Requirements for Graduation

CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES: 30 credits

Course (number of credits)

  • DEV 101 (2): Developmental English (Does not count toward certificate.
    Required if ACCUPLACER sentence structure score is below 70)
  • APL 111 (3) Discipleship and Spiritual Disciplines
  • APL 121 (3) Evangelism and Mission
  • BTS 101 (3) Old Testament Survey
  • BTS 102 (3) New Testament Survey
  • BTS 111 (3) Foundations of Faith
  • BTS 121 (3) Methods of Biblical Interpretation
  • GEN 101 (3) College Survival Skills
  • GEN 111 (3) English and Composition
  • GEN 161 (3) Introduction to Psychology and Counseling
  • GEN 162 (3) Communication and Relationships


DIPLOMA OF BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: 60 credits

These classes along with the classes for Certificate of Biblical Studies must be completed.

  • APL 201 (3) Service Learning for Ministry
  • APL 221 (3) Church History and Worship  or  APL 222 (3) History of Christianity in Alaska
  • APL 231 (3) Biblical Ethics
  • APL 292 (3) Expressions of Faith in Everyday Life
  • BTS 201 (3) Studies in Old Testament  or  BTS 202 (3) Studies in New Testament
  • GEN 121 (3) Introduction to Music  or  GEN 122 (3) Principles of Art
  • GEN 140 (3) Foundations of Math  or  Any Science or Math Course
  • GEN 215 (3) Creative Writing  or  GEN 216 (3) Research Writing  or  GEN 211 (3) Introduction to Literature
  • GEN 241 (3) Fundamentals of Oral Communication  or  APL 241 (3) Preaching and Teaching
  • Elective (3)