The Certificate of Biblical Studies is a
Distance Learning Program designed to prepare students for
a Christ-centered ministry. Essential in this program is an understanding
of the Word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit. Course requirements
are general religious studies. These courses are transferable toward the
undergraduate program via Life Experience Form. This program will
conclude with 2 in-residence courses that will be held on the main campus
of ACC.
Certificate
of Biblical Studies
| CBS101
Old Testament Survey
I |
CBS106 Pauline Epistles |
| CBS102 Old Testament Survey
II |
CBS107 General Epistles |
| CBS103 History of
Israel |
CBS108 Dan/Revelation |
| CBS104
Gospels: Life of Christ |
CBS109 Christology
(In-residence) |
| CBS105
Acts: Mandate or
Mission |
CBS110 Hermeneutics
(In-residence) |
The Undergraduate Program is a 2 or 4
year program that offers the student an in-depth study of the Word of God
as expressed in the Bible, pastoral and biblical studies, and theological
research as it pertains to angels, demons, holy spirit, and more. Students receiving
the Associate Degree are prepared for further study
at the Bachelor level. Electives available for those desiring to exceed
the minimum requirements.
Defined below is the program objectives
and the required credits/hours needed to obtain the appropriate degree.
Program Objectives:
To formulate a theological basis for ministry/vocation
To communicate an effective application of biblical truth
To guide and counsel others in need or crisis so that can hear from
God
To engage in worship, leadership, integrating music, scripture, and
other functions in the instruction and inspiration of God’s people
To research issues and opportunities using a variety of means
Associate of Biblical Studies - 60 hours
| First Year ~
Course
Descriptions |
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NTS202 Acts: Mandate or Mission
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THE241 Authority of the
Believer
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NTS101 New Testament Survey
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NTS211 Romans: The
Overcoming Life
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THE161 Christian Foundations
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OTS101 Old Testament Survey
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NTS110 Gospels: Life of Christ |
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PTH101 Principles of Bible Study |
THE332 Identifying Your Spiritual Gift |
| Second Year |
THE162 Theology of Worship
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THE250 Faith & Principle in
Action
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NTS212 1st & 2nd
Corinthians
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THE262 Comparative
Religions
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PTH301 Leadership Principles
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Bachelor of Biblical Studies - 120 hours
| Third Year ~
Course
Descriptions |
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OTS221 Joshua |
HCH201 Church History I |
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THE303 Tabernacle of David |
THE363 Stewardship & the Local Church
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PTH104 Church Government |
PTH302 Principles of Administration &
Organization |
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THE362 Apologetics |
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THE461 Dynamics of Revival |
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Electives - 15 hours (see elective
Course Offerings) |
Bachelor of Applied Theology - 120 hours
| General Education -
15 hours ~ Course
Descriptions |
PRE201 Homiletics (Speech)
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HCH201
Church History I |
ECM231 World Mission Perspectives |
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CNS132 Introduction to Behavioral
Analysis |
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| General Religious Studies - 30
hours |
OTS101 Old Testament Survey
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NTS101 New Testament Survey
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THE362 Apologetics |
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BBS300 Ministry Staff Management |
BBS100 Church/Ministry Administration |
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PTH204 Pastoral Theology |
PTH304 Cell Groups |
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PTH306 Christian Ethics |
PTH307 Pastoral Counseling |
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SYS410 Systematic Theology |
PTH308 Principles of Church Growth |
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THE262 Comparative Religions |
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PTH408 Conflict Management |
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THE461 Dynamics of Revival |
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Electives - 30 hours (see elective
Course Offerings) |
Bachelor of Leadership & Organization - 120 hours
PRE301 Homiletics (Speech)
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HCH202
Church History II |
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ECM231 World Mission Perspectives
|
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CNS132 Introduction to Behavioral
Analysis |
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| General Religious Studies - 30
hours |
OTS101 Old Testament Survey
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NTS101 New Testament Survey
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THE362 Apologetics |
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BUS101 Basic Biblical
Business Principles |
BBS100 Church/Ministry Administration |
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BUS201 Principles of Economics |
BBS200 Church/Business Staffing |
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BUS202 Organizational Principles |
BBS300 Staff Management |
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BUS204 Personal Management |
NNS330 Church & the IRS |
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PTH301 Leadership Principles |
BUS304 Fundamentals of Selling |
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PTH302 Principles of Administration
&
Organization |
BUS403 Launching & Developing a
Kingdom
Business |
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PTH306 Ethics |
BUS404 Marketing & Management |
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PTH408 Conflict Management |
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Electives - 30 hours (see elective
Course Offerings) |
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Sociology |
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ECM101 Evangelism |
SOC263 Family Systems |
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ECM201 Campus Evangelism |
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ECM231 World Missions |
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ECM333 Cross Cultural Leadership |
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THE250 Faith Principles in Action |
THE264 Fasting |
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THE303 Tabernacle of David |
THE363 Stewardship and the Local Church |
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THE403 Feasts of Israel |
THE263 Spiritual Warfare |
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THE461 Dynamics of Revival |
THE490 Specialized Theological Study |
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PTH101 Principles of Bible Study |
PTH201 Ministry of Helps |
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PTH205 Personal Growth |
PTH305 Urban Ministries |
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PTH402 Role of Women in Ministry |
PTH403 Prison Ministry |
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CNS130
Introduction to Counseling |
CNS131Biblical
Counseling |
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CNS231
Effective Counseling Skills |
CNS331 Marriage
and Family Counseling |
* Electives can be selected from other degree majors.
"Arts" nomenclature
subject to previous college general studies credits see table below for
degrees. Three semester
hours equal one course. Three (3) credit hours of study are equal to one
(1) fifty (50) minute lecture, three (3) times a week, for fifteen (15)
weeks.
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