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Anchor Christian U

2026-27 Academic Catalog
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Statement of Faith
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Transfer Credit & Prior Learning
Transferring ACU Credit to Other Institutions
Returning and International Applicants
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Academics
Academic Calendar & Deadlines
Credit and Academic Time
Registration and schedule changes
Online Learning & Technology Requirements
Grading & Grade Appeals
Academic Standing & Progress
Academic Integrity
Graduation Requirements
Arts & Sciences Core
Course Codes & Numbering
Course Groups
Arts & Sciences Electives
Biblical Studies Electives
Christianity & Contexts
Citizenship -- Civic & Global Engagement
Communication & Collaboration
Computation -- Quantitative Reasoning
Contextualization -- Social & Scientific
Critical Thinking & Creativity
MA Bible & Theology Electives
MA Biblical Counseling Electives
MA Leadership Electives
Ministry & Leadership Electives
UG Biblical Counseling Electives
Student Resources
Student Identity Verification
Community Covenant & Conduct
Student Discipline & Appeals
Nondiscrimination
Student Privacy & Records
Complaints and Grievances
Computation -- Quantitative Reasoning
UG Biblical Counseling Electives
MA Biblical Counseling Electives
Ministry & Leadership Electives
Arts & Sciences Electives
Christianity & Contexts
Biblical Studies Electives
MA Bible & Theology Electives
Communication & Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Creativity
Citizenship -- Civic & Global Engagement
MA Leadership Electives
Contextualization -- Social & Scientific
MIN320 Effective Bible Teaching
EDU692 Research Methods: Historical Research
THE225 The New Testament Church
LDR340 Introduction to Accelerated Learning
COM456 Fundraising and Development
PHI210 Logic & Critical Thinking
COU515 Counseling Grief and Loss
SLS160 Introduction to Career Development
ETH230 Service, Ethics & Civic Responsibility
MIN411 Planning for Integrative Learning
DSM495 Leadership in Disability Studies Internship IV
THE512 Biblical Theology of the Church
CAM400 Learning Activities, Games and Events
THE548 An Interpretive Study of Biblical Leadership
BIB316 Romans
DSM420 Disabilities: Advocacy & Ministry Partnerships
LDR707 Leading for Creative Innovation
EDU694 Research Methods: Qualitative Research
SLS150 Foundations of Lifelong Learning
OLE290 Practicum in Outdoor & Experiential Education
COU206 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
BIB501 Hermeneutics
LDR705 Evaluation & Assessment
OLE245 Team Dynamics
MIS501 Global Mission & Culture
HLP100 Personal Wellness Appraisal & Improvement
MIN403 Principles of Ministry Strategy
EDU695 Research Methods: Quantitative Research
LDR795 Capstone Project
COM101 Speech Communication
LDR220 Introduction to Leadership
ENL300 Great Authors
LDR505 Governance & Admin of Nonprofit Organizations
BIB320 Phillipians
THE311 Theology of Mission
BIB500 Interpretive Bible Study
COU530 Human Sexuality
DSM301 Foundations of Disability Services
MIS280 Applied Intercultural Ministry Practicum
THE525 The New Testament Church
COM150 Small Group Communication
COU414 Counseling Children
LDR502 Organizations as Learning Communities
LDR702 Cultural Exegesis
CAM407 Foundations of Experience-Based Learning
LDR330 Servant Leadership
LDR508 Organizational Communication
PHI130 Introduction to Ethics
PHI110 Foundations of Worldviews
BIB530 Biblical Exposition: Narrative Scriptures
BIB305 Nehemiah
MIN520 Communication of the Word
COU540 Trauma & Abuse
COU139 Understanding People
COU344 Helping Relationships
ENC100 Fundamentals of Written Communication
THE509 Biblical Theology of Humanity & Sin
THE538 An Interpretive Study of Biblical Discipleship
DSM411 Disability & The Church 1
COU556 ACBC Membership Seminar
DSM490 Leadership in Disability Studies Internship III
BIB211 Old Testament Directed Study
CAM409 Recreational Programming
PEN251 Canoeing
FIN406 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations
