Snead State & Athens Form Collaborative Program for Religion



Athens State University and Snead State Community College entered into an articulation agreement regarding the transfer of students between the two institutions.  The articulation agreement allows students to have an uninterrupted transfer of the Associate’s Degree from Snead State to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religion at Athens State.



“We’re excited to offer this new opportunity for our students,” said Snead President Robert Exley.  “With Snead State and Athens both part of the Alabama Community College System, the partnership is a logical move that provides a seamless transition for our students who wish to transfer to Athens to earn their bachelor’s degree.  I foresee the development of the Religious Studies articulation program as the first of many occasions where Snead and Athens will join together to enhance learning for students.”

The associate’s degree is received by completing a course of study at Snead State to include History of World Religions, Survey of the Old Testament, Survey of the New Testament, and Introduction to Preaching Ministry.  Upon completion of these courses, students would matriculate to Athens State as a junior to complete the required coursework for a bachelor’s degree.



“Athens State has, since its inception, offered a curriculum option to serve students with an interest in the study of religion,” stated President Bob Glenn.  “This agreement with Snead State may be a launching pad, for both institutions, towards a more in-depth focus on the creation of specialized bachelor’s degrees.”

“I am delighted to be able to extend our partnership between our schools with this agreement. We have a wonderful relationship, and is another step we can take together for the benefit of students,” said Snead State’s Chief Academic/Student Services Officer Dr. Larry Miller.

The collaborative degree program is set to begin with the fall 2011 semester just now commencing at Snead State.  For more information, call 256-840-4125 or email:  djwatts@snead.edu.

Representatives from Snead State Community College and Athens State University met Thursday, Aug. 18, to sign the official articulation agreement to offer a collaborative program in Religion. On hand for the signing were, from left, seated, Dr. Robert Exley of Snead State Community College and Dr. Bob Glenn of Athens State University; standing, Religion Instructor Dr. Jonathan Watts and Chief Academic/Student Services Officer Dr. Larry Miller of Snead State, and Dr. Clarence Johnson, Dr. Tony Moyers and Dr. Robby White of Athens State.