West Coast Bible College & Seminary

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2 West Coast Bible College & Seminary Informational Catalog Texas Office: WCBCS 7459 S IH 35 Waco, TX

3 WCBCS Catalog Table of Contents History of West Coast Bible College & Seminary 4 Accreditation 4 Authorization to Grant Degrees 5 Examinations from Outside Agencies 5 Credibility 5 West Coast Bible College & Seminary Statement of Beliefs 6 West Coast Bible College & Seminary Mission Statement 6 West Coast Bible College & Seminary Purpose & Objectives 6 West Coast Bible College & Seminary Statement of Philosophy 7 WCBCS Degree Plans Associate Degree 7 Bachelor Degrees 8 Master Degrees 15 Doctoral Degrees 16 Course Descriptions Bachelor Courses 17 Master Courses 25 Doctor Courses 28 Policies Financial: No Refund Policy 30 Code of Conduct 30 Grading Scale 30 Grade Appeals Process 30 Course Repeating Policy 31 Course Completion Time Frame 31 Graduation Approval 31 Graduation Ceremony 31 Anti-Discrimination Policies 31 Complying With The Laws of the State of California 32 WCBCS Personnel Administration 33 Faculty Worship Leader Best of the Best Educational Training resources 3

4 History of West Coast Bible College & Seminary WCBCS began as a dream of Dr. Kevin Harrison in 1999 to create a Bible college that is practical and relevant to life and ministry and yet one that would NOT create disciples of debt. Together with a team of educated men and women who have a passion for God and compassion for people, we've launched WCBCS as an online college and seminary so we could minimize the costs and allow people to continue their education without having to turn their family's lives upside down. The official launch of West Coast Bible College & Seminary was in 2006 after two years of preparations. Since then we have been privileged to serve students from around the world in getting the education they need for life and ministry. We are affiliated with Casa do Oleiro Ministries in Brazil which means "Potter's House" in Portuguese. Since 2000, Casa do Olerio has been involved with launching hundreds churches in Brazil, Africa, India, Russia, and other parts of the world, as well as to start and run orphanages for those in need. The goal of CdO is to see over 1 million people accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior over the next 10 years and to plant 500 more churches. To do this, we MUST train ministers to reach people!!! Accreditation On Monday, December 28, 2009 our president, Dr. Kevin Harrison, received a call from Dr. Steve Anderson of Transworld Accrediting Commission ( regarding accreditation of all of the Master and Doctoral degree level programs at West Coast Bible College & Seminary. In summary, Dr. Anderson informed President Harrison that Transworld has officially granted WCBCS "Fully Accredited Member Status" for all programs from Bachelor level through doctoral effective immediately. That is now reflected on the Transworld Accrediting Commission ( website. FYI: Transworld Accrediting Commission is in discussions with the U.S. Department of Education regarding becoming a governmentally recognized accrediting agency with a specific focus on theological schools. WCBCS and Transworld Accrediting Commission are committed to a sound theological education that educates and equips ministers of all backgrounds to effectively live out their calling! Accreditation is a function of a governing body whereby they assess the programs, policies, and procedures of a college and university to ensure quality to a given set of standards. In the United States there are two types of accreditation: governmental and private. The US Department of Education oversees various groups which make up the governmental accreditation for colleges and universities known as regional accreditation. When a college or university becomes regionally accredited they must comply with various educational guidelines that help insure institutional adherence to basic guidelines. Regional accreditation is a good thing and crucial in some cases, especially if you want to enter a profession such as law or medicine. When WCBCS was formed, we looked at the possibility of applying for regional accreditation in the future and we decided that to do so would take us away from our mission of solely training ministers. Therefore, WCBCS has chosen not to seek regional accreditation, which is governmental accreditation, due to the fact that regional accreditation would require that approximately half of our programs would be made up of classes such as English, math, sciences, etc. While these classes are significant in the educational journey, they would cause us to deviate from our mission and purpose. So we have chosen to seek accreditation from a private, Christian accrediting commission who understands our calling and educational mission. Integrity and an educationally qualified accrediting team served as the key factors for us in choosing Transworld Accrediting Commission. Mail: Transworld Accrediting Commission 231 E. Alessandro Blvd. Suite A-210 Riverside, California USA 4

