Counseling for Christian Ministries
Overview
The B.A.Min. degree with a Counseling for Christian Ministries major is for those who desire to build a competence in counseling theory and principles. The program provides a conceptual framework for applications in the helping professions, such as pastoral ministries, parachurch organizations, and occupations involving human management. Counseling for Christian Ministries major coursework is completed in a cohort, with the program requiring commitment to consecutive sessions. This major is distinctly an online curriculum with two required, weekend, intensive, face-to-face courses, one at the beginning and one at the end of the counseling year.
The Counseling for Christian Ministries major is offered online only but may be taken within either the Traditional or AdVantage structures. For information regarding admission to the Counseling for Christian Ministries program, see the Admissions section of this Catalog.
Objectives
- Know the basic counseling principles as they relate to individuals, families, organizations, human development, abnormal behavior, and Christian thought.
- Identify basic counseling techniques.
- Develop strategies for managing conflict within organizations.
- Discern accurately the feelings in oneself and others in the counseling setting.
Program Requirements (Traditional Structure)
General Education Core Requirements
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| ENG1013 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG1023 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG1043 | Classical Literature | 3 |
| GEN1003 | Lifelong Learning Skills | 3 |
| HIS2013 | Western World/Ancient & Medieval Times | 3 |
| HIS2023 | Western World/Emerging Modern Society | 3 |
| MTH1003 | General Mathematics | 3 |
| PAS1013 | Introduction to Christian Service | 3 |
| PAS1023 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PHI3013 | Philosophy and Christian Ethics | 3 |
| PSY1013 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI2013 | General Physical Science | 3 |
| SOC1003 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPE1003 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| THE3013 | Introduction to Christian Thought | 3 |
| | | 45 hours |
Bible and Theology Core Requirements
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BIB1013 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| BIB1023 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| BIB2003 | Biblical Interpretation | 3 |
| BIB2013 | Pentateuch | 3 |
| BIB2033 | New Testament Gospels | 3 |
| BIB3013 | Hebrew Prophets or | 3 |
| | BIB3023 Poetic and Wisdom Literature or | |
| | BIB3123 O.T. Historical Books | |
| BIB3053 | Pauline Epistles or BIB3063 Book of Acts | 3 |
| THE2013 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| THE3023 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| THE3033 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| | | 30 hours |
Courses specific to the major to be taken in the order listed
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| PSY4602 | Orientation to Counseling for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| PSY4614 | Developmental Issues in Counseling | 4 |
| THE4604 | Counseling and Christian Thought | 4 |
| PSY4624 | Individual Counseling Theories | 4 |
| PSY4634 | Marriage and Family Counseling Theories | 4 |
| PSY4644 | Abnormal Psychology for Counseling | 4 |
| BLE4654 | Group and Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| BLE4684 | Managing Change and Conflict | 4 |
| PSY4612 | Capstone to Counseling for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| | | 32 hours |
| | Electives or Minor Courses | 13 hours |
120 hours total required for graduation
Program Requirements (AdVantage Structure)
60 hoursProgram Entrance Requirements
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| GEN1001 | Introduction to Online Learning | 0-1 |
| | Program requirement - does not apply to the major. | |
First Year - Core Courses
Bible and Theology 20 hours; Foundational 8 hours.
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| BLE3604 | Adult & Professional Development | 4 |
| BIB3604 | Survey of the Old Testament/Pentateuch | 4 |
| BIB3614 | Survey of the New Testament/Gospels | 4 |
| BIB3624 | Bible and Life Application | 4 |
| BIB3634 | Biblical Leadership Principles | 4 |
| THE3614 | Survey of Christian Theology | 4 |
| THE3624 | Holiness and the Life of the Believer | 4 |
| | | 28 hours |
Second Year - Courses specific to the major
Courses to be taken in the order listed.
