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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SCH 601: Church History
History of the professing Christian Church from the apostolic age through medieval times.
- Dates: Mar. 7–May 3, 2025
- Register by: Mar. 4, 2025
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 3
Church History, vol. 1: From Christ to Pre-Reformation
Everett Ferguson
Grand Rapids
Zondervan, 2005
ISBN: 9780310205807
Confessions (any unabridged edition)
Augustine
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: 9780736949262.
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.
- Dates: Mar. 7–May 3, 2025
- Register by: Mar. 4, 2025
Revelation 1-7 An Exegetical Commentary – 1992 Edition
Thomas, Robert L.
Chicago
Moody Press
ISBN: 0802492657
Revelation 8-22 An Exegetical Commentary – 1995 Edition
Thomas, Robert L.
Moody Press
Moody Press
ISBN: 0802492673
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.
- Dates: Mar. 7–May 3, 2025
- Register by: Mar. 4, 2025
Old Testament Today – 2nd ed. Edition
John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill
Grand Rapids
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310498209
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 12–June 28, 2025
- Register by: May 9, 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 12–June 28, 2025
- Register by: May 9, 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 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 12–June 28, 2025
- Register by: May 9, 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.
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 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 12–June 28, 2025
- Register by: May 9, 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
Promise Unfulfilled: The Failed Strategy of Modern Evangelicalism
Rolland McCune
Greenville, SC
Ambassador International
Changed Into His Image
Jim Berg
Taking Time to Change
Jim Berg
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: May 12–June 28, 2025
- Register by: May 9, 2025
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 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 30–Aug. 16, 2025
- Register by: June 27, 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: 9780736949262.
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 30–Aug. 16, 2025
- Register by: June 27, 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
SHM 635: Principles & Methods of Teaching Bible
A study of principles and methods for teaching the Bible with an emphasis on understanding the core themes of biblical passages and articulating those themes in a semi-formal fashion that is appropriate for Sunday school classes, conferences, and special ministry events.
- Dates: June 30–Aug. 16, 2025
- Register by: June 27, 2025
Creative Bible Teaching, rev. & exp. – 1998 or 2020 Edition
Richards, Lawrence O. and Gary J. Bredfeldt
Chicago
Moody
ISBN: 9780802416445
Note: You may purchase either edition: ISBN 978-0802416445 or ISBN 978-0802419590.
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.
- Dates: June 30–Aug. 16, 2025
- Register by: June 27, 2025
- Number of Proctored Tests in Course: 4
An Introduction to the New Testament – 2nd Edition
Carson, D. A. and Douglas J. Moo
Grand Rapids
Zondervan, 2005
ISBN: 9780310238591