5 Office Location: Transworld Accrediting Commission 9085 California Avenue Riverside, California USA (The Office is located with the historic Arlington Foursquare Church) Telephone: (951) FAX: (951) Authorization to Grant Degrees WCBCS has successfully completed the process to receive religious exemption with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education for the state of California and is authorized by the State of California to grant religious degrees. WCBCS completely complies with all the laws of the state of California and is a member in good standing with the BPPVE. WCBCS is also recognized by the Government of the United States of America, as a 501 (c)(3) Religious Organization with all rights and privileges as provided by law. Examinations From Outside Agencies West Coast Bible College & Seminary has completed the affirmation process of A3CEES, the Association of Christ- Based Clergy, Counselors, Educators, and Educational Systems. For a list of their standards of affirmation, please click here. We know it's VERY IMPORTANT to be accountable throughout the process to insure high standards of affordable education and we willing to submit to outside entities to judge the programs of WCBCS. Additionally, WCBCS has been granted a 501 C 3 status as a non-profit organization by the US Government. Credibility We've often been asked the question, "Does a degree from West Coast Bible College & Seminary have credibility?" In short, the answer is absolutely! In assessing the credibility of any institution, we suggest that you review the experience and education of the members of the organization. A ministry degree from WCBCS has been recognized by many churches and ministries and we are constantly seeing new ways to gain relationships, memberships, and affiliations which will only enhance our credibility. Our professors possess degrees from: *Baylor University *Houston Graduate School of Theology *Oral Roberts University *University of Oxford *Southwestern Assemblies of God University *Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *Southwestern Theological Seminary *Texas Tech University *Vanderbilt University and more FYI: A recent graduate of WCBCS phoned our office the other day and told us how his DMin degree from WCBCS played a major role in him receiving a $9 million contract with a ministry foundation. Every person's experience may vary, but this speaks volumes about our credibility in the eyes of others. If you have any questions, give us a call or ask your employer or denominational leaders to check us out. Our desire is to make sure that your education meets your life needs and goals! 5

6 West Coast Bible College & Seminary Statement of Beliefs *WE believe in salvation by faith in Jesus Christ who died on the cross as the substitute for our sin. WE believe that the grace of God makes it extremely difficult for us to lose our salvation! WE believe when people discover our awesome God personally that they will never want to go back to their former way of living! *WE believe in the complete and total authority of Scripture and its power to provide direction and purpose for our lives. *WE believe there is one TRUE God, who is revealed in the persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit commonly referred to as the Trinity. *WE believe in the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ; as God's son Jesus was both human and divine. He was born of a virgin and lived a sinless life. *WE believe the Holy Spirit inhabits people at the moment of salvation and fills believers to empower them to live out the fruit of the Spirit and serve as witnesses for Jesus Christ. Additionally, He provides comfort to those who are hurting and direction for those needing guidance. *WE believe in and practice baptism by immersion as an outward expression of the inward decision to place one s faith in Jesus Christ, as well as taking communion to remember the sacrifice and suffering of Jesus on the cross. *WE believe Christians should develop in their faith and be committed to a life of personal devotion to God. Commitment is expressed through corporate and private worship, participation in small group Bible study, meaningful service in a ministry, giving financially in a God-honoring way and intentionally introducing others to a personal relationship with God. *WE believe a divinely called and scripturally ordained leadership ministry serves the church. West Coast Bible College & Seminary Mission Statement The mission of West Coast Bible College & Seminary is to honor God by educating and ministering to a diverse community of students for the purpose of developing servant-leaders who will radically impact the world where they live with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We accomplish this through biblically based programs and services that have an appreciation of past traditions, but that utilize cutting-edge technology and the latest resources to equip our student for the future. West Coast Bible College & Seminary Purpose & Objectives West Coast Bible College & Seminary exists to provide high-quality ministry training at the lowest cost possible to ensure that finances will not be a hindrance to the training of leaders and the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1) Christ-Centered Our reason for existence centers around the person of Jesus Christ and therefore all of our programs, professors, and instruction will reflect this 2) People-Focused We know that all people matter to Jesus and they matter us, as well. Therefore, we will do everything in our power to ensure that all people are treated equally, fairly, and with respect because they are God s. 3) Uncompromisingly Bible-based We WILL NOT neglect, compromise, nor apologize for teaching the Word of God in every class. 4) Educationally Relevant We are committed to using the latest resources and delivery methods for our students to experience a culturally relevant education that will enable them to be effective wherever they live. 5) Spirit-led We believe the Holy Spirit leads all believers into fellowship with Jesus Christ and will direct the steps of those whose hearts are set on Him. We are committed to listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit in all facets of the educational process. 6

