MABC Course Offerings

BC500 - SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS - 1 unit(s)

The class requires one hour weekly of small-group discussion led by a faculty member. Structure is deliberately limited to allow for interaction concerning issues arising in daily life, classes and ministries. Relationships, motivations and strategies are examined for the purpose of encouraging transparency and a lifestyle incorporating counseling, encouragement and edification.

BC501 - INTRO TO BIBLICAL COUNSELING - 3 unit(s)

This course offers a general introduction to basic concepts and distinctive features of biblical counseling. Students will discuss what biblical counseling is and what it involves, the role of the counselor in biblical counseling, the different kinds of counseling that are needed, the place of counseling in the ministry of the church and how biblical counseling theory and practice relate to and differ from some of the more common secular models and theories. Part of the course will involve a personal improvement project in which the student will evaluate his/her own counseling qualifications, design a plan for improving some area of his/her life, put that plan into action, and then evaluate his/her progress as the course draws to a close.

BC501S - INTRO TO BIBLICAL COUNSELING - 3 unit(s)

General introduction to basic concepts and distinctive features of biblical counseling. Students will discuss what biblical counseling is and what it involves, the role of the counselor in biblical counseling, the different kinds of counseling that are needed, the place of counseling in the ministry of the church, how biblical counseling theory and practice relate to and differ from some of the more common secular models and theories. Part of the course will involve a personal improvement project in which the student will evaluate his/her own counseling qualifications, design a plan for improving some area of his/her life, put that plan into action, and then evaluate his/her progress as the course draws to a close.

BC502 - ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A COUNSELOR - 2 unit(s)

This course will help the student to understand the Christ-like character and functional qualities of the discipler/counselor. The course will also provide the environment for self-examination for present and future growth, both in his/her personal walk with Jesus Christ and as a skilled biblical counselor.

BC502S - ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF COUNSELOR - 2 unit(s)

This course will help the student to understand the Christlike character and functional qualities of the discipler/counselor. The course will also provide the environment for the student's self examination for present and future growth, both in their personal walk with Jesus Christ and as a skilled biblical counselor.

BC503 - METHODS OF BIBLICAL CHANGE - 2 unit(s)

This course provides an overview of the counseling process presenting a comprehensive methodological model for promoting biblical change in people. The goal of this course is to encourage biblical thinking and procedures in the process of helping people.

BC503S - METHODS OF BIBLICAL CHANGE - 2 unit(s)

An overview of the counseling process presenting a comprehensive methodological model for promoting biblical change in people; the goal is to encourage biblical thinking and procedures in the process of helping people.

BC506 - THEO CONSTRUCTS OF PYSCHOLOGY - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to critically analyze secular and evangelical integrationist theories of psychotherapy. It will probe the anthropological presuppositions of treatment theory and seek to bring a thoroughly biblical critique to their foundational assumptions as well as methodology. Issues like theories of the subconscious, psychoanalytic approaches to personality, establishing norms, psychological testing, making the distinction between the normal and abnormal, major and mood disorders, schizophrenia and multiple personality disorders are among the psychological constructs and their popular theoreticians that will be explored.

BC506DS - THEO CONSTRUCTS OF PYSCHOLOGY - 3 unit(s)

This course is designed to critically analyze secular and evangelical integrationist theories of psychotherapy. It will probe the anthropological presuppositions of treatment theory and seek to bring a thoroughly biblical critique to their foundational assumptions as well as methodology. Issues like theories of the subconscious, psychoanalytic approaches to personality, establishing norms, psychological testing, making the distinction between the normal and abnormal, major and mood disorders, schizophrenia and multiple personality disorders are among the psychological constructs and their popular theoreticians that will be explored.

BC506S - THEO CONTRUCTS OF PSYCHOLOGY - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to critically analyze secular and evangelical integrationist theories of psychotherapy. It will probe the anthropological presuppositions of treatment theory and seek to bring a thoroughly biblical critique to their foundational assumptions as well as methodology. Issues like theories of the subconscious, psychoanalytic approaches to personality, establishing norms, psychological testing, making the distinction between the normal and abnormal, major and mood disorders, schizophrenia and multiple personality disorders are among the psychological constructs and their popular theoreticians that will be explored.

