AA Degree in Christian Studies (Online/Virginia)

Pursue Your Calling

Ready to take the first step toward a dynamic career in ministry? Regent's Associate of Arts in Christian Studies will deepen your understanding of Christianity and give you a greater appreciation of theology and its effect on the world. Examine key figures, places, events and themes of the Old and New Testaments to help prepare you for a role in ministry, service organizations or other areas of Christian leadership.

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Choose courses in theology, biblical studies, world religions and other topics.

BUILD YOUR FAITH

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

Online & On Campus

8-Week Course Sessions

64+ Credit Hours

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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 64+

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Take Your Career to the Next Level

Upon completion of the A.A. in Christian Studies you will be able to:

Invest in your career and future ministry from a strong foundation
Pursue a bachelor's degree for continuing education

Career Opportunities:

Christian Education
Human Services
Children & Youth Work
Missions Work
Nonprofit Organizations

8% Projected Growth in employement of clergy from 2016-2026 - Bureau of Labor Statistics

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2018-19 Tuition Rates
2019-20 Tuition Rates

2018-19 Tuition Rates

Program Type	Tuition
On-Campus Student 12-18 credit hours per semester Under 12 credit hours Over 18 credit hours	$8,490 (block rate) $595/credit hour $566/credit hour
Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes) Full-time (12* credit hours) Part-time (6* credit hours) *Average number of credits per semester.	$395/credit hour $425/credit hour
RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition	$295/credit hour

Program Type

Tuition

On-Campus Student

12-18 credit hours per semester
Under 12 credit hours
Over 18 credit hours

$8,490 (block rate)
$595/credit hour
$566/credit hour

Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)

Full-time (12* credit hours)
Part-time (6* credit hours)

*Average number of credits per semester.

$395/credit hour
$425/credit hour

RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition

$295/credit hour

2019-20 Tuition Rates

Program Type	Tuition
On-Campus Student 12-18 credit hours per semester Under 12 credit hours Over 18 credit hours	$8,610 (block rate) $605/credit hour $574/credit hour
Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes) Full-time (12* credit hours) Part-time (6* credit hours) *Average number of credits per semester.	$395/credit hour $450/credit hour
RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition	$295/credit hour

Program Type

Tuition

On-Campus Student

12-18 credit hours per semester
Under 12 credit hours
Over 18 credit hours

$8,610 (block rate)
$605/credit hour
$574/credit hour

Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)

Full-time (12* credit hours)
Part-time (6* credit hours)

*Average number of credits per semester.

$395/credit hour
$450/credit hour

RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition

$295/credit hour

Student Fees

Fee	Amount	Description
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)	$50	One-time fee, nonrefundable
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students)	$150 $50	Fee is deducted from tuition costs
Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)	$60	One-time fee upon submission of graduation application
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700/semester $550/semester	Contributes to university academic and administrative operations

Optional Fees

Late Payment	$100/Session	Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment
Course Fees	Varies, $70-200 per course	Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee

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Code

Name

Credits

Code: BIBL 200

Name: Principles of Hermeneutics & Theological Thinking

Credits: 3

Introduction to methods of studying and interpreting Scripture, theological understanding, and practical application.

Code: BIBL 201

Name: Principles of Theology

Credits: 3

Study of the foundations of Christian belief. Students explore basic themes in Christian thought such as the knowledge of God, the origin of sin, the nature of humanity, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.

Code: BIBL 255

Name: The Gospels

Credits: 3

Examination of the content and messages of the Gospels, their theology, and their application in modern culture.

Code: BIBL 301

Name: Apologetics

Credits: 3

Exploration of the branch of theology that deals with articulating the reasonableness of Christian faith as well as developing meaningful responses to common objections. Students examine theoretical and applied apologetics and the nature of the relationship between faith and reason, as well as specific problems and implications arising from our postmodern, pluralistic cultural context.

Code: BIBL 401

Name: Christian Ministry

Credits: 3

Introduction to various kinds of ministry found in church and parachurch organizations with an emphasis on the leadership and involvement of the laity. The course also explores team ministry strategies in a ministry context and a model for natural church growth as the basis for ministry health.