7 6) Missions-oriented We are committed to pouring 10% of all finances that come into West Coast Bible College & Seminary back into missions to build churches and to provide practical needs for those in countries outside of the U.S. 7) Theologically sound We are committed to theologically sound education that is based upon the Word of God. While methods will certainly change throughout the ages, the principles of God s Word are a firm foundation that must be properly discerned and taught so that our students will have a strong base of learning for life and ministry. 8) Great Commission driven The entire reason for our existence is the Great Commission; to go into the world and preach the Gospel to everyone. Our ultimate goal is to build the Kingdom and not an empire for ourselves! West Coast Bible College & Seminary Statement of Philosophy The educational philosophy of West Coast Bible College & Seminary is to keep the main thing the main thing. While all education is beneficial in nature, our programs seek to focus on the ten most important thing a student needs to know to help them be effective in ministry. Therefore, we have developed a new educational model that builds each class around a seminar type schedule whereby students can complete a course every 14 days at the bachelor level, every 20 days at the Master level, and every 30 days at the doctoral level. We believe education is about learning and not teaching and so we give our students opportunities to learn and grow through all of our programs and seek to provide practical teaching that will positively impact their life and ministry. Associate of General Ministries (60 hours) The Associate of General Ministries degree is a total of 60 hours/20 classes that falls in line with the Bachelor of General Ministries degree plan. In order to achieve this degree, a student will work with an advisor to take half of the classes in each division of the BGM degree plan. WCBCS gives students the flexibility to choose classes within these disciplines to craft a degree they want and need. Bachelor of Biblical Counseling (120 hours) Bible (10 classes) BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times BIBL 103 Foundation of Theology BIBL 201 Old Testament Overview BIBL 202 New Testament Overview BIBL 301 Old Testament: The Books of Moses BIBL 302 Old Testament: Historical Books BIBL 304 Old Testament: Books of the Prophets BIBL 401 New Testament: The Four Gospels & Acts BIBL 404 Church History Business (4 classes) BUSI 101 Foundations of Business BUSI 201 Marketing BUSI 301 Practical Church Business Administration BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry Counseling (8 classes) COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling COUN 102 Introduction to Ethics in Counseling COUN 201 Marriage Counseling COUN 202 Family Counseling COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues COUN 302 Grief and Trauma Counseling COUN 401 Conflict Resolution COUN 402 Counseling Victims of Abuse 7

8 English/Communications (4 classes) ENG 101 English Composition COMM 101 Public Speaking COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe General Ministries (9 classes) MIN 101 Prayer MIN 201 Christian Leadership MIN 202 The Worship Experience MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up MIN 303 Missions (Mission and Planning) MIN 401 World Religions MIN 402 Creating Effective Small Groups MIN 403 Christian Discipleship MIN 404 Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make Personal Life (4 classes) LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances LIFE 401 Practical Duties Of The Minister Technology (1 class) TECH 101 Technology In Services and Ministry BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING - Eating Disorder Specialization (120 hours) Bible (10 classes) BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times BIBL 103 Foundation of Theology BIBL 201 Old Testament Overview BIBL 202 New Testament Overview BIBL 301 Old Testament: The Books of Moses BIBL 302 Old Testament: Historical Books BIBL 304 Old Testament: Books of the Prophets BIBL 401 New Testament: The Four Gospels & Acts BIBL 404 Church History Business (3 classes) BUSI 101 Foundations of Business BUSI 201 Marketing BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry Counseling(7 classes) COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling COUN 102 Introduction to Ethics in Counseling COUN 201 Marriage Counseling COUN 202 Family Counseling COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues COUN 302 Grief and Trauma Counseling COUN 401 Conflict Resolution COUN 402 Counseling Victims of Abuse Counseling Eating Disorder (4 classes) COED 101 Foundations of Eating Disorders COED 201 Counseling Eating Disorders 8

9 COED 301 Families and Eating Disorders COED 401 Nutritional Counseling English/Communication (4 classes) ENG 101 English Composition COMM 101 Public Speaking COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe General Ministries (7 classes) MIN 101 Prayer MIN 201 Christian Leadership MIN 202 The Worship Experience MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up MIN 402 Creating Effective Small Groups MIN 403 Christian Discipleship MIN 404 Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make Personal Life (3 classes) LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances Technology (1 class) TECH 101 Technology In Services and Ministry Bachelor of Church Business Administration (120 hours) Bible (10 classes) BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times BIBL 103 Foundation of Theology BIBL 201 Old Testament Overview BIBL 202 New Testament Overview BIBL 301 Old Testament: The Books of Moses BIBL 302 Old Testament: Historical Books BIBL 304 Old Testament: Books of the Prophets BIBL 401 New Testament: The Four Gospels & Acts BIBL 404 Church History Business (8 classes) BUSI 101 Foundations of Business BUSI 102 Business Ethics BUSI 201 Marketing BUSI 202 Business Communication BUSI 301 Practical Church Business Administration BUSI 302 Accounting BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry BUSI 402 Business Management Counseling (4 classes) COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling COUN 201 Marriage Counseling COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues COUN 401 Conflict Resolution 9

