PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Goals

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling program, the graduate should be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills;
2. Develop analytical reasoning and problem solving skills;
3. Comprehend basic psychological theories and principles;
4. Examine major world religions from a Christian context;
5. Understand and explain how the humanities influence the societies and culture;
6. Grasp the fundamental concepts of philosophy and science to explain how various theistic and non-theistic ideologies affect the Christian perspective;
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the Biblical Worldview in general studies;
8. Identify and understand the history and content of the Bible;
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Christian doctrine and theology;
10. Understand the challenges, objections, and alternatives to the Christian faith;
11. Exhibit the ability to clearly communicate the gospel in local and global settings;
12. Think critically about counseling theories incorporating a Biblical Worldview; (IG;1,2,4,6)
13. Identify counseling approaches, both Christian and secular, including theoretical and applied principles of Christian counseling; (IG; 1,2,6,7)
14. Understand and employ ethical interviewing skills and counseling methodology to gain a holistic understanding of people; (IG; 1,2,3,4,6,7,8)
15. Demonstrate an understanding of counseling practices and apply them to a practical project and internship within their respective field of study; and (IG;1,3,4,6,7,)
16. Demonstrate familiarity with the importance of diversity and multi-culturalism and psychological research in the study of human behavior. (IG; 1,3,4,5,8)

Degree Specializations

• Marriage & Family Counseling
  • SFBC&TS’s bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling – Marriage & Family Counseling program is an excellent option for students with a passion for helping other’s overcome the challenges of life and will prepare you for a rewarding career in marriage, family, or school counseling, by enriching your knowledge and understanding of counseling techniques from a Christian worldview.
  • In this Specialization you will learn:
    • Counseling Marriage and Families
    • Counseling Children & Adolescents
• Clinical Counseling
  • Throughout our bachelor’s in Christian Counseling degree program, you will develop your counseling skills by gaining an understanding of human behavior and development grounded in Biblical principles and leading research.
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Substance Abuse Counseling

Distinctives

Global
Students enter our B.A. program from various parts of the world, expanding perspectives and creating a diverse experience for our student body.

Multi-Denominational
Although distinctly evangelical, our students and professors come from diverse backgrounds to provide an enriching environment for classroom discussion, enabling students and professors to learn from each other.

16-Week Format
Our B.A. classes are taught in a traditional 16-week format either on campus or online to allow working students to participate in classes from various parts of the world. The traditional pace allows working students to finish their degree within two years.

Expert faculty and Small Class Sizes
Learn from professors who have real-world experience in their fields and who take a personal interest in your success. You won’t be in large lecture halls, but small classes where you get personal interaction with your professors and peers.