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Bachelor of Ministry (B.Min.)
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Bachelor of Christian Studies (B.C.S.)
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Life-Issues Counseling
Pastoral Ministry

Bachelor of Ministry
120 Credits Total. First three years (90 credits) may be satisfied by a combination of approved transfer credits and Life-learning Portfolio Credits.

Fourth Year Minimum Required Core Curriculum.

37. Orientation OR-UG
38. Biblical Research & Writing RW-401
39. Inspiration, Translation & Hermeneutics IH-401
40. Introduction to Critical Inquiry CI-401
41. Old Testament OT-401
42. Genesis GN-401**
43. New Testament NT-401
44. The Church: How Jesus Builds It CB-401
45. Introduction to Systematic Theology ST-401
46. New Testament Theology NTh-401
47. Elective
48. Elective
FOURTH YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
**May Be substituted by an approved elective.

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Third Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

25. Orientation OR-UG
26. Biblical Prophecy BP-301
27. Understanding Christ’s Second Coming SC-301
28. The Biblical Doctrine of Judgment JM-301
29. Survey of Exodus EX-301
30. Biblical Basis for Prayer PY-301
31. Survey of Daniel DN-301
32. Evangelism from a Biblical Perspective EV-301
33. Understanding Joshua and Judges JJ-301
34. Summary of Hebrews HB-301
35. Biblical Basis for Family Life FL-301
36. Bible Teaching Practicum BT-301
THIRD YEAR TOTAL CREDITS

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Second Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

13. Orientation OR-UG
14. Introduction to Biblical Research & Writing RW-201
15. Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
16. Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201**
17. Old Testament Survey OT-201
18. Introduction to Major Prophets MP-201
19. New Testament Survey NT-201
20. Introduction to Romans RM-201
21. Introduction to New Testament Theology NTh-201
22. Understanding Biblical Creation BC-201**
23. Elective
24. Introduction to General Epistles GE-201
SECOND YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
**May Be substituted by an approved elective.

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First Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

1. Orientation OR-UG
2. Old Testament Introduction OT-101
3. New Testament Introduction NT-101
4. Overview of Genesis GN-101
5. Overview of Psalms PS-101
6. Introduction to the Gospels GP-101
7. Survey of the Acts of the Apostles AA-101
8. Survey of the Book of Revelation RV-101
9. Summary of the Doctrine of the Trinity TR-101
10. Summary of the Doctrine of Sin SN-101
11. Summary of the Doctrine of Salvation SL101
12. Synopsis of Ecclesiology EC-101 0
TOTAL Credits

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Bachelor of Christian Studies
Concentration in Life-Issues Counseling
120 Credits Total. First three years (90 credits) may be satisfied by a combination of approved transfer credits and Life-learning Portfolio Credits.

Fourth Year Minimum Required Core Curriculum.

37. Orientation OR-UG
38. Bioethics BE-401**
39. Biblical Basis for Counseling BD-401
40. Comparative Analysis II CA-401*
41. Old Testament OT-401
42. Readings in Life-Issues III RL-401
43. New Testament NT-401
44. Introduction to Critical Inquiry CI-401
45. Post-Abortion Counseling PA-401
46. Premarital Counseling PM-401
47. Ministering to Men After Abortion MA-401
48. Biblical Template for Counseling Hurting Women HW-401
FOURTH YEAR TOTAL CREDITS

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*CPC Directors may substitute this course for The Directors' & Nurse's Institute in Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound.
**Qualified medical personnel may substitute this course for The Directors' & Nurse's Institute in Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound.

Third Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

25. Orientation OR-UG
26. Biblical Prophecy BP-301
27. Elementary Statistics CSU-MA-2023
28. The Biblical Doctrine of Judgment JM-301
29. English Composition II CSU-EH-1020
30. Biblical Basis for Prayer PY-301
31. Biblical Foundation for American Law AL-401
32. Evangelism from a Biblical Perspective EV-301
33. American Literature I CSU-AL-2000
34. Apologetics AP-401
35. Biblical Basis for Family Life FL-301
36. Bible Teaching Practicum BT-301
TOTAL CREDITS

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Second Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

13. Orientation OR-UG
14. Introduction to Pregnancy Counseling PC-201
15. Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
16. Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201
17. Old Testament Survey OT-201
18. Readings in Life-Issues RL-201
19. New Testament Survey NT-201
20. Introduction to Romans RM-201
21. Counseling the Woman of Trauma CW-201
22. Medical Aspects of Pregnancy & Abortion MA-201
23. Elective
24. Readings in Life-Issues RL-202
SECOND YEAR TOTAL CREDITS

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First Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

1. Orientation OR-UG
2. Old Testament Introduction OT-101
3. English Composition I CSU-EH-1010
4. Overview of Genesis GN-101
5. American History CSU-HY-1110
6. New Testament Introduction NT-101
7. Speech Communication CSU-SP-1010
8. Survey of the Book of Revelation RV-101
9. Biblical Foundation for Self-Awareness SA-101
10. Intelligent Design Biology ID-101
11. Summary of the Doctrine of Salvation SL101
12. Synopsis of Ecclesiology EC-101
TOTAL Credits

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Bachelor of Christian Studies
Concentration in Pastoral Ministry
120 Credits Total. First three years (90 credits) may be satisfied by a combination of approved transfer credits and Life-learning Portfolio Credits.

