Associate of Arts & Bible

Associate of Arts & Bible (online learning)

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 Courses19–21 cr
Foundations of a Biblical Worldview10–12 cr
BIA1005Biblical Worldview: Personal Responsibility2
BIA2025Biblical Worldview: Community & Culture4
BIB1001Old Testament History and Literature
or
2–4
BIA1002New Testament History and Literature
BIA2115Principles of Biblical Interpretation
prerequisite for all 2000- and 3000-level BIB prefix courses
2
Foundations of Communication9 cr
ENG1105Composition4
ENG2205Critical Thinking and Writing2
SPE1075Public Speaking3
Exploration Courses23–27 cr
Examining the Human Condition: History, Social Sciences, Philosophy and Physical Education10–13 cr
HIS1005History of Western Civilization4
Social Sciences
Select from GEO1005, 1015; PSY1005
3–4
PHI2016Ethics2–4
PHE1065Lifetime Fitness & Wellness1
Reflecting God's Image: Fine Arts & Literature6 cr
MUS1075Introduction to Music2
LIT1100Introduction to Literature4
ART1007Art Appreciation3
Understanding the Natural World: Science & Mathematics8 cr
Mathematics
Select from MAT1005, 1015, 1126, 2121
3–4
Lab Science
Select from CHE1006, SCI2108
4
Immersion Courses6 cr
Biblical Worldview: Texts & Contexts2–4 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 Electives2–4 cr
Select any additional BIA or BIB course 
Open Elective Courses6–12 cr
Select any courses to bring the total credits earned up to at least 60.