ASSOCIATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
Foundational. Built on the Word.
2 Years | 60 Credit Hours | 16 Required + 4 Electives | 8 Dominion Weekends
The Associate of Biblical Studies is the doorway program at Judah Bible College. For most students, it is the most important two years of their life.
This program is built on a simple conviction. No one should lead in the Kingdom, teach in the Kingdom, disciple anyone in the Kingdom, or build anything in the Kingdom without first being grounded in the Word of God. Scripture is the final authority (2 Timothy 3:16-17, NLT). Everything else is downstream of that. So before we train anyone for the work of the ministry, before we equip anyone for leadership, before we send anyone out — we ground them in the Word.
That is what this program is for. The Associate of Biblical Studies is designed for the believer who is ready to stop skimming the Bible and start studying it. The believer who is tired of secondhand convictions and wants their own. The believer who has carried hunger for the Word and has finally found a school willing to feed it.
Some students will start here and stop here with a complete, substantive grounding in Scripture that will shape the rest of their life. Others will use it as the foundation for the four-year Bachelor’s track. Either way — by the time you walk out of this program, you will know the Word. You will be able to read it, interpret it, defend it, and live it. And you will be ready for whatever the Lord asks of you next.
“Before we train anyone for the work of the ministry, we ground them in the Word.” – Pastor Adam Aziz | Executive Director
Program At a Glance
Program Length:
2 Years
Credit Hours:
60
Required Courses:
16
Elective Courses:
4
Dominion Wknd:
8
$180 Per Course:
$60 Per Credit Hour
What You Will Study
Required Courses (16)
Every student in the Associate of Biblical Studies completes the following 16 required courses:
- BIB 101 — Old Testament Survey
- BIB 102 — New Testament Survey
- BIB 103 — Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation
- BIB 104 — The Life & Teachings of Jesus
- BIB 105 — The Book of Acts & the Early Church
- THE 101 — Systematic Theology I: Doctrine of Scripture & God
- THE 102 — Christian Apologetics
- THE 103 — Christian Worldview
- SPF 101 — Spiritual Formation
- SPF 102 — The Holy Spirit & Spirit-Empowered Living
- BIB 201 — Biblical Theology
- BIB 202 — The Book of Romans (Living Holy In An Unholy World)
- BIB 203 — The Book of Ephesians (God’s Original Plan)
- THE 201 — Systematic Theology II: Christ, Salvation & the Church
- SPF 201 — Christian Ethics: Character & Holiness
- MIN 201 — Evangelism & Discipleship
Each course is worth 3 credit hours.
Elective Courses (Choose 4)
In addition to the 16 required courses, every student selects 4 elective courses from the following options:
- BIB 210 — The Parables of Jesus
- BIB 211 — Revelation & Biblical Prophecy
- BIB 212 — The Book of James
- THE 210 — The Character & Attributes of God
- SPF 210 — Sin, Temptation & Spiritual Warfare
- SPF 211 — Living Free
- SPF 212 — Living by Faith
- SPF 213 — Secrets of a Giant Killer
Students complete 4 of the 8 available electives to fulfill program requirements. Each course is worth 3 credit hours.
Program Learning Outcomes
What You Will Walk Out With
By the time you complete the Associate of Biblical Studies, you will be able to:
- Read, interpret, and apply Scripture with confidence — using sound principles of biblical interpretation across the Old and New Testaments
- Articulate the foundational doctrines of orthodox Christian faith — including the doctrines of Scripture, God, Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the Church
- Practice consistent personal spiritual disciplines — prayer, Bible study, worship, fasting, and sabbath as the rhythm of a healthy walk with God
- Demonstrate Christlike character and ethical living — measurable growth in integrity, holiness, and Christ-honoring conduct
- Engage in personal evangelism and discipleship — clearly communicating the gospel and walking new believers into spiritual maturity
- Operate in the Holy Spirit with biblical understanding and clarity — knowing the Spirit’s person, work, and gifts, and learning to move with Him
Tuition for This Program
$180 — per class ($60 per credit hour – 3 credit hours)
$3,600 — total tuition for the full 60-credit-hour program (before discounts and fees)
We are committed to keeping JBC accessible…
- A 10% discount is available for students 65 and older and for married couples enrolled together.
- Payment plans are available, and a hardship policy exists for students who need it.
- Special pricing is also available for those who wish to audit a class without pursuing the full degree.
Full tuition, fees, discounts, payment plans, and hardship policy are published on our Admissions page.
Is This Program Right For Me?
This program is for you if…
- You are hungry for the Word and ready to study it with depth, not just read it casually
- You want a strong biblical foundation for your own walk, your family, and your discipleship
- You are answering a call to be biblically grounded for whatever season God leads you into
- You want a complete two-year degree without committing to a four-year program
- You may eventually move into the Bachelor’s track but want to start at the foundation
Not sure which fits? Schedule a 15-minute call. We will help you discern the right starting point.