Biblical Studies Major

Christian Counseling Track

Prepare. Learn. Minister.

BRE - Biblical Studies, Christian Counseling

The Christian Counseling Track is designed to equip students with basic knowledge and skills in the ministry of pastoral care.

Career Opportunities

Peer counselor (non-licensed)
Human services
Life coach
Youth, young adult, family ministry
Preparation for graduate school
Nonprofit professional

Measurable Learning Outcomes:

The student will apply the skills and techniques of individual, family, and small group pastoral care in light of
sound biblical principles.
The student will create and maintain a plan for spiritual, emotional and physical self-care.
The student will identify the legal, ethical and personal limitations for the pastoral care ministry.
The student will describe in general terms the contemporary issues that impact their potential clientele.
The student will analyze, evaluate and develop strategies to deal with hypothetical crisis situations.

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Required Courses

BRE in Biblical Studies: 120 credit hours (normal completion: 8 semesters for full time students)

General Studies (36 credit hours)

1. CHI 302 Church History

2. EAS 101 Enhancing Academic Skills

3. ENG 101 English Composition I

4. ENG 102 English Composition II

5. ENG 301 English Literature

6. GS 201 General Physical Science

7. LS 201 Survey of Leadership

8. PF 101 Personal Finance

9. PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology

10. SP 102 Public Speaking

11. WOR 201 Survey of the Arts

12. WR 401 World Religions

Christian Counseling (18 credit hours)

1. CC 102 Fundamentals of Counseling
2. CC 211 Counseling Methods
3. CC 212 Pastoral Counseling
4. CC 303 Marriage and Family Counseling
5. CC 304 Crisis Counseling
6. CWV 212 Christian World View