Christian Discipleship Associate of Arts
Gain the biblical knowledge foundation to be a Bible worker or lay leader in your local church. Learn more and do more for God by attending Ïã½¹ÊÓƵ online while continuing family and career commitments. Take classes at your own pace, anywhere.
OVERVIEW
Program Type: Associate degree
Program Length: 60 credits
Course Format: Asynchronous & interactive online
Program Entry: August, January or May
Application Deadline: Admission year-round
Why at Ïã½¹ÊÓƵ? Flexible. Faith-based. Online.
OUTCOMES
You'll be able to:
- Document foundational knowledge in the areas of Bible, history, and theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.
- Effectively communicate the global mission, beliefs, and heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
- Exhibit growth in awareness of Christian values and life skills.
- Document service experiences and skills in community and cross-cultural contexts.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Official high school transcript with 2.5 or higher GPA, or College-Ready GED certificate with no section score lower than 450
- Transcripts from all universities attended
- English proficiency test scores when the first language is not English and you have less than four years of high school
COSTS
- Application fee: $30
- Tuition: $490 per credit (1-4 cr per class)
- Distance degree fee: $165 per semester
- Textbook estimate: $200 per class
- Financial aid, scholarships & payment plans available
- Contact a financial advisor
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Graduates may enter positions as Bible workers, missionaries, ministry teachers or leaders, or in diverse service careers.
- Build a bachelor's degree on this strong foundation. Continue with the fully online BA in religion or an individualized General Studies bachelor's online degree, or any other on-campus bachelor's degree.
CURRICULUM
DISCIPLESHIP MAJOR—33 credits
- RELB 111 Introduction to the Old Testament
- RELB 112 Intro to the New Testament
- RELB 210 Jesus in His Time and Ours
- RELH 400 SDA History and Prophetic Heritage
- RELP 240 Personal Witnessing
- RELT 115 Introduction to Christian Discipleship
- RELT 315 Christian Discipleship
Choose one:
- RELB 216 Law and Writings of the Old Testament
- RELB 335 Acts and Epistles
Choose one:
- RELT 100 God and Human Life
- RELT 225 Doctrines of the Adventist Faith
Choose one:
- RELB 235 Studies in Daniel and Revelation
- RELB 406 Advanced Studies in Daniel and Revelation
Choose one:
- RELB 245, RELG 225, RELP 335 or RELT 250
CORE EXPERIENCE—31 credits
- Religion: 4 classes, completed in major
- Writing & Communication: 2 classes
- History: 1 class
- Arts & Humanities: 1 class
- Social Sciences: 1 class
- Natural Science: 1 lab class
- Maths: 1 class
- Wellness: HLED 135
