Purpose and Objectives: The 60-hour program leading to the Associate of Biblical Studies degree is designed for lay leaders and ministry support personnel in the church and parachurch organizations who require only foundational biblical studies. It may also be used as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Credits earned in this program may be applied to the bachelor’s degree programs offered at the College or, when appropriate, may be transferable to other institutions. Upon completion of the program, successful students will be able to:
1.Categorize the literary forms of biblical books.
2.Learn and apply principles of Christian ministry.
1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma or GED
2. Satisfactory completion of all requirements on Official Degree Plan within a maximum of eight years
3. Cumulative 2.0 grade point average
4. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service Learning Program and 2 Spiritual Formation units.
5. Academic advising sessions including pre and post testing/measurements
6. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitted deadline
7. Graduation/Diploma fee
8. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, or financial obligation
9. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUS loans
10. Approval by CBS faculty
11. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academic programs
English Curriculum
|
GENERAL STUDIES |
HRS |
ADDITIONAL COURSES |
HRS |
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ENGLISH 6 hours |
|
BIBLE 21 hours |
|
|
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 |
3 |
BIBL 1311 Pentateuch |
3 |
|
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 |
3 |
BIBL 1312 Historical Literature |
3 |
|
SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours |
|
BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature |
2 |
|
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing |
3 |
BIBL 1414 Prophets |
4 |
|
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1 |
3 |
BIBL 1321 Gospels |
3 |
|
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 6 hours |
|
BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles |
3 |
|
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2 |
3 |
BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation |
3 |
|
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
THEOLOGY 3 hours |
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|
SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 hours |
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THEO 3341 Apologetics |
3 |
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HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2 |
3 |
MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours |
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MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods |
3 |
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COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS 3 hours |
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MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching |
3 |
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GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience |
3 |
MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life |
3 |
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FREE ELECTIVES 3 hours |
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CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units |
|
|
Free Elective |
3 |
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1 |
1u |
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MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2 |
1u |
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|
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SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units |
|
|
|
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MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1 |
1u |
|
|
|
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2 |
1u |
ASSOCIATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES DEGREE
Suggested Sequence: English
(Students taking 2 courses per semester)
|
Year |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
1 |
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing |
MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 |
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation |
|
2 |
BIBL 1311 Pentateuch ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech |
BIBL 1312 Historical Literature HIST 2321 or HIST 2322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 |
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
|
3 |
BIBL 1414 Prophets BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature |
BIBL 1321 Gospels MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life |
BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
|
4 |
BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation THEO 3347 Apologetics |
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching |
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Elective |
(Full-time Students)
|
Year |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
1 |
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience HIST 2321 or HIST 2322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing |
BIBL 1311 Pentateuch ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods BIBL 1321 Gospels MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation |
BIBL 1312 Historical Literature MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
|
2 |
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature BIBL 1414 Prophets MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life Elective |
BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation THEO 3347 Apologetics MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation |
Spanish Curriculum
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GENERAL STUDIES |
HRS |
ADDITIONAL COURSES |
HRS |
|
SPANISH 6 hours |
|
BIBLE 21 hours |
|
|
SPAN 2307 Spanish Composition for Hispanic Heritage Learners 1 |
3 |
BIBL 1311 Pentateuch |
3 |
|
BIBL 1312 Historical Literature |
3 |
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|
SPAN 2308 Spanish Composition for Hispanic Heritage Learners 2 |
3 |
BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature |
2 |
|
BIBL 1414 Prophets |
4 |
||
|
SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours |
|
BIBL 1321 Gospels |
3 |
|
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing |
3 |
BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles |
3 |
|
BIOL 2301 Anatomy andPhysiology1 |
3 |
BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation |
3 |
|
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 6 hours |
|
THEOLOGY 3 hours |
|
|
SPAN 3307 Public Speaking in Spanish2 |
3 |
THEO 3341 Apologetics |
3 |
|
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours |
|
|
SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 hours |
|
MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods |
3 |
|
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or HIST 2322 Western Civilization 23 |
3 |
MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching |
3 |
|
MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life |
3 |
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|
COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS 3 hours |
|
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units |
|
|
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience |
3 |
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1 |
1u |
|
FREE ELECTIVES 3 hours |
|
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2 |
1u |
|
Free Electives |
3 |
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units |
|
|
|
|
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1 |
1u |
|
|
|
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2 |
1u |
1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology.
2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching, Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, are for men only. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.
3 HIST 2318 History and Geography of the Ancient Near East or GOVT 2301 Principles of American Politics may substitute for HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2.
(Students taking 2 courses per semester)
|
Year |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
1 |
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing |
MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods SPAN 2307 Spanish Composition for Hispanic Heritage Learners 1 |
SPAN 2308 Spanish Composition for Hispanic Heritage Learners 2 MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation |
|
2 |
BIBL 1311 Pentateuch SPAN 3307 Public Speaking in Spanish |
BIBL 1312 Historical Literature HIST 2321 or HIST 2322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 |
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
|
3 |
BIBL 1414 Prophets BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature |
BIBL 1321 Gospels MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life |
BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
|
4 |
BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation THEO 3347 Apologetics |
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching |
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Elective |
(Full-time Students)
|
Year |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
1 |
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience HIST 2321 or HIST 2322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 SPAN 2307 Spanish Composition for Hispanic Heritage Learners 1 |
BIBL 1311 Pentateuch SPAN 2308 Spanish Composition for Hispanic Heritage Learners 2 BIBL 1321 Gospels COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing |
BIBL 1312 Historical Literature MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation |
|
2 |
SPAN 3307 Public Speaking in Spanish BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature BIBL 1414 Prophets MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life MCSP 2011 Christian Service |
BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation Elective THEO 3347 Apologetics MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation |
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