The Associate of Arts & Bible is designed to prepare the graduate for transfer to an upper-level degree program at Northwestern or another institution.
This program is offered through an online format so you can learn and study when and where it’s convenient for you. The Associate of Arts & Bible is granted upon completion of 60 credits as specified below.
General education and elective credit information is listed after Biblical Studies requirements below. For complete course descriptions see the catalog.
Associate of Arts & Bible (online learning)
Foundation Courses
19–21 cr
Foundations of a Biblical Worldview
10–12 cr
BIA1005
Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility
2
BIA2025
Biblical Worldview: Community & Culture
4
BIB1001
Old Testament History and Literature or
2–4
BIA1002
New Testament History and Literature
BIA2115
Principles of Biblical Interpretation prerequisite for all 2000- and 3000-level BIB prefix courses
2
Foundations of Communication
9 cr
ENG1105
Composition
4
ENG2205
Critical Thinking and Writing
2
SPE1075
Public Speaking
3
Exploration Courses
23–27 cr
Examining the Human Condition: History, Social Sciences, Philosophy and Physical Education
10–13 cr
HIS1005
History of Western Civilization
4
Social Sciences Select from GEO1005, 1015; PSY1005
3–4
PHI2016
Ethics
2–4
PHE1065
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness
1
Reflecting God's Image: Fine Arts & Literature
6 cr
MUS1075
Introduction to Music
2
LIT1100
Introduction to Literature
4
ART1007
Art Appreciation
3
Understanding the Natural World: Science & Mathematics
8 cr
Mathematics Select from MAT1005, 1015, 1126, 2121
3–4
Lab Science Select from CHE1006, SCI2108
4
Immersion Courses
6 cr
Biblical Worldview: Texts & Contexts
2–4 cr
Exposition: Select one course from the testament not studied in Foundations: If BIB1001 is taken, select from BIB2216, 2217, 2220, 3215 If BIB1002 is taken, select from BIB3235, 3237, 3238
Biblical Electives
2–4 cr
Select any additional BIA or BIB course
Open Elective Courses
6–12 cr
Select any courses to bring the total credits earned up to at least 60.
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