SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Welcome to the Counseling Department! My dedication is assisting you, and enabling you to build a solid biblical foundation in which to apply God’s truth as you help others in your counseling ministry, and everyday life situations and relationships. If you have any questions, you can personally reach me at (318) 686-2360 or email me at jfoster@lbu.edu.
Dr. Jay Foster
Dean of the School of Christian Counseling
School of christian counseling
The School of Christian Counseling offers a Certificate, the Bachelor of Arts, the Master of Arts, and the Doctor of Philosophy. We train ministers, counselors, and lay persons in effective Christian biblical counseling. All our programs equip counselors with recognized techniques, methods, and insights needed to minister to individuals. All our degrees can be earned from anywhere in the world.
There is great need for counselors who understand the power of Scripture to heal broken lives. All our programs therefore begin with the foundation of biblical principles in the application of counseling therapies.
Many licensed professional counselors have felt the need to expand their training to include Christian Biblical Counseling. Louisiana Baptist University recommends that graduate students pursue membership in professional counseling organizations. Graduating students may obtain membership in the American Association of Christian Counselors, as well as other organizations.
CERTIFICATES
The School of Christian Counseling offers two certificates: Christian Life Coaching and Christian Counseling. These certificate programs are designed for those who want to increase their witness and ministry effectiveness through biblical counseling without completing a degree program.
The curriculum consists of ten college-level courses that you complete at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Our program will increase your capacity to study Scripture, to share the Gospel, and to minister within your church.
The cost for the entire program is $2000, which is payable over time. Upon completion of the program, you may participate in our annual commencement ceremony. Those who decide to pursue a degree have the option to transfer all thirty credit hours into a bachelor program.
CHRISTIAN LIFE COACHING
The Certificate in Christian Life Coaching is for those who are in a ministry of personal and group discipleship who want to better understand the biblical approach to success.
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
The Certificate in Christian Counseling is for those who want to improve their counseling abilities without pursuing a degree in the field.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BACHELOR of arts in christian counseling
with a double major in biblical studies
Recommended for those called to a ministry of counseling either within the local church or as part of a professional counseling practice. You will study Bible and theology to form a foundation. Then you will develop specific counseling skills within the concentration courses. The electives will allow you to study a specialty within the discipline of counseling. A minor can be earned when a minimum of fifteen credit hours are completed in a particular discipline.
Orientation .......................................................................................................................... 2 Hours
General Studies Requirements .......................................................................................... 30 Hours
English I
English II
Literature Elective
Fundamentals of Speech
History Elective
History Elective
Science Elective
Science Elective
Social Studies Elective
Social Studies Elective
Bible Requirements .......................................................................................................... 30 Hours
Hermeneutics
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Survey
Personal Evangelism
Introduction to Biblical and Theological Studies
The God of the Bible
God’s Creatures Good and Bad
Jesus Christ and Salvation
The Holy Spirit and the Church
God’s Ultimate Victory
Counseling Requirements ................................................................................................. 18 Hours
Foundations for Christian Counseling
Introduction to Counseling
Innovative Approaches to Counseling I
Innovative Approaches to Counseling II
Biblical Counseling
The Biblical Counselor
Counseling Electives ........................................................................................................ 15 Hours
Free Electives .................................................................................................................... 30 Hours
Graduation Workshop ......................................................................................................... 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements ............................................................................................ 128 Hours
MASTER OF ARTS
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
The curriculum combines core requirements with the flexibility to pursue particular interests through electives and a capstone project. Your advisor will work within these parameters to meet your academic needs and vocational goals.
Counseling Requirements ................................................................................................. 15 Hours
Theology of Biblical Counseling
Human Development
Psychotherapy I
Psychotherapy II
Spirituotherapy
Counseling Electives ........................................................................................................ 12 Hours
Thesis or Practicum ............................................................................................................ 6 Hours
Graduation Workshop ......................................................................................................... 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements .............................................................................................. 36 Hours
DOCTORAL DEGREE
doctor of philosophy in christian counseling
The Ph.D. is the highest academic degree that can be earned at the institution. Therefore, the University demands an excellence in scholarship that includes the appropriate academic background including a minimum of fifteen earned credit hours in graduate level counseling.
The self-directed portion of the program promotes personal growth through independent research and a wide variety of learning initiatives including directed research projects, approved readings, carefully monitored practicums, and cooperative learning experiences. The program culminates in an original work representing a significant contribution in the field of study.
Counseling Requirements ................................................................................................. 15 Hours
Nouthetic Counseling I
Nouthetic Counseling II
Nouthetic Counseling III
Biblical Counseling Therapies I
Biblical Counseling Therapies II
Counseling Electives ........................................................................................................ 15 Hours
Applied Research Studies ................................................................................................. 12 Hours
Dissertation ....................................................................................................................... 15 Hours
Graduation Workshop ......................................................................................................... 3 Hours
Total Degree Requirements .............................................................................................. 60 Hours
