Curriculum for Associate in Biblical Counseling

Associate of Arts and Sciences in Biblical Counseling: Counseling like King Jesus

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for effective biblical counseling that reflects the life and teachings of Jesus. It aims to develop counselors who counsel like Jesus, set an example like Jesus, are wise like Jesus, have the heart and mind like Jesus, are led and filled by the Holy Spirit like Jesus, and are empowered like Jesus in order to provide counsel to all people in the church all over the world. The end goal is to transform all chosen counselors into the full image of Jesus Christ, our Great Counselor. This program meets or exceeds the standards of accredited schools in America.

General Education Requirements (30 credit hours):

1. English Composition (6 credit hours):
   • ENG 101: English Composition I (3 credit hours)
   • ENG 102: English Composition II (3 credit hours)
2. Mathematics (3 credit hours):
   • MAT 101: College Algebra or MAT 102: Introduction to Statistics (3 credit hours)
3. Natural Sciences (3-4 credit hours):
   • BIO 101: General Biology or ENV 101: Environmental Science (3-4 credit hours)
4. Social Sciences (6 credit hours):
   • PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
   • SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours)
5. Humanities (6 credit hours):
   • HIS 101: World History I (3 credit hours)
   • PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy (3 credit hours)
6. Communication (3 credit hours):
   • COM 101: Public Speaking (3 credit hours)
7. Elective (3 credit hours):
   • Any general education course of student’s choice (3 credit hours)

Core Biblical Studies Requirements (24 credit hours):

1. Foundations of Biblical Studies (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 101: Survey of the Old Testament (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 102: Survey of the New Testament (3 credit hours)
2. Life and Teachings of Jesus (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 201: The Life and Ministry of Jesus (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 202: Parables and Teachings of Jesus (3 credit hours)
3. Biblical Counseling Principles (9 credit hours):
   • MIN 301: Introduction to Biblical Counseling (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 302: Counseling Techniques and Practices (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 303: Emotional and Spiritual Healing (3 credit hours)
4. The Holy Spirit and Empowerment (3 credit hours):
   • BIB 301: The Holy Spirit in the New Testament (3 credit hours)

Practical Counseling Electives (6 credit hours):

Students can choose from the following electives to gain practical counseling skills:

1. Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credit hours):
   • MIN 304: Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credit hours)
2. Youth and Children’s Counseling (3 credit hours):
   • MIN 305: Counseling Youth and Children (3 credit hours)
3. Crisis and Trauma Counseling (3 credit hours):
   • MIN 306: Crisis Intervention and Trauma Counseling (3 credit hours)
4. Addiction Counseling (3 credit hours):
   • MIN 307: Counseling for Addiction and Recovery (3 credit hours)

Capstone Project (3 credit hours):

1. Capstone in Biblical Counseling (3 credit hours):
   • MIN 401: Integrative Capstone Project (3 credit hours)
   • This course requires students to integrate their learning into a comprehensive project focused on biblical counseling, demonstrating practical application and counseling skills.

Total Credit Hours: 63-64

This curriculum ensures a strong foundation in general education while focusing deeply on biblical counseling, reflecting the life and teachings of Jesus. It prepares students to counsel, set an example, be wise, have the heart and mind of Jesus, be led and filled by the Holy Spirit, and be empowered like Jesus in order to provide counsel to all people in the church all over the world. The end goal is to transform all chosen counselors into the full image of Jesus Christ, our Great Counselor.