10 English/Communications (4 classes) ENG 101 English Composition COMM 101 Public Speaking COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe General Ministries (9 classes) MIN 101 Prayer MIN 201 Christian Leadership MIN 202 The Worship Experience MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up MIN 303 Missions (Mission and Planning) MIN 401 World Religions MIN 402 Creating Effective Small Groups MIN 403 Christian Discipleship MIN 404 Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make Personal Life (4 classes) LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances LIFE 401 Practical Duties Of The Minister Technology (1 class) TECH 101 Technology In Services and Ministry Bachelor of General Ministries Degree Plan (120 hours) Bible (10 classes) BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times BIBL 201 Foundations of the Bible (Old & New Testament) BIBL 301 Old Testament 301: The Books of Moses BIBL 302 Old Testament 302: Historical Books BIBL 303 Old Testament 303: Books of Wisdom BIBL 304 Old Testament 304: Books of the Prophets BIBL 401 New Testament 401: The Four Gospels & Acts BIBL 402 New Testament 402: Romans Philemon BIBL 403 New Testament 403: Hebrews Revelation Business (4 classes) BUSI 101 Foundations of Business BUSI 201 Marketing BUSI 301 Practical Church Business Administration BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry Counseling (4 classes) COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling COUN 201 Marriage Counseling COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues COUN 401 Conflict Resolution English/Communication (4 classes) ENG 101 English Composition COMM 101 Public Speaking COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe 10

11 General Ministries (13 classes) MIN 101 Creating Team-Led Ministry MIN 102 Children s Ministry in the 21 st Century MIN 103 Student Ministry in the 21 st Century MIN 104 Single Adults Ministry in the 21 st Century MIN 201 Christian Leadership MIN 202 The Worship Experience MIN 301 Principles of Breakout Church in the 21st Century MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up MIN 303 Missions (Mission and planning) MIN 401 World Religions MIN 402 Creating Effective Small Groups MIN 403 Christian Discipleship MIN 404 Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make Personal Life (4 classes) LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances LIFE 401 Practical Duties Of The Minister Technology (1 class) TECH 101 Technology In Services and Ministry BACHELOR OF MISSIONS DEGREE (120 hours) Bible (13 classes) BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times BIBL 103 Foundation of Theology BIBL 201 Old Testament Overview BIBL 202 New Testament Overview BIBL 301 Old Testament: The Books of Moses BIBL 302 Old Testament: Historical Books BIBL 303 Old Testament: Books of Wisdom BIBL 304 Old Testament: Books of the Prophets BIBL 401 New Testament: The Four Gospels & Acts BIBL 402 New Testament: Romans Philemon BIBL 403 New Testament: Hebrews Revelation BIBL 404 Church History Business (2 classes) BUSI 101 Foundations of Business BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry Counseling (4 classes) COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling COUN 201 Marriage Counseling COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues COUN 401 Conflict Resolution English/Communications (4 classes) ENG 101 English Composition COMM 101 Public Speaking COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe 11

12 General Ministries (5 classes) MIN 101 Prayer MIN 201 Christian Leadership MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up MIN 303 Missions (Mission and planning) MIN 402 Creating Effective Small Groups Missions (8 classes) MISS 101 Practical Issues in Missions 1 MISS 102 Practical Issues in Missions 2 MISS 201 Missions in the Book of Acts 1 MISS 202 Missions in the Book of Acts 2 MISS 301 World Perspectives MISS 302 Cross Cultural Principles MISS 401 Missions Anthropology MISS 402 Short-Term Trips Personal Life (4 classes) LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances LIFE 401 Practical Duties Of The Minister Technology (1 class) TECH 101 Technology In Services and Ministry Bachelor of Worship Arts Degree Plan (120 hours) Bible (10 classes) BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times BIBL 103 Foundation of Theology BIBL 201 Old Testament Overview BIBL 202 New Testament Overview BIBL 301 Old Testament: The Books of Moses BIBL 302 Old Testament: Historical Books BIBL 304 Old Testament: Books of the Prophets BIBL 401 New Testament: The Four Gospels & Acts BIBL 404 Church History Business (4 classes) BUSI 101 Foundations of Business BUSI 201 Marketing BUSI 301 Practical Church Business Administration BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry Counseling (4 classes) COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling COUN 201 Marriage Counseling COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues COUN 401 Conflict Resolution English/Communications (4 classes) ENG 101 English Composition COMM 101 Public Speaking COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe 12

