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Programme Detail: Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Counseling

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Christian Counseling
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description The Christian Counseling curriculum is designed to equip students who are intending to pursue a master’s degree in counseling in order to become a licensed counselor or for those who desire to be better prepared for non-professional lay counseling in or outside the church. The goal of the Christian Counseling curriculum is to help students love God and love people and develop the heart and mindset of a caring and compassionate counselor.
Keywords Theology, Bible, Counseling
Languages Programme Available in English (USA)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United States / Hawaii
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Prayer; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Marriage and Family Guidance
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Degree
Cost Range From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000
Actual Cost 43,200
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 4 years
Average hours of study per week 25
Methods of instruction Weekly chapel, mentoring, small groups, lecture, reading, research, internet, multimedia, discussion groups, seminars, journal, practicum, projects
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 12 hours a week
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 3 hours a week
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 2 hours a week
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 20
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites High School Graduation
Qualifications gained Bachelor of Christian Counseling
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by ABHE (N. America)
Other Accrediting Bodies