Department of Biblical Counseling
Welcome to WRS's Department of Biblical Counseling.
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611 Introduction to Biblical Counseling
The nature and principles of biblical counseling, techniques and theories of counseling; patterns of problem solving, the counselor and counselee relationship; the sufficiency of Scripture; and biblical conflict resolution. 3 hrs. View Course Syllabus Information »
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612 Marriage and Family Counseling
The systematic survey of the theology of the family: the importance of the Christian home, the covenantal family relationship, courtship versus dating; methods of premarital and marital counseling; divorce issues and rebuilding the marriage relationship after adultery. 3 hrs. View Course Syllabus Information »
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631 Advanced Counseling
A systematic application of the principles of biblical counseling to a wide variety of contemporary issues facing counselors. 3 hrs.
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632 Methodologies of Counseling
Survey and critique of secular counseling theories and comparison to biblical counseling. 3 hrs.
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6111 Survey of Biblical Counseling
Introduction to theory and practice of biblical counseling; contrast with other counseling methods; use of Scripture in counseling. 2 hrs.
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6310 Counseling Practicum
Case analyses and case observation (video tapes); confrontation (self); and conferences (required attendance at an annual local symposium as offered). There is a two year time limit in completing the practicum once it is begun. Elective course; required for certification by the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. 4 hrs.
