School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University
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2010-2011<br />
Associate <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />
in Bible<br />
This two-year degree program is intended either for students who may transfer to a liberal arts college to seek a major not <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
at WJU, or for students who want a well-rounded education that balances Bible, ministry, and foundational studies.<br />
Students who complete this program will have gained a strong foundation for lifelong autonomous learning, and the skills and<br />
broad worldview needed for effective service and leadership, both in the church and in an increasingly multicultural society.<br />
Furthermore, these students will demonstrate:<br />
1. An ability to communicate the Word <strong>of</strong> God.<br />
2. An understanding <strong>of</strong> the world and its history.<br />
3. A basic understanding <strong>of</strong> the general themes <strong>of</strong> the Bible and biblical history.<br />
4. An understanding <strong>of</strong> the church revealed in scripture and several basic principles <strong>of</strong> New Testament Christianity.<br />
The following courses are required for the Associate <strong>of</strong> Arts in Bible degree:<br />
English Composition I (ENGL101a) ....................................................... 3<br />
English Composition II (ENGL101b) ...................................................... 3<br />
Lab Science ............................................................................................ 4<br />
Western Civilization I (HIST221) ............................................................ 3<br />
Western Civilization II (HIST222) ........................................................... 3<br />
Developmental Psychology (PSYC141) ................................................... 3<br />
Cultural <strong>Studies</strong> ....................................................................................... 3<br />
Christian Perspective (PHIL452) ............................................................. 3<br />
Effective Bible Teaching (CEDU372) ....................................................... 1<br />
Contemporary Discipleship (LDRS152a,b) ............................................. 5<br />
Christian Foundations – Old Testament (BIBL101) ............................... 3<br />
Christian Foundations – New Testament (BIBL104) ............................. 3<br />
Biblical Interpretation (BIBL349) ............................................................ 3<br />
Romans (NT308) ..................................................................................... 3<br />
Bible Electives* ........................................................................................ 12<br />
Arts or Humanities Electives .................................................................. 3<br />
Free Electives ........................................................................................... 6<br />
*Must include at least one course each in New Testament, Old Testament, and Theology<br />
Total Units ............................................................................................ 64<br />
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