testament Survey | 3 Hours

An overview of the background, history, and major teachings of the Gospels, Acts, Pauline Letters, General Letters, and Revelation.

OT 131 Old Testament Survey | 3 Hours

A survey of the literature of the Old Testament .with special reference to background, history, contents, and major teachings.

PS 131 Personal Evangelism | 3 Hours

An introduction to and personal preparation for the opportunity for presenting the gospel to the individual. The basis of the study is founded on Biblical foundations and demands for evangelism.

TH 131 Systematic Theology I | 3 Hours

An introduction to the practice of theological reflection, including theological methodology, revelation, and the doctrine of the Triune God.

TH 134 Basic Christian Ethics | 3 Hours

An introduction to the study and practice of Christian Ethics. This course examines the philosophical and theological backgrounds for ethics, the role of biblical authority, and the historical relation between church and society in order to develop a valid method of moral decision making and to lead the church in applying the gospel to life.

TH 238 Theology of Urban Ministry | 3 Hours

An introduction to what Scripture teaches concerning the city, how God works in the city, and explores the role of the Church as it relates to ministering in the urban area.

UM 131 Introduction to Urban Christian Ministry | 3 Hours

An in-depth survey in the study of the major social, economic, political, and environmental forces unique to large urban areas. Emphasis is given to an analysis of these forces from a Christian perspective. This is demonstrated in part through a Christian challenge to the growing linkage between urbanization and secularization and how each process has influenced the other. Students are required to write a brief pre-approved research paper and to give an oral report on a “walk-in-my-shoes” urban ministry program experience.

Major Requirements

NT 132 New Testament History | 3 Hours

The study of major events and people during the New Testament era (c. 30 – 100 A.D.) and their chronological framework.

TH 132 Systematic Theology II | 3 Hours

An introduction to the basic components of Christian theology, including the works of God, anthropology, sin, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church and last things.

TH 231 Sin and Salvation | 3 Hours

A theological study of the doctrines of sin and salvation. Includes the doctrines of effectual calling and election, regeneration, justification, and sanctification.

TH 233 Hermeneutics | 3 Hours

A theological study of the doctrines of sin and salvation. Includes the doctrines of effectual calling and election, regeneration, justification, and sanctification.

Elective Requirements

Electives | 6 Hours

Total: 66 Total Hours

Associate of Arts in Urban Christian Ministries

 

General Education Requirements

GS 130 New Student Seminar | 3 Hours

Students will receive personal assessment for academic skills in mathematics and English, computer skills and word-processing; Populi; computer on-line research; how to use the NLTS media resources and educational consortium; formal research writing foundations (Turabian); NLTS educational resources and personnel; community resources, etc.

GS 132 Introduction to Composition | 3 Hours

A course that stresses writing as a process, focusing on narrative essay. The goal is to develop fluency, coherence, style, and effectiveness. (Prerequisite GS 131)

GS 133 Basic College Math | 3 Hours

An introduction to logic, sets, number systems, geometry, probability, and statistics.

GS 135 Church History 1 or GS 233 History of Civilization 1 | 3 Hours

GS 135 Church History 1

A survey of the history of the church from apostolic times up to the Reformation.

GS 233 History of Civilization 1

A survey of major civilizations from the dawn of recorded events to 1600 AD with emphasis in the inter-relationship of ancient cultures, medieval civilization, and the Renaissance and Reformation eras.

GS 136 Church History 2 or GS 234 History of Civilization 2 | 3 Hours

GS 136 Church History 2

A survey of the history of the church from the Reformation to the present, including Protestant origins and development.

GS 234 History of Civilization 2

A survey of major developments in world civilizations since 1600 AD with an emphasis on colonialism, the Enlightenment, the great world wars, and interrelated cultural movements.

Social Science Course | 3 Hours

GS 138 Introduction to Sociology is recommended, but any Social Science transfer is also acceptable.

Humanities Course | 3 Hours

Choice of any one literature or music course, providing the course does not carry a prerequisite.

LA 130 Introduction to Biblical Languages | 3 Hours

The student will be introduced to the ancient languages used when Scripture was originally written and collected into the Bible. Students will learn the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek alphabet and begin to understand the importance of learning the ancient languages used in the writing of the Bible. Lab required.

NT 131 New Testament Survey | 3 Hours

An overview of the background, history, and major teachings of the Gospels, Acts, Pauline Letters, General Letters, and Revelation.

OT 131 Old Testament Survey | 3 Hours

A survey of the literature of the Old Testament .with special reference to background, history, contents, and major teachings.

PS 131 Personal Evangelism | 3 Hours

An introduction to and personal preparation for the opportunity for presenting the gospel to the individual. The basis of the study is founded on Biblical foundations and demands for evangelism.

TH 131 Systematic Theology I | 3 Hours

An introduction to the practice of theological reflection, including theological methodology, revelation, and the doctrine of the Triune God.

TH 134 Basic Christian Ethics | 3 Hours

An introduction to the study and practice of Christian Ethics. This course examines the philosophical and theological backgrounds for ethics, the role of biblical authority, and the historical relation between church and society in order to develop a valid method of moral decision making and to lead the church in applying the gospel to life.

TH 238 Theology of Urban Ministry | 3 Hours

An introduction to what Scripture teaches concerning the city, how God works in the city, and explores the role of the Church as it relates to ministering in the urban area.

UM 131 Introduction to Urban Christian Ministry | 3 Hours

An in-depth survey in the study of the major social, economic, political, and environmental forces unique to large urban areas. Emphasis is given to an analysis of these forces from a Christian perspective. This is demonstrated in part through a Christian challenge to the growing linkage between urbanization and secularization and how each process has influenced the other. Students are required to write a brief pre-approved research paper and to give an oral report on a “walk-in-my-shoes” urban ministry program experience.

GS 137 Introduction to Basic Science | 3 Hours

This course provides a basic introduction to the elementary principles of physics, chemistry, and biology.

Major Requirements

MS 234 Christian Message and World Religions | 3 Hours

The study of the beliefs and practices of contemporary world religions from the standpoint of the Christian faith, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and pagan religions.

MS 235 Christian Message and American Religions | 3 Hours

The study of the beliefs and practices of contemporary American religious groups from the standpoint of the Christian faith, including Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness, the Unification Church, Witchcraft, and Astrology, the New Age Movement and Hare Krishna.

UM 233 Urban Community Development | 3 Hours

Restoring urban centers by applying Biblical principles to embrace individual respect and family unity thereby redeveloping and maintaining urban neighborhoods.

UM 237 Demography | 3 Hours

The study of demographic characteristics of urban population, as age, sex, income, family size and make-up, etc. for analysis. Students learn how to use demographics to plan and implement urban ministries.

Elective Requirements

Electives | 6 Hours

Total: 66 Total Hours

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