Bachelor of Christian Counseling (BCC)
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Program Overview
The Bachelor of Christian Counseling (BCC) is a specialized two-and-a-half-year accelerated undergraduate program designed to equip students with a strong theological foundation and practical counseling skills rooted in Christian values. The program prepares students to serve as pastoral counselors, church-based therapists, crisis intervention workers, and biblical advisors in diverse ministry and organizational contexts.
Students are trained in biblical counseling principles, psychological theory, emotional and spiritual healing, ethical practices, and therapeutic communication. The program culminates in a supervised academic project that integrates biblical truth with counseling intervention strategies.
Program Duration
2½ years (5 semesters) — Accelerated Format
Total Credit Hours: 126
Courses per Semester: 7
Credit Hours per Course: 3
Project Work: 9 Credit Hours
Program Structure
Semester 1
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
BCC 101
Introduction to the Old Testament
3
BCC 102
Foundations of Christian Counseling
3
BCC 103
Introduction to Psychology
3
BCC 104
Biblical Interpretation and Application
3
BCC 105
Human Growth and Development
3
BCC 106
English for Theological and Counseling Studies
3
BCC 107
Principles of Effective Communication
Total: 21 Credit Hours
Semester 2
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
BCC 201
Introduction to the New Testament
3
BCC 202
Counseling Theories and Techniques I
3
BCC 203
Marriage and Family Counseling
3
BCC 204
Crisis and Trauma Counseling
3
BCC 205
Personality and Christian Character Development
3
BCC 206
Biblical Foundations of Healing and Deliverance
3
BCC 207
Introduction to Sociology
3
Total: 21 Credit Hours
Semester 3
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
BCC 301
Counseling Theories and Techniques II
3
BCC 302
Christian Ethics and Moral Decision Making
3
BCC 303
Counseling Children and Adolescents
3
BCC 304
Mental Health and the Church
3
BCC 305
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
3
BCC 306
Church History and Pastoral Care
3
BCC 307
Group Counseling and Facilitation
Total: 21 Credit Hours
Semester 4
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
BCC 401
Addiction and Recovery Counseling
3
BCC 402
Counseling Ethics and Legal Issues
3
BCC 403
Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction
3
BCC 404
Assessment and Diagnosis in Christian Counseling
3
BCC 405
Cross-Cultural Counseling
3
BCC 406
Counseling for Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
3
BCC 407
Biblical Counseling for Emotional and Mental Healing
3
Total: 21 Credit Hours
Semester 5
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
BCC 501
Advanced Christian Counseling Methods
3
BCC 502
Psychology of Religion and Spiritual Development
3
BCC 503
Trauma-Informed Ministry and Counseling
3
BCC 504
Counseling in Church Planting and Mission Fields
3
BCC 505
Contemporary Issues in Christian Counseling
3
BCC 506
Internship and Supervised Counseling Practice
3
BCC 507
Counseling Ministry Leadership and Administration
21 Credit Hours
Final Year Project
Project Code
Title
Credit Hours
BCC 600
Bachelor Project in Christian Counseling
Project Guidelines
• Word Count: 10,000 to 12,000 words
• Supervision: Assigned by the Faculty of Theology and Counseling
• Focus Area: Counseling case study, theoretical research, or ministry intervention
• Format: Academic format (APA or Turabian style)
• Defense: Oral presentation to an academic panel
• Submission: Required before graduation
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation, students must:
• Successfully complete all 35 courses (3 credits each)
• Complete and defend the Bachelor Project (9 credits)
• Attain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Complete a supervised internship in a counseling or ministry setting
• Fulfill all financial and academic obligations
Career and Ministry Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Christian Counseling program are equipped to serve as:
• Christian Counselors and Life Coaches
• Church and Youth Counselors
• Pastoral Care Ministers
• Marriage and Family Therapists (Church-based)
• Crisis Response Counselors
• Prison, Hospital, or Chaplaincy Counselors
• Academic or Discipleship Mentors
To be eligible for graduation, students must:
• Successfully complete all 35 courses (3 credits each)
• Complete and defend the Bachelor Project (9 credits)
• Attain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Complete a supervised internship in a counseling or ministry setting
• Fulfill all financial and academic obligations
Career and Ministry Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Christian Counseling program are equipped to serve as:
• Christian Counselors and Life Coaches
• Church and Youth Counselors
• Pastoral Care Ministers
• Marriage and Family Therapists (Church-based)
• Crisis Response Counselors
• Prison, Hospital, or Chaplaincy Counselors
• Academic or Discipleship Mentors
Trimester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
Trimester 1
| MCA 601 | Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Administration | 3 |
Trimester 1
| MCA 602 | Strategic Planning for Ministry Effectiveness | 3 |
Trimester 1
| MCA 603 | Church and Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 |
Trimester 1
| MCA 604 | Organizational Behavior and Change | 3 |
Trimester 2 | MCA 605 | Human Resource Management in Ministry | 3 |
Trimester 2
| MCA 606 | Conflict Resolution and Church Governance | 3 |
Trimester 2 | MCA 607 | Technology and Communication in Ministry | 3 |
Trimester 2
| MCA 608 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Church Administration | 3 |
Total Credit Hours for Year 1: 24 credits
Final Semester: Project/Thesis Phase
The final semester is focused on practical implementation and research through a capstone project or thesis. Students will identify real-world administrative issues in ministry settings and propose biblically grounded solutions.
Course Code | Thesis/Project Component
| Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
MCA 701
| Research Methods and Proposal Development | 6 |
MCA 702
| Project or Thesis Writing and Supervision | 6 |
MCA 703
| Final Presentation and Oral Defense | 6 |
Total Credit Hours for Final Semester: 9 credits
Total Program Credits: 33
Accreditation & Affiliations
Committed to Credibility and Quality
SBU holds recognized accreditations and works in affiliation with global theological networks, ministry associations, and academic institutions to ensure our programs meet international standards in both faith and scholarship.
University Leadership
Guided by Vision. Led by Servants.
At SBU, our leadership is comprised of spiritually mature, academically accomplished, and visionary individuals committed to shaping the next generation of Christian leaders.
Dr. Isaac Amoah
Theology
Dr. Comfort Naa Ayerkai Amoah
DR. JOSEPH-LOGOS NIIODAI ODAI
Theology
Dr. Patience Quaye
School of Christian Counseling
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