CHMN 4244 Christian Ministries Internship Ct, 3 credit hours
+PSYC 3011 Death and Dying C, L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course consists of an individualized field internship supervised by the chair of the Christian Ministries Program and conducted under the direction of a professional Christian worker. The purpose of the senior internship is to give the senior a culminating experience through an opportunity to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom to a field-based laboratory under the direction of a ministry practitioner. With permission of the program chair, the internship may be conducted during the summer or spread over both semesters of the senior year, if desired. CHMN 4322 Leading Life-Changing Small Groups Ct, 3 credit hours This course is designed to equip the student to develop, implement, and lead a small group or small group ministry. The biblical basis, philosophy, and methodologies of small group ministry will be examined, with specific emphasis upon fulfilling the calls of evangelism and discipleship. Due to the intensity of personal relationships inherent to small groups, students’ own personal, godly character, and behavior will be developed during class.
This course provides a basic background on historical and contemporary perspectives on death and dying. Major topics of study will include: grief and bereavement, supporting bereaved people, grief complications, and the grief journey. This is a practical course that will show concrete ways in which to help people travel through the grief process. Field trips and guest speakers will be an integral part of the course. This course is not recommended for the recently bereaved. +PSYC 3031 Abnormal Psychology C, L, 3 credit hours This course is designed to explore the field of abnormal psychology. Students will become familiar with the vocabulary and concepts of abnormal psychology and with some of the clinical and research findings upon which our knowledge of psychological disorders is based. Special attention will be given to biblical integration in the development of empathetic understanding of Christian counseling towards those who have psychological disorders.
+PSYC 3211 Fundamentals of Counseling Ct, 3 credit hours
COUNSELING NOTE – Prerequisite for All Counseling Classes: PSYC 1011
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the process of biblical counseling. Emphasis will be given to the counseling relationship, collecting and interpreting data, and the process of biblical change. Special attention will be given to the practice of biblical counseling in local church ministry.
+PSYC 2011 Theories of Counseling L, Ct, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to counseling and psychology. Both biblical and secular models of intervention will be examined and critiqued, and the historical background and theological foundation of biblical counseling will also be explored. Special attention will be given to the issues of integration and current trends in Christian counseling.
+PSYC 3222 Advanced Counseling Ct, 3 credit hours This will be a practical course in recognizing and
understanding specific problems and what the counselor can do to help individuals solve them. The course is designed to prepare the student biblically and effectively to
+PSYC 2311 Child Development C, L, Ct, 3 credit hours
deal with the counselee facing these problems. Note: Recommended to take PSYC 3211 first.
This course is designed to study the development, characteristics, nature, and needs of children from birth through puberty. The biological, sociological, psychological, educational, and spiritual development of an individual will be considered. All will be considered in light of what God says regarding human development, as recorded in Scripture.
+PSYC4011–Counseling Practicum I: (Counseling Observations) C, Ct, 3 credit hours
It’s one thing to learn about biblical counseling through lectures and reading books, but it’s quite another to learn by actually seeing it done. In this course, students will observe various counselors and as they counsel actual cases, either live or on video. Class discussion will follow
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