Christian Discipleship Associate of Arts
This fully online program helps Christians better connect with God, self, and others, as they deepen biblical foundations applied to their vocational calling and specific ministries. Learn more and do more for God by attending Andrews University online while continuing family and career commitments. Finish at your own pace, anywhere.
OVERVIEW
Program Type: Associate degree
Program Length: 60 credits
Course Format: Asynchronous & interactive
Program Entry: August, January or May
Application Deadline: Admission year-round
Why at Andrews? Flexible. Faith-based. Online.
OUTCOMES
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Develop foundational knowledge in Bible, history, and theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective
- Effectively communicate the global mission, beliefs, and heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- Exhibit growth in awareness of Christian values and life skills.
- Document service experiences & skills in community and cross cultural contexts.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Official high school transcript with 2.5 or higher GPA, or College-Ready GED certificate with no section score lower than 450
- Transcripts from all universities attended.
- English proficiency test scores when first language is not English and less than four years of high school
ONLINE PROGRAM COSTS
- Application fee: $30
- Tuition: $510 per credit (1-4 cr per class)
- Distance degree fee: $172 per semester
- Textbook estimate: $200 per class
- Financial aid, scholarships & payment plans available
- Additional fees may apply
- Contact a financial advisor
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This associates degree prepares students for personal outreach ministries, Bible instruction, and other areas of ministry.
CURRICULUM
MAJOR - 33 credits
- RELB 111 Intro to the Old Testament
- RELB 112 Intro to the New Testament
- RELB 210 Jesus in His Time and Ours
- RELH 400 SDA History and Prophetic Heritage
- RELP 240 Personal Witnessing
- RELT 115 Intro to Christian Discipleship
- RELT 315 Christian Discipleship
- Choose one: RELB 216 Law and Writings of the Old Testament or RELB 335 Acts and Epistles
- Choose one: RELT 100 God and Human Life or RELT 225 Doctrines of the Adventist Faith
- Choose one: RELB 235 Studies in Daniel and Revelation or RELB 406 Advanced Studies in Daniel and Revelation
- Choose one: RELB 245 Hermeneutics; RELG 225 Foundations of Missions; RELP 335 Foundations of Youth Ministry or RELT 250 Personal Spirituality and Faith
CORE EXPERIENCE - 31 credits
- Religion: 2 classes
- One class each from: English, Communication, History, Arts/Humanities, Science, Math, Social Sciences, and Wellness
