ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Associate Degree Program (A.D.)

Students successfully completing a prescribed course of study (60 credits), and who fulfill all of the graduation requirements, may apply to graduate with commendation of the Chancellor, President, Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, Administration and faculty of Tacoma Bible College with an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies.

The Associate of Biblical Studies Degree Curriculum provides the student with a foundation in the Bible, the fundamentals of the Christian faith and an overall general education. Upon completing the Associated Degree program, students may elect to pursue a Bachelor Degree at Tacoma Bible College. The credits from the Associate Degree will transfer toward the requirements for the Bachelor Degree programs

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree program, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic introductory aspects of the Bible and a broad understanding of the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith.
  • Communicate the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ by both written and oral methods.
  • Express the reality of their personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ as well as provide an adequate defense for the faith and convictions.
  • Convey a foundational understanding of constituent aspects of the Christian culture, the importance of Biblical values, and the role of ministering Christ to society.
  • Exhibit a consistent lifestyle of Christian worship, discipline, and service through ministry.
  • Understand the eternal value of higher Christian education and its relevance for the future life and ministry.
  • Utilize their knowledge and practical experience gained through their Christian Ministry service to support the work of Christ in any local Christian church throughout the world.

Associate of Biblical Studies Degree Curriculum (A.B.S): 90 Credits Required.

Year 1

 

Year 2

FALL SEMESTER

 

 

FALL SEMESTER

 

TBC Courses

Credits

 

TBC Courses

Credits

Biblical Research Methods

3

 

Life of Christ

3

OT Survey

3

 

Theology Survey I

3

World Civilization I

3

 

Greek Grammar I

3

Biblical Geography

3

 

Pentateuch

3

English Composition I

3

 

College Algebra

3

 

 

 

 

 

F1 Credits

15

 

F2 Credits

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPRING SEMESTER

 

 

SPRING SEMESTER

 

TBC Course

Credits

 

TBC Course

Credits

Hermeneutics

3

 

Acts

3

NT Survey

3

 

Theology Survey II

3

World Civilization II

3

 

Greek Grammar II

3

Spiritual Formation

3

 

Personal Evangelism

3

English Composition II

3

 

General Studies Elective 1

3

 

 

 

 

 

S1 Credits

15

 

S2 Credits

15

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credits

60

 

 

 


Associate of Biblical Studies Degree: Course List

Course Number

Course Name

Credits

NT 204

Acts

3

CS 102

Biblical Geography

3

GN 201

College Algebra

3

GN 101

English Composition I

3

GN 102

English Composition II

3

NT 201

Greek Grammar I

3

NT 202

Greek Grammar II

3

TH 102

Hermeneutics

3

NT 203

Life of Christ

3

NT 102

New Testament Survey

3

OT 101

Old Testament Survey

3

OT 201

Pentateuch

3

CS 201

Personal Evangelism

3

CS 101

Principles of Biblical Research Methods

3

CS 104

Spiritual Formation

3

TH 201

Theology Survey I

3

TH 201

Theology Survey II

3

GN 103

World Civilization I

3

GN 104

World Civilization II

3

 

 

 

 

Total Required Course Credits

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elective Courses

 

 

General Studies Elective 1

3

 

 

 

 

Total Elective Course Credits

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credits

60

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