Apr 03, 2025

Academic Catalog - Fall 2016

Academic Catalog - Fall 2016 [ARCHIVED]

Associate of Divinity, A.Div.

The Associate of Divinity degree prepares students for various Christian ministries through courses in Bible, theology, ministry, and liberal arts. The degree is available for students 30 years of age and older and can be completed in two years of full-time attendance.

General Studies - 24 Hours

PHI 1100 - Introduction to Philosophy: Faith, Reason, and the Christian Mind 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 1110 - Western Civilization I 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 1120 - Western Civilization II 3 semester hr(s).
PHI 2100 - World Cultures and Religions 3 semester hr(s).
ENG 1110 - English Composition I 3 semester hr(s).
ENG 1120 - English Composition II 3 semester hr(s).
CIS 1100 - Introduction to Computers 3 semester hr(s).
Options - Choose either College Algebra or Natural Science 3 semester hrs.
MAT 1600 - College Algebra 3 semester hr(s).
SCI 1600 - Natural Science 3 semester hr(s).

Christian Studies - 24 Hours

BTI 1100 - Hermeneutics 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 1100 - Evangelism: Nature and Practice 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 3100 - Church History Survey 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 1100 - Old Testament Survey 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 1100 - New Testament Survey 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 3120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 3800 - New Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).
OR
OTS 3800 - Old Testament Book Study 3 semester hr(s).

Pastoral Ministry - 12 Hours

COM 3610 - Bible Exposition I 3 semester hr(s).
COM 3620 - Bible Exposition II 3 semester hr(s).
MIN 3610 - Pastoral Ministry and Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
MIN 4620 - Biblical Counseling 3 semester hr(s).

Associate of Divinity, A.Div.

General Studies - 24 Hours

Christian Studies - 24 Hours

Pastoral Ministry - 12 Hours

Total Hours - 60