PROGRAM
OF STUDY
Associate In Ministry Degree
(Concentration In Christian Counseling)
Objectives
This
program of study will provide a major in ministry with a concentration in
Christian counseling. With a
strong foundation of theology and a practical knowledge of Biblical
ministry methods, this program of study will help prepare the student for
ministry under the direction of the local church. Upon completion of the
program the student will be established in the Scriptures, gain a deep
understanding of human behavior and how to relate to others, and possess
the ability to effectively use the Word of God in Christian ministry.
Course
Requirements
In
order to graduate with an Associate In Ministry Degree with a concentration In Christian
Counseling, the student must
have satisfactorily completed the following requirements:
1. A
minimum of 60 Credits for program completion
2. Orientation
Requirements
3. A
minimum of 7 Elective Credits
4. A
minimum of 7 Practical Application Credits
5. A
minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0
6. All
financial obligations settled with VBC
7. Recommendation
by the faculty for graduation
The
following courses of study are required:
Christian
Counseling
|
Introduction
to Christian Counseling
|
Basic
Christian Counseling
|
|
Christian
Psychology & Counseling
|
Creation
Therapy
|
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Counseling
and Self Esteem
|
Counseling
In Times of Crisis
|
|
Mastering
Pastoral Counseling
|
Counseling
& the Search for Meaning
|
|
Counseling
Case Studies
|
|
Biblical
Studies
|
The Book of
Acts
|
Old
Testament Survey
|
|
New Testament
Survey
|
Hebrews
|
|
The Pentateuch
|
The Life of Christ |
|
Great Bible
Doctrines
|
The Pauline
Epistles |
|
James
|
The
Pastoral Epistles |
Theology
|
Dynamics of the Holy Spirit
|
The Blood Covenant
|
|
Practical Pastoral Theology
|
Exploring The Supernatural
|
Pastoral Ministry
|
Biblical Principles of Leadership
|
Evangelism
|
|
Speech & Communication
|
Marriage & Family
|
Christian
Education
|
Introduction
to Composition
|
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