Fourth Year Minimum Required Core Curriculum.

37. Orientation OR-UG
38. Developing Pastoral Skills PS-401
39. Role & Function of the Healthy/Healing Church HC-401
40. Comparative Analysis II CA-401
41. Old Testament OT-401
42. Introduction to Critical Inquiry CI-401
43. New Testament NT-401
44. Readings in Pastoral Ministry RP-401.
45. Biblical Role and Function of the Pastor FP-401
46. Christian History of the United States CH-401
47. Elective
48. Elective
FOURTH YEAR TOTAL CREDITS

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Bachelor of Christian Studies
Concentration in Biblical Counseling
120 Credits Total. First three years (90 credits) may be satisfied by a combination of approved transfer credits and Life-learning Portfolio Credits.

Degree Combined With IABC Certification

Degree Without Certification

Biblical Counseling Concentration With IABC Certification
Students graduating in Degree/Certification Track will receive the IABC seal on their degree.

IABC STANDARD DEGREE

Fourth Year Minimum Required Core Curriculum.

37. Orientation OR-UG
38. Biblical Basis for Counseling BD-401+
39. Comparative Analysis II CA-401+
40. Old Testament OT-401
41. Readings in Biblical Counseling III CR-401
42. New Testament NT-401
43. Readings in Biblical Counseling IV CR-402.
44. Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling II FB-401+
45. Introduction to Counseling Theology II CT-401+
46. Marriage and Family Counseling II MF-401+
47. Topics in Biblical Counseling II TC-401+
48. Counseling Practicum CP-401+
FOURTH YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
+These courses are required for IABC certification. If already taken at the second year level, elective counseling courses will be substituted.

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Second Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

13. Orientation OR-UG
14. Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
15. Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling I FB-201+
16. Marriage and Family Counseling MC-201+
17. Old Testament Survey OT-201
18. Readings in Biblical Counseling CR-201
19. New Testament Survey NT-201
20. Comparative Analysis I CA -201+
21. Introduction to Counseling Theology CT-201+
22. Biblical Basis for Counseling BD-201+
23. Counseling Practicum CP-201+
24. Topics in Biblical Counseling I TC-201+
SECOND YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
+These courses are required for IABC certification. If taken at this level, elective counseling courses will be substituted in the fourth year.

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Students graduating from the Degree/Certification Track will receive the IABC seal on their degree.

APPROVED IABC ELECTIVE COURSES: |Crisis Counseling| |Counseling Youth| |Counseling the Victim| |Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ| | Counseling From James| |Premarital Counseling| |The Biblical Foundation for Self-awareness| |Understanding Sexual Addictions and the Biblical Process for Deliverance| |Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant (from a Biblical Perspective)| |Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin| |Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance| More Biblical Counseling Insights.

The Biblical Counseling degree listed above is recognized by the International Association of Biblical Counselors. Upon final completion of all requirements, the student is awarded both the corresponding MISD degree and IABC Certification. For more details click HERE. An MISD admissions counselor will provide additional details.

SPECIAL NOTE: If you live in the St. Louis Metro area, we encourage you to consider the evening class program offered at Gateway Biblical Counseling and Training Center, which is also IABC approved. Click HERE for more information.

Biblical Counseling Concentration Without Certification

Non-IABC STANDARD DEGREE

Fourth Year Minimum Required Core Curriculum.

37. Orientation OR-UG
38. Biblical Basis for Counseling BD-401+
39. Sexual Abstinence Counseling SC-401
40. Comparative Analysis II CA-401+
41. Old Testament OT-401
42. Readings in Biblical Counseling III CR-401
43. New Testament NT-401
44. Readings in Biblical Counseling IV CR-402
45. Post-Abortion Counseling PA-401
46. Premarital Counseling PM-401
47. Elective
48. Elective
FOURTH YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
+These required courses. If already taken at the second year level, elective counseling courses will be substituted.

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30

Second Year May be Satisfied by Transfer & Life Experience.

13. Orientation OR-UG
14. Introduction to Biblical Research & Writing RW-201
15. Evidences for Biblical Inspiration BI-201
16. Fundamentals of Spiritual Warfare SW-201
17. Old Testament Survey OT-201
18. Readings in Biblical Counseling I CR-201
19. New Testament Survey NT-201
20. Comparative Analysis I CA -201+
21. Introduction to Counseling Theology CT-201+
22. Biblical Basis for Counseling BD-201+
23. Counseling Elective
24. Readings in Biblical Counseling II CR-202
SECOND YEAR TOTAL CREDITS
+These required courses. If taken at this level, elective counseling courses will be substituted in the fourth year.

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Bachelor of Christian Studies
Concentration in Biblical Studies
120 Credits Total. First three years (90 credits) may be satisfied by a combination of approved transfer credits and Life-learning Portfolio Credits.

Fourth Year Minimum Required Core Curriculum.

37. Orientation OR-UG
38. Biblical Research & Writing RW-401
39. Inspiration, Translation & Hermeneutics IH-401
40. Introduction to Critical Inquiry CI-401
41. Old Testament OT-401
42. Genesis GN-401**
43. New Testament NT-401
44. The Church: How Jesus Builds It CB-401
45. Introduction to Systematic Theology ST-401
46. New Testament Theology NTh-401
47. Elective
48. Elective
**May Be substituted by an approved elective.
FOURTH YEAR TOTAL CREDITS

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