Associate of Arts General Studies
Associate of Arts in General Studies
The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree program gives students the opportunity to experiences courses from the variety of disciplines offered at ILT.
Program Overview
Zero Student Debt
Our goal is for every student to graduate with no debt. Our donor-sponsored financial assistance makes that possible.
Total: $0.00
Tuition
$400 per Credit Hour
*Tuition cost is subject to change. Additional costs may apply.
Total: $24,000
Requirements
Broad-based, foundational course of study for high school graduates who want to pursue undergrad-level studies in ministry, or are preparing for ordained ministry.
Total: 60 Credits
Expected Timeline
Full-time students can finish this degree in 2 years and part-time students can take up to 3 years.
Total: 2-3 Years
*Additional costs may apply. (Application fee, books, costs associated with researching and producing the independent projects or the final project or thesis, etc.) are also the responsibility of the participant.
Course of Study
| Course Requirements | Credit Hours |
| General Studies: A Total of 30 Credits from the Following Subjects: | |
| Communications | 6 Credits |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 12 Credits |
| Natural Science/Mathematics | 6 Credits |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 6 Credits |
| Bible/Theology Requirements: All students must take the following 30 credits: | |
| Biblical Theology | 21 Credits |
| Historical and Systematic Theology | 9 Credits |
| Total | 60 Credits |
*All work must be in the student’s field of study.
General Studies (30 Credits)
All students must take 30 credits from the following General Studies categories:
Communications (6 Credits):
- COM 101: Academic Research & Writing
- COM 102: Introduction to Communications
Humanities/Fine Arts (12 Credits):
At least two (2) courses from:
- CLS 111-2: Latin I, II
- CLS 121-2: Classical Greek I, II
- BT 201-3: Biblical Greek I, II, III
- BT 211-2: Biblical Hebrew I, II
- PHL 101-2: Logic I, II
At least two (2) courses from:
- LIT 201-2: World Literature I, II
- HIS 211-2: History of Western Civilization I, II
- PHL 210-1: Intro to Western Philosophy I, II
- PHL 221: Intro to Eastern Philosophy
- REL 231: Intro to World Religions
Natural Science/Mathematics (6 Credits):
- MTH 131: Foundations of Mathematics (Required)
- MTH 231: College Geometry
- SCI 221: Intro to Natural Science
- SCI 222: Intro to Physics
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits):
- PSY 261: Intro to Psychology
- SOC 251: Cultural Anthropology
- SOC 271: Intro to Sociology
- SOC 281: Intro to Political Science/Civics
Bible/Theology Requirements (21 Credits)
All students must take the following 30 credits.
- BT 221: Principles of Biblical Interpretation
- BT 311: Introduction to the Old Testament
- BT 321: Introduction to New Testament
- BT 351: Life of Moses
- BT 352: Life of David
- BT 353: Life of Jesus
- BT 354: Life of Paul
Historical and Systematic Theology (9 Credits)
- HST 201: Systematic Theology
- HST 321: Luther and His Catechisms
- HST 331: Lutheran Reformers and the Book of Concord
Total: 60 Credits
After completing this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Scripture and theology.
- Evaluate the credibility and authority of truth claims.
- Completion of online application form.
- Proof of completion of secondary education and transcripts from any post-secondary schools.
- A letter of recommendation from a pastor, teacher or mentor.
- Entrance writing evaluation.
- Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) that is not more than two years old. Normally, minimum acceptable scores for the TOEFL are 21 on the speaking section and 21 on the writing section. Minimum acceptable scores on the IELTS are 6.5 on the speaking section and 6.5 on the writing section. Please request that your score be sent to ILT. ILT’s DI Code for the TOEFL is 5745. More information concerning TOEFL can be accessed at the Education Testing Services website. Information regarding the IELTS can be found at their IELTS website.
- Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Copy of an official photo identification.
- Admissions interview with Director of Enrollment Services.