The Associate of Biblical Studies degree is designed to equip students with a solid Biblical and theological foundation for servant-leadership and teaching within the local church. The curriculum is designed to prepare for service in volunteer or bi-vocational ministry applications.
Contact: Dr. Eric Stevens (estevens@cccb.edu)
ABS Degree Goals
The student who completes the ABS degree will be able to do these things:
- Affirm and defend the truthfulness of the Bible. [B1]
- Discover the meaning and spiritual application of Biblical texts through the historical-grammatical method of interpretation. [B2]
- Articulate Biblical principles of Christian life and leadership. [B4]
- Explain the Biblical teaching of major Christian doctrines. [B5]
- Locate and evaluate learning resources. [G2]
- Exhibit independent, critical, and creative thinking skills. [G3]
- Communicate effectively through written and spoken methods. [G4]
- Identify the values necessary to guide ethical conduct and social responsibility. [G5]
- Communicate the Bible clearly and contextually. [P1]
- Lead a person to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [P2]
- Exhibit the character and gifts of a Christ-like servant-leader. [P5]
Associate of Biblical Studies Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Biblical Studies | 24 | |
| BOT101 | Survey of Pentateuch | 3 |
| BOT202 | History of Israel | 3 |
| BNT101 | Life of Christ I | 3 |
| BNT112 | Acts of the Apostles | 3 |
| BNT252 | Book of Hebrews | 3 |
| BNT203 | Life of Christ III | 3 |
| BTH100 | Foundations of Christianity | 3 |
| BTH201 | Basic Biblical Theology | 3 |
| General Studies | 19 | |
| GSS100 | Saints Seminar (Orientation to Online Studies for online students) | 1 |
| GCA131 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| GCA151 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GCA171 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GGL211 | Greek Essentials | 3 |
| GHS212 | Restoration History | 3 |
| GPS100 | Worldviews & Ethics | 3 |
| Professional Studies | 17-18 | |
| PCM100 | Christian Discipleship | 3 |
| PCM222 | Principles of Evangelism | 3 |
| SALT-C1 | Serving in Community | 0.5 |
| SALT-C2 | Biblical Leadership | 0.5 |
| SALT-C3 | Leadership Ministries | 0.5 |
| SALT-S | Elective Seminar | 0.5 |
| CHOICE |
Two Program Foundations courses (PCM225, PCM245, PCM275, PED275, PMI205, PMU275) |
6 |
| CHOICE | Ministry Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits Required for ABS Degree | 60-61 | |
ABS Degree Options
The courses required for the ABS degree may all be completed online.
All credits from the ABS degree are applicable to a bachelor’s degree at Central.
Students who intend to transfer with the ABS degree to other institutions should obtain advanced approval in writing from the college to which they plan to transfer.
ABS degree recipients may develop a concentration by taking 12 hours of specialized ministry courses. Potential concentrations include Children’s Ministry, Worship Leader, and Biblical Languages. Some concentrations will replace Greek Essentials with an appropriate general studies course.
ABS Recommended Course of Study - Onsite Students
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YEAR ONE 1st Semester – 16.5 hours |
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___Christian Discipleship ___English Composition I ___Foundations of Christianity ___Life of Christ I |
___Saints Seminar ___Survey of Pentateuch ___SALT: Serving in Community
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2nd Semester – 15.5 hours |
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___Acts of the Apostles ___English Composition II ___History of Israel |
___Oral Communication ___Program Foundations Course ___SALT: Biblical Leadership |
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YEAR TWO 1st Semester – 12.5 hours |
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___Basic Biblical Theology ___Book of Hebrews ___Ministry Elective |
___Principles of Evangelism ___SALT: Leadership Ministries |
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2nd Semester – 15.5 hours |
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___Greek Essentials ___Life of Christ III ___Program Foundations Course |
___Restoration History ___SALT: Elective Seminar ___Worldviews & Ethics |
ABS Recommended Course of Study – Online Students
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YEAR ONE Fall A Subterm – 7 hours Fall B Subterm – 6 hours |
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___Orientation to Online Studies ___Foundations of Christianity ___Survey of Pentateuch |
___Christian Discipleship ___English Composition I |
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Spring A Subterm – 6 hours Spring B Subterm – 6 hours |
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___Life of Christ I ___Worldviews & Ethics |
___English Composition II ___Ministry in the Local Church |
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Summer – 6 hours ___Acts of the Apostles ___Oral Communication |
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YEAR TWO Fall A Subterm – 6 hours Fall B Subterm – 6 hours |
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___Greek Essentials ___Life of Christ III |
___Foundations of Missions ___History of Israel |
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Spring A Subterm – 6 hours Spring B Subterm – 6 hours |
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___Basic Biblical Theology ___Book of Hebrews |
___Introduction to Counseling ___Principles of Evangelism |
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Summer – 6 hours |
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___Creative Bible Teaching ___Restoration History |
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The recommended course of study for online students varies based on the starting term. Other sequences are available by contacting academic@cccb.edu.
Download the Associate of Biblical Studies Degree Overview here.
Download the Associate of Biblical Studies Advising Guide here.
