Associate of Arts Degree in Ministerial Studies

There are 29 components to this degree program: 1 Introductory Course, 22 Instructional Courses, 5 Required Bible Reading Modules, and a 450-Question Final Exam.

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Associate of Arts in Ministerial Studeis Program Overview

This is a Comprehensive 74 Credit Hour Program

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MINISTERIAL STUDIES STUDENT HANDBOOK.pdf


ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MINISTERIAL STUDIES

(74 Credit Hours / 29 Program Components: 1 Introduction, 22 Instructional Courses with Quizes, 5 Required Bible Reading Modules, 1 Final Exam)

🔹 PHASE 0 – ORIENTATION

MIN 100 – Introduction to Ministerial Studies

Category: Ministry
Credits: 0.5

This course provides an overview of the Associate of Arts Degree program, including expectations, submission requirements, academic integrity, and successful course completion strategies. Students will gain a clear understanding of how to navigate the program and engage with both instructional courses and required Biblical Reading Modules.

🔹 PHASE 1 – FOUNDATIONS

THE 201 – Foundations of Faith

Category: Theology
Credits: 3

This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment. Everyone needs to be firmly established in the Word of God to be able to discern His Word properly, and His will.

BIB 101 – Creative Bible Study Methods

Category: Biblical Studies
Credits: 3

This course will teach you how to study God's Word for yourself. You will not have to rely on the research of others because you will be able to create your own Bible studies based on your study of God's written Word, fully trusting in His Word.

BIB 102 – Old Testament Survey

Category: Biblical Studies
Credits: 3

This course walks you through many of the powerful lessons of the Old Testament, how they relate to our lives today, how they foretell the coming of the Messiah, and prophecies yet to come. Grow in wisdom from the prophets of old. You will also learn to see Jesus in the Old Testament, as well as the new, as everything is a foreshadowing of the salvation God was bringing to mankind through the Person of Jesus Christ.

BIB 103 – New Testament Survey

Category: Biblical Studies
Credits: 3

Study the New Testament Scriptures, from Matthew through Revelation and see Jesus' life and miracles unfold, how God brought salvation to mankind through Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection, the beginning of the Church, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and the End of the Age.

🔹 PHASE 2 – LIFE OF CHRIST

(Required Biblical Reading Modules)

BIB 201 – Book of Matthew Study (Amplified Version)

Category: Biblical Reading Module
Credits: 1.5

This module guides students through a focused reading of the Gospel of Matthew, emphasizing Jesus as the Messiah, fulfillment of prophecy, and Kingdom principles. Students are expected to read and engage directly with the Scripture text.

 

BIB 202 – Book of Mark Study (Amplified Version)

Category: Biblical Reading Module
Credits: 1.5

This module focuses on the Gospel of Mark, highlighting the authority, power, and servant leadership of Jesus Christ through direct engagement with Scripture.

BIB 203 – Book of Luke Study (Amplified Version)

Category: Biblical Reading Module
Credits: 1.5

This module emphasizes the compassion, humanity, and inclusive ministry of Jesus Christ through a guided reading of the Gospel of Luke.

BIB 204 – Book of John Study (Amplified Version)

Category: Biblical Reading Module
Credits: 1.5

This module explores the theological depth of the Gospel of John, focusing on the divinity of Christ and the call to belief and eternal life.

🔹 PHASE 3 – EARLY CHURCH

BIB 205 – Book of Acts Study (Amplified Version)

Category: Biblical Reading Module
Credits: 1.5

This module provides a guided reading of the Book of Acts, emphasizing the work of the Holy Spirit and the growth of the early Church.

🔹 PHASE 4 – CHRISTIAN LIVING & IDENTITY

CLV 203 – Kingdom Living

Category: Christian Living
Credits: 3

The "Gospel of the Kingdom" shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Understanding Kingdom principles is necessary to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom. Jesus and all of His disciples focused on the Kingdom, and so should we. He told us to seek first the Kingdom…that should be our goal and greatest desire.