BC506SDS - THEO CONTRUCTS OF PSYCHOLOGY - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to critically analyze secular and evangelical integrationist theories of psychotherapy. It will probe the anthropological presuppositions of treatment theory and seek to bring a thoroughly biblical critique to their foundational assumptions as well as methodology. Issues like theories of the subconscious, psychoanalytic approaches to personality, establishing norms, psychological testing, making the distinction between the normal and abnormal, major and mood disorders, schizophrenia and multiple personality disorders are among the psychological constructs and their popular theoreticians that will be explored.

BC509 - COUNSELING & APOLOGETICS - 2 unit(s)

 

Counseling and Apologetics trains students to think in terms of worldviews and equips them to respond to the unbiblical worldviews of others, particularly in counseling situations.

BC511 - THEOLOGICAL BASIS OF COUNS I - 2 unit(s)

This course offers a consideration of the theological realities that form the basis of a proper approach to counseling. Special emphasis is given to the nature of God and of man (fallen and unfallen), a biblical definition of the image of God, the nature of sin, the realities of regeneration and progressive sanctification, the concept of "the flesh" (old man/new man), an understanding of the heart/mind as used in Scripture, and the place of the local church in the ministry of counseling. Please note: BC512 for SIP students is broken into 2 blocks of 1 unit each, BC512s and BC513s.

BC512 - THEOLOGICAL BASIS OF COUNSELING II - 2 unit(s)

A consideration of the theological realities that forms the basis of a proper approach to counseling. Special emphasis is given to the nature of God and of man (fallen and unfallen), a biblical definition of regeneration and progressive sanctification, the concept of "the flesh" (old man/new man), an understanding of the heart/mind as used in Scripture, and the place of the local church in the ministry of counseling.

BC518 - COUNSELING & PROVERBS - 2 unit(s)

This course is an expositional study of the book of Proverbs with its special relevance to counseling.

BC519 - COUNSELING & ECCLESIASTES - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to help the counselor to work with individuals who are strugging with a materialistic cosmology.

BC521 - PROBLEMS & PROCEDURES I - 3 unit(s)

This course is designed to apply the biblical principles taught in the Introduction to Biblical Counseling (BC501) and the Methods of Biblical Change (BC503) courses to a range of specific counseling problems. Topics discussed include anger, fear, depression, homosexuality, anxiety, eating disorders, incest, child abuse, counseling youth, counseling divorcees, and crisis counseling. During the second semester of this course, each student will research and present to the class a detailed biblical counseling outline for a teacher-approved counseling issue.

BC522 - PROBLEMS & PROCEDURES II - 2 unit(s)

These courses are designed to apply the biblical principles taught in the Introduction to Biblical Counseling (BC501) and the Methods of Biblical Change (BC503) courses to a range of specific counseling problems. Topics discussed include anger, fear, depression, homosexuality, anxiety, eating disorders, incest, child abuse, counseling adolescents, counseling divorcees, and crisis counseling. During the second semester of this course, each student will research and present to the class a detailed biblical counseling outline for a teacher-approved counseling issue.

BC523 - COUNSELING & EPHESIANS - 2 unit(s)

This course is an expositional study of the book of Ephesians with its special relevance and specific application to counseling. The Student will be required to understand the overall background of the book, its message to the early church and then apply that knowledge to the field of counseling in at least three specific areas.

BC528 - CROSS-CULTURAL COUNSELING - 2 unit(s)

This course is an explanatory study of biblical counseling in diverse cultural settings with a particular emphasis on equipping the Christian who seeks to counsel people of a culture different for his/her own.

BC531 - HERMENEUTICS - 3 unit(s)

This course is an introduction to the science and art of interpretation, with special attention to the application of Scripture to counseling. Various interpretive approaches on key scriptural passages will be examined, especially as they relate to the biblical counselor and his task.

BC538 - COUNSEL & CHILD DEVELOPMENT - 2 unit(s)

Analysis of the physiological, cognitive, spiritual and personality development from birth through childhood. There will also be a discussion of parenting issues and a critique of the self-esteem movement.

BC542 - MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING - 3 unit(s)

Marriage and family problems are present in the majority of counseling cases. This course will give an overview of general marriage and family counseling issues relating to the content and process of counseling. It will then proceed to specifically deal with some of the major difficulties that troubled marriages and families experience from a biblical perspective. Included in the course are discussions of the biblical basis and purposes of marriage, family stages, in-law problems, developing unity, husband/wife roles and responsibilities, correcting communication problems and how to resolve conflicts that arise.

