Biblical Counseling Courses
"Biblical counseling" is counseling in which biblical principles are used exclusively. Our goal is to train pastors, counselors, missionaries and lay counselors so that they are able to:
- Help Christians overcome personal and interpersonal problems.
- Help couples heal and strengthen their marriages.
- Help parents be successful in their child rearing efforts.
- Help convicts and offenders recognize the lies they believe and apply the truths as taught in the Bible.
- Bring glory to God as we minister His Word.
Courses from the Restorative Justice Curriculum may be applied to this major.
7 KEYS TO A HEALTHY, BLENDED FAMILY BC-525 |
|
| Text: | 7 Keys to a Healthy Blended Family by Jim Smoke / Workbook by Carol Robers, M.BC |
| Course Description: | Includes 7 keys to successfully combining families in a second marriage, plus important points and questions to investigate with your counselee who may be considering a second marriage. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| BATTLE FOR THE BODYBC-534 |
|
| Text: | Battle for the Body contributed by Harvestime International Institute |
| Course Description: | In this course we make a careful evaluation of the strategies available to win the war against Satan in the battle for your body. You will learn to do battle for your physical body and to minister these truths to other wounded warriors in God's army. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| BATTLEFIELD OF THE MINDBC-514 |
|
| Text: | Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind by Joyce Meyer / Workbook by Daniel Hiers, Ph.D., Th.D. |
| Course Description: | If you are counseling someone who suffers from worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger or condemnation, that person is experiencing an attack in the mind. This course teaches you to recognize damaging thought patterns and stop them from influencing a person's life. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFEBC-537 |
|
| Text: | Christian Marriage & Family Life by All Africa Bible College / Workbook by Wilson Arrey Awo, M.B.C. |
| Course Description: | The choice of a marriage partner is one of the most important choices we make in life, and since God’s Word is very clear that this is a choice for life, it should be taken with the greatest care and understanding. This course takes you through the topics that should be covered in pre-marital counseling sessions. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| COUNSELING THROUGH THE SEASONS OF LIFEBC-510 |
|
| Text: | Counseling Through The Seaons of Life by Gayle M. Ramin, Ph.D. / Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | This course is the lay counselor’s guide to faith-based counseling, teaching how to minister in the changing seasons of the lives of our counselees. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| COUNSELING THROUGH YOUR BIBLE HANDBOOKPART 1: BC-540 & PART 2: BC-541 |
|
| Text: | Counseling Through Your Bible Handbook by June Hunt; workbook by Karen Sistrunk, Ph.D. |
| Course Description: | In this book, June Hunt brings together 50 common, urgent problems people struggle with. Each short, to–the–point chapter offers heartfelt encouragement, straight talk, and “how to” steps to begin the journey to victory on serious issues your clients will bring to you for discussion. June’s compassionate and realistic solutions firmly based on God’s Word. This resource repeatedly affirms that Jesus Christ truly is the answer to every human need. |
| Credits: | 4 credits each for Part 1 and Part 2 |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| FAITH IN THE NIGHT SEASONSBC-504 |
|
| Text: | Faith in the Night Seasons Textbook: Understanding God's Willby Chuck & Nancy Missler / Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | This course is a study about what God's will is, what true faith is, what the night seasons are, why God allows them, what He is accomplishing through them, and what some of the incredible blessings are that come because of them. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| GROWING THROUGH DIVORCEBC-512 |
|
| Text: | Growing Through Divorce by Jim Smoke, Ph.D ./ Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | "I want a divorce," are four of the ugliest words a person will ever hear, and divorce is one of the most painful, emotionally draining experiences a person can endure. This course outlines topics the faith-based counselor should cover with a client seeking emotional and spiritual help after the divorce. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| THE HEALTHY CHRISTIAN LIFE Part 1 - BC-508 & Part 2 - BC-509 |
|
| Text: | The Healthy Christian Life: The Minirth-Meier Clinic Bible Study Series by Frank Minirth, M.D. & Paul Meier, M.D. |
| Course Description: | The course is divided into five sections: Growing Spiritually, Growing Emotionally, Growing in Relationships and Handling Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. The variety of topics covered range from the basic Christian lifestyle to common emotional problems. |
| Credits: | 3 credits each part |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| I AMBC-524 How to Defeat Worry with 24 Biblical "I Am" Statements |
|
| Text: | I Am by Linda Ratcliff / Workbook by Carol Robers, M.BC. & Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | Includes 24 faith-boosting, fear-busting statements of assurance. An excellent tool to use in counseling those who feel fearful, tense, pressured, anxious, stressed out, unstrung, or agitated much of the time. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| JESUS, THE GREATEST LIFE COACHBC-532 |
|
| Text: | Jesus, the Greatest Life Coach, text and workbook by Linda A. Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | The benefits of coaching have been well documented, but being coached in the right way, and having the right coach is crucial. There are plenty of books out there about how to be an effective Life Coach. But there aren't so many about how to become a faith-based Life Coach. In this study, we will search the Word for our Life Coach training. And who could be a better example, a greater teacher of how to coach than the greatest life coach Who ever walked this earth, the Master Life Coach Himself, Jesus. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| KEY COUNSELING ISSUES Part 1 - BC-513 & Part 2 - BC-515 |
|
| Text: | The Bible, Workbook by TU students and staff |
