Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Credit for ministerial experience will be taken into consideration for people who qualify. To request the ministerial experience, send an email to the offices of RBC at: minexperience@resurrectionbcedu.org or call: (786) 785-4944) and request these forms.

ABOUT THIS DEGREE PROGRAM: The purpose of the Associate’s Degree in the Biblical Studies program is to give students advanced standing in the program through transfer credits and, in instances where the student is well-qualified, through life time credits. The program gives the student solid preparation for the Bachelor of Ministry and Bachelor of Theology programs here at RBC. The program consists of ten online Module/Classes, which are the equivalent of sixty hours of study; and Textbook requirements, equivalent of sixty hours of study. Texts should be selected from the list of authorized textbooks listed below. Although all textbooks can be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time. Once a textbook is read, the 10 to 20 page paper describing what is read should be presented for qualification. A four to five page document is required for each module taken at the college site in Miami. We are simply asking the students for a summary of the material. Review the How to present your work card in relation to the presentation of work.

ONLINE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM: The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies program requires a total of 10 Module/Classes, to be completed online. The students will take the Module/Classes and at the end of the class will be ready to take the Quiz/Exam for that class. This requirements are also applied to students on campus, but the classes are presented live with a seminary professor.

SPECIFIC TEXTBOOKS REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEGREE PROGRAM: The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies program requires a total of 60 hours. This consists of ten online courses (30 hours); and life experience, ministry, education, military and/or four textbooks homework (30 hours). Four of the textbooks homework required, must have the essential subjects, chosen from the list of authorized textbooks listed below. Up to four of the eight required courses may be optional. The Electives can be chosen from the Electives that appear on the page or in person attendance at the seminar. Up to two of the electives may have Substitute Books. Substitute books must be first submitted for consideration through the alternative form of textbooks.

ABOUT PROGRAM TEXTBOOKS AND MODULE/CLASSES: We are Christ-centered and Bible-based institution. So, it should be an encouragement to know that RBC use well respected textbooks and other learning resources that fit within the general middle of evangelical Biblical teaching and doctrine. Textbooks are carefully selected for both academic and theological appropriateness. It’s usually the theological appropriateness that concerns prospective students. This is certainly understandable, especially in light of the fact that nearly everyone considering enrolling in a program with Resurrection Bible College (RBC) is already well versed in Bible and Theology, and many are actually advanced teachers and preachers of the Word of God.