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: 60 credits
Course Format: Asynchronous & 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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Document foundational knowledge in the areas of Bible, history, and theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.
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Effectively communicate the global mission, beliefs, and heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
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Exhibit growth in awareness of Christian values and life skills.
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Document service experiences and skills in community and cross-cultural contexts.
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 Intro to the New Testament
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RELB 210 Jesus in His Time and Ours
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RELH 400 SDA History and Prophetic Heritage
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RELP 240 Personal Witnessing
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RELT 115 Introduction to Christian Discipleship
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RELT 315 Christian Discipleship
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RELB 216 Law and Writings of the Old Testament
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RELB 335 Acts and Epistles
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RELT 100 God and Human Life
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RELT 225 Doctrines of the Adventist Faith
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RELB 235 Studies in Daniel and Revelation
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RELB 406 Advanced Studies in Daniel and Revelation
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RELB 245, RELG 225, RELP 335 or RELT 250
CORE EXPERIENCE—31 credits
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Religion: 4 classes, completed in major
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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 60 credits