The two–year degree program is designed to develop the core components of biblical understanding, a biblical worldview, global vision and commitment to evangelism. The program provides students with a balanced sequence of courses from the three major course divisions: Biblical/Theological, Church/Vocational and General studies. Seven different concentrations also include development of various relevant skills in specific areas of focus.
Core Requirements.
To receive a two-year associate's degree, students are required to take the following courses:
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| Biblical/Theological Core Requirements |
30 Hours |
| 1. |
Principles of Biblical Interpretation |
3 |
| 2. |
Old Testament History or Old Testament Survey |
3 |
| 3. |
New Testament Survey |
3 |
| 4. |
New Testament Elective |
3 |
| 5. |
Theology I or Theology II or Theology III |
3 |
| 6. |
Spiritual Formation or Devotional Life |
3 |
| 7. |
Intro. to Evangelism or Intro. to Missions |
3 |
| 8.* |
Anabaptist History and Theology or
Church History I or Church History II |
3 |
| 9. |
Christian Apologetics or
Introduction to World Religions and Cults |
3 |
| 10.* |
Christian Ethics or Peace Justice & Simplicity |
3 |
*Students must take either Anabaptist History or Peace Justice & Simplicity
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| General Education Core Requirements |
18 Hours |
| All students must take the following two courses: |
| 1. |
Composition |
3 |
| 2. |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| Students must take at least two of the following three courses: |
| 3. |
History of Western Civilization |
3 |
| 4. |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
| 5. |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| Students must take at least one of the following two courses: |
| 6. |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| 7. |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| One of the following courses (or one of the courses not selected from the
options listed above) must be taken as a general education elective: |
| 8. |
Marriage & the Family |
3 |
| 9. |
College Algebra |
3 |
| 10. |
Introduction to Fine Arts |
3 |
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| Area of Concentration |
12 Hours** |
To complete the requirements, select one of the seven areas of concentration listed below.
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Areas of Concentration
1. Bible |
12 Hours |
| 1-4. |
Choose four courses from Biblical General Old Testament or New Testament |
12
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2. Theology |
12 Hours |
| 1. |
Theology I or Theology II or Theology III |
3 |
| 2. |
Theology I or Theology II or Theology III |
3 |
| 3. |
Anabaptist History and Theology or
Peace, Justice & Simplicity |
3
|
| 4. |
Church History I or Church History II |
3 |
3. Pastoral Studies**  12 Hrs. +3 Hrs. Supervised Formation |
| 1. |
Preaching in Congregational Life |
3 |
| 2. |
Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
| 3. |
Church Leadership and Administration
| 3 |
| 4. |
Congregational Evangelism & Church Planting
or Biblical/Theological Elective |
3
|
| 5. |
Supervised Formation |
3
|
4. Missions** 12 Hrs. +3 Hrs. Supervised Formation |
| 1. |
Intro. to Evangelism or Intro. to Missions |
3 |
| 2. |
Cong. Evangelism and Church Planting |
3 |
| 3. |
Christian Apologetics or
Introduction to World Religions & Cults |
3
|
| 4. |
Current Issues in Missions |
3 |
| 5. |
Supervised Formation |
3
|
5. Music & Worship |
12 Hours |
| 1. |
Music Theory and Sight Singing |
3 |
| 2. |
Foundations of Worship |
3 |
| 3. |
Worship Leadership |
1.5 |
| 4. |
Choral Conducting |
1.5 |
| 5. |
Class Voice |
1.5 |
| 6. |
Rosedale Chorale (1 credit per term) |
2
|
6. Business |
12 Hours |
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Offered in 2007 – 2008 |
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7. Education |
12 Hours |
|
Offered in 2007 – 2008 |
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8. General Studies |
12 Hours |
| 1-4. |
Choose any four courses as electives |
12 |
**The Pastoral Studies and Missions areas of concentration require
an additional three hours in supervised formation. The supervised formation component includes supervision
of personal spiritual and ministry experiences.
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