Degree Requirements

The Associate in Arts degree is awarded for the successful completion of a two-year program which includes the major components of the General Education Requirements. Its shorter curriculum concentrates on subject matter which is general or vocational in scope.

Aims

The aims of the Associate in Arts degree are:

• To develop the values of truth, beauty, goodness, and community. 
• To expose the student to the traditional liberal arts within a Christian pedagogical approach to higher education.
• To provide opportunity for the student to sample areas of interest through selection of electives.

Educational Outcomes

Completion of the Associate in Arts degree requires the student to demonstrate competencies in:

• Identifying theological and biblical concepts.
• Recognizing essential tenets of Christian theology.
• Demonstrating written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding the impact of historical perspectives.
• Evaluating sources for reliability. 
• Demonstrating scientific and technological literacy. 
• Applying discipline appropriate problem-solving skills.
• Explaining principles of personal flourshing.