CLV 202 – Developing a Biblical Worldview

Category: Christian Living
Credits: 3

We need to have the "world view" revealed in the Bible, the written Word of God, rather than what is dictated to us by society. This course takes you from the book of Genesis to Revelation, explaining His perfect plan for humanity from the beginning. We must know the Truth, so that we won’t be deceived by the many lies and destructive tactics that the enemy has made so prevalent in our culture.

🔹 PHASE 5 – SPIRITUAL FORMATION

CLV 201 – Knowing God’s Voice

Category: Christian Living
Credits: 3

This course explains how God speaks to man and how to find God's will for your life. Guidelines are given on knowing the voice of God and determining His will. By studying the Scriptures and spending time in dedicated prayer and worship, you will learn to put down your flesh and come alive in your spirit.

CLV 301 – Intercessory Prayer

Category: Christian Living
Credits: 3

In this study you will learn what intercessory prayer is and how to do it effectively using dynamic spiritual resources that have been delegated for this purpose. You will learn what to pray for and how to overcome hindrances to intercessory prayer. There is a hurting world that needs our help. We can always help them through effectively praying the Word of God and the promises of God to bring about His will in this earth.

THE 205 – Ministry of the Holy Spirit

Category: Theology
Credits: 3

Learn the nature and personality of the Holy Spirit and why it is so important to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and led intimately by Him. Learn the fruits and the gifts of the Spirit and how to operate in them, bringing a greater level of intimacy with God, power over sin, and power to accomplish God’s will in this earth.

🔹 PHASE 6 – MINISTRY & MISSION

EVG 201 – Principles of Multiplication

Category: Evangelism
Credits: 3

This course shares Biblical methods of spiritual reproduction which will enable you to multiply in obedience to God's command. You will learn how to multiply spiritually as an individual and corporately within the context of the local church. God told us all to be fruitful and multiply, and that doesn’t just refer to children of the flesh. We are called to reproduce spiritual offspring for the Kingdom of God.

EVG 202 – Strategies for Spiritual Harvest

Category: Evangelism
Credits: 3

Jesus told His disciples that the fields are white unto harvest, but the harvesters are few. It is up to us, His Church, to go out into the highways and byways and share the Good News of His Kingdom with the lost, bringing hope and true Life to many. This course teaches why it should be our heart’s cry to reach the lost, and practical steps to accomplish that at home and around the world.

EVG 301 – Leaven-Like Evangelism

Category: Evangelism
Credits: 3

Leaven-Like Evangelism teaches you to spread the Gospel heart to heart, home to home, city to city, nation to nation, just as leaven is worked through a lump of dough. This is not just for evangelists, but the Great Commission is a mandate from Christ to all of us.

MIN 310 – Mobilization Methodology

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

This course presents methods (a clearly defined way) of mobilizing believers (channeling their abilities for action) to achieve the vision of worldwide spiritual harvest.

🔹 PHASE 7 – MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

MIN 303 – Teaching Tactics

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

In "Teaching Tactics" you will learn how to use a great spiritual weapon. That weapon is the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17). You will learn tactics of preaching and teaching God's Word, including using testimonies and parables to help the hearers relate to the message.

MIN 403 – Biblical Management Principles

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

"Management" is another word for "stewardship.” "Stewards,” or "managers,” are responsible over something entrusted to them by someone else. As believers, each of us must learn to manage the spiritual resources with which God has entrusted us. We cannot bury our talents in the ground, but must learn how to multiply what He has given us as our offering back to Him.

MIN 404 – Management by Objectives

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

Management By Objectives is a method for conducting Christian ministry in an orderly, effective manner. It is not enough to just know God's will for your life and ministry. You must make definite plans to fulfill your spiritual calling.

