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Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies - Counselling Ministry Minor

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies - Counselling Ministry Minor

Bachelor of Arts

Biblical Studies Major

Counselling Ministry Minor

On Campus
Advisor: Sheila Ginter, BA

The Counselling Ministry specialization is for students desiring to understand people and for developing skills in counselling people.

The program equips servant leaders with biblical foundations, an understanding of our world, and ministry focus areas. This program highlights spiritual formation and intercultural ministry experiences.

Career & Ministry Opportunities

Graduates are servant leaders in their churches and communities working in ministry and leadership careers including:

  • Proctor with Community Mental Health, Eden Mental Health Services, Envision Community Living
  • Support Staff for adults with disabilities (ie: Envision Community Living)
  • House Parent for ministries like Today House
  • Support worker for homeless and safe-house shelters
  • Community Outreach Worker (ie: for El’Dad Ranch)
  • MCC programs like Restorative Justice, Voices for Non-Violence, etc.
  • Congregational care ministries (ie: how to address things like grief & bereavement, depression, addictions, abuse, burnout with missionaries on furlough, etc.)
  • Missions work in areas like human trafficking, abuse, addictions, etc.
  • Mentoring ministry
  • Support/respite staff for Child and Family Services
  • House Manager for adults with disabilities (ie: Dasch Industries, Envision Community Living - additional training/education provided by the agency will be necessary)

Graduates may also go on to serve their communities in areas such as education, nursing, business, social work, TESOL, agriculture, and domestic life.

Some continue in Christian seminaries and graduate schools, university studies, or vocational training.

Counselling Ministry Minor Requirements

The following courses are required to complete the Counselling Ministry minor.

SS201 Introduction to Psychology
CO201 Introduction to Counselling
CO301 Crisis Counselling
SM300 Internship I
Counselling Minor Electives
Choose three of the following:
SS203 Human Development
CO202 Counselling II: Depression & Anger
- Peer Mentoring (3 x 1cr)
- Counselling Topics (3 x 1cr)
YO202 Directing Adolescent Spirituality

Learning Outcomes

Counselling Ministry
  • Possess an understanding of theories and skills for counselling ministry.
  • Have the ability to engage in, and lead others in developing biblical responses to life issues.
  • Apply the tools and techniques employed in helping persons to achieve greater potential.
  • Develop skills in assisting youth and young adults in their spiritual development.
  • Demonstrate the understanding and ability to handle crisis situations.
Biblical Studies
  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the Bible and evangelical Anabaptist theology.
  • Display competent biblical interpretation and practical application.
  • Practice the spiritual disciplines necessary for a lifelong faith commitment.
  • Develop critical thinking, researching, writing, and communication skills.
  • Implement problem solving skills in interpersonal and intercultural contexts.
  • Demonstrate servant leadership skills for ministry and work.