Program Overview
Designed for students with a high school diploma/GED and little or no college experience, the Associate of Biblical Studies Program trains students to be Bible-saturated, passionate followers of Christ. The program lays a foundation upon which students can rightly handle the Word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15) and build skills in Biblical interpretation and theological thinking.
With a mission to raise up Christ-exalting leaders, our courses are Christ-centered. The theological and biblical principles taught will engage the student in the unifying theme of the entire Bible: Christ Jesus. We look to many of today’s Bible scholars to help us in our endeavor including John Piper, Mark Strauss, Warren Wiersbe, and Wayne Grudem, but ultimately we look to Christ.
Outcomes
Students enrolled in the A.B.S. program will:
- Memorize and retain fundamental Bible verses and passages of Scripture.
- Engage the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27), gaining a fundamental understanding of how the Old Testament illuminates the New, and how the New illuminates the Old.
- Think critically about how theology and doctrinal beliefs shape all aspects of life and ministry.
- Be able to explain (a) the Old Testament‘s foretelling of Christ, (b) the New Testament’s revealing of Christ, (c) the believer’s victorious life in Christ, and (d) the church’s mission to spread the message of Christ.
- Learn the foundational theological and doctrinal principles that help form and shape a Christ-centered worldview.
- Understand how God’s Word informs students’ spiritual calling, lays the foundation to dream God-sized dreams, and makes a kingdom impact with their lives.
- Be inspired to develop an unquenchable fire for Christ – the central theme of Scripture and the focal point of history – and make him appear as he truly is: glorious!
A.B.S Curriculum
| Program Core | Units | Outcomes | Scripture Memory |
| CHM 102 College Success | 4 | 1,5,6,7 | Joshua 1:8 / 2 Timothy 2:15 |
| BIB 101 Fundamentals of the Faith | 4 | 1,4,5,6,7 | John 3:16 / John 14:4 |
| BIB 105 Reading the Old Testament | 4 | 1,2,4,6,7 | Old Testament Bible Book Names |
| BIB 106 Reading the New Testament | 4 | 1,2,4,6,7 | New Testament Bible Book Names |
| THE 260 The Attributes of God | 4 | 1,2,3,4,6,7 | Exodus 34:6-7 |
| THE 295 Christian Doctrine | 4 | 1,3,4,5,6,7 | Genesis 1: 26-27 |
| THE 296 Introduction to Apologetics | 4 | 1,3,4,5,6,7 | Matthew 28:19-20 |
| BIB 260 Romans | 4 | 1,2,4,6,7 | Romans 1:6, 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9-10 |
| BIB 269 Hebrews | 4 | 1,2,4,6,7 | Hebrews 11:1,6 |
| HIS 290 History of the Early Church | 4 | 1,4,6,7 | Acts 1:8 / Acts 4:12 |
| Program Core Credit Hours | 40 |
| A.B.S. Concentration | Units | Outcomes | Scripture Memory |
| BIB 225 Psalms | 4 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | Psalm 23:1-6 |
| THE 280 The Life of Christ | 4 | 1,4,6,7 | Mark 10:45 |
| BIB 229 Isaiah | 4 | 1,2,4,6,7 | Isaiah 40:29-31 |
| BIB 263 Ephesians | 4 | 1,4,6,7 | Ephesians 1:7-8 / Ephesians 4:29 |
| THE 250 Pursuing Holiness | 4 | 1,3,4,6,7 | 1 Peter 1:14-16 |
| BIB 299 Program Review and Comprehensive Exam | No Credit | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | Students to be tested on all verses |
| Concentration Credit Hours | 20 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |