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The online Associate of Arts degree program from Ecclesia College is designed to prepare students for further studies at the baccalaureate level at either Ecclesia College or to transfer to another institution of higher learning. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of general education courses and competence in seven broad areas:

• Biblical Worldview & Faith
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Lifelong Learning
• Service & Stewardship

The online Associate of General Studies degree program from Ecclesia College provides a flexible curriculum that may be shaped to suit your personal educational/occupational goals. In addition to a solid foundation of core courses, there are three advisement options:

• Option 1: Designed for students continuing toward a BS in Business Administration at Ecclesia College, this option includes courses in Accounting, Business Law, Business Communications, Economics, Management, and Marketing. 
• Option 2: Made to maximize General Education credits in preparation for baccalaureate studies, this option includes courses in Science, Economics, Behavioral Studies, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts/Humanities.
• Option 3: A unique blend of courses developed in consultation with an academic advisor and approved by the degree-granting division chair, in cooperation with the degree-granting department coordinator, to meet specific student educational/occupational goals.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Leadership degree program from Ecclesia College is designed to provide aspiring servant-leaders with the character, creativity, skills, and strategies they need for successful careers in both the private and public sectors. The broad curriculum enables competency in:

• The tools and tactics of servant-leadership and promoting people and projects
• Ethical and responsible leadership skills 
• Communication, problem-solving, and managerial skills 
• Building teams, crafting business plans, and marketing ideas
• Entrepreneurship and business strategies
• Patterns of devotional practice and personal growth that will equip one for spiritual leadership

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree is designed for those seeking to begin or enhance a business career.  As you become a servant-leader, you will complete a program that incorporates the development of the student’s exposure to human problems and personal values.  Courses, taught from a Christian perspective, integrate advanced cognitive, social, and interpersonal skills.  Gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and become a responsible leader in business organizations.  You will learn about:

• Business decision-making
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Business communication
• Critical thinking

Concentrations are available in Marketing and Management.

Ecclesia College offers an online counseling degree, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Counseling.  This program combines counseling with Christianity and the Scripture.  You will learn to evaluate psychological paradigms using the Scripture’s authority and to apply basic counseling principles as they relate to individuals, families, organizations, human development, behavior, and Christian thought.  The curriculum helps students learn to use therapeutic communication skills effectively, employ basic counseling skills, and to practice active listening while also interpreting the legal and regulatory issues associated with counseling professions.  Graduates will understand and be prepared to apply strategies for managing conflict within organizations, the home, the Church, and other societal contexts and will be able to apply biblical and psychological foundations to modern issues.

Ecclesia College offers an online associate degree in Biblical Studies. The program provides students with a convenient, time-efficient track to a career in ministry. The curriculum is designed to improve the depth of students' biblical knowledge and practical understanding of the scriptures.  

The associate degree is designed to cover the first two years of a program before students transfer to a four-year degree program. You will take general education courses as well as beginning courses in Biblical Studies that are designed to introduce students to this area of study.

Ecclesia College offers an online Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree program. This is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation of knowledge of the biblical record. The program is ideal for students who want a greater depth and breadth of biblical study for personal enrichment and who want to prepare for a future in preaching and/or teaching ministry. You will complete a variety of general education courses as well as courses in areas within Biblical Studies. 

Students study areas including:

• New Testament Greek
• Student Development
• Christian Ministry
• Leadership and Ethics
• Theology

There is an online Bachelor of Christian Leadership degree program available from Ecclesia College. This program allows students to take classes in leadership in terms of mentoring, small groups, ethics, and other components. Students take a variety of classes in general education, theology, leadership, and ethics. You may choose an area of emphasis by grouping at least three courses in a given subject. Advisors are available to assist students with course selections that match their interests and career goals.

The online Master of Christian Leadership program prepares Christian students to effectively lead in a variety of settings, including church organizations, mission fields, and the marketplace. The Christ-centered curriculum helps students from all denominations integrate biblical principles into their personal and professional lives while deepening their understanding of Scripture for its application in practical situations. Courses offer biblical and theological educations at the graduate level. You will develop an increasing level of integrity in all aspects of life and an increasing love for others and God along with a growing understanding of the Bible. Graduates will have a thorough understanding of the historical development of theology and the ability to effectively support their theological views and apply them to practical life along with a biblically accurate doctrine of Christian leadership and ministry competencies.