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Christian Counseling Degrees

When we become Christians, that does not mean that we now have God on our side and will never encounter troubled times and hardships. On the contrary - we will still encountered tough times that weigh heavy on our minds, emotions, and our souls. Psalms 23:4 says, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,  I will fear no evil;  For You  are with me;  Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." It doesn't say that you will not have to walk through the valley of the shadow of death (tough times) - it says that the Lord will be with us during these trying times and will comfort us, guide us (His staff), and protect us (His rod).

Unquestionably, stress, burnout, tension, anxiety, depression and other issues that can wreak havoc on people's lives are on the rise, especially in today's tough economic times. Do these problems impact people in your congregation ?  Absolutely.  In fact, recent studies from the National Institute on Mental Health revealed that one out of every four adults in this nation suffer from a diagnosable and treatable mental health condition.  Their research even revealed that one out of every twenty children between the ages of 4 and 17 also experience emotional or behavioral difficulties.  Mental health counseling is a much needed service to help provide healing and restoration to a hurting world. Getting the right help is so important. Getting help that is from a Christian counselor is also very important.  Psalms 147:3 is clear: " He (the Lord) heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. "  The two Hebrew words that are translated as brokenhearted literally mean "crushed" and "feelings" The Hebrew word for "wounds" does not mean physical injuries, but refers to those who are afflicted with grief, sorrows, and troubles. The reference is to mental sorrows; to a troubled spirit; to a heart made sad in any way. By reading the Psalms, it is clear that even David, described as a man after God's own heart, struggled at times with depression.  The Lord knew his heart and desired restoration and healing for him. Students pursuing this degree receive instruction in how to use the scriptures to provide the support hurting people need from a Christian perspective, guiding them though the troubled waters to find healing and restoration. 

Associate in Christian Counseling
Degree Requirements

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You will see in the requirements presented below that the curriculum requirements of this degree integrate not only courses taught by Breakthrough Bible College, but also a wide array of subjects that ensure students receive a well-rounded education at the undergraduate level. These General Education requirements, sometimes referred to as Liberal Arts requirements, parallel those of thousands of colleges and universities across the nation and lay a foundation for our students to succeed in their educational advancement here. The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

Total Required For This Degree 60 sem hrs

Bachelor of Christian Counseling
Degree Requirements

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You will see in the requirements presented below that the curriculum requirements of this degree integrate not only courses taught by Breakthrough Bible College, but also a wide array of subjects that ensure students receive a well-rounded education at the undergraduate level. These General Education requirements, sometimes referred to as Liberal Arts requirements, parallel those of thousands of colleges and universities across the nation and lay a foundation for our students to succeed in their educational advancement here. The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

Total Required For This Degree 120 sem hrs

Master of Christian Counseling
Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Studies in Christian Counseling Required

A prerequisite for Advanced Studies at the Master's level is completion of Basic Advance Studies (BAS). Those who have earned their baccalaureate degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Bachelor's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then continue with this requirement. BAS consists of five phases of individualized studies in the subject category at hand, each of which is worth 3 semester hours of credit. Your professor at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will provide you with your BAS assignments during registration. All assignments are to be typewritten, accompanied with a cover sheet with the student's name and identification number. Present the assignments for all five phases in one package to your professor, printed with a clear font and inserted into a single binder.

The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

•  FAST PAK Sessions: Intense directed studies in approved areas of study may result in a student earning up to 23 semester hours of credit through FAST PAK sessions. In relationship to this degree, a maximum of 15 semester hours could result from these intense studies.

•  Thesis Option: A student may substitute 6 semester hours of the electives with a thesis. The topic of the thesis must be approved by the leadership of Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary and Theological Seminary before proceeding with the research required for the project. The thesis must be printed and bound in three copies and submitted to BBC&TS , after which the student will be scheduled to defend the thesis by a Thesis Committee of academic experts from BBC&TS. Upon successful defense of the thesis, 6 semester hours of credit at the graduate level will apply to this degree. Note: The thesis should be completed after having completed the required courses for the degree, the Advanced Studies courses, and the electives that will still remain a requirement of this degree. The thesis will then serve as the culmination of this Master's degree.

Total Required For This Degree 36 sem hrs

Doctor of Christian Counseling
Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Studies in Christian Counseling Required

A prerequisite for Advanced Studies Plus (AS+) at the doctorate level is completion of Basic Advance Studies (BAS). Those who have earned their baccalaureate degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Bachelor's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then continue with this requirement. BAS consists of five phases of individualized studies in the subject category at hand, each of which is worth 3 semester hours of credit. Your professor at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will provide you with your BAS assignments during registration. All assignments are to be typewritten, accompanied with a cover sheet with the student's name and identification number. Present the assignments for all five phases in one package to your professor, printed with a clear font and inserted into a single binder.

In addition, another prerequisite for Advanced Studies Plus (AS+) at the doctorate level is completion of Advance Studies (AS). Those who have earned their Master's degree at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary will have met this requirement, a s well as the BAS requirement. Those who are transferring from another program and have earned their Master's degree elsewhere will be required to complete BAS first, then the AS second, then may continue with this AS+ requirement.

Transfer Credit From a Master of Christian Counseling Degree 36 sem hrs*

*As mentioned in the Prerequisite Studies section above, the following requirements will have been previously met for those who have completed their Master of Christian Counseling at Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary & Theological Seminary. Those who have earned their Master's degree from another accredited college or seminary will still be required to complete the Advanced Studies component, as explained above.

The curriculum requirements for this degree is presented in our catalog, available on request from BBC&TS.

•  FAST PAK Sessions: Intense directed studies in approved areas of study may result in a student earning up to 23 semester hours of credit through FAST PAK sessions. In relationship to this degree, a maximum of 15 semester hours could result from these intense studies.

Dissertation and Oral Discourse 12 sem hrs

The dissertation must be presented in print and placed in binders, providing three complete copies for each member of the Dissertation Committee to review. The Oral Defense of the dissertation shall be scheduled by the administration of Breakthrough Bible College & Theological Seminary after the research and findings have been printed and submitted to the Committee.

Total Required For This Degree 92 sem hrs*

This includes the 36 semester hours transferred in from the Master's degree by the student. As such, this equates to 56 semester hours of doctorate level coursework and the dissertation completed by the student.