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School of Christian Counseling

Degree in Christian Counseling (30 credits)

This 10-course program equips students with biblical, psychological, and practical tools for counseling within a Christian framework. Each course is 10 weeks long and includes required reading, assignments, practical applications, and a final project that integrates theory and practice.

Courses

COUN001: Foundations of Christian Counseling (3 credits)

COUN001: Foundations of Christian Counseling (3 credits)

Introduction to biblical counseling, key theories, and theological perspectives. Write a personal counseling philosophy integrating biblical frameworks.

COUN002: Biblical Counseling and Theology (3 credits)

COUN002: Biblical Counseling and Theology (3 credits)

Explore how theology informs counseling approaches. Create a biblical model for addressing a specific theological issue in counseling.

COUN003: Psychology and Christian Counseling (3 credits)

COUN003: Psychology and Christian Counseling (3 credits)

Examine the relationship between psychology and Christian faith. Develop a counseling model synthesizing psychology and Scripture.

COUN004: Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits)

COUN004: Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credits)

Study dynamics of marriage and family from a biblical perspective. Create a family intervention strategy for counseling contexts.

COUN005: Counseling Adolescents and Children (3 credits)

COUN005: Counseling Adolescents and Children (3 credits)

Explore developmental psychology for youth counseling. Design a counseling program for a children’s ministry.

COUN006: Addiction and Recovery Counseling (3 credits)

COUN006: Addiction and Recovery Counseling (3 credits)

Learn strategies for counseling those struggling with addiction. Create a biblical recovery curriculum for addiction ministry.

COUN007: Trauma and Crisis Counseling (3 credits)

COUN007: Trauma and Crisis Counseling (3 credits)

Equip students to counsel trauma survivors and crisis situations. Develop a trauma-informed care plan for ministry settings.

COUN008: Mental Health and Counseling (3 credits)

COUN008: Mental Health and Counseling (3 credits)

Focus on mental health issues within a Christian framework. Present a mental health intervention strategy for church contexts.

COUN009: Ethics in Christian Counseling (3 credits)

COUN009: Ethics in Christian Counseling (3 credits)

Study ethical guidelines and dilemmas in counseling. Develop an ethical framework for counseling within a ministry.

COUN010: Internship and Capstone Project (3 credits)

COUN010: Internship and Capstone Project (3 credits)

Complete a 10-week counseling internship, applying skills in real-world settings. Submit a comprehensive case report reflecting personal growth and program integration.