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 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
- 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
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
- 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
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.
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
Methods of marriage and family counseling within the church setting. Premarital counseling.
- 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
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.
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
SCH 602: Church History
History of the professing Christian Church from the Reformation to the present.
- Dates: Aug. 30–Oct. 19, 2024
- Register by: Aug. 27, 2024
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 3
The Story of Christianity: The Reformation to the Present Day, Vol. 2 – Revised and Updated Edition
Justo L. Gonzalez
New York
HarperCollins, 2010
ISBN: 9780061855894
Jesus in Beijing: How Christianity is Transforming China and Changing the Global Balance of Power
David Aikman
Washington, D.C.
Regnery, 2006
ISBN: 9781596980259
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: Aug. 30–Oct. 19, 2024
- Register by: Aug. 27, 2024
- Next offered: Jan. 17–Mar. 8, 2025
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
SNT 681: New Testament Introduction
The canon and text of the New Testament: composition, authorship, date and content of each book. The course gives special attention to the current Greek text controversy.
STh 635: Biblical Hermeneutics
A study of the principles and practices essential to biblical interpretation with an emphasis on the conservative, grammatical-historical-contextual method, presupposing the inerrancy of Scripture. Special attention will also be given to the interpretation of the various genres of Scripture including poetry, narrative, epistolary and apocalyptic literature.
- Dates: Aug. 30–Oct. 19, 2024
- Register by: Aug. 27, 2024
Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring Hermeneutical Triad – History, Literature, Theology – 2011 Edition
Kostenberger, Andreas J. and Richard D. Patterson
Grand Rapids, MI
Kregel Academic and Professional
ISBN: 9780825430473
The Climax of Biblical Prophecy: A Guide to Interpreting Revelation – 2012 Edition
Hand, Brian
Greenville, SC
Bob Jones University Press
ISBN: 9781606823880
LOGOS Bronze or better
SCM 637: Marriage & Family Counseling
Methods of marriage and family counseling within the church setting. Premarital counseling.
- Dates: Oct. 18–Dec. 14, 2024
- Register by: Oct. 15, 2024
- Next offered: June 30–Aug. 16, 2025
- 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
SNT 620: Survey of the New Testament
Basic background, content and synopsis of the New Testament. Identification of major critical attacks. Introduction to key methods of Bible study. For students with little or no undergraduate background in Bible.
- Dates: Oct. 18–Dec. 14, 2024
- Register by: Oct. 15, 2024
The Lion and the Lamb: New Testament Essentials from The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown – 2012 Edition
Kostenberger, Andreas J., L. Scott Kellum, and Charles L. Quarles
Note: Kindle edition would be fine for this course; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J1KB8I/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
SOT 617: Exposition of Isaiah
Expositional studies in Isaiah with an emphasis on the integrity of the structure of the book and the development of the book’s theme throughout its content in refutation of critical claims. Includes discussion of how to structure a preaching series from Isaiah and allows the student an opportunity to develop messages from different-sized portions of the book. Covers vital hermeneutical and translational problems in the book.
STh 602: Systematic Theology
The application of the principles of systematic theology to the doctrines of Christ, salvation, the Church and the end times; taught from a Baptistic and moderately dispensational perspective. Students prepare a doctrinal statement for each major systematic heading.
SCM 601: Church Leadership & Administration
A study of the biblical foundation for the leadership and administration of the local church. Also includes comprehensive instruction in church finances, organizational structure, meetings, legal and ethical issues, and facilities development.
- Dates: Jan. 17–Mar. 8, 2025
- Register by: Jan. 14, 2025
- Additional Course Information: You will also need a book(s) for your presentation. CHOICE 1 Steve Parr, The Coffee Shop that Changed A Church: Discovering the Net EffectL Deep River Books, 2014. CHOICE 2 Ron Wallace, Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver: Developing a Culture of We, Not Me. Berret-Koehle Publishers, 2016. CHOICE 3 Thom S. Rainer, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, B&H Publishing Group, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-4336-8392-3 Thom S. Rainer, Anatomy Of A Revived Church, B&H Publishing Group, 2020, ISBN: 978-1-4964-7786-6
Management Essentials for Christian Ministries – 2005 Edition
Michael J. Anothony & James Estep JR
Nashville
B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780805431230
Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry – 2011 Edition
Robert H. Welch
Nashville
B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781433673771
Budgeting For A Healthy Church – 2019 Edition
Jamie Dunlop
Grand Rapids
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310093862
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. 17–Mar. 8, 2025
- Register by: Jan. 14, 2025
- Next offered: May 12–June 28, 2025
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.
- Dates: Jan. 17–Mar. 8, 2025
- Register by: Jan. 14, 2025
- Prerequisite: SCM 632
Trusting God – 2008 Edition
Jerry Bridges
Colorado Springs
NavPress
ISBN: 9781600063053
Note: 368 pages
When Homosexuality Hits Home – 2004, 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
SNT 621: Foundations for Greek Exegesis
Extensive review of Greek fundamentals, with translation of a variety of New Testament passages. Focused instruction in a practical approach to grammatical and syntactical diagramming leading to excellence in interpretation, culminating in a major exegetical project. Remedial in nature, this course is especially suited for students who must increase their competency before continuing with higher level Greek courses.
- Dates: Jan. 17–Mar. 8, 2025
- Register by: Jan. 14, 2025
Biblical Greek Exegesis – 1998 Edition
George H. Guthrie and J. Scott Duvall
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310212461
A Graded Reader of Biblical Greek (optional) – 1996 Edition (optional)
William D. Mounce
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310205824
Note: This book provides help with the translation assignments in the early portion of the course
United Bible Societies Greek New Testament – 5th Edition
Note: Its counterpart, NA28, has the same text, varying only in some details of capitalization and punctuation, and therefore will work very well.
Concise Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament
Danker
Note: Gingrich’s Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament is also an option.
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.
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.
SCH 601: Church History
History of the professing Christian Church from the apostolic age through medieval times.
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. 7–May 3, 2025
- Register by: Mar. 4, 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
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. 7–May 3, 2025
- Register by: Mar. 4, 2025
- Next offered: June 30–Aug. 16, 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
SNT 619: Exposition of Revelation
An exposition of the content of the Apocalypse. Reading in the best, standard commentaries. Preparation of expository sermons from each section of the book.
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.