Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

• Overview
• Curriculum Summary
• Course Descriptions
• Course Schedule
• Admission Information
• Application Process

Overview

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies prepares students for further study in biblical ministry.  Designed in the liberal arts tradition, students are taught from a Christian perspective and learn the importance of ideas throughout history, and those values that lead to personal, spiritual and ministry success. The program is 62 credit hours, taking approximately 28 months to complete.

Curriculum Summary

Course Descriptions

See University Catalogue for Associate of Arts course descriptions.

Admission Information

As you apply for admission to Belhaven University, you can use this checklist to assist you in the process. Each item required is necessary to apply, be accepted and register at the college. If you have any questions about admission, contact orlando@belhaven.edu or 407-804-1424.

1.  COMPLETE the APPLICATION for ADMISSION

• Minimum age of 21 (If you are unable to meet the admission requirements, please contact the Office of Admission.)
• One year of relevant work experience required.
  

2.  REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS

• Please submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. You may make copies of the transcript request form.
• Students applying with fewer than 12 semester hours of college credit acceptable by Belhaven must also submit an official high school transcript showing the date of graduation. A 2.0 grade point average is required.
• A student who has earned the General Education Development (GED) certificate may be admitted. An official GED transcript must be provided from the State Department of Education of the state that issued the certificate; average score of 50; subscores of 45 or higher considered for conditional admission.
  

3.  TRANSFERRING CREDITS

Full credit is usually allowed for students transferring work from another regionally accredited institution. See Transferability of credit notice. The registrar will determine if the work is consistent with a liberal arts curriculum. The final decision is made on the basis that work must:

• Be from an accredited institution
• Be college academic level, and
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  

4.  SUBMIT TEST SCORES

• Diagnostic Testing will also be available to students in order to determine the student's level of Math and English skills.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 500 or above paper-based or 173 computer-based or 61 on the internet-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL0). The TOEFL requirements may be waived if English proficiency can be demonstrated through other reliable documentation. Proficiency is usually demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States.
• A veteran who wished to be assessed for military credit or who will use veteran benefits must submit a copy of Form DD214 to Belhaven University.