Christian Ministry

Specialization:Counseling

(135 semester hour degree:  Bible - 30 hours; General Studies - 45 hours; and Ministerial Studies - 60 hours)

Purpose:  The Counseling Specialization is designed for the student 1) who desires to function as a discipleship minister, or 2) who desires to pursue graduate work in pastoral counseling, social work, or counseling psychology.   Psychological, communication, and counseling concepts and skills are integrated into a theological framework.

Objectives:   The counseling specialty is designed to equip a student to. . .

1. critique the Behavioral Sciences through the lens of a Christian world view.
2. demonstrate preparedness for pastoral leadership in a church or human services agency setting.
3. demonstrate basic proficiency in the use of systematic helping skills .
4. demonstrate knowledge-base in the major assumptions and principles of psychology.
5. apply strategies of intervention to self and others for the enhancement of personal growth .

Note:  Counseling students are encouraged to take statistics as part of their general studies electives in preparation for graduate school.
Note:  Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for courses in the Ministry Major to graduate with this Specialization.

Course Requirements: