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 3383 History of Christianity


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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