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A total of 60 semester hours are required, with a minimum of thirty semester hours from Open Fire Bible College. A 2.5 GPA is required on a 4.0 scale. Each course is worth 3 semester hours.
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
Credit Hours: 60
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree (A.A.B.S.) is a two-year degree program that will provide you with a foundation for various ministry and missions positions, social service, or personal spiritual development. The curriculum emphasizes Christian values as part of every course. A key focus is spiritual formation — developing a Christ-centered character that is visible through servanthood to God and others.

Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree

  • BOT111 - Old Testament Survey I
  • BOT230 - Old Testament Men and Women of Faith
  • BTH106 - Bible Doctrines
  • BNT214 - New Testament Studies I
  • BNT100 - New Testament Survey
  • BNT215 - General Epistles
  • BTH241 - Introduction to Bible Theology I
  • BTH252 - Introduction to Bible Theology II
  • BPA240 - Preparation for Ministry I
  • BPA250 - Preparation for Ministry II
  • CED111 - Life Management God’s Way
  • BPA120 - Praise Life
  • BPA260 - Awareness of Church Government
  • BPA270 - God’s Principles for Biblical Prosperity
  • CCS101 - Christian Counseling 100
  • CED211 - An Introduction to Christian Education
  • MIS232 - Missions
  • MIS240 - World Geography for Missions
Associate of Arts in Christian Counseling
Credit Hours: 60
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Degree (A.A.B.S.) is a two-year degree program that will provide you with a foundation for various ministry and missions positions, social service, or personal spiritual development. The curriculum emphasizes Christian values as part of every course. A key focus is spiritual formation — developing a Christ-centered character that is visible through servanthood to God and others.

Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree

  • BOT111 - Old Testament Survey I
  • BOT230 - Old Testament Men and Women of Faith
  • BTH106 - Bible Doctrines
  • BNT214 - New Testament Studies I
  • BNT100 - New Testament Survey
  • BNT215 - General Epistles
  • BTH241 - Introduction to Bible Theology I
  • BTH252 - Introduction to Bible Theology II
  • BPA240 - Preparation for Ministry I
  • BPA250 - Preparation for Ministry II
  • CED111 - Life Management God’s Way
  • BPA120 - Praise Life
  • BPA260 - Awareness of Church Government
  • BPA270 - God’s Principles for Biblical Prosperity
  • CCS101 - Christian Counseling 100
  • CED211 - An Introduction to Christian Education
  • MIS232 - Missions
  • MIS240 - World Geography for Missions
The Associates Degree: Religious Studies
This Associate program provides training for life and ministry, recommending core courses plus practicums and electives.

Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree

  • Apologetics Introduction
  • Spiritual Gifts
  • Messianic Feast & Prophecies
  • Creative Bible Study
  • Teaching Tactics
  • Women In Ministry
  • Leaven Like Evangelism
  • Healing
  • BNT100 - New Testament Survey
  • BOT111 - Old Testament Survey
  • Knowing God's Voice
  • BPA111 - Foundation Of Faith/Studying for Success