Christian Counseling
Equipping students to help Christians overcome personal and interpersonal problems, heal marriages, strengthen families, and bring glory to God through Scripture.
A degree shaped by compassion and Scripture.
The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling equips students to help Christians overcome personal and interpersonal problems, heal marriages, strengthen child-rearing, minister to offenders, and bring glory to God through the application of Scripture. Courses from the Restorative Justice Curriculum may also be applied to this major.
Our program emphasizes rigorous biblical counseling training — 80 required coursework hours plus up to 40 hours of recognized life and ministry experience, for a total of 120 degree hours.
- Overcome personal & interpersonal problems
- Heal & strengthen marriages
- Support successful child-rearing efforts
- Help convicts & offenders apply biblical truth
- Bring glory to God through His Word
What it takes to graduate.
Assignment Guidelines: For each textbook, submit a 10–20 page summary paper. For each No Travel Seminar, submit a 4–6 page paper. STI asks for a summary of the material, not a critique. Assignments must be submitted one at a time, even if textbooks are ordered simultaneously.
Authorized Textbooks & Courses.
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC-545 | 16 Habits of Spiritually Resilient People | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-525 | 7 Keys to a Healthy, Blended Family | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-534 | Battle for the Body | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-514 | Battlefield of the Mind | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-537 | Christian Marriage & Family Life | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-510 | Counseling Through the Seasons of Life | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-540 | Counseling Through Your Bible Handbook, Part 1 | 4 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-541 | Counseling Through Your Bible Handbook, Part 2 | 4 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-504 | Faith in the Night Seasons | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-512 | Growing Through Divorce | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-508 | The Healthy Christian Life, Part 1 | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-509 | The Healthy Christian Life, Part 2 | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-524 | I Am | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-532 | Jesus, the Greatest Life Coach | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-513 | Key Counseling Issues, Part 1 | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-515 | Key Counseling Issues, Part 2 | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-535 | The Kingdom Coach | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-530 | On the Threshold of Hope | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-527 | Restorative Practices | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-606 | Shattering the Shackles of Shame | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-519 | Telling Yourself the Truth | 3 | Core | Amazon |
| BC-539 | Tired of Waiting? | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-511 | You Are a Door Prize, Not a Door Mat | 3 | Core | Amazon (e-book) |
| BC-537b | When God Interrupts | 3 | Core | Online Only |
| BC-541b | No Complaints, Please | 3 | Core | Online Only |
An illustrative degree path.
The following is a partial sample plan. Students must reach 80 coursework hours total. Speak with an advisor to design your full personalized schedule.
Total shown: 38 credits (partial plan). Students continue adding courses until reaching 80 coursework hours. Life/experience credits (max 40 hrs) are applied separately toward the 120-hour total.
How to enroll.
Apply Online
Complete our short application form with your personal information and a brief testimony of faith.
Pay Application Fee
A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $20 is required to process your enrollment.
Begin Your Studies
Upon acceptance, select your first course, obtain your textbook, and submit your first assignment to begin.
Equipping Servants for the Kingdom
Shimba Theological Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin.
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