A study of the book of James, emphasizing the use of this book in the counseling ministry. Each paragraph of the book will be considered in light of its grammar, meaning and application to the individual Christian. This will not be accomplished without a careful self-examination of the principles taught in this book in relation to the student’s individual life.
This course is designed to present a biblical model of family dynamics to enable the student to counsel family-related issues as well as for the purpose of personal enrichment. This course deals with the basic family structure as revealed in the Scriptures including parent/child relationships, biblical communication and problem solving, the authority structure of the family, and a biblical view of sexuality.
A theological presentation of man, showing how human personality relates to effective biblical counseling.
This course will help the student to understand the Christlike character and qualities of the discipler/counselor from a distinctively New Testament perspective. The course will also provide the environment for the student's self-examination for present and future growth, both in his/her personal walk with Jesus Christ and as a skilled biblical counselor. The goal of this course is to help each student to be a good steward of the life God has given to him/her. The class content is designed to serve as a catalyst for understanding and applying biblical leadership in the student's ministry.
A verse by verse exposition of the Book of Ecclesiastes with a view to understanding its basic meaning and theological significance while emphasizing the use of this book in the counseling ministry. The course gives attention to authorship, the nature of wisdom literature, and the different schools of thought regarding its interpretation. Special emphasis is given to the relationship between God and human depravity.
2 hours
A study of this course will focus on the relationship between life situations and a person's varied actions, emotions, thoughts and motives. Special attention is given to the dynamic of God's truth and power that brings about change in individuals.
“The development of a biblical definition of marriage with emphasis upon the various roles of the couple. A premarital program will be suggested in helping a couple to prepare for their responsibilities in marriage.” The purpose of BCCS626 is designed to acquaint the student with the most common counseling issues faced in marriage counseling, giving the student biblical information to help in how to minister God’s word effectively and efficiently to those marriage problems. This will be accomplished by helping the student to learn how to apply these principles to his/her personal life. 2 hours
This course applies the principles of Dynamics of Biblical Change in the counseling relationship.
An evaluation of some of the more difficult counseling issues such as depression, guilt, forgiveness, addictions, various medically related issues, principles of health and illness, mental illness and others. This course will present a biblical model for helping to resolve these problems. 2 hours
