Bachelor of Christian Counseling
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2
Program Overview
- Program Duration: 3 – 6 Years
- Mode of Delivery: Online / Hybrid (Blended) / Face-to-face (depending on location)
- Enrolment: Continuous / Cohort
- Total credits: 120
- Tuition Fees: USD 4,3100
Program Rationale
The Bachelor of Christian Counseling program is designed to equip students with theological foundations, practical skills, and ethical understanding for effective counseling within Christian ministry and broader societal contexts. Rooted in biblical principles, the curriculum integrates psychological and pastoral approaches to equip graduates for service in churches, community organizations, and counseling centers.
Graduate Learning Outcomes
Immediate Outcomes:
- Acquire foundational knowledge in biblical principles, counseling theories, and pastoral care.
- Develop practical counseling skills for personal, relational, and spiritual challenges.
- Strengthen communication and cultural awareness in diverse counseling environments.
- Analyze ethical and theological issues, integrating Christian values with professional standards.
Lifelong Learning Outcomes:
- Enhance critical thinking and reflective practice in counseling approaches.
- Cultivate personal spiritual growth and professional integrity.
- Promote community well-being through church and faith-based counseling initiatives.
- Advance in professional and ministry leadership roles.
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Step into a journey of healing and transformation with our Bachelor of Christian Counseling—where faith meets compassion to empower you as a vessel of hope. Equip yourself with biblical wisdom and professional skills to guide others toward restoration, purpose, and wholeness.
Career Pathways
- Pastoral Counseling
- Christian Mental Health Support
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Chaplaincy Services
- Educational Counseling
- Community-Based Counseling
Course Structure
Disclaimer: This table of courses is for informational purposes only and is correct at the time of publishing. Shiloh College reserves the right to amend, add, or delete courses at its sole discretion. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about these or any other courses.
| Index | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COUN 301 | Cultures and Families | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 302 | Team Dysfunctions | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 303 | Stress Management | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 304 | Suffering | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 305 | Pastoral Counseling | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 306 | Biblical Counseling | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 307 | Communication: Cross-Cultural | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 308 | Dealing With Difficult Behaviors And Conflict | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 309 | Culture Shock and Culture | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 311 | Cross-Cultural Issues | 3 Credit hrs |
| COUN 312 | Theories of Counseling | 3 Credit hrs |
| BIBL 315 | Old Testament Survey III | 3 Credit hrs |
| BIBL 317 | New Creation Realities II | 3 Credit hrs |
| BIBL 318 | New Testament Survey III | 3 Credit hrs |
| BIBL 319 | Growing Up Spiritually | 3 Credit hrs |
| THEO 345 | Homiletics II | 3 Credit hrs |
| Supervised Reading | Professor’s Choice | 3 Credit hrs |
| Thesis | Independent Research project | 9 Credit hrs |
| Total Required Credits: | 60 Credit hrs | |
| Select 20 courses from any of the 100-200 series to complete the required 120 credits. | ||
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