Program Snapshot
| 129 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Years to Complete |
Know the Word. Counsel the Word.
Boyce’s approach to counseling is centered on the Bible.
The purpose of this program is to prepare persons for a variety of counseling ministries as well as to position students for attending seminary or graduate school and pursuing advanced training in Christian counseling.
Be equipped to help the hurting in the church or marketplace.
Gain counseling experience inside and outside of the classroom as you learn to point to Christ-centered solutions.
The training you need to serve the church.
Our counseling program supports those desiring to pursue certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.
Course Information
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BC 101 | Boyce College 101 | (1) |
| CP 100 | Cooperative Program | (2) |
| Total | (3) | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EN 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HS 105 | Ancient Near Eastern History | 3 |
| HU 121 | Great Books I | 3 |
| HU 122 | Great Books II | 3 |
| MA — | Math Elective | 3 |
| PH 103 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PH 108 | Worldview Analysis | 3 |
| PH 311 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PH 321 | Religion in the Public Square | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 33 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CE 101 | Introduction to Christian Education | 3 |
| MS 101 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| MS 105 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| SP 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking (Men may substitute PR 205 Preaching I) |
3 |
| SP 206 | Advanced Public Speaking (Men may substitute PR 206 Preaching II) |
3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BL 101 | Old Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 102 | Old Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL 111 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| BL 151 | New Testament Survey I | 3 |
| BL 152 | New Testament Survey II | 3 |
| BL — | Old or New Testament Elective | 3 |
| HS 201 | Church History I | 3 |
| HS 202 | Church History II | 3 |
| HS 305 | Baptist History | 3 |
| TH 211 | Christian Theology I | 3 |
| TH 212 | Christian Theology II | 3 |
| Total | 33 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CN 101 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| CN 201 | Methods of Biblical Counseling I | 3 |
| CN 250 | Theological Basis of Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| CN 301 | Methods of Biblical Counseling II | 3 |
| CN 331 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| CN 415 | Common Counseling Issues I | 3 |
| CN 416 | Common Counseling Issues II | 3 |
| CN 481 | Counseling Skills Development I | 3 |
| CN 482 | Counseling Skills Development II | 3 |
| — | Choose (2) of the following (3) courses: CN 125 Spiritual Life Dynamics, CN 241 Biblical Conflict Resolution, CN 321 Counseling Through the Life Span |
6 |
| Total | 33 | |
| Course Number | Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| — | (15) Hours of General Electives | 15 |
| Total | 15 | |
Total Biblical Counseling (BS): 129
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates will be prepared to serve the local church as someone trained with the proper understanding of how to counsel members through a variety of life experiences.
Minors
See the Academic Catalog for more information on Minors.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to demonstrate skill in the practice of biblical counseling.