Applied Theology, AA

This degree offers three specialized areas of concentration: Biblical Studies, Religious Studies, and Church Administration and Management. The program is designed for students interested in ministerial leadership through the introductory yet rigorous study of religion, theology, and worship in various forms and traditions of ministry. This expanded university-based program of religious and theological study is under-girded by the larger academic community environment of Hampton University as a comprehensive research institution. In addition, communities of faith will serve as hands-on laboratories and teaching sites for supervised practicum as a part of field education and practical experiences in religious education and leadership.

Concentrations

The Biblical Studies concentration is designed to provide students with a canonical, historical, and contextual appreciation of the biblical message, along with theological development within the history of Christianity. Completion of the Associate of Arts degree leads to the attainment of the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies at the completion of an additional sixty hours of course work.

The Church Administration and Management concentration is designed to provide students with an organized course of study on the proper administration of the business and organizational aspects of ministry. Completion of the Associate of Arts degree leads to the attainment of the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies at the completion of an additional sixty hours of course work.

The Religious Studies concentration is designed to provide students an introductory, organized, and scholarly opportunity to explore the diversity of the religions of the world within their particular historical, social, and cultural contexts. The Associate of Arts degree leads to the attainment of the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies at the completion of an additional sixty hours of course work.