Bachelor Of Arts In Pastoral Care And Counseling

Semester 1

• PCC 101: Introduction to Pastoral Care (3 credits) - Overview of pastoral care principles and practices
• THE 101: Introduction to Theology (3 credits) - Overview of theological studies and principles
• BIB 101: Introduction to Biblical Studies (3 credits) - Introduction to biblical studies and interpretation
• PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) - Introduction to psychological principles and practices
• PHL 101: Philosophy and Logic (3 credit) - Introduction to Philosophy and logic

Semester 2

• PCC 102: Pastoral Counseling (3 credits) - Study of pastoral counseling principles and practices
• THE 102: Christian Doctrine (3 credits) - Study of Christian doctrine and theology
• BIB 102: Old Testament Studies (3 credits) - Survey of Old Testament history and literature
• PSY 102: Human Development (3 credits) - Study of human development and life stages
• COM 101: Communication Skills (3 credits) - Development of effective communication skills

Semester 3

• PCC 201: Crisis Intervention (3 credits) - Study of crisis intervention principles and practices
• THE 201: Systematic Theology (3 credits) - Study of systematic theology and doctrine
• BIB 201: New Testament Studies (3 credits) - Survey of New Testament history and literature
• PSY 201: Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) - Study of abnormal psychology and mental health
• PCC 202: Pastoral Care in Different Contexts (3 credits) - Study of pastoral care in different contexts and cultures

Semester 4

• PCC 203: Counseling Theories (3 credits) - Study of counseling theories and models
• THE 202: Christian Ethics (3 credits) - Study of Christian ethics and moral decision-making
• BIB 202: Biblical Theology (3 credits) - Study of biblical theology and themes
• PSY 202: Group Dynamics (3 credits) - Study of group dynamics and group counseling
• GEN 202: Junior Seminar (1 credit) - Introduction to career development and professional skills

Semester 5

• PCC 301: Advanced Pastoral Counseling (3 credits) - Advanced study of pastoral counseling principles and practices
• THE 301: Advanced Systematic Theology (3 credits) - Advanced study of systematic theology and doctrine
• PCC 302: Spiritual Direction (3 credits) - Study of spiritual direction principles and practices
• PSY 301: Clinical Assessment (3 credits) - Study of clinical assessment and diagnosis
• RES 301: Research Methods (3 credits) - Introduction to research methods and design

Semester 6

• PCC 303: Pastoral Care and Spirituality (3 credits) - Study of pastoral care and spirituality
• THE 302: Theological Reflection (3 credits) - Study of theological reflection and practice
• PCC 304: Conflict Resolution (3 credits) - Study of conflict resolution principles and practices
• CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
• PCC 305: Ethics in Pastoral Care (3 credits) - Study of ethics in pastoral care and counseling

Semester 7

• PCC 401: Advanced Clinical Practice (3 credits) - Advanced study of clinical practice in pastoral care
• THE 401: Advanced Theological Studies (3 credits) - Advanced study of theological topics and themes
• PCC 402: Pastoral Care and Ministry (3 credits) - Study of pastoral care and ministry practice
• CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
• PCC 403: Supervision and Consultation (3 credits) - Study of supervision and consultation principles and practices

Semester 8

• PCC 404: Integration of Theology and Practice (3 credits) - Study of integration of theology and practice in pastoral care
• PCC 405: Professional Development (3 credits) - Study of professional development and continuing education
• CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project
• PCC 406: Reflection and Practice (3 credits) - Reflection on pastoral care and counseling practice
• PCC 407: Pastoral Care and Community (3 credits) - Study of pastoral care and community engagement 

Program Outcomes:

• Graduates will be equipped to provide pastoral care and counseling in various settings. 
• Graduates will demonstrate a deep understanding of Christian theology and biblical studies. 
• Graduates will be able to apply counseling theories and models in practice.
• Graduates will be able to reflect on their practice and make informed decisions. 

This program prepares students for careers in pastoral care, counseling, and ministry, and provides a strong foundation for further study and professional development.