ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN BIBLICAL STUDIES

​​The Associate Degree in Biblical Studies is designed as a foundation for the succeeding degree programs for the Bachelor and Master Degree. It grounds students in basic principles of God’s Word, His Will, and His Ways for humankind. This course will delve into why order is God’s operating quality. It will take students back to God’s Original Plan for the earth revealed in Genesis. Importantly, the course will teach the Body of Christ how and why we need to get back to God’s Original Plan and Purpose while revealing how we have, in many instances, added to His Ways and Word with our own doctrinal inventions. Christ founded the Church, the Body of Christ. This program will study the central tenets of being a member of His Church, becoming a disciple, and putting the Lord on display in the earth through our lives and lifestyles. Expect conviction and jubilation as the Holy Spirit points out, in His loving ways, where correction and adjustments are needed during the course of the semesters during this first year. 

Concise Studies 1

 In this module we will learn about The Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, you learn of the Creation and fall of man, the foundation for the temple endowment. You learn of Jacob’s life to David’s life. Learn about what a prophet is and the difference in minor and major prophets. You become familiar with the process of wisdom and redemption. In the New Testament you will learn about the four gospels, the Life of Christ, Judaism, the Epistle and the main themes.

Theology of Church Principles 

Our God is a God of order and purpose. This initial module for the Associate Program demonstrates this principle of God at the same time that it establishes how we have lost and do not operate in the order that God instituted. The class will define “grace” and how God uses grace in His dealings with believers and unbelievers alike. Beginning with a study of one’s power, position, and authority in God’s Kingdom, the class will move on to key principles of God. These include “waiting”, patience, maturity and consistent growth in Christ are central tenets to re-establishing the order that God intends that will bring glory to Him.

Principles of Fasting 

This module explains why the Father instituted fasting and why He wants us to fast. Students will understand what fasting accomplishes and why we must live a “fasted life.”  

The Study of Genesis I 

Many Christians and theologians believe that in this dispensation, God is moving the Body of Christ to the Book of Revelation. This course and the next one, Genesis II, will emphasize that as we look at the signs of the times, God is getting us back to His Original Plan and Order which are in the Book of Genesis. We will study what the scripture means, “In earth as it is in Heaven.” Genesis I will demonstrate how the serpent beguiled Eve and Adam. It will expose how their betrayal of God’s Commands set the pattern of sin for all of mankind.

The Study of Genesis II 

Like no other class, Genesis II discloses essential elements for mankind’s “success” on earth. This module will delve into the power of the spoken word as God speaks the worlds into existence. It shows the transfer of this power from God to man when He gave mankind the power to speak and have dominion in the earth. This module examines the criticality of hearing and obeying the voice of God. Other lessons in this class show the importance of the 5 dispensations and God’s Provision for man’s sin.

Theology of the Ten Commandments

This module will reveal the many unexpected areas that govern our lives as an outgrowth from the Ten Commandments. God’s rationales for creating and giving man the commandments will be researched and discussed. The study will include the two categories of the commandments. The first four commandments are considered man’s relationship to God and the last six define man to man and Christ’s relationship to man here on earth. They are the basis for human conduct, natural and religious affairs. The legal system, laws and statutes, regulations are a few areas pertaining to life and Godliness that emanate from the Ten Commandments.

The Study of the Beatitudes 

 This module studies the very character, personality, and nature of Jesus the Christ. The Beatitudes reveal how He wants us to walk and interact with this world. While Jesus prepares the disciples then and now He is empowering them with the “attitudes” of victory. This module teaches students to do, to handle and to have the blessings and rewards of living like Christ.

The Process of Hope 

This module will answer very weighty questions from a scriptural and spiritual point of view. It will ask and answer: What is hope? How is hope the precursor to faith? What is the hope of your salvation and when do you know you are in God’s Perfect Will concerning His Plan for your life? The discourse will discuss the transition from one phase of your success plan in God to the next based on your faith, God’s Plan for your life, and hope.

The Theology of Prophecy 

 “As He is, so are we in this world.” (I John 4:17) This module is a primer on how and why God speaks through men and women. The course will define and describe the numerous aspects of prophecy as well as the prophetic ministry and the office gift of prophecy. Three parts of prophecy and the areas of operation will be studied. Types of prophecies, conditional and unconditional will be discussed.

The Theology of Giving

n this module, the types of giving will be studied in depth including the different types of offerings we render to the Lord. Man-made teachings and erroneous teachings about tithes and offerings will be exposed in light of why God commands that we pay tithes and offerings. We will explore the significance of the various offerings revealed in the Word of God such as the Passover Offering.

The Theology of Finances 

 The first lesson in this module is entitled, “It all belongs to God.” Using this foundational belief, this module uses a two-pronged approach to bringing God’s Order in the area of finances: (1) church finances and (2) personal, spiritual financial management. It will glimpse back at the word “order” as the class studies: tithing, curses on finances, debt and strategies for getting out of debt, investing, cosigning and other Biblical means of handling finances.

Theology of the Word 

This expository lesson answers the question: How do we make the Word of God our lifestyle, not just words we use? The study includes a treatment of the four major ways we hear and receive the Word of God. Students will investigate the power that is in the Word as well as its being a two-edged sword. Finally, the Word will be looked at from the vantage points of our protector, and a discerner which we are to hide in our hearts.

May - Final Exam

June – Graduation