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    Requirements | 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.