Bible, associate's degree

Contact: Peter Dula
Degree: Associate of Arts
Semester Hours: 60 (30 from EMU Core, 30 in biblical and church studies)

This program allows the student to combine requirements from the EMU Core with a 30 SH concentration in biblical and church studies. Students complete elective credits as needed to reach the total of 60 SH required for the AA degree.

Required Courses (30 SH)

  • *BIST 212 And the Word Became Book-History of the Bible (3) 

  • *BIST 223 Four Portraits of Jesus-Reading the Gospels (3) OR *BIST 323 Life and Letters of the Apostle Paul (3) OR *BIST 341 Old Testament Studies (3) 

  • CHST 435 Martyrs, Merchants, and Mendicants-1500 Years of the Christian Movement (3) 

  • PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy OR *PHIL 412 Philosophy of Religion (3) 

  • REL 223 World Religions (3) 

  • *THEO 312 Topics in Christian Theology (3) 

  • BIST, CHST, PHIL, REL, THEO electives (12) 

* indicates the course is offered in alternate years