ANIM 100	Fundamentals of Animation	$200
ANIM 103	Introduction to Digital Art	$200
ANIM 112	Fundamentals of 2-D Computer Based Animation	$200
ANIM 115	Compositing and Sound for Animators	$200
ANIM 203	3-D Animation	$200
ANIM 210	Writing for Animation	$70
ANIM 213	Character Design, Rigging, and Animation	$200
ANIM 218	Advanced 2-D Computer Animation Techniques	$200
ANIM 222	The Art of the Storyboard	$200
ANIM 310	Business Planning for Media	$70
ANIM 314	Advanced 3-D Animation Techniques	$200
ANIM 340	History of Animation	$70
ANIM 400	Portfolio Preparation	$200
ANIM 413	Motion Graphics for Film & Television	$200
ANIM 415	Animation in 3-D (3 cr.)	$200
ANIM 450	Digital Special Effects for Film and Television	$220
ANIM 480	Production Practum (1-3)	$70-200
ANIM 489	Animation Workshop	$70-200
ANIM 490	Independent Study	$70-200
ANIM 495	Internship	$70
ANIM 496	Culminating Project	$200
ARTA 120	Introduction to Drawing	$200
ARTA 121	2-D Design Methods	$200
ARTA 201	Comp Anatomy & Figure Drawing	$200
ARTA 312	3-D Design Methods	$200
ARTA 320	Introduction to Painting	$200
ARTA 401	Advanced Drawing	$200
BIOL 101	Introduction to Biology with lab	$70
BIOL 121	General Biology I	$70
BIOL 122	General Biology II	$70
BIOL 201	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	$70
BIOL 202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	$70
BIOL 215	Introduction to Microbiology	$70
BIOL 321	General Microbiology	$200
BIOL 421	Immunology	$200
CHEM 101	Introduction to Chemistry	$70
CHEM 121	General Chemistry 1	$70
CHEM 122	General Chemistry II	$70
CHEM 221	Organic Chemistry I	$70
CHEM 222	Organic Chemistry II	$70
CHEM 421	Biochemistry	$200
COMM 495	Internship	$70
CSCI 210	Computer Architecture	$70
CSCI 220	Operating Systems	$70
CSCI 221	Intro to Computer Science	$70
CSCI 233	Ethics for Computer Science	$70
CSCI 310	Software Engineering	$70
CSCI 315	Data Structure & Algorithims	$70
CSCI 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
CSCI 320	Parallel & Distributive Prog	$70
CSCI 430	Mobile and Smart Computing	$70
CTVU 101	Introduction to Aesthetics of Film and Television	$70
CTVU 102	Cinema-Television Equipment Workshop	$200
CTVU 105	Survey of Film and Television	$70
CTVU 229	Fundamentals of Cinema Production	$200
CTVU 250	Fundamentals of Broadcast Television (3)	$200
CTVU 256	Fundamentals of Post-Production (3)	$200
CTVU 310	Screenwriting	$70
CTVU 330	Producing and Directing Broadcast Television (3)	$200
CTVU 345	Lighting Aesthetics and Design for Cinema-Television (3)	$200
CTVU 346	Camera Operations/Film & Video	$200
CTVU 350	Broadcast Television Field Production (3)	$200
CTVU 352	Broadcast TV Tech Production	$200
CTVU 380	Broadcast TV Prod Practicum	$200
CTVU 427	Film Producing	$200
CTVU 458	Sound Design	$200
CTVU 460	Directing	$200
CTVU 470	Editing	$200
CTVU 475	Special Topics	$200
CTVU 480	Production Practicum	$70
CTVU 495	Internship	$70
CTVU 496	Senior Project (3)	$200
ENGL 501	Tutoring Writing	$395
GENE 100	The Making of a Christian Mind	$75
GENE 402	The Making of a Christian Leader	$75
GENE 402a	The Making of a Christian Leader/Service-Learning Experience	$75
HIST 205	Western Civilization I	$50
ISYS 315	Data Structures and Algorithms	$70
ISYS 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
MUSI 220	Fundamentals of Music Theory (3cr.)	$70
MUSI 301	Music History 1 (3 cr.)	$70
MUSI 348	Ensemble Performance (1 cr.)	$70
MUSI 349	Voice Lessons (1 cr.)	$70
NURS 310	Professional Health Assessment	$186
PARA 220	Legal Research & Writing	$200
PHYS 221	General Physics I	$70
PHYS 222	General Physics II	$200
THEU 101	Introduction to Theatre	$70
THEU 105	Stagecraft (3)	$200
THEU 132	Basic Acting 1 (3)	$200
THEU 181	Practicum in Theatre Production (1)*	$70
THEU 221	Movement for the Stage (3)	$200
THEU 227	Makeup for the Theatre (3)	$200
THEU 232	Basic Acting 2 (3)	$200
THEU 234	Voice/Diction for Stage 1	$200
THEU 251	Improvisation (3)	$200
THEU 305	Advanced Stagecraft	$200
THEU 310	Playwriting	$70
THEU 312	Stage Combat (3)	$200
THEU 314	Play Analysis	$70
THEU 320	Auditioning and the Business of Theatre	$70
THEU 321	Costume Design (3)	$200
THEU 322	Fundamentals of Directing	$200
THEU 323	Scenic & Lighting (3)	$200
THEU 324	Stage Management	$70
THEU 330	Screen Acting I	$200
THEU 337	Voice/Diction for Stage 2	$200
THEU 375	Special Topics in Theatre	$70-200
THEU 402	Modern Drama	$70
THEU 405	Theatre History 1	$70
THEU 406	Theatre History 2	$70
THEU 420	Performance Studio	$200
THEU 430	Screen Acting 2	$200
THEU 437	Voice and Movement Integration	$200
THEU 490	Independent Study	$70-200
THEU 495	Theatre Internship	$70
THEU 496	Portfolio Development	$70
UED 480A	Practicum I	$70
UED 480B	Practicum II	$70
UED 495	Field Experience/Student Teach	$200
UED 495	Internship	$70
UED 496	Field Experience E-Portfolio	$200

