Christian Counseling and Training Center

Biblical Ministries Training Program

After successfully completing the Discipleship Training Classes, a student may enroll in this two year program which expands student knowledge by providing practical "hands on" experience. This two year program is designed for those who seek a deeper relationship with the Lord, and will require in-depth study of the Scriptures to gain deeper knowledge and wisdom as to the hearts of men. This training includes coursework, observation of counseling cases, mentoring opportunities, and workshops focusing on numerous case studies. Students will learn how to help others bridge the gap between faith and life by giving them hope and encouragement. The student will gain greater theoretical knowledge and learn various ways of applying the information to themselves and those around him/her. This training is for anyone involved in church leadership or any ministry that involves discipleship and caring for people.

201 Study of Scripture for Ministry

This course focuses on the application of Biblical concepts to counseling situations. Lecture, discussion, and weekly workshop sessions provide practical, understandable ways to interpret and apply Scripture. This course is only offered in the Fall quarter.
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202 Framework for Biblical Ministry I

This course provides a Biblical framework with which to make connections between Biblical truth and issues such as: the nature of our call to counsel one another as Christians, the relationship between emotional problems and spiritual problems, the experience of a true change of heart, the counseling of non-believers, and the presentation of the Gospel in the context of a counseling relationship. This course is only offered in the Winter quarter.
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203 Framework for Biblical Ministry II

Building on concepts learned in Framework 1, and teaching the students how to use them in counseling. A case study approach in which the student reviews Biblical Problem Solving and analyzes a set of BPS homework papers. This approach emphasizes the development of analytical skills in understanding problems and the application of Biblical principles to solve those problems. The student is required to continue to learn appropriate Scriptures for counseling. This course is only offered in the Spring quarter.
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301 Methodology for Biblical Counseling I

We may know what many of the concepts of Biblical counseling are but struggle as to the practical application of these concepts. Methodology for Biblical Counseling I provides a broad methodological process for counseling. One purpose of this course is to show the student how to plan and manage a counseling case. Topics covered to teach the student to lead a counseling case include planning and execution of each successive session as it moves toward completion. Lecture, group discussion and case studies are the approaches used. The student is expected to take part in all discussions.
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302 Methodology for Biblical Counseling II

Building upon principles and process taught in MBC I, students learn how to apply these concepts within specific areas of counseling. The student is taught how to begin a case through an assessment, how to plan and direct the sessions week to week, and how to complete the case. Special types of counseling issues are discussed in this course such as depression, anger, suicide, substance abuse, psychosis, etc. Lecture, group discussion and case studies are the approaches used. The student is expected to take part in all discussions.
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303 Methodology for Marriage Counseling

This course offers specific direction on how to counsel married couples. Each session provides tools and illustrations to provide help for each marriage partner to walk closer with God and thereby grow into becoming God's representative in their marriage relationship. Biblical counseling models are introduced and illustrated through various counseling case studies. This course addresses "idols of the heart" and the motivation behind developing six relational skills. Homework consists of studying Scripture, application exercises, and reading chapters in the text to prepare for group discussion. Lecture, group discussion and counseling case studies using the information presented are the approaches used.
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