Interdisciplinary Studies, AS

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

Like the BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, the AS degree includes elements of Maranatha’s Biblical Studies and Liberal Arts cores and allows you to create your own concentration. Concentration coursework may be transferred in or taken from Maranatha. You may also convert your professional training from various areas like welding or missionary language school into your concentration.

Concentration Options

• Bible • Church Ministries • Applied Science • Mathematics • Education • Humanities/Liberal Arts • History • Music • Business Management • Office Management • Previous study • Other (inquire for information)

Interdisciplinary Studies

Code Course Hours

Concentration Courses 18

Biblical Studies Core (15 credits) BIBI 111 Old Testament Survey

3 BIBI 112 New Testament Survey 3 BIBC 230 Christian Life, Leadership, and Evangelism 3 BIBC 233 Modern Creationary Thought 3 BIBC 321 Baptist Heritage 3 Liberal Arts Core (22 credits)

Rhetoric and Communications

CASP 111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 2 HUEN 121 English Composition 11 3 HUEN 122 English Composition 2 3

Literature and Music

Music Elective (Any music course) 2 Literature Requirement (Any literature course) 3

Humanities

HUHI 130 The Modern World 3 American Studies 2 3 Quantitative or Scientific Reasoning 3 Any math or science course

Course Distribution

Interdisciplinary Studies Major Biblical Studies Core Liberal Arts Core Open Electives

Minimum Hours Required

18 15 22 9

64

1 Those who test out of HUEN 121 English Composition 1 will replace the credits with any additional credits from the Liberal Arts Core. 2 Any course in the disciplines of history, political science, or government that focuses on the United States of America.

where are they now RENEE PATTON

BIO

As a mother of three college students, Renee Patton (’18) has experienced what most adult learners face—the challenge of juggling life, work, and family while pursuing personal educational goals. Renee began by transferring her existing college credits into MBU’s Interdisciplinary Studies program, completing an accredited bachelor’s in a year and a half while simultaneously earning graduate credits toward a master’s. Eight additional months of hard work resulted in the final credits needed to finish a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning. Renee chose History and English concentrations and is now qualified to teach at the collegiate level. She shares, “I am thankful to the Lord, MBU, and the faculty for helping me pursue my heart’s desire.” She encourages others to “know what you want to do, ask the Lord for clear guidance, and then go for it.”

MAJOR

BA Interdisciplinary Studies, 2018 MEd in Teaching and Learning, 2018 Wildomar, CA

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