Associate of Arts in Bible
Laurel, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate of Arts in Bible emphasizes Bible study methods, preaching and teaching, and music's role in worship. The two-year A.A. combines core Bible courses (Old and New Testament surveys, Bible Interpretation, Manners & Customs), evangelism, homiletics, music appreciation, and general education (English, sociology, psychology, biology, oral communication). Keywords: biblical studies, theology, scripture interpretation, practice, application, formation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter ministry roles. Typical paths include pastoral ministry, worship leadership, youth ministry, Christian education, Bible teaching, and church administration. The degree supports transfer to four-year programs in theology, religious studies, or ministry training and roles in nonprofits and education.
Bible Emphasis
Emphasis Objectives
In addition to the General Objectives and the Overall A.A. Program Objectives, upon completion of these courses, the student should be able to:
- Display an understanding of the various methods of studying and presenting the Bible.
- Exhibit a reasonable proficiency in preaching and/or teaching the Word of God.
- Understand the importance of music in the worship service.
Requirements
BI-231 Bible Interpretation 3
CE-132 Evangelism 3
MU-131 Music Appreciation 3
PT-232 Homiletics 3
(HI-231, 232 may be substituted for HI-131, 132)
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BIBLE
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
- CE-110-Orientation 1
- EN-131-English Composition I 3
- HI-131 or 231 3
- OT-131-Old Testament Survey 3
- SO-131-Intro. to Sociology 3
- MU-131-Music Appreciation 3
Total Hours 16
Spring Semester
- MA-130 or 132-Algebra 3
- EN-132-English Composition II 3
- HI-132 or 232 3
- NT-131-New Testament Survey 3
- PY-131-Intro. to Psychology 3
- CE-132-Evangelism 3
Total Hours 18
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
- NT-231-Historical Books 3
- SC-241-Biology I 4
- EN-231-World Literature I 3
- SP-231-Oral Communication 3
- BI-231-Bible Interpretation 3
Total Hours 16
Spring Semester
- BI-232-Bible Manners & Customs 3
- SC-242-Biology II 4
- EN-232-World Literature II 3
- BU-131-Intro. to Computer Appl. 3
- PT-232-Homiletics 3
Total Hours 16
