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The Associate of Arts Degree is designed for the student who desires a strong biblical foundation in preparation for further study at another college or effective ministry within the local church. A core of Bible, ministry, and general education courses enable the student to gain a solid foundation for life and ministry.

Total Program Requirements 64 credit hours

Bible Core 22 credit hours
Ministry Core 9 credit hours
General Education Core 30 credit hours
Electives 3 credit hours

Student Ministry Training 4 semesters

Course Outlines

Bible Core 22 credit hours
BI 131 Principles of Inductive Bible Study 3
BI 132 Principles of Biblical Interpretation 3
BI 133 Old Testament Survey 3
BI 134 New Testament Survey 3
BI 135 Doctrinal Survey I 2
BI 136 Doctrinal Survey II 2
BI 231 Pentateuch 3
BI 232 Life of Christ 3

Ministry Core Courses 9 credit hours
MN 191 Foundations for Life and Ministry 3
MN 192 Evangelism and Discipleship 3
MI 292 Missiology 3

General Education Core Courses 30 credit hours
CM 101 Speech 3
EN 101 English Composition I 3
EN 202 English Composition II 2
EN 203 Introduction to Literature 3
HI 202 Survey of Western Civilization 3
MA 202 College Algebra 3
PE 101 or 102 1
SC 201 Introduction to Meteorology 3
SS 102 Developing Interpersonal Relationships 3
SS 201 Marriage and Family 3

Electives 3 credit hoursStudent Ministry Training 4 semesters

The Associate of Arts degree is an introductory or preparatory program. It is not, nor is it intended to be a program that fully prepares the student for ministry or employment in the area of emphasis selected. That is the intent and purpose of the four- and five-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Objectives
That the student build a basic foundation of Bible knowledge.
That the student be able to communicate biblical information effectively .
That the student gain a basic understanding of the discipline being studied.

The Associate of Arts degree program is an introductory or preparatory program. It is not, nor is it intended to be a program that fully prepares the student for ministry or employment in the area of emphasis selected. That is the intent and purpose of the four- and five-year baccalaureate degree programs.

Objectives
That the student build a basic foundation of Bible knowledge.
That the student be able to communicate biblical information effectively.
That the student gain a basic understanding of the discipline being studied.

The Associate of Arts degree at Trinity College is a two-year degree offered to students for the purpose of providing a foundational program in biblical studies.

The goals of the A.A. are:
1. To equip students with basic skills in personal ministry and practical knowledge of the Bible.
2. To fulfill Bible requirements for professionals seeking appointment to serve with a mission board.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES
All of the following requirements must be met in order to graduate and receive an Associate of Arts degree from Trinity College:
Completion of at least the final 30 credit hours and at least 50% of all biblical and theological studies credit hours in residence at Trinity College.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the Associate of Arts curriculum.
Continued evidence of a consistent, genuine Christian testimony which upholds Scriptural standards in spiritual, ethical, and financial matters.
Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the College with regard to chapel attendance, Christian service, and church attendance. Details of these requirements may be found in the Student Handbook.
Continued essential agreement with the Doctrinal Statement of the College.
Satisfactory fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College. No degree will be granted or transcript provided to a student with an outstanding financial obligation to the College.
Affirmative recommendation for graduation by the faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Program Requirements
65 credits for the Associate of Arts degree

Biblical and Theological Studies: (37 Credits)
BIBL 150 Old Testament History Literature 3
BIBL 151 New Testament History and Literature 3
BIBL 152 Life of Christ 2
BIBL 153 Acts 2
BIBL Old Testament Bible Elective 3
BIBL New Testament Bible Elective 3
BIBL 253 Hermeneutics 3
HITH 151 Pentecostal Heritage 2
ITCS 101 Introduction to Missions 2
PMIN 150 Personal Evangelism 2
THEO 161 Introduction to Theology 2
THEO 162 Christianity and Culture 2
THEO 251 Systematic Theology I: Scripture, God, Creation 3
THEO 252 Systematic Theology II: Humanity, Sin, Christ, Salvation 3
THEO 254 Ethics 2

General Education: (28 Credits)
BUSI 158 Personal Finance 3
COMM 210 Fundamentals of Speech 3
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3
ENGL 112 English Composition II 3
HIST History Elective 3
MATH 111 College Math OR 3
MATH 200 College Algebra
PHED 110 Health Concepts 1
PMIN 101 Spiritual Formation 1
PSYC 101 Introduction to College 2
PSYC 210 General Psychology 3
SOCI 213 Marriage and Family 3

If you have an interest in ministry, biblical studies or just want to deepen your understanding of Christianity, the Associate of Arts in Christian Studies program will introduce you to the key figures, places, events and themes of the Old Testament and New Testament. The program requires no previous theological training and will reward you with a greater appreciation of theology and its impact on the world around you.

Coursework will include studies of theology, missions, world religions and ministry and serves as a foundation for those who pursue a bachelor’s degree in religious studies at Regent University. By earning the Associate of Arts degree, you will be better prepared for roles in ministry, service organizations and other environments that benefit from solid Christian leadership.

This two-year degree results in an Associate of Arts degree in Christian Ministry. It prepares students for support ministries in the local church or for further education in non-ministry vocations.

The 64-hour program requires a Biblical Studies Core of 16 semester hours, an approved concentration of 20 or more hours, and a General Studies Core of 22 hours. The Christian Ministry concentration may be replaced with a 20-hour concentration in Youth Ministries, Women’s Ministries, or Missions.

A few selected courses include Bible Doctrine (two semesters), New Testament Survey, English Composition, United States History, and Fundamentals of Public Speaking.