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Last revised: July 8, 2011 Please confirm the catalogue you are using is the most up-to-date version available by going to our website [ 71 ]
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
NOTES:1) Students should include within their Bible & Theology electives one Old Testament and one New Testament course, in addition to the survey courses.
64 credits
Description:• The primary focus of the
Associate Diploma program relates to spiritual formation and character development where each student makes a purposeful integration of Christian belief with Christian behaviour.
Objectives:With the successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Learn the principles of being a disciple of Jesus and of being mentored
-Develop attitudes and disciplines that enable spiritual growth and facilitate full participation in a local church
-Gain a deeper understanding of the nature of spiritual formation through the story of the church throughout the centuries
Residency:Minimum of 3 semesters in full-time residency.
FRESHMAN YEAR:BTH 100 Bible Origins and Interpretation 3 credits
BTH 110 God’s Love for People: Considering the Old Testament 3 creditsBTH 140 Good News in a Bad World: Overview of the New Testament 3 credits
BTH 175 Exploring the Big Questions About God: Theology I 3 credits
GNS 130 Adjusting Your Lenses to Engage the World 3 credits GNS 160 English Composition: Improving Your Writing Skills OR, if the student passes an English Composition diagnostic test, English Literature for Beginners or Tools for Effective Oral Communication 3 credits
PRM 100 A Spirit-filled Obedience: Christian Living 3 creditsPRM 110 Mission in the 21st Century: Called for a Purpose 3 credits
Open Electives 6 creditsSM 100 Student Ministry I 1 creditSM 101 Student Ministry II 1 credit
SOPHOMORE YEAR:BTH 240 The Jesus We Can Know 3 creditsBTH 280 Exploring the Big Questions about Humankind, Christ and Salvation: Theology II 3 credits
BTH1 Bible & Theology Electives 6 creditsGNS 210 Plato to Pope Pious 3rd: Western Thought & Culture I 3 credits
GNS 211 From Cloister to Computer: Western Thought & Culture II 3 creditsGNS 250 Tools for Effective Oral Communication 3 creditsGNS General Studies Elective 3 credits
PRM 230 Leadership I: Finding the Courage Within 3 creditsPRM Professional & Ministry Elective 3 credits
SM 200 Student Ministry III 1 creditSM 201 Student Ministry IV 1 credit
Total: 64 credits
Eston College administration guarantees these program requirements for four and a half academic years from when a student enters the college. After the completion of this time, students may be required to take additional courses in order to complete their program.
ASSOCIATE
DIPLOMA
Biblical Studies