Associate of Biblical Studies
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The Associate of Biblical Studies degree is designed to equip students with a sound theological base for leadership, teaching, and ministry within the local church, particularly related to volunteer or bi-vocational service.

Course Requirements for the Associate of Biblical Studies Degree

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Studies Requirements A.B.S.
Computer Science
3
  COSC 1301
Developing A Christian Mind    3
  DCM 2301  
English
6
  ENG 1301 and 1302
Fine Arts
3
  ART 1306 or COMA 1306 or MUSI 1306
Foundations for Excellence
0-1
  FOUN 1101 is required of those entering DBU with fewer than 15 credit hours (AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent credit earned while in high school does not count towards these 15 credit hours).
History
6
  HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, or 2302
Kinesiology
0-2
  KNES 1101 and one additional activity course (KNES 1102-1122); for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived
Mathematics
3-4
  MATH 1301 or 1303 or 1307 or 1405
Natural Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only)
3-4
  One laboratory science selected from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Science, or Physics
Social Science
6
 

POLS 2301 American National Government required for all students.

Select an additional course from the following disciplines:
ECON, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, and SOCI

Total General Studies Requirements 33-38
Biblical Studies Concentration
36
 

At least 12 of the following hours must be taken at DBU:
CHST 3309 Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry

PHIL 2301 Introduction to Philosophy

PHIL 3303 Philosophy of Religion
RELI 2301 Old Testament I
RELI 2302 Old Testament II
RELI 3302 New Testament I
RELI 3303 New Testament II

RELI 3304 Christian Doctrine
RELI 3305 Principles of Biblical Interpretation

RELI 4350 Systematic Theology
RELI 4370 European Church History

or
RELI 4371 American Church History


Electives
0
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED
69-74

Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University

DBU requires a minimum cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0 (comprised of transfer and DBU hours).  In addition to this requirement, DBU also requires a DBU minimum cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0 (comprised of DBU residency hours).

 

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