California Baptist University
CBU created the Christian behavioral science major to address the relationship of biblical truth to the knowledge drawn from the behavioral sciences, providing students with a distinct and decidedly Christian perspective of human behavior. This approach integrates psychology, anthropology, sociology and political science with theology.
Integrate the Bible with the behavioral sciences
Students enjoy instruction from expert Christian professors who have years of experience
in their fields. They acquire the skills necessary to directly apply their new learning
to ministry and social service contexts. The CBS program prepares people for a culture
that has moved away from a religious worldview, teaching students how to function
fully in a pluralistic world from a Christian worldview.
Serve the world and the community
CBS students have the opportunity for service and scholarship both locally and internationally.
Students can register for internships for academic credit in a number of community,
church and nonprofit organizations. They also have the opportunity to serve alongside
their professors for local service projects.
A comparison of marriage and family systems in biblical and American cultural perspectives. Family roles and relational development will also be addressed.
A comprehensive examination of the principles for living found in the biblical Wisdom literature. The principles will be applied to several areas of human behavior.
An examination of current Christian-oriented counseling approaches toward the development of a personal integrated model of counseling that is distinctly Christian.
Content: theories, concepts and terms of the discipline:
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"I chose this major because I wanted to understand people more and had a desire to
help others. Since being in this program, I've learned life and people skills and
have grown in wisdom."
Cameron Jaramillo, 2019
"I was challenged by some people that I really respected in my life to look into this
major. I decided to try out a class and ended up loving it. I learned so much about
myself as a leader and as a person. I love the professors because they challenge me
as an individual to not only grow as a leader, but to also grow in my faith. They
are very open and candid about their lives and experiences. It’s nice getting to learn
from them."
Madison Brown, 2019
"I'm very intrigued by psychology and wanted an education that relates to my faith.
Discussing different aspects of faith and learning more about psychology and behaviorism
has helped me explore and solidify what I believe. I plan to go on and get my MFT
and become a Christian counselor."
Katelynn Jarboe, 2021
"The wisdom and guidance I received during casual moments of conversation have been
just as valuable to me as the knowledge received in the classroom. CBS has taught
me that Scripture speaks to counseling, and has prepared me to enter a secularly dominated
field with my faith foundations rooted in the authority of Scripture."
Melanie Overton, 2016
My field of anthropology connects with all aspects of human behavior and thought. There is nothing beyond the interest of an anthropologist. My ethnographic research of the Messianic Jewish Movement has allowed me to travel around the world and especially in Israel. For the anthropologist, the world is our laboratory. If I stay curious and eager to learn, the students catch that and follow in kind.
I am fascinated by how psychological ideas about people compares with what the Bible teaches about life, people, and relationships. I pursued this interest through two graduate degrees in psychology and counseling. I love challenging students to think about life from a biblical perspective and assisting them in their journey toward greater understanding.
My field of anthropology connects with all aspects of human behavior and thought. There is nothing beyond the interest of an anthropologist. My ethnographic research of the Messianic Jewish Movement has allowed me to travel around the world and especially in Israel. For the anthropologist, the world is our laboratory. If I stay curious and eager to learn, the students catch that and follow in kind.
I am fascinated by how psychological ideas about people compares with what the Bible teaches about life, people, and relationships. I pursued this interest through two graduate degrees in psychology and counseling. I love challenging students to think about life from a biblical perspective and assisting them in their journey toward greater understanding.
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