Designed especially for ministers, teachers, supervisors, church and social workers. A study of supportive counseling principles and methodology in the area of functional family problems and needs. A systems approach will be utilized. BIBM 609 Theory and Practice of Counseling. A survey course of historical antecedents, philosophical assumptions and theoretical rationale of the major approaches to therapy.
Special attention is given to theological implications.
BIBM 644 Counseling for Church Leaders. A practical course on individual, marital and family counseling and enrichment, especially designed for church leaders and helpers in the congregational context. BIBM 696 Integration of Psychology and Theology. A study of the interrelationship between theology and the discipline of psychology and how they may be integrated while maintaining the integrity of both.