Overview
8 semesters:
This comprehensive course outline provides a foundation for a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Counseling program, covering essential topics in biblical counseling, theology, biblical studies, psychology, and counseling. The capstone project allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the program's learning objectives.
COURSE OUTLINE
Semester 1
- BCN 101: Introduction to Biblical Counseling (3 credits) - Overview of biblical counseling 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) - Study of human behavior and mental processes
- PHL 101: Philosophy and Logic (3 credit) - Introduction to Philosophy and logic
Semester 2
- BCN 102: Biblical Counseling Foundations (3 credits) - Study of biblical counseling foundations and principles
- 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 across the lifespan
- COM 101: Communication Skills (3 credits) - Development of effective communication skills
Semester 3
- BCN 201: Counseling Theories and Models (3 credits) - Study of counseling theories and models from a biblical perspective
- 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 issues
- BCN 202: Case Studies in Biblical Counseling (3 credits) - Analysis of case studies in biblical counseling
Semester 4
- BCN 203: Counseling Skills and Techniques (3 credits) - Development of counseling skills and techniques from a biblical perspective
- THE 202: Christian Ethics (3 credits) - Study of Christian ethics and moral decision-making
- BIB 202: Biblical Interpretation (3 credits) - Study of biblical interpretation and hermeneutics
- PSY 202: Marriage and Family Dynamics (3 credits) - Study of marriage and family dynamics from a biblical perspective
- BCN 204: Group Counseling (3 credits) - Study of group counseling principles and practices from a biblical perspective
Semester 5
- BCN 301: Advanced Biblical Counseling (3 credits) - Advanced study of biblical counseling principles and practices
- THE 301: Advanced Systematic Theology (3 credits) - Advanced study of systematic theology and doctrine
- BIB 301: Advanced Biblical Studies (3 credits) - Advanced study of biblical texts and interpretation
- PSY 301: Crisis Counseling (3 credits) - Study of crisis counseling principles and practices from a biblical perspective
- BCN 302: Ethics in Biblical Counseling (3 credits) - Study of ethics in biblical counseling
Semester 6
- BCN 303: Biblical Counseling and Mental Health (3 credits) - Study of biblical counseling and mental health issues
- THE 302: Theological Reflection (3 credits) - Study of theological reflection and practice
- BIB 302: Biblical Theology (3 credits) - Study of biblical theology and themes
- CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
- BCN 304: Supervised Practicum (3 credits) - Supervised practicum in biblical counseling
Semester 7
- BCN 401: Advanced Topics in Biblical Counseling (3 credits) - Advanced study of topics in biblical counseling
- THE 401: Advanced Theological Studies (3 credits) - Advanced study of theological topics and themes
- BIB 401: Advanced Biblical Interpretation (3 credits) - Advanced study of biblical interpretation and application
- CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
- BCN 402: Biblical Counseling and Leadership (3 credits) - Study of biblical counseling and leadership principles and practices
Semester 8
- BCN 403: Integration and Application (3 credits) - Integration of biblical counseling principles and practices
- CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project
- BCN 404: Reflection and Practice (3 credits) - Reflection on biblical counseling practice
- BCN 405: Advanced Case Studies (3 credits) - Advanced analysis of case studies in biblical counseling
- BCN 406: Professional Development (3 credits) - Preparation for professional practice in biblical counseling
Program Outcomes:
- Graduates will be equipped to provide biblical counseling and guidance.
- Graduates will demonstrate a deep understanding of theology, biblical studies, and counseling.
- Graduates will be able to apply biblical counseling principles in various contexts.
- Graduates will be prepared for careers in biblical counseling, ministry, and leadership.
This program prepares students for careers in biblical counseling, ministry, and leadership, and provides a strong foundation for further study and professional development.
