GEN 100                                                               

THE MAKING OF THE CHRISTIAN MIND                                 

Course Description: Explores the development of a Christian worldview and philosophy of life.

Studies some alternative worldviews from a Christian worldview perspective. Investigates the sacredness of all spheres of human life and the relevance of a Christian worldview to all spheres of human life and action through the works of some of Christianity’s leading thinkers and writers.

3 Credits

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GEN 250                                                                 

THE MAKING OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE                                   

Course Description: Exploration, assessment, and application of Scripture to key ethical and cultural issues,

with an emphasis on the development of moral discernment and reasoning.

3 Credits

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BIB 105                                                                 

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE                                                          

Course Description: Introduction to the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures with an emphasis on biblical interpretation

and application in the contemporary world. Importance and reliability of the Scriptures, genres of Scripture with

representative readings, basics of biblical interpretation, and skills needed for application to the Christian life examined.

3 Credits

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BIB 106                                                                 

CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE                                                                   

Course Description: Exploration of core doctrinal and theological beliefs of the Christian faith. Emphasis placed upon the development of a Christian worldview in order to prepare students to face the challenges of their current culture.

3 Credits

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BIB 200                                                                 

PRINCIPLES OF HERMENEUTICS & THEOLOGICAL THINKING                                                            

Course Description: Introduction to methods of studying and interpreting Scripture, theological understanding, and practical application.

3 Credits

 

BIB 255                                                                 

THE GOSPELS                                                                                

Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of the Gospels, their theology, and their application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.

3 Credits

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BIB 282                                                                 

PENTATEUCH                                                                                 

Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of the Pentateuch, its theology, and its application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.

3 Credits

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BIB 301                                                                 

APOLOGETICS                                                                               

Course Description: Exploration of the articulating the reasonableness of Christian faith as well as developing meaningful responses to common objections.

3 Credits

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BIB 312                                                                 

PSALMS & WISDOM LITERATURE                                                

Course Description: Examination of the content and message of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs &

Lamentations, their theology, and application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.

3 Credits

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BIB 322                                                                 

PAULINE LITERATURE I                                                                   

Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of Paul’s letters to the churches, their theology,

and their application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.

3 Credits

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BIB 323                                                                   

PAULINE LITERATURE II                                                              

Course Description: Examination of the content and messages of Paul’s letters to individuals, their theology,

and their application in modern culture. Prerequisite BIB 200.

3 Credits​

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BIB 430                                                              

CHRISTIAN ETHICS                                                                      

Course Description: Exploration of biblical principles of ethics, along with assessment of historical and contemporary approaches to the topic.

3 Credits

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​LAN 101                                                               

ACADEMIC WRITING, RESEARCH & RHETORIC                     

Course Description: think and write rhetorically among various cultural discourses and worldviews.

Classical and current conversations across academic and cultural spheres, with a specific focus on the habits and conventions

of academic writing.

3 Credits

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​LAN 104                                                                 

PUBLIC SPEAKING                                                                     

Course Description: Effective speaking using various methods. Classroom practice given in oral and interpretive readings.

Study is given to the correct preparation and delivery of different kinds of

speeches as well as the use of correct speech habits and behavior.

3 Credits

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​LAN 205                                                                 

INQUIRY BASED COLLEGE RESEARCH AND WRITING         

Course Description: Picking up where LAN 101 ends, this course focuses specifically on understanding

how to read texts with an academic curiosity that leads to substantive research questions.

Critically analyze the rhetorical situation of multiple types of research writing. 

3 Credits

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MAT 060                                                                 

BASIC MATH SKILLS                                                                   

Course Description: This course equips students with mathematical skills necessary for success in college level mathematics courses. Students will build quantitative reasoning and logical thinking skills through encounters with problems drawn from a

variety of contexts, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, financial math, and statistics.

3 Credits

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MIN 400

CHURCH IN SOCIETY

Course Description: Explore sociological and theological roles of the church in 21st century. Examine diverging ways Christian traditions have understood and lived out the intersection and interaction between church and other social institutions such as governments, family, schools, etc., and how these traditions might inform the church's approach to critical

contemporary social issues.

3 Credits

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COM 200

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Course Description: Communication theory and praxis in interpersonal communication. Identify and discuss various ways communication influences the formation, development and maintenance of relationships within interpersonal circles. Key concepts and skills discussed include communication competencies such as: relationship management, effective listening, relationship dialectics, conflict analysis and resolution, cultural awareness, etc. Perception within communication, listening skills, response techniques, and non verbal skills will be covered.

3 Credits

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PSY 100

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description: Overview of the scientific study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings with special emphasis given to the history of psychology, biological basis of behavior, research methodology, personality, and learning.

3 Credits

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PSY 102

ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM

Course Description: This course is an orientation to the fields and professions in the arenas of counseling and psychology and a review of legal and ethical issues relevant to counseling activities. Consideration is given to licensure and certification issues as well as continuing education. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

3 Credits

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PSY 201

PSYCHOLOGY & CHRISTIANITY

Course Description: The relationship between Christian theology and the science of psychology. Students will focus on philosophical foundations and the major models of conceptualizing the relationship between the two disciplines. Students are better prepared for service as they integrate concepts from this class into their ministry endeavors.

3 Credits

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PSY 303

THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

Course Description: Examines the major schools within personality theory with a focus on contributions and usefulness in understanding human behavior, the principal theorists from each school, the limitations of each theory, and comparisons between theoretical perspectives.

