PC 5426 - Crisis
Counseling
-A study of the most challenging problems facing society today,
such as suicide, dealing with death, drugs, abuse and severe relationship
disruptions. Skills are explored that provide Biblical, practical
meaningful intervention. (Prerequisites: PC5410 and 5411)
(3
credits)
PC 5430 - Introduction
to Counseling
-An introduction to the general field of counseling from the Biblical
point of view, including basic principles of human nature, techniques
for studying human behavior, and introduction to the use of Scripture
in counseling.
(3
credits)
PC 5431 - Ministry
of Prayer
-A study of the place, principles, practices and power of prayer
as the essential aspect of Christian experience, culminating in
the student's opportunity to strengthen his personal prayer life.
(3
credits)
PC 5435 - Biblical
vs. Secular Counseling
-An analysis of the psychological methodology expressed in modern
secular counseling in comparison and contrast to Nouthetic (Biblical)
counseling.
(3
credits)
PC 5440 - Theories
of Counseling
-An examination of the counseling theories of prominent christian
psychiatrist, psychologists, and counselors such as Jay Adams,
Gary Collins, Larry Crabb, Frank Minirth, Charles Solomon, and
others. Students will be guided toward the development of a distinctly
Christian-Biblical counseling philosophy.
(3
credits)
PC 5441 - Homiletics
-A study of the preparation and delivery of sermons with emphasis
on textual analysis and outline construction.
(3
credits)
PC 5442 - Preaching
Practicum
-An intensive study of sermons preached in the past. Candidate's
sermon outlines evaluated and critiqued. Candidates will submit
2 taped sermons to be evaluated. (Doctoral Students)
(3
credits)
PC 5443-Writing
for Media and Publication
-A survey of the types of writing available for ministry and a
study of the development of skills appropriate for those varied
fields.
(3
credits)
