See the list below for upcoming online (asynchronous, 8-week) BJU Seminary courses offered through BJU SCOPE (School for Continuing, Online, and Professional Education).
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SCM 631: Theories of Counseling
3 credits
A historical survey of the relationship of secular, integrationist, and biblical counseling models to the church. Examines the counseling theories of prominent Christian counselors and counseling organizations from a biblical counseling viewpoint. Guides students towards the development of a distinctly biblical counseling model.
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- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
- Next offered: Mar. 7–May 3, 2025
Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy – 10th, 2015 Edition
Corey, Gerald
Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781305263727
Psychology & Christianity Five Views – 2nd, 2010 Edition
Johnson, Eric
IVP Academic
ISBN: 9780830828487
Gospel-Centered Counseling: How Christ Changes Lives – 2014 Edition
Kellemen, Robert
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310516132
SCM 633: Counseling Issues
3 credits
Builds on the foundation of SCM 632. Focuses on the dynamics of the heart as it pertains to biblically counseling those struggling with common counseling issues including anger, anxiety, depression and guilt.
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- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
- Next offered: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Prerequisite: SCM 632
God Is More Than Enough – 2010 Edition
Jim Berg
Greenville
JourneyForth
ISBN: 9781606820575
Will Medicine Stop the Pain – 2006 Edition
Fitzpatrick, Elyse and Laura Hendrickso
Chicago
Moody
ISBN: 978080245802
Good Mood-Bad Mood: Help and Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder – 2013 Edition
Hodges, Charles, M.D
Shepherd Press
ISBN: 978193690850
Men Counseling Men: A Biblical Guide to the Major Issues Men Face – 2013 Edition
Street, John, ed
Eugene, OR
Harvest House
ISBN: 978073694926
Note: Required for men
The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women – 2012 Edition
Street, John and Janie Street
Wheaton
Crossway
ISBN: 9780736964517
Note: Required for women
Putting Your Past in Its Place – 2011 Edition
Viars, Steve
Eugene, OR
Harvest
ISBN: 9780736927390
Blame it on the Brain? – 1998 Edition
Welch, Edward
Phillipsburg, NJ
P&R
ISBN: 0875526020
SNT 614: Exposition of Romans
3 credits
An exposition of the epistle in light of the circ*mstances and experience of the Apostle Paul and the congregation in Rome. Careful attention is given to the structure of the book and the development of its major theological arguments. Exposure to both the classic and most recent commentary literature on Romans. Preparation of expository sermons required.
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- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
The Letter to the Romans, New International Commentary on the New Testament – 2nd, 2018 Edition
Douglas Moo
Grand Rapids
Eerdmans
ISBN: 0802871216
SOT 620: Survey of the Old Testament
2 credits
Orientation of the student to the content and theological message of each book of the Old Testament. The focus is on the macroscopic perspective and the relevance of the Old Testament to the present. Includes discussion of key issues in scholarly debate and liberal-critical attacks. Emphasizes personal Bible study methods. For students with little or no undergraduate background in Bible.
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- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
- Next offered: Mar. 7–May 3, 2025
Old Testament Today – 2nd ed. Edition
John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill
Grand Rapids
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310498209
STh 630: Application of Scripture
3 credits
Investigation of the theological basis for the discipline of biblical application and development of a methodology for sound application. Illustrates the process for applying various genres of Scripture and for using Scripture to address contemporary issues. Emphasis on the application component in the preparation of expository lessons/sermons.
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- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
The textbook information for this course is not yet available. Please check back later.
SCM 630: Counseling Children & Adolescents
3 credits
Presents the biblical counseling principles and procedures for helping elementary and secondary school-age children. Topics include self-image, anxiety, fear, and abuse. Case study examples encourage application of course content.
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- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- Next offered: May 12–June 28, 2025
- Prerequisite: SCM 632
Shepherding a Child’s Heart
Tedd Tripp
Child Proof: Parenting By Faith, Not Formula (optional)
Julie Lowe
ISBN: 9781948130158
Note: This book is required if you have already read Tedd Tripp’s book.
Caring for the Souls of Children – 1st Edition
Amy Baker, Ed.
