Discipleship Counseling

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The Discipleship Counseling program is primarily for students desiring a counseling ministry in or through the local church. This program may also serve as a base for more advanced training in pastoral and professional counseling. Upon successful completion of the program, the student earns a B.S. in Bible degree.

The study of Discipleship Counseling is useful for students desiring to obtain self-understanding; an understanding of human behavior; the background and skills needed for intervention work with individuals, families and groups; the process of spiritual growth; and the interpersonal skills needed to facilitate discipleship and mentoring in the local church.

Program Requirements - Total Credits: 127

Bible, Doctrine, and Church History - Credits: 39

Bible Elective Credits: 3

BIB 100 - Introduction to the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 101 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 201 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 211 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 311 - The New Testament Credits: 3
BIB 401 - Wisdom Literature Credits: 3
BIB 411 - Romans Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 301 - Church History Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 312 - The Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Arts and Sciences - Credits: 49

Humanities Elective Credits: 3
Natural Science Elective Credits: 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

COM 101 - Speech Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 211 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
HIS 212 - World Civilization II Credits: 3
HUM 211 - Literature and Arts of the Western World I Credits: 3
HUM 212 - Literature and Arts of the Western World II Credits: 3
MAT 101 - Introduction to Mathematical Thinking Credits: 3
PED 101 - Life Management Credits: 1
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 321 - Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 421 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SCI 201 - Introduction to the Natural Sciences Credits: 3
SOC 201 - Sociology Credits: 3

Integration - Credits: 3

INT 100 - The Student’s Life and Calling Credits: 3

Professional - Credits: 33

Social Work Elective Credits: 3

CHM 101 - Nature and Purpose of the Local Church Credits: 3
CHM 221 - Spiritual Formation and Disciple-Making Ministries Credits: 3
CSG 121 - Theological Integration in Counseling and Ministry Credits: 3
CSG 221 - Counseling Ministry Credits: 3
CSG 222 - Applied Biblical Counseling Credits: 3
CSG 321 - Moral and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling Credits: 3
CSG 421 - Marriage and Family Counseling Credits: 3
CSG 422 - Group Theory and Practice Credits: 3
YTH 222 - Effective Bible Teaching Credits: 3
YTH 321 - Ministering to Families with Youth Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 3

Elective Credits: 3

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