LDR557 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
COU513 Everyday Problems in Counseling
IDS110 Living by Design: Identity, Purpose & Career Pathways
LDR290 Practicum in Mission-Driven Leadership
BIB315 Acts
COU440 Trauma & Abuse
COM320 Communicating for a Cause
THE312 Biblical Theology of the Local Church
EDU691 Research Methods: Biblical Research
LDR509 Spiritual Disciplines in Leadership
COU430 Human Sexuality
CAM405 Counseling in Active Learning Environments
THE500 Doing Biblical Theology
SLS230 Service Professions Seminar & Career Exploration
COM225 Interpersonal and Group Communication
OLE250 Leadership, Ethics & Community Formation
COU305 Methods of Biblical Change
MIS311 Intercultural Ministry Philosophy
COU509 Spiritual Formation & Identity
LDR231 Applied Leadership Practicum
THE325 Theology of Disability
MIN414 Mobilization of Staff and Volunteers
BIB510 Bible Study Exposition Skills
EDU693 Research Methods: Literature Review
LDR703 Strategic Development
MAT121 Problem-Solving Strategies
BIB325 1 John
ENC137 English Composition II
STA210 Statistics for Social Impact & Program Evaluation
LDR530 Mission-Driven Innovation
BIB319 Ephesians
YMN407 Youth Evangelism
HIS221 Roots of Christianity
PSY130 Human Performance & Resilience
LDR700 Program Orientation & Project Proposal
BIB301 Genesis
HLP130 Exercise, Health & Conditioning
THE505 Biblical Theology 1
LDR503 Strategic Thinking
BIB111 Old Testament Survey
PEN210 Outdoor Living Skills
BIB313 John
CRI240 Service Professions Seminar & Career Exploration
THE308 THE308 Theology of God II: Christ and the Holy Spirit
OLE330 Family Systems, Communication & Multi-Agency Collaboration
CIV220 Applied Civics & Community Impact
LDR310 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
OLE210 Group Dynamics & Facilitation
DSM305 Social Work & Disability Studies
BIB112 New Testament Survey
DSM395 Leadership in Disability Studies Internship II
LDR704 Ministry Team Development
THE630 Applied Biblical Theology I: Biblical Investigation
CAM401 Foundations of Camping & Outdoor Education
BIB212 New Testament Directed Study
HLP150 Personal Health
PEN220 Recreational Activities
LDR511 Nonprofit Management
ANT210 Introductory Cultural Anthropology
COU439 Marriage & Family Counseling
SLS167 Foundations of Learning
BIB321 James
MIN404 Developing Dynamic Teams
LDR515 Conflict Resolution in Organizational Environments
LDR130 Fundamentals of Leadership and Service
LDR507 Risk Management of Nonprofit Organizations
MIS411 Intercultural Evangelism
COU555 Starting a Biblical Counseling Ministry
THE120 Foundations for Christian Living
DES111 Design Thinking & Creativity
COU532 Career Counseling
LDR506 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations
CAM424 Management of Support Services
THE501 Bibliology
GLS150 Social Problems
BIB110 Bible Survey
COU546 Psychological Disorders
MIN402 Introduction to Impact Ministry Leadership
COU506 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
YMN301 Youth Ministry Philosophy
DSM290 Leadership in Disability Studies Internship I
THE507 Theology of God 1
OLE260 Behavior Support, Safety & Risk Management in Youth Programs
MIN405 Governance & Admin of Nonprofit Organizations
MIN408 Organizational Communication
MIN311 Personal Life of the Ministry Leader
LDR510 Emotional Intelligence
BIB317 1 Corinthians
COU505 Methods of Biblical Change
COU617 Understanding & Treating Addictions
THE230 Christian Apologetics
COU209 Spiritual Formation & Identity
LDR556 Fundraising and Development Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
BIB540 Biblical Exposition: Epistles
MIN401 Dynamics of Discipleship
BIB520 The Story of the Bible
COU539 Marriage and Family Counseling
YMN321 Youth Ministry Communication
LDR501 Leading in Active Learning Environments
LDR230 Personal & Team Leadership
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
LDR706 Program Design
LDR533 Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship
THE250 Theology of the Gospel
COU557 Counseling Skills & Processes
GLS220 World Religions
THE203 Bibliology
COU544 Helping Relationships
