BIBLICAL COUNSELING COURSES |
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BIBLICAL COUNSELING COURSES |
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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:
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Help Christians overcome personal and interpersonal problems.
Click here to read the basic premise of our counseling courses. ALL COURSES WITHIN THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CURRICULUM MAY ALSO BE APPLIED TO THIS MAJOR. |
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(Click here for a definition of Belief Therapy.) |
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Mastering Life Through Belief Therapy by Paul Carlin, Th.D., LBT / Workbook by Daniel Hiers, Ph.D., Th.D. |
| Course Description: | This course explains in detail the faith-based, Christian therapeutic treatment model, Belief Therapy. Both the historical and Biblical bases for the model are clearly set forth in non-clerical and non-psychological language. This course is required for everyone seeking any degree level in Biblical Counseling. |
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5 credits |
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Availability:
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Online or by Correspondence |
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Change your Beliefs by Paul Carlin, Th.D., LBT / Workbook by Daniel Hiers, Ph.D., Th.D. |
| Course Description: | A Biblical research into the mind, heart, and belief system that causes behavioral problems |
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3 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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Faith in the Night Seasons by 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. |
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4 credits |
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Correspondence Only |
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Click here to read the schedule of topics covered in this course. |
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His Steps / Text and Workbook by Paul Carlin, Th.D., LBT |
| Course Description: | The study examines the 29 powerful, peaceful principles of the life of Christ that are recorded in the Sermon on the Mount. Each principle addresses a practical recovery issue. |
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4 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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Click here to read our E-Book summarizing the teachings in this counseling course. |
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The 12 Keys / Text and Workbook by Paul Carlin, Th.D., LBT |
| Course Description: | A curriculum-based recovery program. The foundation for the study is Romans 12:9-21. Within the body of the verses are 12 keys to developing and maintaining mature relationships. Each key deals with a recovery issue and a thinking error. |
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Credits:
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3 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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Study based on The Complete Life Encyclopedia by Frank Minirth, M.D. & Paul Meier, M.D. / Workbook by Paul Carlin, Th.D., LBT |
| Course Description: | 15 life-controlling issues are presented, explained and processed. The course is designed to help both the professional and paraprofessional place life-controlling problems into a Biblical perspective. |
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4 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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The Healthy Christian Life 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. |
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5 credits |
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Correspondence Only |
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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. |
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3 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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Stop Verbal Abuse 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. |
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3 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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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. |
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Credits:
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3 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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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. |
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6 credits |
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Online Only |
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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. |
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4 credits |
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Online or by Correspondence |
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Telling Yourself the Truth 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. |
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4 credits |
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Correspondence Only |
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Click here to read a list of lies explained in this course. |
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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. |
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4 credits |
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Correspondence Only |
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Christ-Centered Counseling by Dr. Charles Solomon / Workbook by Daniel Hiers, Ph.D., Th.D. |
| Course Description: | The course explains the dynamics of Spirituotherapy as Dr. Solomon presents Biblical principles that allow believers to deal with behavioral problems and “besetting sins.” |
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4 credits |
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Correspondence Only |
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Counseled by God by Mark and Patti Virkler / Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. / Available by Correspondence Only |
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The course describes the loving care of a living God Who heals the broken-hearted, deep in the broken places of their lives. |
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3 credits |
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Correspondence Only |
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Truthful Living by Boyd Luter & Kathy McReynolds / Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
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A classic, scholarly study of Biblical recovery. First, the course establishes the principles needed to maintain truth in recovery. Second, the course teaches what people in recovery should receive from a Biblical recovery experience and teaches counselors, educators and church leaders what they should give to others. |
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Credits:
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4 credits |
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Correspondence Only |
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The Spiritual Dynamics of Success Secrets That Have Never Failed by Dr. Paul Carlin, LBT / Workbook by Linda Ratcliff, Th.D., Ed.D. |
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A study of 60 success secrets, life-changing teachings hidden in the sacred pages of the Bible, used by the world’s greatest spiritual entrepreneurs. |
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Credits:
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4 credits |
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Availability:
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Correspondence Only; Online coming soon |
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