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Graduation Map: Bible and Ministry, AS-LAS for Transfer to HU (Harding University) in Bible and Ministry


About This Degree


Start Here / Finish There

NPC Faculty Mentor: Chuck Argo (Chuck.Argo@np.edu) 501.760.4154

  • This curriculum* is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences (AS-LAS) degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to the Harding University (HU) to complete a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Prerequisite courses and/or developmental courses may need to be taken in addition to this suggested plan of study.

HU Transfer Admission information and policies

Additional HU admittance requirements for this program:

  • HU will maintain exclusive responsibility for admission
  • The student must meet all criteria required for undergraduate admission to HU.
  • The student will have earned the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences at NPC, with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
  • Students must meet all degree-specific criteria to be admitted to a degree program that requires admission.

Contact the NPUC Transfer Coordinator for special HU Transfer Scholarship information for NPC transfer students

NPUC Transfer Resources:   • Transfer 101  •  Transfer Checklists  •  Transfer FAQ

NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

How to Use the Graduation Map


Full-time? Part-time? Need developmental courses? Starting in the Spring or Summer?
Take courses in the order shown on the Graduation Map. See your academic advisor to help streamline your path toward degree completion.*

Scholarship recipients: Please be aware of eligibility criteria for your scholarship(s).  In particular, pay attention to (1) the enrollment requirements each semester for disbursement of your scholarship(s) and (2) the number of hours and GPA required each semester and/or year for renewal of your scholarship(s).  Graduation Maps provide a semester-by-semester course listing to allow you to graduate on time.  Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (501) 760-6398 with any questions regarding enrollment/renewal requirements of your scholarship(s).

Semester 1 - Fall (13 Credit Hours)


Semester 2 - Spring (16 Credit Hours)


Semester 3 - Fall (16 credit hours)


60 Credit Hours


See your NPC advisor for degree and graduation information

* Denotes NPC courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)

Remaining HU courses - Bible & Ministry


Prefix Course # Course Name Credit Hours

BOLD

3020

Old Testament Story and Vision

3

BNEW

3020

New Testament Story and Vision

3

 

 

2 hours of Textual Bible (upper level BNEW or BOLD)

2

BFAM

3000

Christian Teaching 

3

BHIS

3060

History of Renewal Movements 

3

BIB

2020

Biblical Interpretation

3

BIB

4010

Critical Issues in the Old Testament and New Testament 

3

BIB

4020

Biblical Theology

3

BMIN

2080

Foundations for Ministry 

3

BMIN

3010

Christian Counseling Credit

3

BMIN

3050/3050L

Introduction to Preaching 

3

BMIN

4050

Ministry Internship

1

BNEW

3100-3109

New Testament Seminar in Text/Genre

3

BOLD

3100-3109

Old Testament Seminar in Text/Genre 

3

GRK

HEB

1010

1010

Elementary Greek or

Elementary Hebrew 

3

GRK

HEB

1020

1020

Elementary Greek or

Elementary Hebrew 

3

GRK

HEB

3000-3001

3000

Intermediate Readings or

Intermediate Hebrew

3

BMIN

3090

Congregational Ministry

3

BMIN

4000

Capstone in Christian Ministry 

3

BMIS

3000

The World Christian

3

BRES

2070

Research and Writing

3

 

 

Bible Electives (upper-level BNEW or BOLD beyond core)

3

 

 

Bible Electives (any upper level College of Bible and Ministry courses)

3

 

 

Electives

2

Total HU Credit Hours:

68

Total Credit Hours:

128

Academic Year: 2021-2022
Revised: August, 2021