13 General Ministries (5 classes) MIN 101 Prayer MIN 201 Christian Leadership MIN 202 The Worship Experience MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up MIN 303 Missions (Mission and planning) MIN 401 World Religions MIN 404 Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make Personal Life (4 classes) LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances LIFE 401 Practical Duties Of The Minister Technology (1 class) TECH 101 Technology In Services and Ministry Worship Degree (8 Classes) WORS 101 Worship Basics: The Authentic Worshiper and Engaging Your Audience in Worship WORS 102 Building A Worship Team WORS 201 Creating Flow in a Worship Gathering WORS 202 Basic Music Theory (Musicians and Vocals) WORS 301 Songwriting (Bringing Originality to your Church) WORS 302 The Art of Worship WORS 401 Creative Technology (Sound and Lightning) WORS 402 Effective Vocals in Worship BACHELOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES DEGREE (120 hours) Bible (13 classes) BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times BIBL 103 Foundation of Theology BIBL 201 Old Testament Overview BIBL 202 New Testament Overview BIBL 301 Old Testament: The Books of Moses BIBL 302 Old Testament: Historical Books BIBL 303 Old Testament: Books of Wisdom BIBL 304 Old Testament: Books of the Prophets BIBL 401 New Testament: The Four Gospels & Acts BIBL 402 New Testament: Romans Philemon BIBL 403 New Testament: Hebrews Revelation BIBL 404 Church History Business (2 classes) BUSI 101 Foundations of Business BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry Counseling (3 classes) COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues COUN 401 Conflict Resolution English/Communications (4 classes) ENG 101 English Composition 13

14 COMM 101 Public Speaking COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe General Ministries (6 classes) MIN 101 Prayer MIN 103 Student Ministry in the 21 st Century MIN 201 Christian Leadership MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up MIN 303 Missions (Mission and planning) MIN 402 Creating Effective Small Groups Personal Life (4 classes) LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances LIFE 401 Practical Duties Of The Minister Technology (1 class) TECH 101 Technology In Services and Ministry Youth Ministries (7 classes) YMIN 101 Youth Ministry Foundations YMIN 102 Speaking to Students YMIN 201 Youth Culture YMIN 202 Youth Ministry Management YMIN 301 Leadership Development YMIN 302 Youth Worship YMIN 401 Counseling Students in Crisis 14

15 MASTER DEGREES (45 hours - prerequisite: Any Bachelor degree) Each master class is the equivalent of 4 credit hours of content addressed Master of Biblical Counseling (48 hours - prerequisite: any Bachelor degree) BIBL 501 Biblical Interpretation BUSI 501 Foundations of Business CMIN 502 Practical Duties of the Minister COUN 501 Biblical Counseling COUN 502 Counseling Skills & Techniques COUN 503 Counseling Abuse and Addictive Behaviors COUN 504 Counseling Children and Adolescent Issues COUN 505 Grief, Trauma, and Depression Counseling COMM 502 Biblical Preaching ENG 501 English Composition LEAD 502 Christian Leadership THEO 501 Old & New Testament Theology A counseling practicum is required and can be worked out through the local church. 20 hours of actual counseling experience is required before the degree will be conferred. While no grade will be given for this, notes must be kept and submitted. More information will be given at the end of the program. Master of Church Business Administration (48 hours - prerequisite: any Bachelor degree) BIBL 501 Biblical Interpretation BUSI 501 Foundations of Business BUSI 502 Biblical Stewardship and Ethics BUSI 503 Church Business Communication and Marketing BUSI 504 Church Accounting and Tax Laws BUSI 505 Strategic Planning and Management CMIN 502 Practical Duties of the Minister COMM 502 Biblical Preaching COUN 501 Biblical Counseling ENG 501 English Composition LEAD 502 Christian Leadership THEO 501 Old & New Testament Theology Master of Religious Education (48 hours - prerequisite: any Bachelor degree) Religious Education BIBL 501 Biblical Interpretation BUSI 501 Foundations of Business CMIN 501 Understanding Church Ministries CMIN 502 Practical Duties of the Minister COMM 501 Effective Teaching in the 21 st Century COMM 502 Biblical Preaching COUN 501 Biblical Counseling ENG 501 English Composition LEAD 501 Church Growth Principles LEAD 502 Christian Leadership LIFE 501 Christian Discipleship THEO 501 Old & New Testament Theology MASTER OF WORSHIP STUDIES (48 hours - prerequisite: any Bachelor degree) BIBL 501 Biblical Interpretation BUSI 501 Foundations of Business 15

