Associate of Arts in Divinity, Christian Ethics & Biblical Study

The Associate of Arts in Divinity Christian Ethics & Biblical Study is a four‑semester, 48‑credit program offered by the HBIU School of Divinity. Distinct from Seminary offerings, this curriculum emphasizes rigorous biblical interpretation, biblical theology across Old and New Testaments, foundational training in biblical languages, systematic and historical theology, Christian ethics, spiritual formation, and advanced methods in theological research. The program is structured to cultivate analytic competence, scholarly research skills, and the capacity to integrate theological reflection with ministerial and communal practice in diverse contexts.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

48

Duration

2 years

Specialization / Minor

Biblical Interpretation and Theology

• Demonstrate critical competence in interpreting biblical texts using historical, literary, and theological methods.
• Articulate major themes of Old and New Testament theology and relate them to systematic theological constructs.
• Acquire foundational reading proficiency in biblical Greek and Hebrew sufficient for basic exegesis.
• Analyze and synthesize systematic and historical theological traditions and apply them to contemporary ethical and ecclesial questions.
• Design and execute a research project employing appropriate theological research methodologies and academic conventions.
• Communicate theological insights clearly and persuasively in written and oral formats for academic and ministry contexts.
• Exhibit principles of spiritual formation and ethical leadership that integrate scholarship with vocational practice.