Associate in Christian Studies (ACS)

Purpose: The degree of Associate in Christian Studies is designed for the non-ministerial student who would like to attend a Christian college for the first two years of undergraduate studies to get a foundation in Bible, theology and the practices of the Christian church.

Measurable Learning Outcomes for the Associate in Christian Studies:
1. The student will acquire a well-rounded, basic education ingeneral studies.
2. The student will understand and verbalize a Christian world-view as it relates to a variety of disciplines.

General Studies (36 credit hours)
Course Titles:
1. EAS 101 Enhancing Academic Skills
2. ENG 101 English Composition I
3. ENG 102 English Composition II
4. WOR 201 Survey of the Arts
5. PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology
6. SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
7. SP 102 Public Speaking
8. CHI 302 Church History
9. ENG 301 English Literature
10. GS 201 General Physical Science
11. WR 401 World Religions
12. LS 201 Survey of Leadership

Professional Studies (9 credit hours)
Course Titles:
1. DIS 101 Discipleship Concepts
2. MI 103 Introduction to Missions and Evangelism
3. WOR 101 Introduction to Worship

Biblical Studies (15 credit hours)
Course Titles:
1. BI 101 Introduction to the Bible
2. BI 102 Book of Romans
3. BI 103 Bible Study Methods
4. TH 211 Basic Christian Doctrine
5. CWV 212 Christian World View

ACS degree: 60 credit hours (normal completion: 4 semesters for full time students).