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 607: Pastoral Theology
A study of the biblical basis for pastoral ministry. Includes examination of the qualifications and responsibilities of the office of pastor, evaluation of the various forms of church leadership and organizational polity, discussion of biblical instructions for pastoral care and church discipline, readings in the available literature, and formation of a biblical philosophy of ministry.
- Dates: Jan. 12–Mar. 2, 2024
- Register by: Jan. 9, 2024
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 2
Pastoral Theology: Theological Foundations for Who a Pastor Is and What He Does – 2017 Edition
Akin, Daniel L. and R. Scott Pace
Broadman and Holman
ISBN: 9781433685781
The Preachers Portrait – 2017 Edition
Stott, John R. W.
Grand Rapids
Eerdmans
ISBN: 9780802875532
SCM 632: Foundations of Biblical Counseling
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.
- Dates: Jan. 12–Mar. 2, 2024
- Register by: Jan. 9, 2024
- Next offered: May 6–June 22, 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 635: Advanced Counseling Issues
An advanced study in the current cultural, psychological, legal, and medical challenges confronted by biblical counselors with special emphasis upon how these challenges affect the counseling ministry of the local church to its people and before the local community.
Divine Intervention – 2011 Edition
Mark E. Shaw
Bemidji, Minnesota
Focus Publishing
ISBN: 9781885904638
Note: 113 pages
Trusting God – 2008 Edition
Jerry Bridges
Colorado Springs
NavPress
ISBN: 9781600063053
Note: 368 pages You are fully responsible for obtaining the correct edition of this book. Previous versions have different page numberings that will affect assignment completion. 232 pages
When Homosexuality Hits Home – 2015 Edition
Joe Dallas
Eugene, Oregon
Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 9780736962056
Note: 217 pages
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Recovering Hope – 2013 Edition
Jeremy Lelek
Phillipsburg, NJ
P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781596384217
Note: 56 pages; 2015 Kindle version is also acceptable.
Cutting: A Healing Response – 2012 Edition
Jeremy Lelek
Phillipsburg, NJ
P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781596384200
Note: 32 pages
Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse – 2003 Edition
Diane Mandt Langberg
Eugene, Oregon
Xulon Press
ISBN: 9781591605195
Note: 299 pages
Pocket Guide to Crisis Intervention – 2009 Edition
Albert R. Roberts and Kenneth R. Yeager
NewYork
Oxford Press
ISBN: 9780195382907
Note: 240 pages
Feelings and Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life – 2009 Edition
Brian S. Borgman
Wheaton
Crossway
ISBN: 9781433503634
Note: 212 pages
Demons: A Biblically Based Perspective
Alex Konja
ISBN: 9780872271432
The Truth about PTSD – 2017 Edition
Chad Robichaux and Jeremy Stainecker
ISBN: 9780986319303
STh 601: Systematic Theology
A study of the nature, necessity, methods and materials of theology; and the application of the principles of systematic theology to the scriptural revelation about God, man and sin. Students prepare a doctrinal statement for each major systematic heading.
- Dates: Jan. 12–Mar. 2, 2024
- Register by: Jan. 9, 2024
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 2
Christian Theology – 3rd Edition
Millard Erickson
Grand Rapids
Baker
ISBN: 9780801036439
LOGOS Bronze or better
STh 750: New Testament Theology
Explores the New Testament’s theological core, content, and leading motifs from a biblical theological perspective. Lectures include the nature of New Testament theology, the kingdom of God, and the new covenant. Projects are designed to familiarize the student with key tools of biblical theology.
- Dates: Jan. 12–Mar. 2, 2024
- Register by: Jan. 9, 2024
The Progress of Doctrine in the New Testament: Updated Language & Study Edition by Layton Talbert – 2019 custom Edition
T. D. Bernard, edited by Layton Talbert
Note: This required Updated Language & Study Edition is available only through the BJU textbook store (bju.textbooktech.com or phone: (864) 770-1355 or email: [email protected]).
New Dictionary of Biblical Theology
Alexander, Rosner, Carson, & Goldworthy, eds.
IVP, 2000
Note: Students aren’t necessarily required to own this text, though it’s recommended; but they must have regular access to a copy for required assignments.
SCM 631: Theories of Counseling
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.
- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
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
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.
- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
- Next offered: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Prerequisite: SCM 632
The textbook information for this course is not yet available. Please check back later.
SNT 614: Exposition of Romans
An exposition of the epistle in light of the circumstances 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.
- 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
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.
- Dates: Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 2024
- Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
Old Testament Today – 2nd ed. Edition
John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill
Grand Rapids
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310498209
STh 630: Application of Scripture
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.
- 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
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.
- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- 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
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.
- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 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
Examines contemporary cultural, ministry, and practical challenges facing those in ministry leadership from a biblical perspective.
- 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 Homosexual, 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 Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain – 2009 Edition
Struthers, William M
InterVarsity Press
SHM 634: Expository Sermon Preparation
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.
- 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
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.
- Dates: May 6–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
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
Canon and text of the Old Testament; composition, authorship, date and content of each book. Emphasis on refutation of critical views.
- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- 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
A study of the theology of biblical holiness, with a special emphasis on individual progressive sanctification; and the theology of ecclesiastical unity and separatism.
- Dates: May 6–June 22, 2024
- Register by: May 3, 2024
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 4
Five Views on Sanctification – 1987 Edition
Melvin E. Dieter, et al
Grand Rapids:
Academie Books
ISBN: 0310415314
Note: You may use a later edition of this book.
Promise Unfulfilled: The Failed Strategy of Modern Evangelicalism – 2004 Edition
Rolland McCune
Greenville, SC
Ambassador International
ISBN: 1932307311
SCM 633: Counseling Issues
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.
- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 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
SCM 637: Marriage & Family Counseling
Methods of marriage and family counseling within the church setting. Premarital counseling.
- Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, 2024
- Register by: June 21, 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
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
Principles and methods of biblical theology as applied to the Old Testament.
- 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