Associate Degrees
Associate of Theological Studies
Concentrated introduction to Christian theology — doctrine of God, Christ, salvation, Scripture, and the church — for students who want depth in belief before breadth in practice.
- Tuition
- $4,500full program
- Credit Hours
- 60
- Duration
- 18–24 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Explain the major doctrines of the Christian faith
- Identify historic creeds, confessions, and their contexts
- Distinguish orthodox teaching from common error
- Apply doctrine to pastoral questions and congregational teaching
- Read primary theological sources with comprehension
Core Coursework
- 01Systematic Theology I & II
- 02Doctrine of God
- 03Christology
- 04Doctrine of Salvation
- 05Old Testament Survey
- 06New Testament Survey
- 07Introduction to Apologetics
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Teachers, Bible study leaders, and ministers wanting doctrinal grounding.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
Foundation for the Bachelor of Theological Studies at FMI.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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Enrollment is open year-round. Application and registration is a one-time $150, and payment plans are available on all tuition.
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