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Arlington Baptist College |
Enriching the Mind, Inspiring the Heart |
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Division of Professional Studies |
Program Objectives and Requirements |
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BIBLE – BIBLICAL COUNSELING
This program, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, will equip students for a Biblical counseling ministry in the local church, and prepare them for entry into a master’s level program in Biblical counseling.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduate who completes this program will:
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Demonstrate his/her appreciation of the superiority of God’s Word over the secular and integrated Christian theories. |
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Understand that the goal of Biblical counseling is not merely to change a person’s behavior, but to lead to a changed heart. |
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Understand that heart change begins at regeneration and continues through the process of sanctification as the believer matures in his walk with Christ through the teachings and application of Scripture. |
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Be equipped to effectively apply the truths of Scripture to his/her life, and to the life issues faced by those with whom he/she is counseling. |
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Organize and develop a specific course of study that will enable the client to experience true heart change. |
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Demonstrate a commitment to a Biblical model of counseling that produces true heart change, which then leads to a behavioral/life change. |
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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The Core Curriculum | (Delete BIB 2303, All Bible/Theology electives, and 2 hours of physical education) |
| Bible/Theology | Add BIB 3205, 3206, 3300, 3302, 3304, 4201, and 4202 |
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| Language | LNG 2301, 2302 | |
| Church ministries | Add CM 3303 | |
| Biblical Counseling | PSY 3304, 3306, 3307, 3309, 3310, 3311, 3312, 4301, 4303, 4304, 4305, 4306, 4308, and 4210 |
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Demonstrate that the power of the Gospel has impacted his/her life by portraying an exemplary Christian character in attitude, action, and thought |
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Fulfillment of all requirements in the Christian Service Program |
