Foundations of Biblical Counseling

Many people face overwhelming life challenges today—anxiety, relationship distress, and personal crises. How can faith provide practical, lasting help? This course equips you with the foundational understanding and practical skills necessary to offer compassionate, scripture-rooted guidance, transforming theoretical knowledge into effective care for others. What you'll learn: * Understand the core theological principles and assumptions underlying effective biblical counseling and spiritual formation. * Identify and structure common modern life struggles, such as anxiety and depression, from a comprehensive scriptural viewpoint. * Develop practical, step-by-step methodologies for applying specific biblical passages to guide individuals toward lasting change. * Practice essential listening, questioning, and case conceptualization skills crucial for initial counseling sessions. * Configure a basic framework for addressing challenging relational issues, including conflict resolution and marital distress. We start by defining key terminology and exploring the theological basis of care, then move into structured methodologies for assessment and intervention, concluding with practical applications for common issues. This course is designed for beginners—pastors, ministry leaders, lay counselors, or anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of faith-based guidance. No prior counseling experience is required. Start building your foundation for transformative care today.