BA in Christian/Pastoral Counseling

Note:

 Each program requires an Associates Degree prior to beginning.

If needed, students may take the “Applied Apostolic Principles” course from CBC to acquire an Associates Degree.

Complete Phase I Courses

• Basic Christian Counseling
• Temperament Theory
• Testing/Measurements
• Temperament Therapy
• Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology

Additional Requirements

Complete a practicum. This consist of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved

clinical supervisor.

Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:

1. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.
2. $50 for first year’s annual dues.
3. A signed Application for Certification/Membership form and a signed copy of N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.

Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

• a Certified Temperament Counselor certificate and
• a Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin

Complete Phase II Courses

• Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
• Temperament Case Studies
• Counseling the Codependent
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Additional Requirements

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 15 additional individuals under the direction of an assigned and

approved clinical supervisor.

• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:

1. A signed application for N.C.C.A. license. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form

  authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.)

1. Submit current ministerial credentials.*
2. A licensing fee of $100.

Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

• Certified Pastoral Counselor
• Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional)

Complete Phase III Courses

Each candidate must select and complete six (6) advanced courses.

Additional Requirements

• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:

1. Written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency

Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament — KJV)

1. A signed letter authorizing Calvary Bible College to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
2. Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to: Calvary Bible College

After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

• a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor certificate
• the Appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected

specialty areas completed

• a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling

MA in Clinical Christian/Pastoral Counseling

Complete Phase I Courses

·        Basic Christian Counseling

·        Temperament Theory

·        Testing/Measurements

·        Temperament Therapy

·        Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology

 Additional Requirements

 Complete a practicum. This consist of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.

Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:

1.      Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.

2.      $50 for first year’s annual dues.

3.      A signed Application for Certification/Membership form and a signed copy of N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.

Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

·        a Certified Temperament Counselor certificate and

·        a Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin.

Complete Phase II Courses

·        Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament

·        Temperament Case Studies

·        Counseling the Codependent

Additional Requirements

·        Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 15 additional individuals under the direction of an assigned and

approved clinical supervisor.

·        Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:

1.      A signed application for N.C.C.A. license. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form

  authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.)

1.      Submit current ministerial credentials.*

2.      A licensing fee of $100.

Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

·        Certified Pastoral Counselor

·        Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional)

Complete Phase III Courses

Each candidate must select and complete four (4) advanced courses

Additional Requirements

 Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:

1.      One copy of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work with 25 individuals using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled Temperament Case Studies. The thesis has a 100-page minimum.

2.      A letter authorizing Calvary Bible College to transfer the academic records to the approved college.

3.      Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to: Calvary Bible College

4.      $50 made payable to the Calvary Bible College to upgrade the candidate’s license to the M.A. level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor.

After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

·        a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor certificate

·        the Appropriate Advanced Certification certificate for selected specialty areas completed

·        a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Christian Counseling note – Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected.

Course Descriptions – Phase I

 Basic Christian Counseling

 This course is formatted as an online video consisting of four hours of instruction. The instructor will provide the student with an overview of the “Big Eight” (types of secular counseling/therapeutic methods). In addition, the student will be taught the difference between Christian and secular counseling, goals, techniques, and several other important topics, such as the dangers and pitfalls of counseling.

Temperament Theory

 This course is approximately 250 pages in length. The candidate will be provided with an in-depth background of the theory of temperament and provided with the scientific and biblical basis for this theory. This course introduces a fifth temperament and the behavioral patterns of each temperament. The student is required to complete a personal Arno Profile System (A.P.S.) Response Form prior to beginning this course.

Testing/Measurements

This course is formatted as an online video or DVD consisting of one hour of instruction. The instructors will introduce the student to the primary tests used by the N.C.C.A. Samples of “Jane Doe” reports will be provided for the student’s review. After reviewing the training video, the student is required to return a Verification Statement to the N.C.C.A., for course credit. Upon receipt of this instrument, the N.C.C.A. will permit the candidate to continue to the next course.

 Temperament Therapy

 This course is approximately 360 pages in length. The candidate will be taught how to apply the theory of temperament in a clinical setting. An A.P.S. start-up packet is included with this course. 

The student is authorized to begin administering the A.P.S. at this point.

Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology

 This course is approximately 145 pages in length. In this study the candidate will be introduced to the definition, theory and practice of biblically based Christian Psychology and counseling and how this relates to N.C.C.A.’s counseling model, Temperament Therapy.

Course Descriptions – Phase II

 Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament

 This course is approximately 225 pages in length. The candidate will receive specific information regarding stress, anger and guilt with an emphasis on the need to develop family relationships. This course utilizes the N.C.C.A.’s counseling model, Temperament Therapy.

 Temperament Case Studies

 This course is approximately 154 pages in length. The candidate will learn first-hand the counseling model used by the N.C.C.A. members and graduates. These case studies utilize the counseling model taught by the N.C.C.A. and also incorporate other testing instruments.

 Counseling the Codependent: A Christian Perspective Utilizing Temperament

This course is approximately 160 pages in length and is accompanied by a study workbook. The candidate will receive specialized training regarding codependency, which incorporates the counseling taught by the N.C.C.A.