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Applied Arts & Technology  Programs
Associate of Arts in Religious Studies
A two-year program.
All students attending Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology are concurrently enrolled in the 2-year Associate of Arts in Religious Studies as well as the specific diploma / certificate program they have chosen.
The Associate of Arts program provides valuable preparation for domestic and/or international employment opportunities. This program will also provide you with introductory level Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation and General Studies courses while
helping you develop a foundational biblical perspective within these disciplines.
Program Overview
Prairie’s Associate of Arts in Religious Studies program will equip you to:
• Articulate the fundamental doctrines and themes of Scripture.
• Detail your role in and responsibility to the global Church.
• Develop a solid biblical foundation with a Christian understanding of several academic disciplines.
• Evaluate all of life’s issues and questions in light of biblical truth based on your development of a
Christian worldview.
• Study the Bible and apply it to life situations and other academic subjects.
• Communicate your faith clearly to others.
• Understand your chosen career path in light of Biblical truth.
Expanded Opportunities
Your training through this Associate of Arts program will provide you with a vital Biblical foundation to
complement and enhance your future professional training. The Associate of Arts program can be transferred into
one of Prairie Bible College’s 4-year programs.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Prairie requires students to be a high
school graduate with a minimum final average of
60% in six senior (Grade 12) subjects, one of which
must be English. If a student is not enrolled in six Grade 12 subjects, course marks from relevant
Grade 11 subjects may be considered. In addition to these admissions requirements, please note the specific requirements of the program being considered.
For more details please refer the PCAAT admissions procedures webpage.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
All courses are three (3) credits unless shown otherwise.
BIBLE & THEOLOGY MAJOR (12 credit hours)
BT 100 Biblical Foundations: The Way
OT 110 The Pentateuch
NT 110 Jesus & the Gospels
TH 100 Introduction to Christian Theology
GENERAL STUDIES CORE (12 credit hours)
HF 110 Written Composition
SS 150 Interpersonal Communication
SS 220 Introduction to Sociology
SS 261 Leadership Foundations
SPIRITUAL FORMATION CORE (3 credit hours)
SF 100/101 The Christian Life: Pursuing God Faithfully
ELECTIVE COURSES (3 credits)
SS 212 Lifespan Development
CM 367 Cross-cultural Practicum*
Other**
*Practical Nursing students (PN) can choose CM 367 or SS212.
*Students other than PN can choose any elective from PBC provided they have the pre-requisite.
DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSES (32 credit hours)
Completed courses from one of the diploma programs offered through Prairie College of Applied Arts & Technology.
Diplomas and certificates offered at PCAAT include:
Transfer Credit Request
Students wishing to transfer into PCAAT and have completed some college or university, may receive transfer credit for up to 7 courses (21 credits). These credits may transfer in place of Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation and/or the General studies portions of the program. Students may instead substitute other courses offered on campus, up to 7 courses (21 credits), instead of receiving transfer credit. For complete details please contact the Admissions Office.
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