Associate in Biblical Studies (ABS)
The Biblical Studies program offers degrees at both the Associate and Bachelor level. The Biblical Studies degrees offer a biblical foundation for ministry or religious education. Coursework includes biblical hermeneutics and exegesis, biblical languages, theology, ministry, counseling, world religions, ethics, and more.
The Associate in Biblical Studies is intended for the student who desires a college degree, but does not want or is unable to commit to a four-year program. The ABS degree provides a basic foundation of bible and theology knowledge in addition to a well-rounded general education. Graduates of the program possess effective critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for productive service in the community, the workplace and in the church. Later, if the student wishes, he or she may transfer the credits earned into the biblical bachelor’s degree at Horizon University – or another institution.
Program Objectives
Students pursuing an Associate in Biblical Studies degree will:
- Increase biblical knowledge, including Old and New Testament, theology, and hermeneutics.
- Develop and apply attitudes, values and beliefs which are consistent with transformed Christian character.
- Integrate a broad knowledge base with practical experience that prepares the student for Christian leadership.
- Develop a missional Christian worldview prepared to engage minds in increasingly globalized organizations and communities in order to win, disciple and send others for Christ.
Requirements
The Associate in Biblical Studies includes 60 credits and has these requirements: Bible with Theology and Ministry (45 credits) from the major course sequence below, and General Education (15 credits). During the final term, the student also completes a Student Ministry Practicum.
Course Sequence
This course registration list represents an ideal sequence for the degree. It is designed to maintain academic integrity while moving degree candidates through the required courses as efficiently as possible:
Year 1 | ||
Fall |
EN111 or GE145 |
English Composition
Introduction to Writing & Research |
Winter | GE120 | Introduction to Ethics Bible, Theology or Ministry Elective |
Spring | GenEd – Science or Math (choose 1) | |
GenEd – Social and Behavioral Science (choose 1) | ||
Year 2 | ||
Winter | GenEd – Additional Course (choose 1) | |
Spring | Bible, Theology or Ministry Elective |
Refer to the Catalog for a description of each course offered within our curriculum as well as detailed academic policies and procedures required for degree completion.
Year 1 | ||
Fall | BL100 | Biblical Living: Engaging Faith and Life |
BL190 | Biblical Interpretation: Hermeneutics | |
TH210 | Introduction to Christian Theology | |
Winter | BL150 | Old Testament Survey |
BL110 | Book of Acts | |
Spring | BL110 | New Testament Survey |
TH260 | World Religions | |
TH222 | Church History II (or TH221 in Year 2 Fall) | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | BL314 | Ephesians |
BL348 | Romans: New Life in the Spirit | |
BL318 | Gospel of John (or BL131 in Winter) | |
TH221 | Church History I (or TH222 in Year 1 Spring) | |
Winter | BL353 | Genesis: Creation & Covenants |
BL395 | Revelation | |
BL131 | Life of Christ (or BL318 in Fall) | |
Spring | TH160 | Introduction to Apologetics |
Refer to the Catalog for a description of each course offered within our curriculum as well as detailed academic policies and procedures required for degree completion. |
MN101 Ministry Service Freshman year | 12 hours | |
MN202 Student Ministry Practicum – Associate | Final Term |