2024–25 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 53 School of Biblical and Theological Studies Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling Purpose Statement The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling will equip students with the foundational understanding and skills for providing biblical counsel. The certificate is designed for anyone seeking graduate-level training, including current Cedarville University students from other programs. Students can choose four of five course options to tailor the certificate to their specific needs. Program Objectives Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling are equipped to: • Demonstrate skill in biblical interpretation and theological articulation with relevance to a ministry context. • Communicate the truth of God's word with clarity, accuracy, relevance, and conviction. • Articulate the biblical and theological foundations of counseling. • Practice a biblical methodology of counseling in a ministry context. Program Delivery Cedarville University has designed the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling to be flexible and accessible. Courses are offered in a seven-week online format. The certificate can be completed in as little as one year. Course Requirements Course requirements involve a minimum of 12 semester hours. Choose four from the following: BTAT-6110 Biblical Care and Counseling........................................3 BTAT-6130 Interpersonal and Crisis Counseling............................3 BTAT-6160 Counseling Methods and Theology..............................3 Choose one: BTAT-6170 Advanced Topics in Biblical Counseling 1: Sex, Marriage, and Family..........................................................3 BTAT-6180 Advanced Topics in Biblical Counseling 2: Embodiment...............................................................................3 Admission Standards The Cedarville University Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling program invites applications from qualified students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present a strong academic record, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, applicants must meet the following requirements: • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be offered in some cases. • Recommendations from a pastor and an academic referent/ professor. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions are generally made by the graduate program leadership in the School of Biblical and Theological Studies within two weeks after an admission application is completed. Graduate Enrollment will notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling for the 2024–25 academic year is $436 per semester hour. Audit is $218 per semester hour. Financial Aid Leadership courses completed for the graduate certificate, as a nondegree program, are not eligible for federal or state aid. However, students may qualify for personal loans to pay for this program.
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