Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies

Department Chair: Stuart E. Parsons, Ph.D.

The Associate of Arts degree at Trinity College is a two-year degree offered to students for the purpose of providing a foundational program in Biblical studies.

Students successfully completing this program will demonstrate:

1. General knowledge of the content of Scripture
2. Knowledge and skills for accurate biblical interpretation and application to life situations

Graduation Requirements

All of the following requirements must be met in order to graduate and receive an Associate of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity College:

1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average including completion of the Associate of Arts curriculum, Chapel, and Christian Service requirements. The final 30 credit hours and at least 50% of all major course credit hours must be completed in residence at Trinity College.
2. Satisfactory completion of all Trinity College assessment procedures
3. Continued evidence of a consistent, genuine, Christian testimony
4. Continued essential agreement with the Doctrinal Statement of the College
5. Satisfactory fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College. No degree will be granted or transcript provided to a student with an outstanding financial obligation to the College.
6. Affirmative recommendation for graduation by the faculty, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Board of Trustees.

Associate of Arts Requirements (Total required credits: 60) Suggested Two-Year Schedule:

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Department Chair: Dawn Scilex, M.Ed

The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies is designed to give students valuable preparation for further studies, by providing them with introductory general studies courses while helping them develop a foundational biblical perspective.

 Students successfully completing this program will demonstrate:

1. A general knowledge of the content of Scripture
2. College-level competence in the general skills that form the foundation for all learning: reading, writing/composition, and critical thinking
3. Introductory knowledge of Western culture integrating themes from history, science, philosophy, or literature

Graduation Requirements

All of the following requirements must be met in order to graduate and receive an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Trinity College:

1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average including completion of the Associate of Arts curriculum, Chapel, and Christian Service requirements. The final 30 credit hours and at least 50% of all major course credit hours must be completed in residence at Trinity College.
2. Satisfactory completion of all Trinity College assessment procedures
3. Continued evidence of a consistent, genuine, Christian testimony
4. Continued essential agreement with the Doctrinal Statement of the College
5. Satisfactory fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College. No degree will be granted or transcript provided to a student with an outstanding financial obligation to the College.
6. Affirmative recommendation for graduation by the faculty, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Board of Trustees

Associate of Arts Requirements (Total required credits: 60) Suggested Two-Year Schedule:

*Following the Admissions Assessment, the following courses: BIBL1101-ONLN Basics of Biblical Living (Fall), BIBL1102-ONLN Christian Belief and Scripture (Spring) may be required during the freshman year.

**Students may select a course in history, science, literature, psychology, communication, language, fine arts, or honors.

Bachelor of Arts Business Organizational Leadership | Church Management Administration Concentration

Department Chair: Cynthia Perkins, M.A.O.L.

Students successfully completing this program will demonstrate:

1. An advanced understanding and application of leadership theories to effectively motivate others, lead innovation, and impact an organization for successful growth.
2. A personal understanding of his/her core competencies as it relates to the ability to lead in an ethical manner through negotiation, inspiration, teamwork, and strategic decision making.
3. An in-depth understanding of how to integrate his/her faith into all areas of business and organizational life.

Concentration Requirements, Total Required Credits: 123

Business Organizational Leadership

Church Management Administration Concentration

Suggested Four-Year Schedule:

Certificate Requirements (Total required credits: 30) Suggested One-Year Schedule:

Certificate Requirements (Total required credits: 30) Suggested One-Year Schedule: