Course Requirements
All students in the Master of Arts in Counseling Ministry program will complete 36 units of core courses. The following curriculum is based on the 2012-2013 Academic Catalog.
CBS500 Cngrgtnl & Prfssnl Counslng Appl
CBS500 Cngrgtnl & Prfssnl Counslng Appl
A comparison and analysis of the foundations, theories, scope of practice and applications of Professional MFT vs. Pastoral and Church Based Counseling. Emphasis will be toward an understanding of the differences, complementary aspects, and possible models for mutual referrals and cooperation between these two approaches. (3 units; Summer)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS500-A | A | Stokes, H. Bruce | 05/06/2013 | Thursday | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | James Complex 125 |
CBS505 Theology as a Behavioral Science
CBS505 Theology as a Behavioral Science
An overview of philosophy and theology systems as ancient and contemporary behavioral sciences. Students will understand the application of theology as a counseling application as distinct from an apologetic system. (3 units; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS505-A | A | Lewis, Nathaniel P | 05/06/2013 | Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | James Complex 125 |
CBS510 Law & Ethics Church Based Couns
CBS510 Law & Ethics Church Based Couns
An examination and explanation of current laws and ethical issues affecting Pastoral Counselors and Church Based Counseling applications. Number of units required specified in each program. (Master of Arts in Counseling Ministry students must enroll for 3 units; Master of Science in Counseling Psychology students must enroll for 2 units). (2-3 units; Summer)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS510-A | A | Carter, John D | 05/06/2013 | Monday | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | James Complex 125 |
CBS520 Hmn Dvlpmnt Thru Bibl Life-Cycle
CBS520 Hmn Dvlpmnt Thru Bibl Life-Cycle
A general overview of life development following the Biblical Stages from birth through death with emphasis on the relational skills, roles and rituals associated with each stage. (3 units; Spring)
CBS530 Congregation as Healing Communty
CBS530 Congregation as Healing Communty
A general understanding of the dynamics of congregational life to personal development and adjustment necessary in maintaining healthy marital, family and personal relationships in community context. Emphasis will be placed on the congregational structure and dynamics necessary for the application of life-to-life and other congregational counseling models. (3 units; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CBS530-A | A | Lewis, Nathaniel P | 09/03/2013 | Thursday | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA Array |
CBS535 Marr & Fam Ministry/Congregation
CBS535 Marr & Fam Ministry/Congregation
The course examines the content and approaches to Marriage and Family Ministry within the local congregation. It surveys the approaches presently used by various congregations and compares their respective strengths and weaknesses. It also addresses the present controversy and battle between civil and religious marriage, the emergence of Gender-Neutral marriage, and the implications for religious traditions which do not treat marriage as a sacrament. (3 units; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CBS535-A | A | Neece, Brittany Paige | 09/03/2013 | Monday | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA Array |
CBS540 A Theology of Helping People
CBS540 A Theology of Helping People
A survey of Christian approaches to counseling and relational healing with application to a life-to-life model of counseling in the congregation. Theology as a counseling Theory will also be addressed (3 units; Spring)
CBS545 Srvy Church Based Counslng Prgm
CBS545 Srvy Church Based Counslng Prgm
A survey of specific programs of Church Based Counseling and their application in a congregational setting. (3 units; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CBS545-A | A | Neece, Brittany Paige | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday | 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM | TBA Array |
CBS546 Relational Counseling Techniques
CBS546 Relational Counseling Techniques
An examination of the relational skills and settings that establish and maintain an effective counseling relationship in a congregational setting. (2 units)
CBS550 Church Based Counsling Practcm I
CBS550 Church Based Counsling Practcm I
Supervised counseling experience in a congregational setting. This course assists the student in establishing a practicum position in a congregation, selection of a supervisor, and the parameters of counseling ministry under the Counseling Ministry program. (3 units; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS550-A | A | Stokes, H. Bruce | 05/06/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
| Fall 2013 | CBS550-A | A | TBA | 09/03/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
CBS555 Church Based Counsel Practicm II
CBS555 Church Based Counsel Practicm II
Supervised counseling experience in a congregational setting. This course continues supervised counseling experience in an established congregational site. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisite: CBS 550. (1 unit; Fall, Spring, Summer)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS555-A | A | Stokes, H. Bruce | 05/06/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
| Fall 2013 | CBS555-A | A | TBA | 09/03/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
*2 units required by repeating
CBS566 Pathology Abnormality & Sin
CBS566 Pathology Abnormality & Sin
This course introduces the student to the general categories and theories of physical illness, mental health and spiritual transgression. The student will become familiar with theories of psychology related to the DSM, related health issues and the Biblical theology of hamartiology. General concerns include the relationship of illness and mental health to righteous behavior and the use of holistic models of the person in addressing repentance, restitution and reconciliation of relationships with self, others, and God. (3 units; Fall)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | CBS566-A | A | Lewis, Nathaniel P | 09/03/2013 | Tuesday | 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM | TBA Array |
CBS575 Rdngs in Christian Behav Sci
CBS575 Rdngs in Christian Behav Sci
A reading course in which the student will develop an extended annotated reading list in Christian Behavioral Science texts. This course may be repeated with a change in topic for a maximum of fifteen units. (1-3 units)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS575-A | A | Lewis, Nathaniel P | 05/06/2013 | Wednesday | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Instructor OFFC |
| Fall 2013 | CBS575-A | A | Carter, John D | 09/03/2013 | Monday | 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM | James Complex 125 |
Research Thesis Option (6 units)*
Students considering future research of doctoral work may add the Thesis Option to the program. This increases the requirement to 42 units.
CBS580 Thesis Proposal
CBS580 Thesis Proposal
A guided development of a thesis proposal including the submission and approval of the proposal by the Thesis Committee. This course may be repeated twice for credit (2 units)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS580-A | A | Carter, John D | 05/06/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
| Fall 2013 | CBS580-A | A | Carter, John D | 09/03/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
CBS585 Thesis Research
CBS585 Thesis Research
Independent research toward the completion of the approved thesis. This course may be repeated twice for credit (2 units)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS585-A | A | Carter, John D | 05/06/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
| Fall 2013 | CBS585-A | A | Carter, John D | 09/03/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
CBS590 Thesis Writing and Presentation
CBS590 Thesis Writing and Presentation
Final writing and oral presentation of the approved thesis. This course may be repeated twice for credit (2 units)s)
| Course | Sec | Instructor | Dates | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | CBS590-A | A | Carter, John D | 05/06/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
| Fall 2013 | CBS590-A | A | Carter, John D | 09/03/2013 | Array | Array - Array | Instructor OFFC |
*Students in the research thesis option will be limited to twelve (12) units per semester and may not begin the thesis courses without completion of at least twenty-four (24) units and approval. Thesis students will participate each semester in a forum which will assure competency prior to beginning thesis courses. Students may be required to take additional units concurrently with thesis courses.
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