ASSOCIATE DEGREESAssociate of Arts in Christian Ministry This program is designed to prepare students to complete their education at another institution. In addition to completing a number of hours in general educa-tion, students are trained in a biblical worldview and are given some foundational principles for Christian ministry. Graduates from this program will typically serve the church in a volunteer capacity.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for Associate of Artsin Christian Ministry

Biblical Education 27Old Testament Studies (6) History of Ancient Israel 1 & 2 6New Testament Studies (8) Acts 4 Gospel 4Exegetical Electives (5) Bible Exegesis Elective 2 New Testament Epistle Elective 3Hermeneutics (3) Principles of Interpretation 3Doctrine and Integration (5) Christ and the Bible 3 Christian Life 2

General Education 25College Life and Orientation 1English Composition 1 & 2 6General Studies Electives 6

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History Elective 3Philosophy 3Psychology 3Speech 1 3

Professional Education 7Christian Service 0Foundations for Christian Education 2Foundations for Christian Mission 3Personal Evangelism 2

General Electives 3

TotalsBiblical Education 27General Education 25Professional Education 7General Electives 3Total Required 62

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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY forAssociate of Arts in Christian Ministry

FIRST YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCollege Life and Orientation 1 English Composition 2 3Acts 4 Foundations for Christian Education 2Christ and the Bible 3 General Education Elective1 3Christian Life 2 History of Ancient Israel 2 3English Composition 1 3 Personal Evangelism 2History of Ancient Israel 1 3 Speech 1 3Total 16 Total 16

SECOND YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterBible Exegesis Elective2 2 General Education Elective1 3Foundations for Christian Mission 3 History Elective3 3Gospel 4 New Testament Epistle Elective4 3Principles of Interpretation 3 Philosophy 3Psychology 3 General Elective5 3Total 15 Total 15

1. Acceptable General Education Electives: Anthropology, World Geography, World Religions, US His-tory 1492-1877, History of Western Civilization, History of American Civil Religion, History of Chris-tian Worship, Sociology, Music Appreciation, Greek language, Spanish language or Introduction to Linguistics.

2. Acceptable Bible Exegesis Electives: Foundations for Christian Worship or any exegetical course counts if not required somewhere else in the degree. Background electives or survey courses do not count. Eligible courses include most courses identified with OT, NT, or DO.

3. Acceptable History Electives: US History 1492-1877 or History of Western Civilization.4. Acceptable

New Testa-ment Epistles Electives: Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Revelation or Timothy & Titus.

5. Acceptable General Elective: Any course not al-ready required in degree.

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Associate of Arts in Deaf Ministry This program is designed to develop introductory language and cultural skills needed to work within the deaf community. One semester is dedicated to full im-mersion within the deaf community offering opportunities for outreach, multi-media visual presentations, teaching and training the deaf of various ages. Upon comple-tion of this program, students will demonstrate basic skills needed for working with the deaf and church programming. Frequently, this program is selected as an added area of study in addition to a Bachelor’s degree although graduates will also be positioned to complete their education at another institution.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for Associate of Artsin Deaf Ministry

Biblical Education 25Old Testament (6) History of Ancient Israel 1 & 2 6New Testament (11) Acts 4 Gospel 4 New Testament Epistle Elective 3Hermeneutics (3) Principles of Interpretation 3Doctrine and Integration (5) Christ and the Bible 3 Christian Life 2

General Education 25College Life and Orientation 1English Composition 1 & 2 6General Education Electives 6Introduction to Linguistics 3Philosophy 3

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Psychology 3Speech 1 3

Professional Education 14Christian Service 0American Sign Language 1 3American Sign Language 2 3American Sign Language 3 2Introduction to Deaf Ministry 1Introduction to Interpreting 1Practical Issues in Deaf Communication 2Voice Interpreting 2

TotalsBiblical Education 25General Education 25Professional Education 14Total Required 64

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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY forAssociate of Arts in Deaf Ministry

FIRST YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCollege Life and Orientation 1 American Sign Language 2 3Acts 4 Christian Life 2American Sign Language 1 3 English Composition 2 3Christ and the Bible 3 General Education Elective1 3English Composition 1 3 History of Ancient Israel 2 3History of Ancient Israel 1 3 Speech 1 3Total 17 Total 17

SECOND YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterAmerican Sign Language 3 2 General Education Elective1 3Gospel 4 Introduction to Interpreting 1Introduction to Deaf Ministry 1 New Testament Epistle Elective2 3Introduction to Linguistics 3 Philosophy 3Psychology 3 Practical Issues in Deaf Ministry 2Voice Interpreting 2 Principles of Interpretation 3Total 15 Total 15

1. Acceptable General Education Electives: Anthropology, World Geography, World Religions, US His-tory 1492-1877, History of Western Civilization, History of American Civil Religion, History of Chris-tian Worship, Sociology, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Linguistics, Greek language, or Spanish language.

2. Acceptable New Testament Epistles Electives: Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Revelation or Timothy & Titus.

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Associate of Arts in Church Music This program is designed for the student who desires a position of voluntary leadership in music ministry. The student will gain both a foundational knowledge of the Bible and a strong foundation of musical understanding. The skill level of the student’s musicianship will be enhanced through private instruction and group par-ticipation. Frequently, this program is selected as an added area of study in addition to a Bachelor’s degree although graduates will also be positioned to complete their education at another institution.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for Associate of Artsin Church Music

Biblical Education 24Old Testament (6) History of Ancient Israel 1 and 2 6New Testament (10) Acts 4 Foundations for Christian Worship 2 Gospel 4Hermeneutics (3) Principles of Interpretation 3Doctrine and Integration (5) Christ and the Bible 3 Christian Life 2

General Education 25College Life and Orientation 1English Composition 1 & 2 6General Education Electives 6History Elective 3

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Music Appreciation 3Psychology 3Speech 1 3

Professional Studies 18Christian Service 0Concert Choir 4Music in Worship Literature 2Music Skills 1 and 2 2Music Theory 1 and 2 6Primary Applied 4

TotalsBiblical Education 24General Education 25Professional Education 18Total Required 67

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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY forAssociate of Arts in Church Music

FIRST YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCollege Life and Orientation 1 Christ and the Bible 3Acts 4 Christian Life 2Concert Choir 1 Concert Choir 1English Composition 1 3 English Composition 2 3History of Ancient Israel 1 3 History of Ancient Israel 2 3Music Appreciation 3 Music Skills 1 1Primary Applied 1 Music Theory 1 3Total 16 Primary Applied 1 Total 17SECOND YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterConcert Choir 1 Concert Choir 1Music in Worship Literature 2 Foundations For Christian Worship 2Music Skills 2 1 General Education Electives1 3Music Theory 2 3 Gospel 4Primary Applied 1 History Elective2 3Principles of Interpretation 3 New Testament Epistle Elective3 3Psychology 3 Primary Applied 1Speech 1 3 Total 17Total 17

1. Acceptable General Education Electives: Anthropology, World Geography, World Religions, US His-tory 1492-1877, History of Western Civilization, History of American Civil Religion, History of Chris-tian Worship, Sociology, Introduction to Linguistics, Greek language, or Spanish language.

2. Acceptable History Electives: US History 1492-1877 or History of Western Civilization.3. Acceptable New Testament Epistles Electives: Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Revelation or Timothy & Titus.

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Associate of Arts in TESOL(Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The program is designed for students who have a desire to help English lan-guage learners acquire English language skills whether working in a global context or locally. Students with an Associate of Arts in TESOL will become effective and confident teachers of English. Graduates will be able to assess a language learner’s existing knowledge of the target language (English) and create meaningful and en-gaging lesson plans for use in the language classroom. This degree major is es-pecially helpful for those who might find themselves living cross culturally where English language teachers are in high demand. Students with this degree may also use the major working as a paraprofessional in a school district with an ESL pro-gram, working in a church plant, in urban community outreach, children’s ministry, and in campus ministry. Many students elect to take the courses required for the Associates in TESOL while also pursuing a bachelor degree at OCC. This degree particularly fits well with an Intercultural Studies bachelor degree.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for Associate of Artsin TESOL

Biblical Education 25Old Testament (6) History of Ancient Israel 1 & 2 6New Testament (11) Acts 4 Gospel 4 New Testament Epistle Elective 3Hermeneutics (3) Principles of Interpretation 3Doctrine and Integration (5) Christ & the Bible 3 Christian Life 2

General Education 25Anthropology 3College Life & Orientation 1English Composition 1 & 2 6General Education Electives 6Introduction to Linguistics 3

