This degree program is ideal for those pursuing roles in lay counseling, pastoral care, or discipleship rather than state licensure. Graduates will be prepared to offer Christ-centered counsel that fosters spiritual growth, emotional healing, and lasting transformation—amplifying the disciple-making mission of the church in communities around the world.
Students who complete this degree program will be able to:
- Integrate Biblical Principles in Counseling. Develop a counseling philosophy and methodology rooted in a comprehensive biblical worldview.
- Understand Human Development. Analyze the stages of healthy human growth from a scriptural perspective.
- Enhance Communication. Promote healthy and effective communication patterns in relationships.
- Address Human Suffering. Recognize and respond to diverse patterns of suffering in our broken world with biblical wisdom.
- Assess Individual Callings. Assist individuals in evaluating their gifts, talents, and divine calling.
- Develop Counseling Skills. Acquire essential counseling skills for effective ministry and leadership roles.
Total Program Hours: 120 Credit Hours
Arts & Sciences Core (51 Credit Hours)
Christianity & Contexts
- BIB100 Principles of Bible Study
- BIB110 Bible Survey
- THE120 Foundations for Christian Living
- THE211 Introduction to Biblical Theology or THE201 Theology Survey
Arts & Sciences Focus Electives
- Communication & Information Literacy Elective (2)
- Critical Thinking & Creativity Elective
- Civic & Global Engagement Elective
- PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
- Computation (Quantitative Reasoning) Elective
Arts & Sciences Electives
Select any five (5) courses from the Arts & Sciences categories in the catalog to broaden, focus, and/or strategically integrate your learning across skills and disciplines. Also consider selecting courses that meet requirements in our Bachelor Degree programs to maintain future flexibility.
Biblical Counseling Major Requirements (36 Credit Hours)
Professional Ministry Core
- MIN401 Dynamics of Discipleship
- MIN402 Introduction to Impact Ministry Leadership
- MIN403 Principles of Ministry Strategy
- MIN404 Developing Dynamic Teams
Biblical Counseling Core
- COU206 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
- COU209 Spiritual Formation & Identity
- COU305 Methods of Biblical Change
- COU344 Helping Relationships
- COU357 Counseling Skills & Processes
Biblical Counseling Electives
Select any three (3) undergraduate courses from the Counseling (COU) category in the catalog.
Free Electives (33 Credit Hours)
Select remaining courses from the catalog to broaden, focus, and/or strategically integrate your Biblical Counseling skillset. This flexibility also offers the opportunity to transfer focused (or broad) credits from other institutions while achieving the designed degree outcomes.