Curriculum for Doctor in Biblical Counseling

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

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for the highest level of leadership and scholarship in biblical counseling that reflect 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.

Core Biblical Studies Requirements (24 credit hours):

1. Advanced Biblical Theology (12 credit hours):
   • BIB 801: Advanced Old Testament Theology and Exegesis (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 802: Advanced New Testament Theology and Exegesis (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 803: Advanced Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 804: Biblical Theology and Contemporary Issues (3 credit hours)
2. Life and Teachings of Jesus (9 credit hours):
   • BIB 811: The Historical Jesus: Context and Impact (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 812: The Parables of Jesus: Advanced Interpretation (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 813: The Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection: Theological Implications (3 credit hours)
3. Jesus’ Discipleship Model and the Great Commission (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 821: Discipleship in Historical and Contemporary Contexts (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 822: Implementing the Great Commission Globally (3 credit hours)

The Holy Spirit and Empowerment (18 credit hours):

1. Pneumatology and Empowerment (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 831: Advanced Pneumatology: The Holy Spirit in Theology (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 832: The Empowering Presence of the Holy Spirit (3 credit hours)
2. Kingdom Authority and Leadership (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 841: Kingdom Authority and Leadership in the Gospels (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 842: Power Dynamics in the Acts of the Apostles (3 credit hours)
3. Discipleship and Evangelism (6 credit hours):
   • BIB 851: Discipleship and Spiritual Formation in the Modern Church (3 credit hours)
   • BIB 852: Fire Evangelism and Revival Movements (3 credit hours)

Advanced Biblical Counseling (18 credit hours):

1. Biblical Counseling and Leadership (12 credit hours):
   • MIN 861: Advanced Biblical Counseling and Leadership (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 862: Counseling Techniques and Practices (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 863: Emotional and Spiritual Healing (3 credit hours)
   • MIN 864: Marriage and Family Counseling (3 credit hours)
2. Specialized Counseling Electives (6 credit hours):
   • Choose two of the following courses:
     • MIN 871: Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Counseling (3 credit hours)
     • MIN 872: Counseling Youth and Adolescents (3 credit hours)
     • MIN 873: Counseling for Addiction and Recovery (3 credit hours)
     • MIN 874: Counseling within the Church Context (3 credit hours)

Research and Advanced Study (12 credit hours):

1. Research Methodology (6 credit hours):
   • RES 801: Advanced Research Methods in Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)
   • RES 802: Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Theology (3 credit hours)
2. Doctoral Seminars (6 credit hours):
   • SEM 801: Doctoral Seminar in Biblical Studies (3 credit hours)
   • SEM 802: Doctoral Seminar in Theological Integration (3 credit hours)

Dissertation Proposal and Writing (12 credit hours):

1. Dissertation Proposal and Writing (12 credit hours):
   • RES 899: Dissertation Proposal Development (3 credit hours)
   • RES 900: Doctoral Dissertation Writing and Defense (9 credit hours)
     • A comprehensive research project focused on a topic related to biblical counseling, demonstrating original scholarly research, critical thinking, and practical application.

Total Credit Hours: 90

This curriculum ensures a strong foundation in advanced biblical studies, theology, research, and practical counseling skills. It prepares students for academic research, teaching, or leadership roles in biblical counseling, with a strong emphasis on counseling, setting an example, being wise, having the heart and mind of Jesus, being led and filled by the Holy Spirit, and being 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.