3 Credits

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PSY 350

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description: Social psychology is the study of how the presence of other people (real or imagined) affects individuals. This course will provide an overview of theory and research related to: development of the self, cognitive dissonance, attitudes and attitude change, group processes, attraction and relationships, prosocial behavior, aggression, as well as stereotyping and discrimination.

3 Credits

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PSY 400

SUBSTANCE ADDICTIONS, ABUSE & RECOVERY

Course Description: An overview of substance abuse, addictions, the physical, spiritual, and systemic impact of addiction, and effective treatment methods and methods to maintain recovery. With a focus on biblical worldview, students will explore competing arguments for addressing social concerns related to substance addictions. 

3 Credits

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PSY 420

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description: This course is a study of mental and behavioral pathology including possible causes (e.g., biological, behavioral, social, cognitive, cultural), symptoms, and methods of remediation for given disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

3 Credits

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BCO 100

INTRO TO BIBLICAL COUNSELING

Course Description: Introduction to basic concepts and distinctive features of biblical counseling. Course covers: What biblical counseling is, the role of the counselor in biblical counseling, the place of counseling in the ministry of the church, and how biblical counseling differs from the more secular models and theories.

3 Credits

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BCO 115

HISTORY OF SOUL CARE

Course Description: This course provides an overview of how Christians have provided care for souls through counseling and other ministry activities, from the early church until today.

3 Credits

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BCO 150

SPIRITUAL LIFE DYNAMICS

Course Description: Understanding the Christ-like character and qualities necessary to be an effective counselor. Knowing the importance and practice of the spiritual disciplines of prayer, scripture memorization and meditation, journaling, confessions and repentance; understanding the basics of the dynamics of the heart, dynamics of relationships, and Gospel renewal.

3 Credits

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BCO 155

THEOLOGICAL BASIS OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING

Course Description: Explore the main theological and biblical themes of the Christian faith that bear on the biblical counseling task. 

3 Credits

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BCO 157

BIBLICAL COUNSELING & CHRISTIAN ETHICS

Course Description: This course treats current ethical issues facing individuals with counseling assessment and methodology in view. Issues of human dignity, sexual ethics, and bioethics will be covered in detail.

3 Credits

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BCO 200

METHODS OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING

Course Description: Outline of the basic components of the biblical counseling process giving knowledge of the foundational framework for biblical care. Using biblical thinking and procedures in the process of helping people.

Focus: maintaining integrity as a counselor; building relationship between counselor and counselee; how to gather and interpret data; developing instruction that addresses the particular needs of the counselee and gives hope in the counseling process.

3 Credits

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BCO 320

COUNSELING THOUGH LIFE

Course Description: Examine the different dynamics of counseling involved in the carious phases of life: childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle-age, and elderly. Attention given to relevant biblical principles most essential to each phase of life.

3 Credits

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BCO 325

PERSONAL EMOTIONAL TRAUMA

Course Description: This course explores emotional and psychological trauma. The course emphasizes the effects extraordinarily stressful events have on the individual’s sense of security, their feelings of helplessness and their sense of vulnerability. Treatment strategies to deal with trauma are considered.

3 Credits

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BCO 330

MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING

Course Description: This course examines marriage as presented in the Bible with a focus toward counseling couples both in premarital and marital situations. Included in the study will be an investigation of marital problems from a biblical perspective, examination of solutions from the Scriptures, and critical assessment of current theories and research. ) Study of marriage and family from various perspectives, including the diversity of families, contemporary gender roles, love and commitment, systems, communication and conflict resolution, sexual relationships and problems, pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood, care-giving and spiritual concerns.

3 Credits

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BCO 332

COUNSELING CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES

Course Description: The developmental and psychological needs and problems of children are examined through the analysis of personality types and family structure. Counseling techniques for children are examined. Emphasis on parenting, family, social, spiritual/moral, and physical issues. Counseling theories and evidence-based interventions provide foundational skills for working with children, adolescents, parents, and their families. This course will also address the impact of crisis and trauma events on children and families.

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BCO 350

MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING

Course Description: The focus of this course is on diverse, multicultural populations served by counselors. Emphasis given to counseling issues associated with age, race, gender, socioeconomic class, ethnic, disability and other issues that emerge in a pluralistic society. Evidence-based interventions for treating these populations are considered and evaluated.

3 Credits

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BCO 400

ADDICTIONS AND EMOTIONS I

Course Descriptions: Application of biblical principles to typical counseling problems encountered in the church. Topics include: fear, depression, anxiety, life-dominating sins, and anger.

Prerequisites: BCO 100, BCO 200

3 Credits

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BCO 401

ADDICTIONS AND EMOTIONS II

Course Description: Application of biblical principles to more advanced counseling problems encountered in the church. Topics include: medical & psychological issues, pornography and sexual sins, drug and alcohol addictions, and more.

Prerequisite: BCO 400

3 Credits

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BCO 450

BIBLICAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM I

Course Description: This course focuses on a unique therapeutic approach to deal with mental, emotional and other life problems by using standard of care models to understand problems and using biblical guidance to solve problem.

3 Credits

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BCO 451

BIBLICAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM II

Course Description: Observe counseling under the supervision of faculty and/or qualified counselors thereby learning to properly assess and interpret data with a view toward counseling methodology and remedy.

Prerequisite: BCO 450. Course to be taken in student's last year.

3 Credits

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