The Associate of Arts degree is designed primarily for students desiring basic general education curricula with a strong biblical and theological foundation for their total education. This degree meets the minimum requirements for appointment with certain missionary agencies. Successful completion of the Associate of Arts degree also prepares students for the Bachelor of Arts degree programs at Criswell College.
Minimum Degree Requirements (60 Hours)
General Education Studies (21 Hours)
ENG 101 Composition I
ENG 201 Composition II
HUM 201 Roman World
HUM 302 Modern World
PHI 201 Introduction to Philosophy
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
One of the following:
MTH 101 College Algebra
MTH 201 Elementary Statistics
SCI 205 Physical Science
SCI 206 Biology
Bible and Theology Core Studies (33 Hours)
BIB 105 Hermeneutics
BIB 110 Biblical Languages and Tools
NTS 101 New Testament Survey I
NTS 201 New Testament Survey II
OTS 101 Old Testament Survey I
OTS 201 Old Testament Survey II
THS 101 Spiritual Foundations
THS 201 Church History
THS 202 Baptist History and Distinctives
THS 203 Systematic Theology I
THS 301 Systematic Theology II
Ministry Core Studies (3 Hours)
EMS 101 Personal Evangelism
Open Electives (3 Hours)
Applied Studies
AMP 100 Applied Ministry Project (No Credit – Required each semester)
