Christian Discipleship Associate of Arts
Gain the biblical knowledge foundation to be a Bible worker or lay leader in your local church. Learn more and do more for God by attending Andrews online while continuing family and career commitments. Take classes at your own pace, anywhere.
OVERVIEW
Program Type: Associate degree
Program Length: 62 credits
Course Format: Interactive online
Program Entry: August, January or May
Application Deadline: Admission year-round
Why at Andrews? Flexible. Faith-based. Online.
OUTCOMES
You'll be able to:
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Explain and apply principles of Christian faith to your personal life and ministry.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the global mission, beliefs and heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Address issues of faith within the framework of a Seventh-day Adventist community.
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Engage in research and effectively communicate findings in contextually appropriate ways.
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Demonstrate a commitment to nurturing community through regular worship and participation in a local church.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Official high school transcript with 2.5 or higher GPA, or College-Ready GED certificate with no section score lower than 450
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Transcripts from all universities attended
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English proficiency test scores when the first language is not English and you have less than four years of high school
Learn more:
Undergraduate Admission Policy
CURRICULUM
DISCIPLESHIP MAJOR—33 credits
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RELB 111 Introduction to the Old Testament
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RELB 112 Introduction to the New Testament
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RELB 210 Jesus in His Time and Ours
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RELB 245 Hermeneutics
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RELB 335 Acts and Epistles
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RELH 400 SDA History and Prophetic Heritage
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RELT 115 Introduction to Christian Discipleship
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RELT 225 Doctrines of the Adventist Faith
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RELT 315 Christian Discipleship
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RELB 406 Studies in Daniel and Revelation
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RELG 225, RELP 235, RELP 335 or RELT 250
CORE EXPERIENCE—31 credits
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Religion: RELT 100 or RELB 210 & 1 class
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Writing & Communication: 2 classes
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History: 1 class
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Arts & Humanities: 1 class
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Social Sciences: 1 class
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Natural Science: 1 lab class
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Maths: 1 class
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Wellness: HLED 135
ELECTIVES—balance to 62 credits