COSM 610	Philosophy of Science	$550 per credit hour
COSM 615	Foundations of Scientific	$550 per credit hour
COSM 627	Found of Cosmogony: Physics & Astro	$550 per credit hour
COSM 632	Origins of the Cosmos	$550 per credit hour
CSCI 210	Computer Architecture	$70
CSCI 220	Operating Systems	$70
CSCI 221	Intro to Computer Science	$70
CSCI 233	Ethics for Computer Science	$70
CSCI 310	Software Engineering	$70
CSCI 315	Data Structure & Algorithims	$70
CSCI 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
CSCI 320	Parallel & Distributive Prog	$70
CSCI 430	Mobile and Smart Computing	$70
CYBR 610	Cybersecurity Ethics	$650 per credit hour
CYBR 630	630 Info Systems Security & Assurance	$70 FLAT and 650.00 per credit hour
ISYS 315	Data Structures and Algorithms	$70
ISYS 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
PARA 220	Legal Research & Writing	$200
UNIV 500	Foundations/Grad Success	$500

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A.A. in Christian Studies

Pursue Your Calling

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

BUILD YOUR FAITH

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Career Opportunities:

Code

Name

Credits

Code: BIBL 200

Name: Principles of Hermeneutics & Theological Thinking

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 201

Name: Principles of Theology

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 255

Name: The Gospels

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 301

Name: Apologetics

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 401

Name: Christian Ministry

Credits: 3

Taniki Richard, B.S., 2015

Scott Berry, 2009

Katherine Person, B.A., 2017

Stryker Watts, 2013

Luke Isbell, B.A., 2020

Take the Next Step

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A.A. in Christian Studies

Pursue Your Calling

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

BUILD YOUR FAITH

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Career Opportunities:

Code

Name

Credits

Code: BIBL 200 Name: Principles of Hermeneutics & Theological Thinking Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 201 Name: Principles of Theology Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 255 Name: The Gospels Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 301 Name: Apologetics Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 401 Name: Christian Ministry Credits: 3

Hear From Students & Alumni

Taniki Richard, B.S., 2015

Scott Berry, 2009

Katherine Person, B.A., 2017

Stryker Watts, 2013

Luke Isbell, B.A., 2020

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Code: BIBL 200

Name: Principles of Hermeneutics & Theological Thinking

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 201

Name: Principles of Theology

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 255

Name: The Gospels

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 301

Name: Apologetics

Credits: 3

Code: BIBL 401

Name: Christian Ministry

Credits: 3