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2012-2013 Undergraduate Programs
Associate of Arts Degree
Purpose and Objectives:
For those who desire to obtain a basic understanding of the Bible, the princi-
ples of Bible interpretation and essential Bible skills and background courses, CIU offers the Associate of
Arts degree. Many students who obtain the Associate of Arts degree continue their education in other aca-
demic and professional fields.
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Evidence a basic understanding of the Bible’s content.
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Utilize correctly standard principles of Bible interpretation.
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Demonstrate a meaningful engagement with a local church.
Requirements for the Associate of Arts Total ........62
Bible and Theology ........................................21
BIB 1114 Old Testament: Genesis-Esther ........3
BIB 1115 Old Testament: Job-Malachi..............3
BIB 1120 New Testament Survey ......................3
BIB 3420 Principles of Bible Interpretation........3
BIB 3616 Romans ..............................................3
BIB ___
Old Testament OR New Testament
Exegetical Book Study ......................3
THE 2110 Survey of Bible Doctrine ....................3
General Education ........................................27
Foundation Courses..........24
COM 2110 Public Speaking..................................3
ENG 1110 Composition and Research ..............3
ENG 1111 Literature and Research ....................3
MAT 2310 Mathematics Concepts and
Quantitative Reasoning ......................3
HIS 1210 Historical Perspectives on Culture
and Civilization 1 ................................3
HIS 1211 Historical Perspectives on Culture
and Civilization 2 ................................3
PHI 2110 Introduction to Philosophy ................3
PHI 4140 Ethics ..................................................3
Distribution Courses ..........3
Choose three semester hours total, including one
course from one of the three areas below. See
course lists for the three areas on page 26.
a) Humanities/Fine Arts
b) Natural Science/Information Science
c) Social/Behavioral Science
Leadership Development & Christian
Service Learning ..........................................11
Leadership Development
SOC 1112 CIU 101 ..........................................2
ICS 1210 Discovering the Mission of God ....3
MSD 1120 Evangelism and Discipleship ........3
MSD 2230 Communicating God’s Word..........3
Christian Service Learning
CSL 0101 2nd Semester, First Year
CSL 0201 1st Semester, Second Year
CSL 0202 2nd Semester, Second Year
Open Elective..................................................3
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 21 semester hours of Bible/
Theology.
2. Minimum 62 total semester hours credit.
3. Minimum cumulative 2.00 grade point average.
4. Completion of 80 clock hours of Christian
Service Learning.
5. Residence requirement: Complete a minimum
of 16 semester hours of course work in resi-
dence at CIU and complete a minimum of two
consecutive semesters in residence at CIU,
earning at least six semester hours credit each
semester, and a minimum of two Christian
Service Learning credits.
6. Satisfactory evidence of sound Christian char-
acter and doctrinal views. A student will not be
accepted as a candidate for a degree who
denies any of the doctrines as stated in the
Doctrinal Standard, who affirms error in