MIN 405 – Environmental Analysis

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

This course introduces the principles of how to Biblically take inventory on the spiritual climate of a territory for the purpose of organizing and mobilizing spiritual resources to properly and effectively evangelize the lost in a community.

🔹 PHASE 8 – SPECIALIZED MINISTRY

MIN 420 – Women, a Biblical Profile

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

This course summarizes all that the Bible teaches regarding women. It is not only a study guide, but a reference tool as it lists all the passages about women and references to all the individual women mentioned in the Word of God.

MIN 430 – Jail and Prison Ministry

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

Prisoners need regeneration, not rehabilitation—and Jesus has commissioned His followers to reach beyond barriers to bring freedom in Christ.

CLV 410 – Battle for the Body

Category: Christian Living
Credits: 3

In this course we evaluate strategies to win the battle against Satan in the physical body and walk in divine health.

MIN 415 – Power Principles

Category: Ministry
Credits: 3

To know the power of God you must understand and apply power principles. The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God.

🔹 PHASE 9 – SPIRITUAL WARFARE

SWR 201 – Strategic Spiritual Warfare

Category: Spiritual Warfare
Credits: 3

This course introduces biblical principles of spiritual warfare and how to stand firm in faith.

🔹 FINAL REQUIREMENT

MIN 399 – Associate of Arts Degree Final Exam

Credits: 0

This is the Final Exam for your Associate of Arts Degree in Ministerial Studies. Before beginning this exam, please make sure you have completed all course requirements and Scripture readings.

Tuition Options

CURRENT TUITION (ENROLL BY AUGUST 31, 2026) Students who enroll on or before August 31, 2026 may take advantage of the following tuition options for the Associate of Arts in Ministerial Studies program: • $299 — One-time payment • $64/month for 6 months ($384 total) • $32/month for 12 months ($384 total) • $16/month for 24 months ($384 total) ________________________________________ IMPORTANT TUITION POLICY All tuition must be paid in full before a degree can be issued. If you need an updated invoice or have questions regarding your remaining balance, please contact: [email protected] ________________________________________ UPDATED TUITION STRUCTURE (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026) Beginning September 1, 2026, tuition will transition to a course-based model: • $25 per instructional course (discounted from our current low-tuition certificate courses, which are $35 each) • Based on 22 instructional courses in the program (22 x $25 = $550, or $600 if payment option is used) • Required Biblical Reading Modules are included at no additional cost. This ensures that students continue to engage deeply with Scripture while only being charged for instructional coursework. *Students will receive original, signed degrees and unofficial transcripts sent to them at no additional charge. ________________________________________ TUITION OPTIONS • $550 — One-time payment • $100/month for 6 months ($600 total) • $50/month for 12 months ($600 total) • $25/month for 24 months ($600 total)

Overview and Expectations

Dear Future Student,

Welcome to In His Hands International Bible College (IHHIBC), and this overview of our Associate of Arts Degree Program! We are honored that you are considering biblical education with us, and we are excited to walk alongside you as you grow academically, spiritually, and ministerially.

Our mission is to equip believers with a strong biblical foundation rooted in the Word of God and the Christian faith. As an online Bible college, we value both flexibility and academic integrity, and we ask that every student approach their studies with diligence, honesty, and a heart committed to learning.

Program Overview & Expectations

The Associate of Arts degree is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in biblical studies and Christian ministry. To successfully complete the program, students are expected to:

  • Complete all required courses in the Associate of Arts curriculum
  • Engage meaningfully with course lessons, readings, and lectures
  • Successfully complete quizzes, exams, and written assignments
  • Maintain academic integrity and adhere to all college policies
  • Demonstrate comprehension of course material (not simply click through content)

Please note: Rapidly clicking through courses without engaging the material or completing assessments honestly may result in a review of your academic activity and may result in course failure or dismissal from the program with no refund.