New Growth Press
ISBN: 9781645070634
Note: First Edition August 31, 2020. ISBN-10: 1645070638. ISBN-13 : 978-1645070634
Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens
Julie Lowe
New Growth Press
ISBN: 9781645070504
Note: eBook is also an option: ISBN-13: 978-1-645070-52-8. Publication date: 09/28/2020
The Heart of Anger
Lou Priolo
ISBN: 9781930133730
SCM 632: Foundations of Biblical Counseling
3 credits
Establishes a theological and practical introduction to the ministry of biblical counseling. Presents a biblical Christ-centered foundation, including the doctrines of the sufficiency of Scripture and progressive sanctification. Provides a biblical methodology for addressing counseling related problems.
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- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- Next offered: Aug. 30–Oct. 19, 2024
A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry – 2016 Edition
Lambert, Heath
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310518167
Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically – 2005 Edition
MacArthur, John, and The Masters College Faculty
Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9781418500054
The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human Experience – 2016 Edition
Pierre, Jeremy
New Growth Press
ISBN: 9781942572671
Bob Jones University Philosophy of Biblical Counseling – 2017 Edition
BJU
SCM 701: Issues in Church Ministry
3 credits
Examines contemporary cultural, ministry, and practical challenges facing those in ministry leadership from a biblical perspective.
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- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
Churches, Cultures, and Leadership: A Practical Theology of Congregations and Leadership – 2011 Edition
Branson, Mark Lau & Juan Martinez
InterVarsity Press
Love Into Light: The Gospel, the hom*osexual, and the Church – 2013 Edition
Hubbard, Peter
Ambassador International
Simple Church: Returning to Gods Process for Making Disciples – 2011 Edition
Rainer, Thom S. & Eric Geiger
B & H Books
Wired for Intimacy. How p*rnography Hijacks the Male Brain – 2009 Edition
Struthers, William M
InterVarsity Press
SHM 634: Expository Sermon Preparation
2 credits
A step-by-step approach to the development of expository sermons, with careful attention to exegetical accuracy and effective homiletical formatting. Students will prepare sermons from a variety of biblical genres, including Old Testament and New Testament passages.
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- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 2
Christ-Centered Preaching – 2nd Edition
Bryan Chapell
Grand Rapids
Baker, 2005
ISBN: 0801027985
SNT 622: Methods of Greek Exegesis
3 credits
Advanced reading in the NT Greek text with an introduction to hermeneutical theory and exercises that explore a variety of exegetical methods, culminating in an advanced exegetical paper. Students with a marginal mastery of Greek fundamentals should consider first taking SNT 621 Foundations for Greek Exegesis.
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- Dates: May 6–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- Next offered: May 12–June 28, 2025
Interpreting the New Testament Text – 2006 Edition
Darrell L. Bock and Buist M. Fanning, eds.
Crossway
An Exegetical Summary of Titus and Philemon – 2008 Edition
Greenlee, J. Harold
SIL International
The Concise Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament – 2009 Edition
Danker, Frederick W.
University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226136158
Note: Serious students might consider instead the unabridged version: Bauer, Danker, Arndt, and Gingrich. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (BDAG). Editions after 2000
A Greek New Testament, print or electronic
Note: NA28/UBS5 preferred, but any recent Nestle-Aland (NA) or United Bible Societies (UBS) edition will work fine.
SOT 681: Old Testament Introduction
3 credits
Canon and text of the Old Testament; composition, authorship, date and content of each book. Emphasis on refutation of critical views.
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- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- Next offered: Jan. 17–Mar. 8, 2025
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 2
The World and the Word: An Introduction to the Old Testament – 2011 Edition
Eugene H. Merrill, Mark F. Rooker, and Michael A. Grisanti
Nashville
B & H Publsihing Group
ISBN: 9780805440317
STh 703: Biblical Sanctification
3 credits
A study of the theology of biblical holiness, with a special emphasis on individual progressive sanctification; and the theology of ecclesiastical unity and separatism.
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- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- Next offered: May 12–June 28, 2025
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 4
Five Views on Sanctification rev. ed. – 1996 Edition
Melvin E. Dieter, et al
Grand Rapids:
Zondervan Academic
ISBN: 0310415314
No Quick Fix (Logos available)
Andy Naselli
ISBN: 9781683590460
How Does Sanctification Work?
David Powlison
ISBN: 9781433556104
Changed Into His Image (Logos available) – 2nd Edition
Jim Berg
ISBN: 9781628564853
Taking Time to Change – 2nd ed Edition
Jim Berg
ISBN: 9780578571546
Shall Fundamentalists Win (Sermon)
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Note: Supplied in the course
Christianity & Liberalism (response to Fosdick sermon)
Note: Supplied in the course
SCM 633: Counseling Issues
3 credits
Builds on the foundation of SCM 632. Focuses on the dynamics of the heart as it pertains to biblically counseling those struggling with common counseling issues including anger, anxiety, depression and guilt.
