Purpose: The Bachelor program consists of courses that will enable the student to become better equipped in Christian counseling. Degree Requirements: Seven Courses The bachelor degree program in Christian counseling requires120 credit hours. Eighty-Five (85) hours of previous education or life experience may be granted. Thirty-Five (35) hours of coursework must be completed at Newburgh Theological Seminary and College of the Bible before the degree is granted. Seven 5-hour courses constitute the thirty (35) hours needed. All coursework is either emailed or sent via USPS to the students academic advisor. Curriculum:Seven of the following books may be chosen. Your books may be ordered at one time, however, Students are encouraged to take one course at a time. The student may suggest two alternate textbooks to be approved by a faculty advisor.

Each book may be ordered through the NTS bookstore CC 300 Competent Christian Counseling, by Timothy Clinton and George W. Ohlschlager CC 320 The Practice of Spiritual Direction, by William A. Barry CC  340 Modern Psychotherapies a Comprehensive Christian Appraisal, by Stanton L. Jones CC 360 Silent Struggler, by Glenn Mollette CC 380 Christian Counseling A Comprehensive Guide by Gary R. Collins CC 400 Basic Christian Leadership, by John W. Stott CC 420 Christian Counseling That Really Works by Dan Montgomery CC 440 Theology of Christian Counseling, by Jay Edward Adams CC 460 Nursing Home Nightmares, by Glenn Mollette After you have read your first book complete the following assignments.  All papers should be typed, double-spaced with grammar and spelling corrected. Use 11 or 12 font. For each book write a ten to fifteen page paper to summarize the book. Point out practical principles that you can utilize in your Christian service. What are the major themes of the book?  Write a couple of paragraphs to one page for each chapter in the book. This will help you to summarize the material.

NTS students are encouraged to seek additional counseling endorsements such as NANC.  Newburgh Theological Seminary Christian Counseling Certification recognizes distinguished students who have achieved distinction in completing their degree program.

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