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S S O C I A T E O F

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R T S

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E G R E E

Purpose and Objectives

For those who desire to obtain a basic understanding of the Bible, the principles of Bible interpretation, and

essential Bible skills and background courses, Columbia International University offers the Associate of Arts

degree. Many students who obtain the Associate of Arts degree continue their education in other academic and

professional fields.

Objectives

Evidence a basic understanding of the Bible’s content

Utilize correctly standard principles of Bible interpretation

Demonstrate a meaningful engagement with a local church

Completion Requirements

Minimum 62 total semester hours of credit

Minimum 21 semester hours of Bible/theology

Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the time of graduation

Complete 80 clock hours of Christian Service Learning

Residence requirement: Complete a minimum of 16 semester hours of coursework in residence at CIU and

complete a minimum of two consecutive semesters in residence at CIU, earning at least six semester hours

of credit each semester and a minimum of two Christian Service Learning credits.

Satisfactory evidence of sound Christian character 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 Scripture, or who believes in the ultimate salvation of all people.

(Exception: A candidate do s not

have to affirm the premillennial position expressed in section 8 of the Doctrinal Standard.)

Read the Bible in its entirety at least once during time at CIU. This reading may be done in conjunction with

class assignments. Bible reading completed in conjunction with courses transferred in from another school

is accepted.

Course of Study

62

Bible and Theology

21

BIB 1114

Old Testament Survey: Torah & History

3

BIB 1115

Old Testament Survey: Poetry & Prophecy

3

BIB 1120

New Testament Survey

3

BIB 3420

Principles of Bible Interpretation

3

BIB 3616

Romans

3

BIB 3/4xxx

Old Testament

or

New Testament Exegetical Book Study

3

THE 2110

Survey of Bible Doctrine

3

General Education

27

COM 2110

Public Speaking

3

ENG 1110

Composition and Research

3

ENG 1111

Literature and Research

3

HIS 1210

Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 1

3

HIS 1211

Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization 2

3

MAT 2310

Mathematics Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

3

PHI 2110

Intro to Philosophy

3

PHI 4140

Ethics

3

Choose a course from one of the areas below (see Appendix A):

XXX xxxx

Humanities/Fine Arts course

3

XXX xxxx

Natural /Information Science course

3

XXX xxxx

Social/Behavioral Science course

3

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