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.
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.
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 in Religious Studies
Credit Hours: 60
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
This Associate program provides training for life and ministry, recommending core courses plus practicums and electives.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or Equivalent
This Associate program provides training for life and ministry, recommending core courses plus practicums and electives.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- THE101 - Introduction to Apologetics
- SPF201 - Spiritual Gifts
- BIB301 - Messianic Feast & Prophecies
- BIB201 - Creative Bible Study
- EDU201 - Teaching Tactics
- MIN301 - Women In Ministry
- MIN201 - Leaven-Like Evangelism
- MIN202 - Healing
- BNT100 - New Testament Survey
- BOT111 - Old Testament Survey
- SPF202 - Knowing God's Voice
- BPA111 - Foundation Of Faith/Studying for Success