PROGRAM
OF STUDY
Bachelor
Of 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 Degree in Biblical Studies, the student must
have satisfactorily completed the following requirements:
1.
Pre-requisite:
Associate degree (or equivalent) in related/approved field
2.
A
minimum of 60 Credits for program completion
3.
Orientation
Requirements
4.
A
minimum of 7 Elective Credits
5.
A
minimum of 5 Practical Application Credits
6.
A
minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0
7.
All
financial obligations settled with VBC
8.
Recommendation
by the faculty for graduation
The
following courses of study are required:
Christian
Counseling
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Marriage & Family Counseling: An Integrated Approach
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Innovative Approaches In Counseling
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The Understanding the
Functional/Dysfunctional Family
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Introduction to Psychology: A Christian
Perspective
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Pastoral Counseling
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Sociology
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Counseling and Children
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Biblical
Studies
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Romans
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Life
of Christ II
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I
& II Corinthians
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The
Gospels
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Theology
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Bible
History
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Theology
I
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Bible
Prophecy
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Theology
II
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God's
Plan For Man
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Pastoral Ministry
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Pastoral
Ministry
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Speech
& Communication II
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Contemporary
Issues
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Biblical
Principles of Leadership II
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Ministry
Ethics & Etiquette
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Principles
of Christian Character
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Introduction
to Missions
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Marriage
& The Family II
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Christian
Education
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Christian Education, History,
& Philosophy I
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Biblical Psychology of
Learning
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Theology of Christian
Education
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Introductory
English
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Philosophy
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Biblical Philosophy of
Ministry
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Introduction to Apologetics
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Modern
Religions
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