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Bethesda Bible Seminary – Biblical & Counseling Degree Programs Affordable Biblical tuition, per credit: 1) Bachelor @ $80; Master's @ 100; Doctorate @ $150. Note: Degree Descriptions On the undergraduate level (Associate’s & Bachelor’s) you can earn and entire associate’s and/or 3rd year bachelor’s degree based on prior learning. Transfer credits, credit by examination, and even other forms of prior learning can be applied toward an undergraduate degree, see an academic counselor for more information. All religious degrees basically are courses that credits are concentrated in that major area of study, such as, Associates in Christian Education (A. C.E or B.CE; Th.B or ) or Bachelors of Theology are in that area. The Graduate (Master’s or Doctorate) are new areas of study and does not offer this opportunity. Note: Options 1. Bachelor & Master Degrees (Th.B & M.Div.) Associates degree (secular) or no degree with 60+ previous credits from a institute, college or seminary or regular higher academic institution, along with other courses, and /or ministry experience. Must commit to 3rd & 4th Year Bachelor Degree and & 1.5 Year Master Programs. A professional/practitioner graduate degree designed to prepare individuals for the pastoral ministry. 2. Bachelor & Master Degrees (Th.B & M.Div.) With Biblical Associates Degree. Must commit to 4th Year Bachelor Degree and 1.5 Year Master Programs. For #1 & 2 above add an additional 1 year MSC Licensure Program and receive Th.B. & M.Div.C. 3. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Possess a Biblical Bachelor’s Degree, proceed to 1.5 Year Master’s Degree. A professional/practitioner graduate degree designed to prepare individuals for the pastoral ministry. 4. 2.5 Years Biblical & Counseling Degree. . M.Div.C (Master’s of Divinity with N.C.C.A. Counselor Licensure); . Master’s of Divinity & Counseling Degrees (Biblical/Counseling Masters Degrees/double major) per-requisite Biblical Bachelor Degree); . D.Min.C. (Doctor of Ministry in Counseling) or Doctor of Ministry & Christian Counseling Degrees (pre-requisite Biblical Bachelor’s or secular Bachelor & Master’s) (See Course Outlines and Catalog). D.Min. -A Doctoral level professional /practitioner degree designed primarily for those in full-time ministry; approximately thirty to forty-five credits with a Dissertation, like the Master’ s program has a Thesis to be completed. These are some degree descriptions. |
Year One…..3rd & 4th Year - Bachelor of Theology (inquire for Year 1and 2) 1. *Creation Therapy 9 Credits/MSC/SACC 110 or Created In God’s Image 3 Credits/MSC/SACC 100 Understanding Human Behavior (biblical) The Soul = Mind, Will, Emotions—Psalms 139:13-16 2. Hermeneutics I (Intro) 3 Credits/BBS/U/THEO-400 (Interpreting Scriptures) This course covers teachings on the Five-Fold Ministry (Ephesians 4:11) as related to Moses instructions to build, through the Apostolic Anointing given him by God. Students are taught how to utilize Bethesda's Five (5) Principle Template (c) for messages and teachings development and practical usage. (Exodus 18:20) 3. Pneumatology II 3 Credits/BBS/U/THEO-401 Study Gifts of the Holy Spirit: The power of God—1 Corinthians 12:8-10; The Anointing: Ministry Offices— Ephesians 4:11 (5Fold Ministry Gifts called to perfect & mature the saints, Ephesians 4:12-16)) and 1 Corinthians 12:28—(Ministry Gifts, the workers in the Kingdom of God). 4. Homiletics I 3 Credits/BBS/U/THEO-402 Preaching and Worship. Evangelism, Weddings, Funerals, Counseling, Communion, etc. (those without a License will be required to submit and present a sermon before their classmates, or it can be a formal ceremony, if desired) Evangelical Training Association (ETA)++ 5. Old Testament Surveys 3 Credits/BBS/THEO-403 6. New Testament Survey 3 Credits/BBS/THEO-404 7. Biblical Psychology I 3 Credits/BBC/COUN-412 Integration with Creation Therapy, overlapping in teaching. Addresses the Celestial and Terrestrial as it relations to human beings. The male and female relationship. The depths of the soul in it's ability to understand the 5 senses in the communication process, etc. 8. Outreach and Care I 3 Credits/BBS/308.13 Evangelism, Outreach Ministries, Social Involvement 9. Biblical Leadership I & II 3 Credits/BBS/LEAD.302.6 Knowledge, Understanding and Wisdom (strategy) on Vision, Mission Statement, Goals & Objectives. 10. Christian Teacher Ministry 4 Credits/BBS/CEDU-420 11. General Assembly "Oratorical Messages" 3 Credits/ BBS/THEO-406 3 Sunday of the Month, Students are the speakers or Elder or Pastor 12. The Trilogy of Christology: (24 Weeks) 9 Credits/BBS/THEO.308.8-11 1. Christology I; 2. Ministry & The Church; 3. The Revelation of John 13. Introduction to Apologetics 3 Credits/BBS/THEO.308.1 14. The Pentateuch's I (5 Books of Moses) 3 Credits/BBS/THEO.308.2 15. Revivals Around the World 3 Credits/BBS/THEO.308.4 16. Angelology/The Nature & Ministry of Angels 3 Credits/BBS/THEO.308.5 17. Internship (60 Service Hours) 3 Credits/ BBS/INTR-430 18. Practicum (60 Hours, overlaps with Outreach & Care I) 3 Credit/BBS/PRAC-437 |