16 CMIN 502 Practical Duties of the Minister COUN 501 Biblical Counseling COMM 502 Biblical Preaching ENG 501 English Composition THEO 501 Old & New Testament Theology WORS 501 Worship Leadership WORS 502 Worship As Life WORS 503 Playing Together as a Worship Team WORS 504 Music Theory (Vocal and Instrumental) WORS 505 The Arts in Worship DOCTORAL DEGREES (Dr. Robert Harold Harrison School of Doctoral Ministries) (45 hours - prerequisite: Any Master degree) Each doctoral class is the equivalent of 4 credit hours of content addressed Doctor of Biblical Counseling (45 hours - prerequisite: Any Master degree) BIBL 701 The Blood Covenant BUSI 701 Advanced Business Administration COMM 702 World Religions & Cults COUN 701 Advanced Crisis Counseling COUN 702 Human Behavior and Emotions COUN 703 Pre-Marital, Marriage, and Family Counseling COUN 704 Counseling Adults and Gerontological Issues COUN 705 Counseling Victims of Abuse COUN 706 Counseling Practicum COUN 707 Readings in Contemporary Counseling RESEARCH 801 Doctoral Research Project - (9 hours) Doctor of Ministry (45 hours - prerequisite: Any Master degree) BUSI 701 Advanced Business Administration CMIN 701 Emerging Worship and The Response Of The Church CMIN 702 Studies of Breakout Churches in the 21st Century CMIN 703 Creating Community Through Small Groups COUN 701 Advanced Crisis Counseling COMM 701 Preaching to 21st Century Audiences COMM 702 World Religions & Cults LEAD 701 Visionary Christian Leadership READ 701 Readings in Contemporary Christianity RESEARCH 801 Doctoral Research Project - (9 hours) Modules - Student requirements for every level include: 1) Read one textbook and write down one personal key truth learned from each chapter and how you can implement it in ministry (our belief is that if everyone can learn one practical truth that will stay with them for life, then the reading exercise has been successful) 2) Listen to two lectures or watch an online video and fill in the blanks of the lecture notes. 3) Complete an open book exam (the student can complete the open book exam with reading - each exam will consist of 20 to 25 questions however, students MAY NOT collaborate with other students to complete this exercise) 4) Find magazines articles or internet articles discussing the subject and write a summary of each article. (each article must be properly identified with the title, author, and web link noted) 5) Write a final paper discussing how the subject matter is relevant to your personal ministry and what you will implement. Students are required to purchase a 2 inch notebook to keep all assignments organized. 16

17 West Coast Bible College & Seminary Course Descriptions Bachelor of General Ministries hours Updated May 23, 2011 BIBLE (12 classes) OVERVIEW: This section of classes is the heart of the training at WCBCS and it will cover the Bible in its entirety. BIBL 101 Interpreting the Bible 3 hours This course will provide an overview of the principles and techniques of properly interpreting the context of Scripture for strong biblical foundations and applications for study and teaching. BIBL 102 Manners and Customs of Bible Times 3 hours This course will study the cultural background of the Bible which is essential for precise exegesis. The student will review selected elements in the cultural backgrounds of both the Old and New Testaments and consider its emphasis on the culture, customs and establishments that have a direct effect on the interpretation of the Scriptures. BIBL 103 Foundations of Theology 3 hours This course will study the essential principles of theology in the church including the persons of the Trinity - God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, salvation, creation, the role of the church in the spreading of the Gospel, the sacraments of the church, faith, the rapture, and heaven and hell. BIBL 201 Old Testament Overview 3 hours This course will study how the Old Testament was put together, the thread that weaves God s message throughout, and the continuity of the purposes of God in the lives of His people. Key people and places will be highlighted to give an overall understanding of biblical history. BIBL 202 New Testament Overview - This course is designed to provide an overview of the 27 books of the New Testament including the context of the writings, the main characters, and how each book connects with one another, as well as to the Old Testament. BIBL 301 Old Testament 301: The Books of Moses 3 hours This course will study the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Pentateuch. The student will study creation, the formation of God s people, and the way in which God worked out His purposes in the lives of His people. BIBL 302 Old Testament 302: Historical Books 3 hours This course will study the Old Testament historical books which chronicle the lives of God s people, Israel. Special attention will be given to the historical settings and theological themes throughout. BIBL 303 Old Testament 303: Books of Wisdom 3 hours This course will explore the wisdom books of the Old Testament, including principles for interpreting these types of literature, with emphasis on application to then and there, as well as contemporary concerns. BIBL 304 Old Testament 304: Books of the Prophets 3 hours This course will study the nature of biblical prophecy, a brief review of the history of major and minor prophets, an introduction to some of the basic issues involved with the study of the prophets, and an analysis of the message of these books. BIBL 401 New Testament 401: The Four Gospels & Acts 3 hours The course will look at the New Testament from Matthew to Acts with emphasis on the life of Christ, the foundations of early church, and the interaction of the church society. 17