OLE220 Goal Setting, Life Skills & Applied Experiential Methods
LDR690 Research Methods: Research Design
COU446 Psychological Disorders
THE211 Introduction to Biblical Theology
LDR504 Developing Dynamic Teams
DSM430 Disabilities: A Global Perspective
COU535 Group Counseling
THE511 Biblical Theology of Salvation & Sanctification
LDR301 Foundations of Leadership
COU417 Addictions Counseling
THE212 Biblical Theology 2
COU432 Career Counseling
COU357 Counseling Skills & Processes
MIN312 Family Life of the Ministry Leader
THE700 Applied Biblical Theology
THE307 Theology of God I: God the Father
THE631 Applied Biblical Theology II: Theological Synthesis
THE220 Creation to Consummation
COM457 Introduction to Grant Writing
THE201 Theology Survey
THE510 Developing a Biblical Worldview
DSM311 Disability Practices in Children & Adults
MIN407 Risk Management of Nonprofit Organizations
EDU711 Curricular Design
THE632 Applied Biblical Theology III: Ministry Integration
GLS210 Survey of Global Issues
COU514 Counseling Children
LDR790 Research & Development Proposal
COM321 Intercultural Communication
THE508 Theology of God 2
BIB303 Psalms
FIN230 Budgeting, Supplies, & Resource Planning for Programs
DSM320 Adaptive Physical Activity
THE506 Biblical Theology 2
PHI120 Contemporary Worldviews
BIB310 Matthew
LDR311 Introduction to Nonprofit Management
FIN131 Personal Finance
DSM412 Disability & The Church 2
YMN315 Adolescents & Youth Culture
BIB100 Principles of Bible Study
MIS321 Intercultural Communication
LDR558 Nonprofit Marketing & Communications
OLE240 Outdoor Living, Project Design & Community Routines
State Authorization and Recognition
Transferring ACU Credit to Other Institutions
Tuition, fees and required costs
Accreditation Status
Statement of Faith
Using This Catalog
Institutional contacts and hours
Academic Calendar & Deadlines
Institutional goals and outcomes
Financial aid and payment plans
Online Learning & Technology Requirements
Updates & Addenda
Institutional mission
Academic Standing & Progress
Admissions Policies
Cancellation policy
Student Privacy & Records
Graduation Requirements
Student Discipline & Appeals
Returning and International Applicants
Student Identity Verification
Credit and academic time
Transfer Credit & Prior Learning
Nondiscrimination
Withdrawal and refund policy
Academic Integrity
Registration and schedule changes
Complaints and Grievances
Community Covenant & Conduct
Grading & Grade Appeals
Certificate in Ministry Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
Certificate in Biblical Foundations
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
Associate of Science in Biblical Studies
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Associate of Science in Christian Leadership
Master of Arts in Biblical Theology
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Counseling
Associate of Science in Mission-Driven Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership
Certificate in Integrated Biblical Worldview
Bachelor of Science in Disability Ministry

Course Codes & Numbering

COU515 Counseling Grief and Loss
COU206 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
COU530 Human Sexuality
COU414 Counseling Children
COU540 Trauma & Abuse
COU139 Understanding People
COU344 Helping Relationships
COU556 ACBC Membership Seminar
COU513 Everyday Problems in Counseling
COU440 Trauma & Abuse
COU430 Human Sexuality
COU305 Methods of Biblical Change
COU509 Spiritual Formation & Identity
COU439 Marriage & Family Counseling
COU555 Starting a Biblical Counseling Ministry
COU532 Career Counseling
COU546 Psychological Disorders
COU506 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
COU505 Methods of Biblical Change
COU617 Understanding & Treating Addictions
COU209 Spiritual Formation & Identity
COU539 Marriage and Family Counseling
COU557 Counseling Skills & Processes
COU544 Helping Relationships
COU446 Psychological Disorders
COU535 Group Counseling
COU417 Addictions Counseling
COU432 Career Counseling
COU357 Counseling Skills & Processes
COU514 Counseling Children

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