Submission Requirements

  • All quizzes and exams must be completed independently
  • Written assignments must be original work created by you
  • Plagiarism and the use of AI-generated content (such as ChatGPT or similar tools) for assignments or exams are strictly prohibited unless it is used solely for the purpose of translation
  • Assignments must be submitted through the course platform as instructed
  • All additional documentation must be submitted in one email with multiple attachments to: [email protected]

Failure to meet submission or integrity requirements may result in course failure or dismissal from the program with no refund.

Academic Integrity Reminder

As a Christian institution, we take integrity seriously. All students are expected to reflect Christlike character in their academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, use of AI tools, or misrepresentation of work violates college policy and may result in loss of credit, dismissal, and forfeiture of any refunds.

Add-Ons & Optional Services

In His Hands International Bible College offers optional add-ons for students who desire formal documentation:

  • Unofficial Transcripts can be emailed directly to the student and are available for an additional fee.
  • Official Transcripts are printed on tamper-resistant paper, hand-signed and prayed over, sealed with our corporate seal, and mailed in an official USPS sealed envelope with tracking information and a cover letter directly to the transfer university registar. The fee for these services is paid by the student.
  • Official Printed Degrees with our official corporate seal can be mailed directly to the student upon program completion for an additional fee.

You can contact [email protected] to request any of these additional services.

Online Learning Platform – Tech FAQs

Our courses are hosted on the Thinkific learning platform. Here are answers to some common questions:

  • How do I access my courses?
     Log in using the email and password you used at enrollment.
  • Can I pause and resume lessons?
     Yes. Your progress is saved automatically.
  • Can I use my phone or tablet?
     Yes, but a computer is recommended for exams and written assignments.
  • What if my progress doesn’t update?
     Log out, log back in, and ensure lessons are marked complete before moving on.

Need Help? We’re Here for You

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.affordableonlinebiblecollege.com

For technical issues, enrollment questions, or academic concerns, our team will be happy to assist you.

For submissions, degree information, and transcripts, please contact: 

📧 Email: [email protected]

Once again, welcome to In His Hands International Bible College. We pray that your time in the Associate of Arts program will strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of Scripture, and prepare you for effective service in God’s Kingdom.

Blessings on your studies,

In His Hands International Bible College
 “Equipping Believers for Biblical Service”

 

The Heart Behind This Ministry Training

"I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." John 4:35b

Argis and Patricia Hulsey

President and Vice President, Harvestime International Ministries

We are so blessed to offer the anointed Harvestime International curriculum. "The purpose of Harvestime International Ministries: It was upon the spiritual harvest fields of the world that Jesus Christ constantly focused the attention of His disciples: "Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." (John 4:35) The challenge given by our Lord is for laborers, men and women who know how to reap the spiritual harvest fields of the world for the Kingdom of God. It is to this purpose that Harvestime International Network is dedicated–to recruit, train, motivate, and mobilize a network of international harvesters capable of: 1. Intercession for international spiritual harvest:…The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth laborers into His harvest. (Matthew 9:37-38) 2. Articulation of the principles of spiritual harvest: And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2) 3. Demonstration of the principles of spiritual harvest: And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. (1 Corinthians 2:4-5) 4. Communication of the urgency of the mandate for worldwide spiritual harvest: The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. (Jeremiah 8:20) 5. Mobilization of members of the Body of Christ to reap their appointed fields in worldwide, end-time harvest:…He reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest. (Jeremiah 5:24) If English is not your native language, please visit harvestime.org directly to take their courses in Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Sinhala, – සිංහල, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, – தமிழ், Thai, Urdu. (Not all courses are available in all languages.) While you are there, please pray for their ministry and leave a donation, if you like. Then come back to our website and take the final exam in English (you can have it translated with your own software). We are a separate ministry and use their courses, with permission, for the expansion of the Gospel and preparation of the saints to go into the harvest field. Whether you need the additional languages or not, please pray for their ministry and feel free to donate to them, if you like. Their website is www. harvestime.org.

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