Fall 2013

Church and Family Ministries

Biblical Counseling

A study of the family and parenting as presented in the Bible with a focus toward counseling in a family context. Included in this will be an investigation of family and parenting problems from a biblical perspective, examination of solutions from the Scriptures, and critical assessment of current theories and research. Biblical counseling strategies and methods will be presented. Students also will learn about this type of counseling through classroom activities such as role playing, observation of live counseling, and the observation of video recordings of counseling.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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A study of marriage as presented in the Bible with a focus toward counseling couples both before marriage begins and during marriage. Included in this will be an investigation of marital problems from a biblical perspective, examination of solutions from the Scriptures, and critical assessment of current theories and research. Biblical premarital and marital counseling strategies and methods will be presented. Students also will learn about this type of counseling through classroom activities such as role playing, observation of live counseling, and the observation of video recordings of counseling.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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A study and critical assessment of psychology and psychotherapy relative to God’s Word and plan for the care of souls. The impact of psychology and psychotherapy on the church and Christians will be considered. Major theorists will be introduced and their approaches will be analyzed and critiqued according to the standard of Scripture.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 104

A study of Scripture for specific application in biblical counseling. Basic hermeneutical skills will be honed for applying biblical truth to both formal and informal counseling situations. Principles from Expository Preaching and their application to counseling will be a focus of the class.

Meeting Dates: 08/22/13-12/13/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 104

Spring 2013

Church and Family Ministries

Biblical Counseling

A study of the Bible to understand human emotions and the potential problems and distortions which arise as an impact of the fall. A biblical strategy will be developed for dealing with the most common emotions (anxiety, anger, depression, fear) while also solidifying a biblical theology of pain and suffering.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 105

Students will learn the practical aspects of developing a counseling ministry in a local church. This will include the biblical-theological basis for inclusion of biblical counseling as a component of the overall ministry of a local church, preparation of the church and individuals within the church for the ministry, building procedures and a system of accountability, and implementation of the ministry. Biblical counseling as an outreach tool into the community will also be explored.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

Room : P 105

Building on the foundation of Counseling Practicum I the student will have further opportunity to counsel under the supervision of faculty and/or other qualified counselors. Prerequisite: BIBCO 5002.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 2.00

Room : WCC 21

A careful examination of the Bible toward establishing biblical principles of biblical counseling. This examination will include an exploration of the theological and historical support for these principles and will compare and contrast other models, both Christian and secular. This study will also consider the implications of these principles for education and practice.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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A study of the Bible to understand human emotions and the potential problems and distortions which arise as an impact of the fall. A biblical strategy will be developed for dealing with the most common emotions (anxiety, anger, depression, fear) while also solidifying a biblical theology of pain and suffering.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 3.00

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Doctor of Philosophy - Em

Intensive reading in the discipline of the major field of study.

Meeting Dates: 01/24/13-05/10/13

Credit Hours: 2.00

Room : WCC 21