| Course Description: | We must never forget that the Holy Spirit is always the primary Counselor, and He works powerfully through the Bible. This course examines many counseling issues from A to Z, reviewing what God's Word says about each. |
| Credits: | 2 Parts, 3 credits each |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| THE KINGDOM COACH BC-535 |
|
| Text: | The Kingdom Coach, Book 1 - Remedial Training, text and workbook by Monica A. Robertson, Ph.D. |
| Course Description: | Take a journey with the author to discover how the common trials of life, from early childhood well into adulthood, unfold into the clever schemes of the enemy to thwart man’s destiny. Trying to survive a series of unfortunate events, she goes from sickness, to near death, to miracles, and demonic attack; learning the principles of spiritual warfare along the way. She meets a Coach who accompanies her and slowly changes her perspective from death to life! He becomes a personal trainer in the ways of the Kingdom, an escort to the King, and a merciful Father whose love defeats her biggest enemy! She discovers how this Kingdom Team will turn her tests into testimonies and redeem her destruction for a destiny. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| THE LIES WE BELIEVEBC-520 |
|
| Text: | The Lies We Believe by Chris Thurman, D. Psy. / Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | The course explains the life-controlling power of believing lies. The author teaches us the truth about lies from the Word of God, using a method called Truth Therapy. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| ON THE THRESHOLD OF HOPEBC-530 |
|
| Text: | On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Mandt Langberg, Ph.D. / Workbook by Stacie Horne, M.Ph., LBT, LACBT |
| Course Description: | The course offers hope and healing to men and women who have been traumatized by sexual abuse. Dr. Langberg's insights and the quotations from many survivors assure readers that they are not alone and that Christ, the Redeemer, can heal their deep wounds. After taking the course, you will have the confidence to walk with survivors on the road to healing through Christ's love and power. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| NEW!RESTORATIVE PRACTICESBC-527 |
|
| Text: | Restorative Practices, Practical Biblical Steps to Restore Relationships, Text and Workbook by Linda A. Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: |
It is inevitable in this life that someone is going to offend you or "do you wrong." Is there a Biblical way to deal with the situation? What does the Bible say about confrontation? This course examines the right and wrong way to approach conflict resolution and restore relationships. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| SHATTERING THE SHACKLES OF SHAMEBC-606 |
|
| Text: | Shattering the Shackles of Shame by Patricia Lee Hulsey |
| Course Description: | Multitudes around the globe are carrying heavy burdens of shame. Some are ashamed because of their own sinful conduct. Some carry shame because it has been imposed upon them by others who have condemned them. Still others have inherited a cycle of shameful behavior or feelings from their parents.
Shame is an emotion that will keep you forever shackled to the past. It will prevent you from rising up to fulfill your God-given destiny. The purpose of this course is to shatter the shackles of shame that have bound you, your loved ones, or those to whom you minister. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| TELLING YOURSELF THE TRUTHBC-519 |
|
| Text: | Telling Yourself the Truth: Find Your Way Out of Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Anger, and Other Common Problems by Applying the Principles of Misbelief Therapy by William Backus, Ph.D. & Marie Chapian, Ph. D., Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | The course explains the life-changing method the author calls "Misbelief Therapy." Most of what happens in life happens because of the way we think. Learning to deal with our thoughts is the first step to healthy thinking. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase text from amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
|
| NEW!TIRED OF WAITING?BC-539 |
|
| Text: | Tired of Waiting? Text and Workbook by Linda A. Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | In this course, we will examine the lives of peopele who waited on God's perfect timeing, and what happened when people got ahead of God. We will learn that whenever the Lord waits or seems to delay, there is always a loving purpose behind it. Even in the midst of trials, challenges, and waiting periods, God is at work behind the scenes, aligning circumstances and people to bring about His purposes. God's plans and purposes will unfold according to His divine schedule, which is always precise, purposeful, and flawless. We can trust the truth of that even when we don’t understand it. |
| Credits: | 3 credit hours |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| NEW!WHEN GOD INTERRUPTSBC-537 |
|
| Text: | When God Interrupts, Text and Workbook by Linda A. Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. & Irene Semu, B.Th. |
| Course Description: | This course was inspired by the worldwide shutdown due to COVID-19. Besides the obvious health impacts of the pandemic, many people are still struggling with the immense emotional, economical, and societal changes it triggered. So I began to wonder, where was God's hand in all this? Were there examples in the Bible of saints whose lives had been interrupted so dramatically? To my surprise, my original outline had notes for over 50 interruptions in the Bible, and they almost always ended with result that the person whose life was interrupted had just received a new assignment from the Lord. |
| Credits: | 3 credit hours |
| Availability: | Online Only, nothing to purchase |
TOP |
|
| YOU ARE A DOOR PRIZE, NOT A DOOR MATBC-511 |
|
| Text: | You Are A Door Prize, Not A Doormat by Dr. Jay Grady, Ph.D ./ Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
| Course Description: | This course identifies verbal abusive behaviors and how they work, teaches how to help yourself or your counselee to break out of the cycle of verbal abuse, and promotes physical and spiritual healing. |
| Credits: | 3 credits |
| Availability: | Purchase the e-book version of the text from Amazon.com. Submit answers online. |
TOP |
