Counseling - Christian
MACC 6301 (3-3-0) Introduction to Christian Counseling
A study will be made of the basic Christian and biblical methods used in Christian counseling. Special attention will be given to the specific and typical counseling and crisis issues during each life stage. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic tools of pastoral counseling that are distinctively Christian in contemporary issues related to various age groups of local church ministry.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Online.
MACC 6302 (3-3-0) Abnormal Psychology
A study of the nature and causes of mental disorders as reflected in the major theories and current research regarding abnormal behavior. Special attention will be given to Christian approaches to treatment and prevention.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Online.
MACC 6303 (3-3-0) Christian Counseling Skills
This course is an experiential course in which students will learn and practice basic counseling skills. In addition, students will study how to incorporate spiritual resources and disciplines in their counseling ministry and articulate their personal counseling theory.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Online.
MACC 6304 (3-3-0) Contemporary Christian Counseling Theories
A study of the philosophical and theoretical bases of the helping process, focusing on selected Christian theories and techniques of counseling as applied to normal and abnormal behavior. An integration of the Christian worldview with counseling theory and techniques is emphasized.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Spring.
MACC 6305 (3-3-0) Special Topics
This course will offer students the opportunity to study current trends and issues in Christian Counseling. Students will study the best practices in the field of Christian Counseling, focusing on selected Christian theories and techniques of counseling as applied to contemporary issues that the church is addressing. Concentrates on specialized areas of Christian Counseling. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for special topics courses may only be accomplished under special topics courses with the same topic and content.
Requisites: None.
Offered: Periodically.