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- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 2024
- Next offered: Mar. 7–May 3, 2025
- Prerequisite: SCM 632
God Is More Than Enough – 2010 Edition
Jim Berg
Greenville
JourneyForth
ISBN: 9781606820575
Will Medicine Stop the Pain – 2006 Edition
Fitzpatrick, Elyse and Laura Hendrickso
Chicago
Moody
ISBN: 978080245802
Good Mood-Bad Mood: Help and Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder – 2013 Edition
Hodges, Charles, M.D
Shepherd Press
ISBN: 978193690850
Men Counseling Men: A Biblical Guide to the Major Issues Men Face – 2013 Edition
Street, John, ed
Eugene, OR
Harvest House
ISBN: 978073694926
Note: Required for men
The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women – 2012 Edition
Street, John and Janie Street
Wheaton
Crossway
ISBN: 9780736964517
Note: Required for women
Putting Your Past in Its Place – 2011 Edition
Viars, Steve
Eugene, OR
Harvest
ISBN: 9780736927390
Blame it on the Brain? – 1998 Edition
Welch, Edward
Phillipsburg, NJ
P&R
ISBN: 0875526020
SCM 637: Marriage & Family Counseling
3 credits
Methods of marriage and family counseling within the church setting. Premarital counseling.
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- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 2024
- Next offered: Oct. 18–Dec. 14, 2024
- Prerequisite: SCM 632
Love that Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace – 2006 Edition
Ricucci, Gary and Betsy
Crossway
ISBN: 9781581347821
When Sinners Say, I Do – 2007 Edition
Harvey, Dave
Shepherd Press
ISBN: 9780976758266
The Complete Husband – 2017 Edition
Priolo, Lou
P&R Publishing
ISBN: 9781629951034
The Excellent Wife – 1999 Edition
Peace, Martha
Focus Publishing
ISBN: 9781885904089
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family – 2016 Edition
Paul Tripp
Crossway
ISBN: 9781433551932
SOT 616: Exposition of the Old Testament Wisdom Books
3 credits
An expositional study of Job, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Difficult interpretive passages from each of these books and discussed. Preparation of expository sermon outlines from selected passages required.
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- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 2024
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 1
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs vol. 14, NAC – 2003 Edition
Garrett, Duane
B&H
The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job, & Ecclesiastes – 1985 Edition
Kidner, Derek
IVP
Beyond Suffering: Discovering the Message of – 2007 Edition
Talbert, Layton
BJ Press
STh 613: Christian Apologetics
3 credits
Explores biblical philosophies and methodologies for the defense of the Christian faith. Addresses evidences for the existence of God, the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection, and the reliability of the Bible’s testimony. Examines the relation between faith and reason, the problem of evil, and worldview issues.
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- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 2024
The textbook information for this course is not yet available. Please check back later.
STh 701: Advanced Systematic Theology
3 credits
A systematic study of the biblical doctrine of the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the end times. Includes exegesis of key passages, analysis of disputed issues, and readings in relevant theological literature. Additional doctrines of special interest may be examined at the instructor’s discretion.
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- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 2024
- Next offered: May 12–June 28, 2025
- Prerequisites: STh 601, STh 602
He Who Gives Life – 2007 Edition
Graham Cole
Crossway
Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9-11 – 2019 Edition
Jared Compton and Andrew Naselli, eds.
Kregel
Three Views on the Rapture – 2010 Edition
Alan Hultberg, ed.
Zondervan
Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond – 1999 Edition
Darrell Bock, ed.
Zondervan
The Holy Spirit – 1996 Edition
Ferguson
IVP
Rediscovering the Holy Spirit – 2017 Edition
Horton
Zondervan
STh 740: Old Testament Theology
3 credits
Principles and methods of biblical theology as applied to the Old Testament.
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- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 2024
New Dictionary of Biblical Theology – 2000 Edition
Alexander, T. Desmond and Brian S. Rosner, eds.
Downers Grove, IL
InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 10: 0830814388
The Theological Messages of the Old Testament Books – 2010 Edition
Bell, Robert D.
Greenville, SC
BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606821596
