Pastoral Counseling (BC-403)

This is a highly practical course based on years of pastoral counseling experience. It covers essential topics in counseling psychology, Christian counseling, and pastoral care to equip you to help hurting people effectively.

About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive Biblical, psychological, theological, and pastoral approach to understanding and helping people. Drawing directly from the extensive experience of APC Pastors, it bridges the gap between sound theology and compassionate, clinical understanding.

"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety." — Proverbs 11:14

Designed to be in-depth, academically serious, clinically informed, Biblically grounded, and pastorally practical, the primary objective of this course is to develop competent pastoral and lay counselors. You will learn how to listen well, identify core issues, and apply God's Word and practical wisdom to bring healing and direction to those in need.

Disclaimer: While the curriculum is academically rigorous, it is not intended to provide clinical credentials. This is NOT a government-recognized professional qualification or license to practice clinical psychology or psychotherapy.

What You Will Learn

Core concepts of counseling psychology integrated with a Christian worldview.
A balanced Biblical, theological, and psychological approach to pastoral care.
Practical counseling skills developed from years of active pastoral ministry.
How to become a competent and compassionate pastoral or lay counselor.
Understanding the boundaries of pastoral counseling versus licensed clinical psychotherapy.

Course Evaluation & Grading

Students will be given graded assessments during the Semester. Each of these assessments will be in reference to all content covered till that point in the course.

Percentage Range	Grade
91% - 100%	Grade A+
76% - 90%	Grade A
51% - 75%	Grade B
35% - 50%	Grade C
Below 35%	Grade F (Fail)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do some courses ON-CAMPUS, some ONLINE and some via E-LEARNING?

Yes. Regardless of the learning option you choose, once you enroll, you are considered a student at APC Bible College and receive the same certificate/degree. You have the flexibility to mix learning modes, but please enroll in a specific course in only one mode per semester.

Can I take courses in any order?

We strongly recommend following the sequence outlined by the college. However, at your discretion, you are welcome to take courses in any order. Ensure you complete all required courses for your specific program to receive your certificate.

Are requirements the same for all learning options?

Not exactly. The course content remains the same in all three learning options (ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE or E-LEARNING). To successfully complete a course for ON-CAMPUS and ONLINE classes you must have both (A) minimum 85% attendance and (B) obtain a passing grade of 35% marks or higher (grade C or better). For the E-LEARNING option, you must (A) watch all the lecture videos and (B) obtain a passing grade of 71% marks or higher (grade C or better). The course assignments for ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE and E-LEARNING students may differ, and is left to the discretion of the Course Instructor.

Course Details

Course Code:
BC-403

Prerequisites:
None

Learning Options:

On-Campus
Online
E-Learning Portal

Resources:
In addition to course materials, students are encouraged to use APC's free books, sermon series, and YouTube lectures.

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Among many good Christian Bible Colleges and Seminaries, APC Bible College in Bangalore, India, offers a distinctive curriculum that blends emphasis on the Word, life in the Spirit, supernatural demonstrations and practical equipping for Kingdom advancement through Online, E-learning (FREE) and On-Campus classes. APC Bible College is a non-accredited church-based equipping center with a customized curriculum for Spirit-empowered Christian ministry. APC Bible College is not accredited with any Christian or government accrediting body or agency.

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