Academic Degrees

The Bible Certificate program is especially designed for:

1. students who may be undecided as to a vocational choice and who wish to seek further direction from the Lord while enhancing their general biblical knowledge;
2. wives of full-time students enrolled for a degree, who want to be better prepared to serve alongside their spouse in ministry;
3. local individuals who simply want to enhance their knowledge of spiritual truth in order to grow personally and to be more effective in lay ministry.

The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies was specifically designed for:

1. students with vocational goals outside the realm of Bible College training who want a solid Bible foundation and a Christian orientation to life,
2. students who are unsure about their direction who want the assistance of a Christian institution of higher learning as they seek to discern the Lord’s will in their lives,
3. students who want to be involved as laymen in their churches or in Christian ministry that does not require a full bachelor’s degree.

The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed to achieve the following educational objectives. Students will:

1. express without reservation that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant and authoritative Word of God, and is the standard for faith and conduct;
2. demonstrate intellectual competence in general education,
3. demonstrate mastery of essential Bible content and competence in Bible study skills:
4. demonstrate competence in the expositional method of preaching, teaching and writing about biblical truth;
5. evidence a close relationship with Christ by consistent devotional practices, good works, irreproachable speech and healthy interpersonal relationships;
6. utilize the results of formal studies in church-related Christian service;
7. evidence appreciation and concern for world-wide missions;
8. demonstrate development as a whole person: spiritually, culturally, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. Minor Programs

The Th.B. degree provides an opportunity to double professional training while at Appalachian Bible College. The B.A. in Bible and Theology is the foundation for this degree. To qualify for the Th.B. degree students must fulfill all program requirements for two B.A. degree minor programs, instead of one. Combinations such as Pastoral and Missions, Missions and Music, Elementary Education and Music, or Pastoral and Youth Ministries have been completed. Minors Programs

This is a specialized program that leads to two degrees. You can earn a BA in Bible/Theology from ABC and a BS in Nursing from Mountain State University. MSU is a private college located near ABC in Beckley, WV. This 5-year program is ideal for the student seeking to serve the Lord in Medical missions.

The M.A. in Ministry offered at Appalachian has several distinctives:

• It can be tailored to fit one's personal ministry goals and interests.
• It is based on a flexible schedule of modular classes, involving both on-campus and internet-based instruction.
• It is facilitated by qualified professors with practical experience.
• It emphasizes interaction among students, many of whom have a great deal of experience themselves.