(Concentration In Christian Counseling)

Objectives

This program of study will provide a major in ministry with a concentration in Christian counseling.  With a strong foundation of theology and a practical knowledge of Biblical ministry methods, this program of study will help prepare the student for ministry under the direction of the local church. Upon completion of the program the student will be established in the Scriptures, gain a deep understanding of human behavior and how to relate to others, and possess the ability to effectively use the Word of God in Christian ministry. 

Course Requirements

In order to graduate with a Bachelor Of Ministry Degree (B.Min), the student must have satisfactorily completed the following requirements:

1.  Pre-requisite:  Associate degree (or equivalent) in related/approved field

2.  A minimum of 61 Credits for program completion

3.  Orientation Requirements

4.  A minimum of 7 Elective Credits

5.  A minimum of 4 Practical Application Credits

6.  A minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0

7.  All financial obligations settled with Vintage Bible College

8.  Recommendation by the faculty for graduation

Courses

 The following courses of study are required:

Christian Counseling:

Marriage & Family Counseling:  An Integrated Approach

The Understanding the Functional/Dysfunctional Family

Counseling and Children

Life’s Choices

Sociology

Innovative Approaches In Counseling

Introduction to Psychology: A Christian Perspective

Pastoral Counseling

Biblical Studies:

Romans

Life of Christ II

I & II Corinthians

The Gospels

Theology:

Bible History

God’s Plan For Man

Theology I

Theology II

Bible Prophecy

          Pastoral Ministry:

Marriage & The Family II

Pastoral Ministry  

Contemporary Issues

Biblical Principles of Leadership II

Principles of Christian Character

Ministry Ethics & Etiquette

Speech & Communication II

Introduction to Missions

Christian Education:

Introductory English  

Christian Education, History, & Philosophy I

Theology of Christian Education

Biblical Psychology of Learning

Philosophy:

Biblical Philosophy of Ministry

Introduction to Apologetics

Modern Religions

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