Associate Degree

Program Overview

Degree Level:
Associate of Religious Arts (A.R.A.)

Credit Hours:
60

Format:
100% Online

Duration:
Approximately 1 year (self-paced)

The A.R.A. is a 60-credit-hour program that serves as a stepping stone toward the Bachelor’s degree in Religious Arts or offers deep biblical knowledge for personal growth or ministry readiness.

Course Listing

Category	Course Code & Title	Credits
Biblical Studies	BS 101 – General Bible Knowledge	4
	BS 102 – Geological Ages	3
New Testament	NT 101 – The Epistles 1	4
	NT 102 – The Epistles 2	4
	NT 103 – Harmony of the Gospels	4
	NT 104 – Acts of the Apostles	4
Church History	ACH 101 – Church History	5
Christian Doctrine	CD 101 – Ages / Dispensations	5
	CD 102 – Covenants	5
	CD 103 – Humanism vs. The Godhead	5
	CD 104 – Soteriology	3
	CD 105 – Angelic Beings & the Underworld	5
Christian Philosophy	CP 101 – Doctrine & Person of Holy Spirit	4
	CP 102 – Gifts of Holy Spirit	5
Total Credits:		60

Program Costs

Application Fee: $35 (non-refundable)
Enrollment Fee: $250 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $2,455 (Full Program)

All fees are non-refundable. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Can I Transfer Credits?

TBCS accepts transfer credits for courses with a grade of C or better from approved colleges, pending approval by the Admissions Office and receipt of official transcripts. Students with credits from non-accredited, overseas, or closed institutions are also considered, and every effort is made to recognize those studies—contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

Question 2: Do You Offer Credit for Life Experience?

Yes! You may be able to begin your degree at TBCS with previously earned college credits! Life experience credit allows students to earn college credit for relevant prior learning outside the classroom.