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.
Applicants desiring entrance into the Associate degree program must have completed the requirements for a high school diploma or the GED.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Students choose a specialization in General Ministry or Women’s Ministries and complete 18 semester credit hours of courses.
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BI 103 Biblical Research Methods (3 credit hours) |
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ED 201 Survey of Christian Education (3 credit hours) |
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EV 101 Personal Evangelism (3 credit hours) |
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EV 203 Spiritual Formation (3 credit hours) |
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MI 202 Introduction to Missions (3 credit hours) |
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PA 201 Leadership (3 credit hours) |
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)
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Tuition (per credit hour) |
$ 172.00 |
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099 Fee |
150.00 |
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Library and Technology Fee (per semester) |
50.00 |
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Audit (per course) |
100.00 |
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Graduation Fee |
225.00 |
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.
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Part-Time 1 course per semester |
Part-Time 2 courses per semester |
Full-time 4 courses per semester |
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Semesters required (to complete degree) |
69 |
35 |
17 |
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Cost per Semester |
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Tuition (per semester credit hour) |
$ 516 |
$ 1,032 |
$ 2,064 |
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Library/Technology Fee |
50 |
50 |
50 |
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Total Cost per Semester |
$ 567 |
$ 1,084 |
$ 2,118 |
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Programs Costs |
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Application Fee |
$ 50 |
$ 50 |
$ 50 |
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Tuition |
11,868 |
11,868 |
11,868 |
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Library/Technology Fee |
3,450 |
1,750 |
850 |
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Graduation Fee |
225 |
225 |
225 |
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Total Program Cost |
$ 15,593 |
$13,893 |
$ 12,993 |
Please see the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of all tuition and fees.