Our training program is associated with Beth Haven Baptist Seminary (BHBS). At BHBS we offer Masters and Doctoral levels of Biblical Counseling. Biblical Counseling is one of the most important local church ministries, though it is often neglected by pastors and church members that feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to meet the many diverse needs of today. In a world and especially a culture where many people who walk through the doors of a church have experienced great trauma (abuse, addictions, grief etc) and feel lonely, depressed or helpless, it is absolutely necessary for men and women of God to be equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to help deal with the needs of today. The truth shall set you free. God gave pastors and teachers to the church For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. Secular psychologists, therapists, and guidance counselors have brought such confusion to society. God’s way is not the way of: do what you think is best for yourself, take mind-altering drugs or transgender surgeries. Our method is simple: search the scriptures related to the root causes of problems and needs and then teach these truths in love. The school of Biblical Counseling gives the best education available to Christian workers to be effective in this much needed ministry. We offer two diplomas:
Biblical Counseling Certification:
48 Credit Hours including a practicum and course evaluation. A person who earns this diploma will be able to use the credential: Certified Biblical Counselor
Advanced Biblical Counseling Certification:
48 Credit Hours including a personally developed counseling protocol. A person who earns this diploma will be able to use the credential: Certified Advanced Biblical Counselor
This program is currently being revised.
Finances
In order to offer sound biblical training which is both affordable to students and provides for the needs of administration, IBABC will charge the following costs:
Certification Fee
‣ $1,700 per certification (includes all courses)
‣ $150 discount if paid in full
‣ Or pay over 10 monthly installments
Books
‣ Varies – purchased separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Are classes self-paced?
Yes. The only constraint is that a class must be fully completed within 18 weeks from enrollment.
How long does the Biblical Counselors Certification take?
Depending on how much time you invest in the courses, the usual time frame to complete the certification is 1 – 2 years. We recommend students set a goal of 18 months, and make a regular schedule to work towards that time-frame. If 18 months isn’t feasible for you, then you should determine what is, and work towards that instead.
Course List
Certified Biblical Counselor Courses
‣ Biblical Anthropology
‣ Life Issues Discipleship 1
‣ Life Issues Discipleship 2
‣ Life Issues Discipleship 3
‣ Life Issues Discipleship 4
‣ Diagnostics and Data
‣ Counseling Dynamics
‣ Marital Counseling
‣ Spiritual Warfare
‣ Addiction Counseling
‣ Grief Counseling
‣ Counseling Moral Issues
‣ Biblical Ethics
‣ Final Examination
‣ Counseling Practicum
supervised counseling with 15 counselees
Certified Advanced Biblical Counselor Courses
‣ Counseling Protocols
‣ Discernment
‣ Family Issues 1
‣ Family Issues 2
‣ Youth Counseling
‣ Social Issues
‣ Criminal Personalities
‣ Financial Counseling
‣ Seniors Counseling
‣ Chronic Illness
‣ Human Sexuality
‣ Trauma Counseling
‣ Ministerial Issues
‣ Personally Developed Counseling Protocol
‣ Final Examination
Continuing Education Units
In order to renew your certification biennially, counselors need to take at least one additional class every two years. CEUs may also be earned by attending the counseling lectures at our annual HOPE Conference. Counselors may also retake courses that have been updated or take new courses in our Advanced Biblical Counseling tract.
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