18 BIBL 402 New Testament 402: Romans Philemon 3 hours This course will look study the background, themes, and major principles of Paul s writings for Romans through Philemon. BIBL 403 New Testament 403: Hebrews Revelation 3 hours This course will study the background, themes, and major principles for Hebrews through Revelation. BIBL 404 Church History 3 hours This course will study the six main eras of church history, including key figures from each era, the most important details, most important archaeological discoveries/inventions, and key people who shaped the church. BUSINESS (8 classes) OVERVIEW: This section of classes will deal with the practical business aspects of being involved in ministry. BUSI 101 Foundations of Business 3 hours This course will study the philosophy and principles of business administration in relationships to ministry objectives, the role of business in the church, stewardship, and principles of sound business practice in any scenario. BUSI 102 Business Ethics 3 hours This course will cover the biblical responsibilities of those in church business to relate from a standpoint of integrity and accountability, biblical stewardship, being above reproach in all matters of money, dealing honestly and transparently with everyone, tax matters, copyright laws, and the use of money in ministry. BUSI 201 Marketing 3 hours This course will study the practical ways in which a church can create a brand, positive image, in its community by implementing basic marketing principles and techniques. Practical helps will be discussed, as well as numerous resources. BUSI 202 Business Communication 3 hours This course will study the practical side of communication (Written, Verbal, and Non-Verbal), oral presentations, writing assignments, composition, planning, team involvement, and skills essential to success in church ministry. BUSI 301 Practical Church Business Administration 3 hours This course will study the practical responsibilities of those engaged in ministry including staff meetings, financial reporting, accountability, board meetings, business meetings, documentation of paper work, insurance policies, maintenance of facilities, and a variety of other practical materials that must be addressed regularly in ministry. BUSI 302 Accounting 3 hours This course will study basic principles related to accounting in the church including learning how to read and create financial statements, how to create an income statement, payroll, understanding cash flow, creating and managing budgets, budget forecasting, creating a flow of accountability in handling money, and setting up giving records and giving statements. BUSI 401 Strategic Ministry 3 hours This course will study intentional ministry strategies that will help your church reach its target audience and continue to effectively carry out the overall mission and purpose of the church. BUSI 402 Business Management 3 hours This course will give you the practical tools you need to manage a church or ministry including personnel and facilities management, roles in the organization, decision-making skills, and coordinating volunteers to do the work of the ministry. 18

19 COUNSELING (8 classes) OVERVIEW: This section of classes will help to equip the student to become a better biblical counselor so they can effectively minister to the needs of their congregation and community. COUN 101 Biblical Crisis Counseling 3 hours This course will study the proper ways to address crisis situations that will occur in ministry and to minister to those in need in a sensitive, caring manner. COUN 102 Introduction to Ethics in Counseling 3 hours This course will study various responsibilities of the minister in regard to confidentiality, legal issues, drawing healthy boundaries, moral responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas that the biblical counselor will encounter. COUN 201 Marriage Counseling 3 hours This course will study the principles and techniques needed to provide counsel and healing for marriages. Topics that will be discussed include fair fighting, communication, and practical issues that face every couple. Additional helps will be given for pre-marital counseling to help couples avoid pitfalls in advance. COUN 202 Family Counseling 3 hours This course will study the most common problems facing the family including, conflict, communication, love languages/styles, forgiveness, divorce and remarriage, blended families, relocation and moving, depression, and abuse (verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual). COUN 301 Counseling Life Issues 3 hours This course will study various life issues including depression, anxiety, financial issues, anger, forgiveness, abuse, suicide, and various other challenges facing people in the 21 st century. COUN 302 Grief and Trauma Counseling 3 hours This course will address responses of people in life issues such as death, addictions, rape/sexual abuse, suicide prevention, domestic violence, and other real-life traumas that will be encountered in ministry. COUN 401 Conflict Resolution 3 hours This course will study the proper methods of resolving conflict in any situation; especially in the context of ministry. One of the main responsibilities a minister will discover is their role as a peacemaker among people in the body of Christ. Unlock techniques that will protect and preserve your ministry. COUN 402 Counseling Victims of Abuse 3 hours This course will study the proper ways to minister to those who have gone through abuse; whether it is sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical. The counselor will be given information to better understand the abused to techniques to help bring the person to a place of spiritual, emotional, and physical wholeness. COUNSELING Eating Disorders(4 classes) OVERVIEW: This section of classes will help to equip the student to counsel and address the issues surrounding eating disorders and to give them practical and biblical solutions to help them overcome the disease. COED 101 Foundations of Eating Disorders 3 hours This course will study the basic types of eating disorders, symptoms and risks, the effects in every area of life, how to diagnose someone who has an eating disorder, and how to help them take the first steps to recovery. COED 201 Counseling Eating Disorders 3 hours This course will provide you with the essential tools for counseling a person with an eating disorder including things to say and what not to say, confronting emotions and truth, expressing forgiveness and love, and advising them from God s Word toward healing. 19

