Programs of Study

I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. Proverbs 4:11-13

Students at CHBC have the unique opportunity to experience dynamic impartation into their own lives of the hands-on learning environment, as well as the ministries of Canyon Hills Assembly of God. Canyon Hills Bible College offers 3 programs of study: Certificate of Progress, Ministerial Arts Diploma, and the Associate of Ministry Degree. Each is designed to fulfill the learning needs of a particular segment of our student body.

 

Certificate of Progress

The Certificate of Progress has as an objective personal spiritual growth and Bible knowledge. Students may fulfill course requirements for the Certificate of Progress by choosing 24 quarter hours of courses of any combination from within the Bible, Theology/History, and Practical Theology/Ministry Divisions. Since the Certificate of Progress is an indicator of the amount of work the student has completed at CHBC, no transfer units apply toward the 24 quarter hours, although transfer units can be applied toward the Ministerial Arts Diploma and the Associate of Ministry Degree. It can be achieved by taking two classes each quarter for four quarters.

Ministerial Arts Diploma

The Ministerial Arts Diploma has as an objective lay or professional Christian ministry and Bible knowledge. With the completion of this diploma, a student will:

be grounded in the foundational doctrines of the Bible.

demonstrate the communication and management skills necessary for leadership.

possess a sound Biblical foundation of education in Biblical and theological course work on which to build a lifetime of learning.

have the opportunity to fulfill all the educational requirements for a Ministerial License with the Assemblies of God (see Chapter on Ministerial Licensing).

All Certificate of Progress courses may be used in the fulfillment of the Ministerial Arts Diploma.

Academic Requirements for the Ministerial Arts Diploma

General Education – 9 quarter hours

PRTH 271 Principles of Leadership 3 hrs.

PRTH 252 Introduction to Preaching 3 hrs.

ENGL 102 Composition and Research 3 hrs.

TLC 100 Real Talk 1 hr.

Biblical Studies – 15 quarter hours

BIBL 201 Old Testament Survey I 3 hrs.

BIBL 202 Old Testament Survey II 3 hrs.

BIBL 101 New Testament Survey 3 hrs.

Electives from BIBL division 6 hrs.

Theological/Historical Studies – 6 quarter hours

THEO 311 Systematic Theology I (or)

THEO 312 Systematic Theology II 3 hrs

Electives from THEO division 3 hrs.

Practical Studies – 6 quarter hours

PRTH 301 Ethics 3 hrs.

Electives from PRTH division 3 hrs.

General Electives – 6 quarter hours

Electives from BIBL, THEO, or PRTH divisions 6 hrs.*

Practicum – 3 quarter hours

SUMI 201 Supervised Ministry 2 hrs.

Total quarter hours required: 45

* May be used for qualifying transfer credits from other institutions.

 

Associate of Ministry Degree in Religion

The Associate of Ministry Degree has as an objective lay or professional Christian ministry and Bible knowledge. With the completion of this degree, a student will:

have a sound comprehension of the scope of the pastoral ministry.

be grounded in the foundational doctrines of the Bible.

demonstrate the communication and management skills necessary for leadership.

possess a sound Biblical foundation of education in Biblical and theological course work on which to build a lifetime of learning.

fulfill all the educational requirements for a Ministerial License with the Assemblies of God (see Chapter on Ministerial Licensing).

have tested this knowledge in actual ministry experience.

 

The Associate of Ministry Degree consists of 90 quarter hours, 25% of which must be in general education. The general education curriculum is designed to develop within the student a belief system, the requisite knowledge and skills for a rich and productive life of learning, and the breadth of knowledge in different disciplines necessary to function responsibly in the contemporary world. By establishing links between different disciplines and increasing awareness of contemporary challenges, the general education curriculum, in conjunction with the required number of religion courses, opens new vistas and encourages a life-long pursuit of knowledge.

Courses completed in the Certificate of Progress and Ministerial Arts Diploma may be used in the fulfillment of the Associate of Ministry Degree.

Academic Requirements for the Associate of Ministry Degree

General Education – 24 quarter hours

PRTH 245 Marriage and Family 3 hrs

PRTH 271 Principles of Leadership 3 hrs.

PRTH 252 Introduction to Preaching 3 hrs.

PRTH 348 World Religions and Cults 3 hrs. 25

ENGL 102 Composition and Research 3 hrs.

TLC 100 Real Talk –Intro to Coach Training 1 hr.

TLC 110 Accelerated Coach Training 6 hrs

Electives from the General Education division 3 hrs.*

Biblical Studies – 21 quarter hours

BIBL 201 Old Testament Survey I 3 hrs.

BIBL 202 Old Testament Survey II 3 hrs.

BIBL 101 New Testament Survey 3 hrs. 21

BIBL 255 Life of Christ 3 hrs.

BIBL 312 Acts 3 hrs.

Electives from BIBL division 6 hrs.

Theological/Historical Studies – 21 quarter hours

THEO 311 Systematic Theology I 3 hrs.

THEO 312 Systematic Theology II 3 hrs.

THEO 305 Church History 3 hrs.

THEO 279 History of Pentecostalism 3 hrs. 21

THEO 291 World Missions Perspectives 3 hrs.

THEO 340 Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hrs.

Electives from THEO division 3 hrs.

Practical Studies – 9 quarter hours

PRTH 301 Ethics 3 hrs.

PRTH 129 Personal Evangelism 3 hrs. 9

Electives from PRTH division 3 hrs.

General Electives – 9 quarter hours

Electives from BIBL, THEO, or PRTH divisions 9 hrs.* 9

Practicum – 6 quarter hours

SUMI 201 Supervised Ministry 2 hrs. 5

SUMI 251 Practicum 3 hrs.

Total quarter hours required: 90

* May be used for qualifying transfer credits fr

 
 
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