BC548 - COUNSELING & YOUTH - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to help the student to understand the intense and frequent problems of young people. A thoroughly biblical understanding of young people and their problems and a functional approach to counseling youth will be presented.

BC548 - COUNSELING & YOUTH - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to help the student to understand the intense and frequent problems of young people. A thoroughly biblical understanding of young people and their problems and a functional approach to counseling youth will be presented.

BC552 - MARRIAGE & FAMILY TOPICS - 2 unit(s)

This course will consider such issues as premarital counseling, divorce counseling, financial counseling, mate abuse, rebuilding a marriage after an adulterous affair, dealing with sexual problems and parent/child relationships. Designing and facilitating a marriage or family improvement project will be a part of the student's responsibility for this course. Each student will develop and present to the class a detailed biblical approach for a teacher approved marriage and/or family problem.

BC556PRCT - NANC SEMINAR - 1 unit(s)

All students are encouraged to seek membership in and certification by the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC). This seminar will prepare the student to take the Theological and the Counselors Exams as part of their NANC membership process.

BC557 - COUNSELING & MEDICAL ISSUES - 1 unit(s)

This is a survey of the physiological factors that influence areas in a person's life which are of importance when counseling that person.

BC558 - CHRISTIAN LIFE ISSUES I - 3 unit(s)

This course is designed to help people understand the following: the true nature of the Christian life from its beginning with regeneration to its completion when we enter heaven; the context in which our lives and experiences as Christians take place; the gospel foundation for all Christian obedience; the deceptive character of sin; the manner and ways we are sinned against, the appropriate and effective ways to respond to being sinned against; the procedure for building a biblical framework for defining and dealing with sin, our own and others'; the biblical function and purpose of the church; and the manner in which some people who call themselves Christians erroneously view the Christian life.

BC559 - CHRISTIAN LIFE ISSUES II - 3 unit(s)

This course is designed to help people understand the following: the true nature of the Christian life from its beginning with regeneration to its completion when we enter heaven; the context in which our lives and experiences as Christians take place; the gospel foundation for all Christian obedience; the deceptive character of sin; the manner and ways we are sinned against, the appropriate and effective ways to respond to being sinned against; the procedure for building a biblical framework for defining and dealing with sin, our own and others'; the biblical function and purpose of the church; and the manner in which some people who call themselves Christians erroneously view the Christian life.

BC560 - BIBLICAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to help the student think biblically about conflict and how to respond to conflicts in a way the glorifies the Lord. In particular, the student will be taught a model and a plan for how to think about struggles in relationships and evaluate their own typical patters of response. These principles apply to business and the church but there will be special focus on handling marriage difficulties.

BC576S - INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL LANGUAGES - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to acquaint the graduate student in biblical counseling to the basic essentials of the original Bible languages, Koine Greek and Ancient Judaic Hebrew, for the purpose of assisting the hermeneutical process of biblical interpretation in counseling. The graduate student will gain a sound knowledge of basic Greek and Hebrew, and learn to use basic research tools (printed lexicons and electronic software) to deepen their understanding of God's Word. This includes reciting the alphabets, pronouncing the words, learning the noun and verbal systems, and how to conduct proper word studies.

BC581 - COUNSELING ISSUES I - 1 unit(s)

Numerous crucial issues in counseling will be discussed: the role of women in counseling, the church and biblical counseling, drugs and biblical counseling, developing a counseling ministry in a local church, preaching and counseling, legal issues and counseling, training lay people to counsel, counseling in everyday life, avoiding legalism in counseling, God's laws and ordained authority, and counseling apologetics.

BC582 - COUNSELING ISSUES II - 1 unit(s)

Numerous crucial issues in counseling will be discussed such as: the role of women in counseling, the church and biblical counseling, drugs and biblical counseling, developing a counseling ministry in a local church, preaching and counseling, legal issues and counseling, training lay people to counsel, counseling in everyday life, avoiding legalism in counseling, God's laws and ordained authority and counseling apologetics.

BC583 - DISCIPLING WOMEN - 2 unit(s)

This course provides basic training in developing and maintaining a women's ministry within the local church. Topics include the priority of discipleship, a biblical definition of discipleship and training in the how to's of discipleship.

