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Ministry Leadership Major (Concentration: Christian
Counseling)
Jesus said, "The Son of Man came not to be
served, but to serve." And He instructed us
to do likewise in the vocations we choose.
The courses in the Ministry Leadership
concentration combine the philosophy of a
servant's orientation with practical
instruction in the principles of ministry.
Courses in the Ministry Leadership major
prepare learners to serve the Body of Christ
in ministry and ministry-related vocations,
primarily within institutions that serve the
Body of Christ, ranging from counseling, pastoral
leadership and administration to evangelism.
Courses in the Christian
Counseling
Concentration
CHC
3100: Introduction to Christian Counseling
This
course is designed with the idea that problem areas motivate
people to seek counseling. Christian Counseling is a process
by which a person is assisted to behave in a more rewarding
manner addressing life’s problems or challenges from a
Biblical perspective called Christian Counseling.
CHC
3101: Christian Ethics in Counseling
Counseling
as a profession indicates that there are ethical guidelines,
in which this course will examine the role of the counselor
as it relates to a Christian code of ethic.
CHC
3102: Counseling Methods
This
course is designed to assist with the development of basic
counseling skills and to introduce techniques for
solution-focused counseling. Egan introduces a three stage
approach for problem management. The student will have an
overview of the basic skills and knowledge needed for the
counseling profession
CHC
3103: Crisis Counseling
This
course is designed to acquaint the student with the dynamics
of crisis situations. Laypersons and ministers alike can be
called on for a crisis, and this course will explore
intervention principles and procedures in the situational
crises.
CHC
3104: Substance Abuse counseling
This
course explores the dynamics of substance abuse counseling
this course provides understanding of the addictive
personality. The course provides information for assessment
and treatment of the chemically dependent person. The
effects of substance abuse on families are examined.
CHC
3105: Christian Counseling Practicum 1
To
give the counselor an opportunity to apply Christian
counseling principles in the employment of skills in a local
church, or community agency. One –hour will be spent per
week at on site locations to engage in the counseling
process.
CHC 4106:
Group Counseling
Presents
concepts of group dynamics in the counseling process
Group
strategies are explored. This course will examine the task
of the facilitators in the group setting..
CHC
4107: The Holy Spirit and Counseling
This class
wills exam the role of the Holy Spirit in Counseling. The
student will formulate and develop a greater personal;
theology of the role of the Holy Spirit in from a theology
of the charismatic ministry in the counseling process.
CHC
4108: Abnormal Human Behavior
This
course discussed the DSM4 and other abnormal diagnosis and
behaviors. Emphasis is placed on understanding problems and
developing clinical insight.
CHC
4109: Counseling for Special Populations
This study
examines the unique treatment issues faced by minorities,
women, elderly, special populations, African-Americans and
others are considered.
CHC
4110: Marriage Counseling
This
course examines the marriage relationship, as a covenant
relationship, and addresses issues that may hinder the
covenant This course will provide instruction on counseling
couples.
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