Associate of Arts in Christian Service
Program Coordinator: Dr. Gregory Wilton
Degree Overview
The Associate of Arts (AA) in Christian Service is a 60 credit hour degree. A student may choose to take this degree in order to receive a basic level of education based upon the BA core or to complete an intermediate degree which will allow one to continue work toward a bachelor's degree. The AA in Christian Service consists of 51 hours of general education and Christian foundations as well as 9 hours of free electives. The AA in Christian Service is designed to meet the needs of students studying in correctional facilities and is only available at such educational sites.
Program Requirements
General Education Core (21 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Introduction to College and Vocation | 3 |
English Composition | 3 |
Research and Writing | 3 |
Math Elective: Contemporary Math, Intro to Statistics, | 3 |
Marriage and Family Issues | 3 |
Critical Thinking | 3 |
Survey of Church History 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Christian Foundation Core (30 hours)
COURSE | HOURS |
Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
Old Testament Survey | 3 |
New Testament Survey | 3 |
Christian Doctrine | 3 |
Christian Apologetics | 3 |
Introduction to Discipleship | 3 |
Introduction to Evangelism | 3 |
Introduction to Mission | 3 |
Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
Introduction to Worship | 3 |
Free Electives (9 hours)
Total (60 hours)
AACS Program Goals
Train students to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately. (Biblical Interpretation)
Prepare students to serve, lead, and equip churches through pastoral, worship, and educational ministries. (Service and Leadership)
Train students to interpret and communicate theological and historical truth accurately. (Historical and Theological)
Equip students with the necessary General Education to prepare them for ministry in the local church. (General Education)
AACS Student Learning Outcomes
The graduate will interpret and communicate the Bible accurately.
The graduate will demonstrate the ability to serve, lead, and equip churches through pastoral, worship, and educational ministries.
The graduate will interpret and communicate theological and historical truth accurately.
The graduate will demonstrate the necessary General Education to prepare him or her for ministry in the local church.