BACHELOR OF ARTS - BIBLICAL STUDIES
Counseling Ministry Minor
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GOALS:
This minor is offered for the student who is pursuing ministry as a pastoral or professional Christian counselor in a local church or parachurch setting.

Upon completion of this program a student should:

• display the ability to focus on the personal care ministry in the church,
• have a solid biblical foundation from which to pursue further education in counseling,
• acquire pastoral skills necessary for the development of healthy interpersonal relationships,
• be able to train lay caregivers within a congregation,
• exhibit the ability to use effective, compassionate, pastoral counseling skills,
• manifest personal integrity and discipline,
• model a consistent pattern of personal and spiritual growth,
• demonstrate careful stewardship of his/her personal time and resources, including family relationships and finances,
• have a working knowledge of Christian counseling in the context of the counseling process, counseling relationship, legal and ethical issues, and skills and techniques,
• become more aware of himself or herself as a counselee and the therapeutic process from a counselee’s perspective,
• develop a philosophy of counseling and counseling style unique to him/her,
• recognize and explore issues that enhance an understanding of the counseling profession and its uniqueness in the mental health field, along with its applicability to Christianity.

Course Requirement:

Lower Division

Upper Division

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