| Many students come with credits and experience and go into the 3rd & 4th Year Bachelors of Theology or Bachelors of Art in Christian Education Degree Program and/or the Masters of Divinity and/or Counseling Certification, Licensure or Degree Programs All are 12 Months for 3 Quarters (Fall, Spring, Summer) |
| This is a special program for those pre-approved with previous college & leadership experience. This also requires a signed commitment from the student to complete the 4th Year Bachelor & Master of Divinity Degree Programs. |
| *Messenger School of Counseling Year One (only) (includes Creation Therapy - Quarter 1) Phase I – Licensure Program (Quarter 2) 2 courses (Basic Christian Counseling; Christian Psychology and Counseling). Administer 10 Temperament Profile Analysis (APS) and complete 3 Case Studies. 15 Weeks Program Phase II – Licensure Program (Quarter 3) 3 Courses (Codependency; Case Study Course; Mastering Pastoral Counseling). Complete 15 Temperament Profile Analysis and choose from these 3 Cases Studies. 15 Weeks Program Licensure Program = Creation Therapy; Phase I & Phase II. This is for the student double majoring in Certified Christian Social Worker (up to Phase I) or Pastoral Counselor Licensure Program. |
| The Counselor Licensure is also the first year of the Degree Program, and can be used a second major in any biblical degree program. |
| Bethesda Bible Seminary (BBS) |
| 1.5 Years Master’s of Divinity and Counseling (the Licensure program normally takes 1 year, however, student may double with biblical and complete total in 1.5 or 2 years) 1. Systematic Theology II 3 Credits/ BBS/THEO-500 2. Hermeneutics II 3 Credits/ BBS/THEO-503 Subjects: Symbolism, Parables, Typology, Numerology, Allegories, Prophecy. Preparation of Presentations and sermons using Bethesda’s 5 Principles model, includes interpretation of 5 Fold Ministry, Ministry Gifts (1 Cor. 12:28) and Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:8-10) 3. Biblical Studies I - Christology II 3 Credits/ BBS/G/THEO-504 4. Homiletics II 3 Credits/ BBS/G/DIVI-511 Funerals, Counseling, etc. Study of the Tabernacle of David, Worship and the Preacher. 5. Christian Education Structure I 3 Credits/ BBS/G/CEDU-530 6. The Pentateuch II (5 Books of Moses) 3 Credits/ BBS/THEO.509 7. Hebrew or Greek (Language Intro) 3 Credits/ BBS/LANG-550G or 550H 8. CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS 3 Credits/BBS/G/THEO.508 9. Creation Therapy 9 Credits/ MSC/SACC.110 Temperament Theory, Temperament Therapy, Temperament Measurements A study, biblically, of the human soul/mind, will and emotions, how we think/intellect; how we make decision/will; and how we express ourselves/emotions 10. Christian Psychology & Counseling 3 Credits/MSC/NCCA/CPSY.201 An in-depth study of various mental health concerns, which covers, bipolar, schizophrenic, alzhemer, bulimic, attention deficit disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, etc. It looks at substance abuse and programs, and much more.... 11. Church & Ministry I I 3 Credits/BBS/G/Min.580 An in-depth look at the Kingdom of God, The Ministry Gifts (1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11 of God and Christ Jesus); The function of the Church with it's Gifts and Calling 12. Outreach & Care II 3 Credits/ BBS/G/DIVI-511 In the Church & Community..Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Chaplaincy, Christian Education. 13. Biblical Psychology II 3 Credits/ BBS/BPSY-520 14. Concentrations/Major 15 Credits/ BBS/DIVI.CON-540-5 15. General Assembly 2 Credit/ BBS/MLEAD-506 16. Internship 3 Credits/ BBS/MD/INTR-547 Plus: 2-20 minute teaching presentations (lesson plans & lessons); 17. Thesis 6 Credit/ BBS/MD/THESS-548 18. Practical Integration of Theology and Psychology 3 Credits/BBS/CPSY.524 19. Pastoral Counseling in The Church 3 Credits/BBS/COUN.526 20. Evangelist Message & The Work of The Evangelism 3 Credits/BBS/EVAN.549 Concentration/Major: Divinity; Christian Education; Counseling, Worship, Youth Ministries. This Course Outline are subject to change. Total Masters' Degree 73 Credits Part I is a Pre-Requisite to Part II of any Course. Core Courses are also required. See Academic Counselor. |
| Messenger School of Counseling Optional….. Year Two *MSC Master’s Degree Program MSC 4 Advance Courses Students who choose one area to specialize in will take 4 course and become Board Certified in that area: i.e.; Youth & Adolescent Therapy, Domestic Violence, etc. or they can choose any single course. Thesis, which includes 10 Temperament Analysis - Arno Profile System(A.P.S.), if chosen this will be combined with your Master of Divinity Thesis. |
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