Firm Foundations
A Guided Pathway Associate’s Degree
A two-year discipleship intensive wrapped in a transferable general education program!
Transfer Ready
Is this for me?
Ideal for students who will later transfer to a 4-year Christian University to earn their degree of choice.
Concurrent Enrollment (High School)
High School students that have completed the equivalent of ninth grade can begin taking classes for college credit.
Reactions to the Firm Foundations Associates Degree Offering
“I would have sent all five of my college bound, home schooled children to this if it was in place years ago.”
“This Firm Foundations Guided Pathway will fill a gap for Christian students not jumping directly to a 4-year university.”
“This is perfect. When can you come and share this with my Juniors and Seniors?”
Firm Foundations is IDEAL FOR…
Community College Bound?
NCBC is the local 2-year Chritian alternative.
Staying local for family?
Transfer to the 4-year college of your choice after earning your AA.
Considering a Gap Year?
Immerse yourself in a discipleship intensive while still going to college.
Benefits of this Guided Pathway
- Nationally Accredited College Programs
- Christ Focused Discipleship Activation
- Benchmarked against the Highest Standards
- Christ-Centered, Kingdom-Focused Education
Prepare for the college or degree of your choice with NCBC’s Firm Foundations
AA Degree in Biblical Studies. Complete with transferable ready general education courses rich with the values Christ.
Firm Foundations Associate’s Degree Guided Pathway
AA Biblical Studies
The Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies degree is a two-year degree offered to students for the purpose of providing an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Bible, as well as a deep understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and a selected number of specific books of both the Old and New Testaments.
The Firm Foundation Guided Pathway specifically prepares students to transfer to a 4-year college or university with transferable ready General Education modeled on the CSU/UC Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT).
associate’s Coursework
general education
(48-51 units)
General Education courses are grouped into several broad categories designed to encourage intellect and imagination of ideas and disciplines, while also fulfilling all lower division GE requirements.
- English Composition, Oral Communication and Critical Thinking (3 courses)
- Arts, Humanities and Ethics (3 courses)
- Math, Physical & Life Sciences (3 courses)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (2 courses)
core requirements
(24 units)
24 units completed in Biblical Studies (courses with headings of OT, NT, BIB, TH, CL, or PM). Examples include:
- Study the Life of Jesus and Acts (3 courses)
- Theology of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit (3 courses)
- Hermeneutics & Spiritual Gift Training (2 courses)
emphasis/ elective
(15-18 units)
Five or six elective courses focused on evangelism, discipleship and ministry preparation.
Total
(90 units)
Associates of Arts in Biblical Studies (A.A) requires 90 quarter units for completion.
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