Northeastern Baptist College offers Associate degrees in Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Christian Education Ministry, and General Studies.
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies | 65 credits
The associate degree serves as an entry into higher education. Students may use the Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies as a means toward achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies in the future. This degree prepares students for entry level positions in ministry, missions or teaching in private religious schools. The associate degree integrates general education with ministry specific courses that focus on biblical knowledge and interpretation, and practical ministry skill development that will benefit students in the academic and ministry setting. Students earning an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies may find potential careers as a pastor, missionary, or teacher for religious schools and public school substitute.
Suggested Course Sequencing
FIRST YEAR
Fall (16 credit hours)
Hermeneutics
Personal Evangelism
Old or New Testament I or III
English Composition I
English Grammar
Ministry Practicum
Spring (16 credit hours)
Old or New Testament II
Ministry Elective
Ministry Elective
Humanities Elective
Science/Business/Math Elective
Ministry Practicum
SECOND YEAR
Fall (18 credit hours)
Old or New Testament I or III
Survey of Bible Doctrines I
Spiritual Formation
Church History
Mathematical Foundations
Science/Business/Math Elective
Ministry Practicum
Spring (15 credit hours)
Old or New Testament II
Survey of Bible Doctrines II
Worldview & Apologetics
Ministry Elective
Humanities Elective
Ministry Practicum
Associate of Science in Business Administration | 60 credits
The associate degree serves as an entry into higher education. Students may use the Associate of Science in Business Administration degree as a means toward achieving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This degree is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in various careers within the business field such as: entrepreneur, manager, or non-profit professional. The intent of the degree is to integrate a biblical worldview with professional business knowledge and skills essential for leading and serving in the marketplace with a Kingdom perspective. Students earning this degree will find potential careers as an entrepreneur, manager, non-profit professional, sales professional, or purchasing agent.
Suggested Course Sequencing
FIRST YEAR
Fall (17 credit hours)
Hermeneutics
Old or New Testament I or III
English Composition I
English Grammar
Mathematical Foundations
Ministry Practicum
Spring (16 credit hours)
Old or New Testament II
Humanities Elective
Micro or Macroeconomics
Intro to Data Analysis & Presentation
Business Elective
Ministry Practicum
SECOND YEAR
Fall (13 credit hours)
Survey of Bible Doctrines I
Principles of Management
Financial Accounting
Business Elective
Professional Preparedness
Ministry Practicum
Spring (15 credit hours)
Survey of Bible Doctrines II
Worldview & Apologetics
Humanities Elective
Business Elective
Business Elective
Ministry Practicum
Associate of Arts in Christian Education Ministry | 65 credits
The associate degree serves as an entry into higher education. Students may use the Associate of Arts in Christian Education Ministry as a means toward achieving a bachelor degree at NEBC or other institutions in the future. This degree prepares students for leading a variety of educational programs within the local church setting.
Suggested Course Sequencing
FIRST YEAR
Fall (16 credit hours)
Hermeneutics
English Composition I
English Grammar
Mathematical Foundations
Introduction to Christian Education
Ministry Practicum
Spring (16 credit hours)
Old or New Testament II
Humanities Elective
Worldview & Apologetics
Development Psychology
Interpreting & Teaching the Bible
Ministry Practicum
SECOND YEAR
Fall (18 credit hours)
Survey of Bible Doctrines I
Old or New Testament I or III
Spiritual Formation
Children or Youth or Adult Ministries
Christian Education Elective
Science Elective
Ministry Practicum
Spring (15 credit hours)
Survey of Bible Doctrines II
Humanities Elective
Science/Business/Math Elective
Christian Education Elective
Christian Education Elective
Ministry Practicum
Associate of Arts in General Studies | 65 credits
The associate degree serves as an entry into higher education. Students may use the Associate of Arts in General Studies as a means toward achieving a Bachelor degree at NEBC or other institutions in the
future. This degree provides students with a strong foundation of study to enter the workforce or seek
additional post-secondary education.
Suggested Course Sequencing
FIRST YEAR
Fall (16 credit hours)
Hermeneutics
Old or New Testament I or III
English Composition I
English Grammar
Mathematical Foundations
Ministry Practicum
Spring (16 credit hours)
Old or New Testament II
Humanities Elective
Science/Business/Math Elective
General Studies Elective
General Studies Elective
Ministry Practicum
SECOND YEAR
Fall (15 credit hours)
Survey of Bible Doctrines I
Science/Business/Math Elective
General Studies Elective
General Studies Elective
General Studies Elective
Ministry Practicum
Spring (18 credit hours)
Survey of Bible Doctrines II
Worldview & Apologetics
General Studies Elective
General Studies Elective
General Studies Elective
Ministry Practicum