Associate Of Christian Studies
Two-year Diploma - 66 Credit Hours

The Associate of Christian Studies diploma is awarded to those students who successfully complete the program of 66 hours.

Program Description:
This two year program is designed to enhance the student's basic understanding of the Bible and basic skills of ministry. It will benefit those interested in lay ministry in the Church as well as those who will be going on for further education. It may provide the basic training for some vocational ministries.

In order to graduate you must fulfill the following Program Requirements:

  1. have completed 4 semesters of Practical Work Experience or equivalent;
  2. have met all financial obligations to the Institute (outstanding balance of $500.00 or more will not allow a student to participate in graduation exercises);
  3. be of approved Christian character;
  4. have completed three field education credits;
  5. have completed at least the final 32 hours of study at PRBI;
  6. have completed 66 credit hours in this program.

Program Outline
Bible and Theology (23 credit hours):
     English Composition and Analysis (3)
     Hermeneutics (3)
     Life of Christ (3)
     Pentateuch (3)
     Acts (3)
     Elective hours in Bible & Theology (5)

Applied Studies (15 credit hours):
     Evangelism (3)
     Disciple-Making Process (3) 
     Field Education (3)

General Studies (12 credit hours):
     Health and Fitness (3)
     Christian and the Arts (3)

     Public Speaking (3)
     People Helping I: Personal and Interpersonal Dynamics (3)

Undesignated Electives (16 credit hours)