Christian Counselling
The Christian Counselling program combines intensive counselling training with a more complete understanding of the Bible and applied theology, along with a broader awareness of ministry within the local church.
My time at PLBC was honestly unforgettable. Initially, I went into the counselling program to learn more about myself. Here, I found my passion for coming alongside people and reducing barriers to be transformed into fully devoted followers of Jesus.
PURPOSE
The Christian Counselling program combines intensive counselling training with an understanding of the Bible and applied theology, along with an awareness of ministry within the local church. The 64 credit counselling major gives students an in-depth study of counselling models and theories, integrated with biblical principles for effective application. The remaining 57 credits of the BA cover a thorough background in Bible and theology, expanding capacity for taking on teaching and leadership opportunities.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Angela Lee, MCS, RCC
OBJECTIVES
In addition to meeting the learning objectives required for all programs, the Christian Counselling program will enable graduates to:
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- Integrate biblical and theological insights with practical counselling skills for the benefit of the Christian community and its mission.
- Nurture reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance, wisdom, and clarity while working with people in need.
- Grow in deeper understanding of themselves through skills learned and practically applied.
- Minister from a Christian worldview.
- Understand the student’s own limitations and when to refer people in need to counselling professionals with higher credentials.
- Assist members of the Christian community for rites of faith such as marriages and funerals.
- Provide spiritual and moral guidance to members of the Christian community.
- Participate in humanitarian endeavours, social services, and welfare activities.
- Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.
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PROGRAM LENGTH
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- 60 credit hours
- 2 years fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing the 12 credit-hour core, students in this diploma also take the following:
GENERAL STUDIES (15 credit hours)
Communications (3 credit hours)
ONE of the following:
GEN 101 Academic Writing & Research
GEN 214 Contemporary Communication
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credit hours)
GEN 100 Personal Life of the Leader
ONE of the following:
GEN 131 History of Christianity I
GEN 132 History of Christianity II
GEN 198 Christian Worldview
GEN 295 Christianity & Culture
Science/Mathematics (3 credit hours)
ONE of the following:
GEN 143 Science and Christianity
GEN 149 Statistics
Social/Behavioural Sciences (3 credit hours)
ONE of the following:
GEN 175 Conflict Engagement
GEN 177 Healthy Emotions
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY (12 credit hours)
BIB 101 Old Testament Survey
BIB 152 New Testament Survey
BIB 192 Biblical Interpretation
THS 101 Survey of Christian Beliefs
MINISTRY STUDIES (18 credit hours)
PMN 252 Homiletics
PMN 361 Pastoral Ministry
PTH 101 Spiritual Formation
PTH 114 Life & Ministry in Holy Spirit
PTH 225 Evangelism Strategies
PTH 270 Practical Ethics
Open Elective (15 credit hours)
or A Single Concentration (15 credit hours)
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BA in Christian Counselling
PROGRAM LENGTH
121 credit hours
3 years fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing courses for the AA in Christian Counselling, students in this degree also take the following:
GENERAL STUDIES (21 credit hours)
GEN 101 Academic Writing & Research
GEN 131 History of Christianity I
GEN 132 History of Christianity II
GEN 149 Statistics
GEN 177 Healthy Emotions
GEN 198 Christian Worldview
GEN 295 Christianity & Culture
BIBLE & THEOLOGY STUDIES (18 credit hours)
BIB 201 Pentateuch
BIB 252 The Gospels
BIB 291 Adv. Biblical Interpretation
THS 201 Theology I: God the Father
THS 202 Theology II: God the Son
THS 203 Theology III: God the Holy Spirit
MINISTRY STUDIES (3 credit hours)
PTH 101 Spiritual Formation
OPEN ELECTIVES (15 credit hours) or
A CONCENTRATION (15 credit hours)
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Associate in Christian Counselling
PROGRAM LENGTH
64 credit hours
1 year fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing the Bible & Theology courses in the 27 credit-hour core, students in this degree also take the following:
GENERAL STUDIES (15 credit hours)
CNS 120 Basic Counselling Skills
CNS 110 Introduction to Psychology
CNS 245 Brain & Behaviour
CNS 341 Lifespan Development
CNS 490 Integration of Faith & Practice
CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING (37 credit hours)
CNS 100 Christian Counselling Orientation
CNS 130 Issues & Ethics in Counselling
CNS 221 Theories of Counselling
CNS 240 Abnormal Psychology
CNS 250 Cognitive Behavior Therapy
CNS 305 Trauma & Crisis Counselling
CNS 320 Marriage & Family Counselling
CNS 331 Personality Theories
CNS 351 Addictions Counselling
CNS 405 Group Therapy Skills
Practicums
CNS 210 Practicum I: Basic Intake/Assmt
CNS 310 Practicum II: Counseling Skills
CNS 410 Practicum III: Adv. Clinical Skills
Self-Exploration
CNS 101 Self Exploration Group
CNS 201 Self Exploration Group
CNS 301 Self Exploration Group
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Concentrations
Students of the BA in Christian Counselling may choose to complete 15 credit hours of open electives OR complete one of the following concentrations to help develop their expertise in a particular area of interest or calling.
Pastoral Leadership (15 Credit Hours)
PMN 252 Homiletics
PMN 361 Pastoral Ministry
PMN 370 Church Leadership & Admin
PMN 422 Applied Ecclesiology
PMN 490 Ministry Study Topic