The Associate of Arts in General Studies is designed to provide a two year course for the student not desiring or able to complete a four year degree but wishing to have training in Bible and general college studies in order to render competent service as lay persons in a local church, to broaden and deepen their thinking and to prepare for vocational positions requiring an associates degree. In addition, the course of study provides Bible College course work for the student wishing to gain a strong biblical foundation before transferring to another institution to complete a major not offered at Barclay College.