BC583 - DISCIPLING WOMEN - 2 unit(s)

This course provides basic training in developing and maintaining a women's ministry within the local church. Topics include the priority of discipleship, a biblical definition of discipleship and training in the how to's of discipleship.

BC590PRCT - COUNSELING PRACTICUM - 2 unit(s)

This course is designed to consider the practical application of the principles of biblical counseling and the various methodological aspects of the counseling process. The course will include student participation in counseling as a counselor, counselee, and an observer. These activities will form the basis of seminar discussions where counseling will be analyzed from a biblical perspective. The goal of this course is to help the student learn, evaluate and sharpen their practical counseling skills. Prerequisites: BC501, BC503.

BC591 - COUNSELING OBSERVATION - 2 unit(s)

This course consists of observations and discussions of video tapes of counseling sessions. It is designed to help the student learn practical skills in counseling by observation, evaluation, critique and discussion.

BC592INTR - COUNSELING INTERNSHIP - 4 unit(s)

This is a supervised and evaluated internship, consisting of at least two actual counseling sessions per week, and a total of 25 hours of counseling. Assistance will be provided for the student in obtaining counseling opportunities. Prerequisites: BC501, BC503.

BC598 - RESEACH SEMINAR PRESENTATION - 1 unit(s)

This guided independent research requires the student to produce and present a counseling topic in a seminar format. The presentation must deliver biblically researched solutions to a precise counseling problem, taking the form of a 20 to 30 page, fully documented outline. Presentation topics are approved by the Thesis Coordinator; research is pursued under an appointed faculty advisor. Prerequisites: All core courses.

BC599 - COUNSELING RESEARCH PROJECT - 2 unit(s)

This guided independent research develops a biblical understanding of a counseling approach to a specific problem that could be encountered in counseling. The problem areas must be precisely stated in written form, must be pursued under faculty supervision and must be approved by the chairperson of the Biblical Counseling Department. A fully documented research project of 100 to 120 pages in length is required for students in the Thesis Track. A fully documented presentation outline of 20 to 30 pages in length is required for students in the Non-Thesis Track. This course is only open to students first enrolling in the MABC program prior to Summer 2011.

BC600 - COUNSELING RESEARCH THESIS/PROJECT - 3 unit(s)

This guided independent research requires the student to advance a thesis, presenting the biblical understanding and counseling methodology for a specific problem that could be encountered in counseling, taking the form of a 100 to 120 page, fully documented paper. Thesis topics are approved by the Department Chair and the Thesis Coordinator; research and composition are pursued under an appointed faculty advisor. Prerequisites: All core courses.

BL501 - ELEMENTARY GREEK I - 4 unit(s)

Designed for beginners in Greek and includes a thorough study of the pronunciation and acquisition of a working vocabulary; exercises in translation from Greek to English as well as from English to Greek. Translation of selected passages of the Greek New Testament.

BL502 - ELEMENTARY GREEK II - 4 unit(s)

Designed for beginners in Greek and includes a thorough study of the pronunciation and acquisition of a working vocabulary; exercises in translation from Greek to English as well as from English to Greek. Translation of selected passages of the Greek New Testament.

BL511 - ELEMENTARY HEBREW I - 3 unit(s)

A study of the grammar of the Hebrew language as well as the translation of selected passages of the Old Testament.

BL512 - ELEMENTARY HEBREW II - 3 unit(s)

A study of the grammar of the Hebrew language as well as the translation of selected passages of the Old Testament.

BL512 - ELEMENTARY HEBREW II - 3 unit(s)

A study of the grammar of the Hebrew language as well as the translation of selected passages of the Old Testament.

BTS599DS - THESIS - 4 unit(s)

This is a guided independent research paper. The special problem or area of investigation must be precisely stated in written form and pursued under faculty supervision and must be approved by the chairman of the Biblical Studies Department. A fully documented research thesis of 100-120 pages in length is required for this course.

CR500 - CONTINUING REGISTRATION - 0 unit(s)

Zero hours

IBEX598 - CULTURES & RELIGIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST - 2 unit(s)

A field-based exploration of the cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity of the land of Israel. Special attention is given to religious and cultural distinctives of the major ethnic communities and monotheistic religions of the region. (Academic Short-Term Program Only)