American Leadership Institute and Seminary

ASSOCIATE OF BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP (A.B.L.) DEGREE PROGRAM

The Associate of Biblical Leadership degree is a two-year undergraduate program offered by the American Leadership Institute and Seminary.

Admission Requirements

Applicants desiring entrance into the Associate degree program must have completed the requirements for a high school diploma or the GED. 

Application Process

1.      Complete Application Form;

2.      Submit the application with the $50.00 application fee; and

3.      Request official transcripts from each institution attended be sent directly to ALIS.

Program Objectives

As a result of completing the Associate of Biblical Leadership degree program, the graduate will be able to do the following: 

1.                  Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communication;

2.                  Demonstrate an understanding of Western civilization;

3.                  Demonstrate an understanding of man in society;

4.                  Demonstrate an understanding of basic algebraic concepts;

5.                  Present an overview of the Bible and its theology;

6.                  Formulate a Christian world view;

7.                  Present the Gospel of Christ in a clear fashion;

8.                  Develop proper exegetical and expository messages and lessons from Scripture;

9.                  Explain how to organize and administer all ministries of the local church;

10.             Demonstrate an understanding of counseling principles and techniques required to meet the needs of the congregation;

11.             Explain the importance of home and foreign missions and the role of the local church with respect to missions.

 

Degree Requirements

Curriculum

The Associate of Biblical Leadership (A.B.L.) degree program is a two-year program that requires 69 semester credit hours of coursework.  The coursework includes 36 semester credit hours in General Education core courses, 15 semester credit hours in Bible and Theology courses, and 18 semester credit hours in either the General Ministry or Women’s Ministries specialization. 

Required Coursework

General Education Requirements (36 credit hours)

Intro to Theological Research and Writing - RW 100 (no credit)

English (9 credit hours)

EN 101 English Composition I (3 credit hours)         

EN 102 English Composition II (3 credit hours)

EN 201 Public Speech (3 credit hours)

History (6 credit hours)

HI 101 World Civilizations I (3 credit hours)

HI 102 World Civilizations II (3 credit hours)

Math - MA 201 College Algebra (3 credit hours)

Science - SC 103 General Physical Science (3 credit hours)

Social Science – Choose 2 courses (6 credit hours)

SO 102 Contemporary Ethics               

SO 201 Principles of Psychology & Counseling       

SO 204 Principles of Sociology

Music - MU 102 Music Appreciation (3 credit hours)

General Education Electives - Choose 2 courses (6 credit hours)

CS 101 Principles of Computer Management

SO 102 Contemporary Ethics               

SO 201 Principles of Psychology & Counseling       

SO 204 Principles of Sociology            

 Bible/Theology Requirements (15 credit hours)

BI 101 Old Testament Survey (3 credit hours)

BI 102 New Testament Survey (3 credit hours)

HI 202 Church History (3 credit hours)

TH 201 Theology Survey I (3 credit hours)

TH 202 Theology Survey II (3 credit hours)

General Ministry or Women’s Ministries Specialization (18 credit hours)

Electives

A.B.L. students choose six semester credit of electives from General Education courses as part of the General Education core.  The elective courses may be selected from four courses:   CS 101 Principles of Computer Management, SO 102 Contemporary Ethics, SO 201 Principles of Psychology & Counseling, and SO 204 Principles of Sociology.      

Specializations

Students choose a specialization in General Ministry or Women’s Ministries and complete 18 semester credit hours of courses.

General Ministry

BI 103 Biblical Research Methods (3 credit hours)

ED 201 Survey of Christian Education (3 credit hours)

EV 101 Personal Evangelism (3 credit hours)

EV 203 Spiritual Formation (3 credit hours)

MI 202 Introduction to Missions (3 credit hours)

PA 201 Leadership (3 credit hours)

Women’s Ministries

BI 210 Women in the Bible (3 credit hours)

EV 203 Spiritual Formation (3 credit hours)

MI 202 Introduction to Missions (3 credit hours)

WMIN 101 Introduction to Women’s Ministries (3 credit hours)

WMIN 201 Evangelism in Women’s Ministries (3 credit hours)

WMIN 202 Leadership and Women (3 credit hours)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition (per credit  hour)

$ 172.00

099 Fee

150.00

Library and Technology Fee (per semester)

50.00

Audit (per course)

100.00

Graduation Fee

225.00

Program length and Costs

All courses in the A.B.L. curriculum are three semester credit hours in length.  The following chart shows the number of semesters required to complete the A.B.L. degree program, the student’s cost each semester, and the total program costs based upon the number of credit hours completed each semester. 

 

 

Part-Time

1 course per semester

 Part-Time

2 courses per semester

Full-time

4 courses per semester

Semesters required (to complete degree)

69

35

17

Cost per Semester

 

 

 

Tuition (per semester credit hour)

 $      516

 $  1,032

 $  2,064

Library/Technology Fee

          50

         50

          50

Total Cost per Semester

 $      567

 $  1,084

 $  2,118

Programs Costs

 

 

 

Application Fee

  $        50

$         50

$          50

Tuition

  11,868

 11,868

  11,868

Library/Technology Fee

      3,450

     1,750

        850

Graduation Fee

        225

        225

        225

Total Program Cost

 $ 15,593

 $13,893

 $ 12,993

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please see the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of all tuition and fees.