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Undergraduate Certification Plan
Certificate of Biblical Counseling
Pursue Your Passion for Biblical Counseling
This certificate prepares students for a wide variety of biblical guidance ministries in local churches. Students will learn from educators who grant a uniquely constitutive role to Scripture, to the Gospel of God in Christ, and to His Church. Students will be equipped to bring the wisdom of God’s Word, the hope and power of His Gospel, and the unique relevance of the church community into the care and cure of others.
12 Credit Hours | Online | On-Campus
- Integrate biblical principles and Christian worldview into counseling.
- Learn with an emphasis on Scripture and its historical and modern impact.
- Evaluate the ethical and legal standards relevant to counseling practice and apply them within the context of biblical principles and values.
Program Goals
- Explain various counseling theories and techniques, while evaluating them from a biblical perspective.
- Gain knowledge and skills specific to marriage and family counseling.
- Prepare for the professional responsibilities of a biblical counselor, including self-care, ongoing education, consultation, and ethical practices.
- Appraise practical counseling skills, such as active listening, empathy, communication, assessment, intervention strategies, and conflict resolution, within the framework of biblical principles.
Featured Courses
- PM 251: Foundations of Biblical Counseling
- PM 252: Advanced Biblical Counseling
- PM 253: Christian Care of Individuals and Families
- PM 255: Practical Application of Biblical Counseling
Career Opportunities
- Biblical Counselor
- Youth Counselor
- Family Counselor
- Ministry Assistant
Cornerstone College & Seminary recognizes the need for flexibility in higher education, which is why we offer both on-campus and online classes.
Students have the option to choose the format that works best for them based on their schedule, learning style, and location. On-campus classes provide a traditional classroom experience where students can interact face-to-face with professors and peers. Online classes, on the other hand, offer a more flexible approach to learning that allows for convenient scheduling and the ability to work from any location with internet access. Both types of classes are taught by highly qualified instructors who are committed to providing students with a quality education.
Cornerstone College & Seminary offers Military and VA benefits to better equip active and non-active Military personnel.
Cornerstone College & Seminary offeres two course types:
Embrace Cornerstone's community with 16-week on-campus courses or balance your work and studies with our flexible 8-week online courses that fit your schedule and needs.
CCS is one of the highest-quality, lowest-priced, online and in-person Christian Colleges in the nation.
Become Equipped for Kingdom Work
With over 24 degree programs at all levels, CCS offers the education you need to answer your call. Cornerstone provides a Christ-centered pathway to a theological and professional education that fully equips our students for kingdom work in the church and in the world.
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Certificate of Biblical Counseling
2-12 Months | 12 Credit Hours
Next Start Date
January 13, 2025
How can we help you?
Contact us at the college office or submit your inquiry online using this form.
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Master of Christian Education (M.C.E.)
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Why Choose Cornerstone College of VA?
You will learn from dedicated faculty with deep scriptural knowledge and practical ministry experience.
Biblically based curriculum you can trust. Courses and lessons are based on real-world application of God’s truth.
CCS is learner focused, with smaller class sizes allowing a quicker and more intimate way to deepen your understanding of your ministry and leadership skills.
At Cornerstone, I am able to take courses at cheaper tuition rates than other colleges. Plus, the professors are very friendly and every class feels personal.
Daniel Gowaty CCS Student