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| PSY4602 | Orientation to Counseling for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| PSY4614 | Developmental Issues in Counseling | 4 |
| THE4604 | Counseling and Christian Thought | 4 |
| PSY4624 | Individual Counseling Theories | 4 |
| PSY4634 | Marriage and Family Counseling Theories | 4 |
| PSY4644 | Abnormal Psychology for Counseling | 4 |
| BLE4654 | Group and Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| BLE4684 | Managing Change and Conflict | 4 |
| PSY4612 | Capstone to Counseling for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| | | 32 hours |
120 hours total required for graduation
Program Requirements (Salvation Army)
General Education Core Requirements (Transfer Block)
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| | English Language/Communication | 6 |
| | Social Sciences | 6 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
| | Science | 3 |
| | History | 3 |
| | General Education Electives (from any division above) | 3 |
| | General Education Bible/Theology Electives (To include the following: OT Survey (3), NT Survey (3) Formation and Discipleship (3), Introduction to Christian Theology (3), Systematic Theology (6) | 18 |
| | General Electives | 18 |
| | | 60 hours |
First Year
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| XXX-xxxx | Math/Science* | 3 |
| GEN1001 | Introduction to Online Learning | 1 |
| BLE3604 | Adult & Professional Development | 4 |
| BIB3634 | Biblical Leadership Principles | 4 |
| THE3624 | Holiness and the Life of the Believer | 4 |
| SAR3614 | Stewardship and Fundraising | 4 |
| SAR3624 | Doing Church as a Mission | 4 |
| SAR3634 | Social Aspects of Ministry | 4 |
| | | 28 hours |
*If the Math/Science requirement has already been met, another General Education course may be substituted.
Second Year
Courses specific to the major to be taken in the order listed.
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| PSY4602 | Orientation to Counseling for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| PSY4614 | Developmental Issues in Counseling | 4 |
| THE4604 | Counseling and Christian Thought | 4 |
| PSY4624 | Individual Counseling Theories | 4 |
| PSY4634 | Marriage and Family Counseling Theories | 4 |
| PSY4644 | Abnormal Psychology for Counseling | 4 |
| BLE4654 | Group and Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| BLE4684 | Managing Change and Conflict | 4 |
| PSY4612 | Capstone to Counseling for Christian Ministries | 2 |
| | | 32 hours |
120 hours total required for graduation
Ordination Education Requirements
Counseling majors in the Traditional Structure may fulfill education requirements for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene either as elder or deacon by completing the following courses in addition to Counseling for Christian Ministries program requirements. Please be advised that districts may require additional coursework.
For ordination as elder:
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| CEM2113 | Foundations for Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| OTR2013 | Global Evangelism | 3 |
| OTR4013 | Developing a Missional Church | 3 |
| PAS2013 | The Practice of Christian Ministry | 3 |
| PAS2023 | History & Polity of the Church of the Nazarene | 3 |
| PAS3033 | Christian Preaching I | 3 |
| PAS3043 | Christian Preaching II | 3 |
| PAS4023 | Church Administration and Finance | 3 |
| PAS4081 | Senior Ministry Integration I - Pastoral Ministries | 1 |
| PAS4091 | Senior Ministry Integration II - Pastoral Ministries | 1 |
| | | 26 hours |
For ordination as deacon (of Christian Education):
Course Number, Course Description, Required Hours
| Course | Course Description | Hours |
|---|
| CEM2003 | Introduction to Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| CEM2113 | Foundations for Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| CEM4113 | Multiple Staff and Team Ministries | 3 |
| CEM4133 | Leadership of Christian Educational Ministries | 3 |
| CEM4081 | Senior Ministry Integration I | 1 |
| CEM4091 | Senior Ministry Integration II | 1 |
| OTR2013 | Global Evangelism | 3 |
| PAS2023 | History & Polity of the Church of the Nazarene | 3 |
| PAS4023 | Church Administration and Finance | 3 |
| | Two of the following three courses are required: | 6 |
| | CEM3113 Children's Ministries | |
| | CEM3123 Youth Ministries | |
| | CEM3133 Adult Ministries | |
| | | 29 hours |
Completion of the Christian Educational Ministries major fulfills educational requirements for ordination as deacon in the Church of the Nazarene.
Students should note that the individual districts in the Church of the Nazarene have autonomy in determining which courses fulfill the educational requirements for ordination. Students should consult with their respective district ministry board to determine what courses are required for ordination by that district.