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Language/Literature Elective 3Speech 1 3

Professional Education 14Christian Service 0Foundations for Christian Mission 3Meth & Materials for EngLanguage Teaching 3Phonetics 2TESOL Practicum 3Theories & Prin of EngLanguage Teaching 3

TotalsBiblical Education 25General Education 25Professional Education 14Total Required 64

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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY forAssociate of Arts in TESOL

FIRST YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCollege Life and Orientation 1 Christian Life 2Acts 4 English Composition 2 3Christ and the Bible 3 Foundations for Christian Mission 3English Composition 1 3 General Education Elective2 3History of Ancient Israel 1 3 History of Ancient Israel 2 3Language/Literature Elective1 3 Speech 1 3Total 17 Total 17

SECOND YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterAnthropology 3 General Education Elective2 3Gospel 4 Meth & Materials for EngIntroduction to Linguistics 3 Lang Teaching 3New Testament Epistle Elective3 3 Principles of Interpretation 3Phonetics 2 TESOL Practicum 3Theories & Prin of Eng Total 14Language Teaching 3Total 16

1. Acceptable Language/Literature Electives: British Literature, American Literature, Masterpieces of Western Literature, Practical Applications for English Grammar, Greek language, Hebrew language, or Spanish language.

2. Acceptable General Education Electives: World Geography, World Religions, US History 1492-1877, History of Western Civilization, History of American Civil Religion, History of Christian Worship, Soci-ology, Music Appreciation, Greek language, or Spanish language.

3. Acceptable New Testament Epistles Electives: Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Revelation or Timothy & Titus.

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Associate of Arts in Intercultural Studies This program is designed for students who wish to develop their skills and deepen their passion for ministry that crosses cultural barriers. This preparation is accom-plished with two avenues of engagement in mind: 1) stateside service in the home base of a mission organization; or 2) ministry that involves mobilizing both workers and senders in the local church. The specific skills needed for entry into cross cultural service in a stateside missions ministry are emphasized throughout the course of study. Should a student desire to continue his/her training in cross cultural ministry, this associate degree is ideally suited for that purpose at an undergraduate level.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for Associate of Artsin Intercultural Studies

Biblical Education 25Old Testament (6) History of Ancient Israel 1 & 2 6New Testament (11) Acts 4 Gospel 4 New Testament Epistle Elective 3Hermeneutics (3) Principles of Interpretation 3Doctrine and Integration (5) Christ and the Bible 3 Christian Life 2

General Education 25Anthropology 3College Life and Orientation 1English Composition 1 & 2 6General Education Electives 6

Psychology 3Speech 1 3World Religions 3

Professional Education 14Christian Service 0Foundations for Christian Mission 3Global Outreach and the Church 2History of the World Christian Movement 2Intercultural Studies Electives 5Practical Ministry in Intercultural Ministry 2

TotalsBiblical Education 25General Education 25Professional Education 14Total Required 64

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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF STUDY forAssociate of Arts in Intercultural Studies

FIRST YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterCollege Life and Orientation 1 English Composition 2 3Acts 4 Foundations for Christian Mission 3Christ and the Bible 3 General Education Elective1 3Christian Life 2 History of Ancient Israel 2 3English Composition 1 3 Speech 1 3History of Ancient Israel 1 3 Total 16Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester Second SemesterAnthropology 3 General Education Elective1 3Global Outreach and the Church 2 New Testament Epistle Elective3 3Gospel 4 Practical Ministry inHistory of the World Intercultural Ministry 2Christian Movement 2 Psychology 3Principles of Interpretation 3 World Religions 3Intercultural Studies Elective2 3 Intercultural Studies Elective2 2Total 17 Total 16

1. Acceptable General Education Electives: World Geography, US History 1492-1877, History of West-ern Civilization, History of American Civil Religion, History of Christian Worship, Sociology, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Linguistics, Greek language, or Spanish language.

2. Acceptable Intercultural Studies Electives: Any IS course, any Church Planting course, any Multi-Ethnic Ministry course, any TESOL/Language course, Exegeting the City, Poverty 101, Teaching the Developing Child, or Teaching the Developing Adult.

3. Acceptable New Testament Epistles Electives: Hebrews, 1 Corinthians, Revelation or Timothy & Titus.

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