20 COED 301 Families and Eating Disorders 3 hours This course will examine the feelings of family members who lived one is suffering from an eating disorder and give the biblical counselor the tools and resources necessary to deal with and overcome the disease as a family. COED 401 Nutritional Counseling 3 hours This course will equip the biblical counselor with the knowledge of proper nutrition which is essential for total health for those recovering from an eating disorder. Sensible meal programs will be discussed that can be tailored to the needs of the client and that can change with them as their attitudes and habits begin to change. ENGLISH / COMMUNICATION (4 classes) Overview: This section of classes will help to more effectively communicate the message God has put in their heart. Clear, concise communication is essential for effective ministry. ENG 101 English Composition 3 hours This course will study the basic principles of communication, with a special emphasis being given to writing. The student will learn the basic of writing and discover how to effectively communicate their thoughts on to paper for others to read. This is crucial in ministry as failure to properly communicate can result in creating additional problems. COMM 101 Public Speaking 3 hours This course will help students work on their public speaking skills; an essential tool for any person in any walk of life, especially for those engaged in ministry. COMM 201 Message/Lesson Preparation 3 hours This course will study the process of putting together a message and/or lesson that will capture the attention of the audience and will provide an affective result in the end. COMM 301 Apologetics: How To Communicate What You Believe 3 hours This course will study the basic beliefs of every Christ follower, help you understand why you believe it, and help you discover how to effectively communicate it to individuals or to larger audiences. GENERAL MINISTRIES (13 classes) OVERVIEW: This section of classes will deal with the practical aspects of ministry, covering the major ministries in the church world in the 21 st century. MIN 101 Prayer 3 hours This course will study the importance of prayer in the life of the minister and the heart of the congregation. The student will learn the foundations of what true biblical prayer is all about and will discover how to become more personally intimate in their own prayer life. MIN 102 Children s Ministry in the 21 st Century 3 hours This course will study keys for ministering to children in the 21 st century by incorporating a total family mindset in the ministry. The student will learn ways to more effectively communicate to children and the utilization of resources that can make your children s ministry the best it can be. MIN 103 Student Ministry in the 21 st Century 3 hours This course will study keys for ministering to students in the 21 st century; looking at the challenges of this youth culture and finding ways to practically engage students in ministry. The student will learn ways to more effectively communicate to students and discover ways to minister to their specific needs. 20

21 MIN 104 Single Adults Ministry in the 21 st Century 3 hours This course will study the need for the single adult ministry and ways in which to implement a ministry that will reach a group of people often overlooked by the church. The individual needs and challenges of this age group will be addressed throughout. MIN 201 Christian Leadership 3 hours This course will study the meaning of true Christian leadership and will help the student discover ways to personally live it out and implement it in whatever ministry capacity in which they are serving. Several historical and current church leaders lives will be discussed to help the student find their own personal leadership style. MIN 202 The Worship Experience 3 hours This course will study the various components of the worship experience including worship programming, worship music, creating an atmosphere in the worship gathering, creating teams, and numerous other aspects that directly relate to the worship gathering. MIN 301 Principles of Breakout Church in the 21st Century 3 hours This course will look at principles that have enabled some churches to grow and flourish, even in a culture of challenges. Learn what it took for these leaders to get where they are today and discover what will work in your personal ministry setting. MIN 302 Evangelism and Effective Follow Up 3 hours This course will help students learn how to implement evangelism in the local church and how to create a net of relationships with people that will close the back door of the church and engage people in the mission of the local church. MIN 303 Missions (Mission and planning) 3 hours This course will help students learn the importance of missions, the mandate of missions, and the ministry of missions. Students will discover practical ways in which they can plan a mission experience that will challenge others to live out the Great Commission at home and abroad. MIN 401 World Religions & Cults 3 hours This course will study the beliefs of the major non-christian religions of the world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Islam. Emphasis is placed on each tradition's analysis of the basic human problem and the solution that it offers to the problem. Attention is also paid to new, emergent religious movements and cults. MIN 402 Creating Effective Small Groups 3 hours This course will study the need, developing a philosophy, and implementing a strategy for effective small group ministry in the local church. Numerous successful models that have been implemented around the world will be studied. MIN 403 Christian Discipleship 3 hours This course will study the principles of Christian discipleship and how it applies to every day life. In addition, the one being discipled will be challenged to disciple others. Special attention will be given to call of Jesus disciples, the manner in which Jesus spent His time with His disciples, and how the student should share the disciple experience with others. MIN 404 Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make 3 hours This course will study the top ten mistakes that leaders make in ministry. It is crucial to learn from the mistakes of others so that you do not repeat them yourself. MISSIONS (8 classes) MISS 101 Practical Issues in Missions 1 3 hours This course will help the student learn about the real-life issues that will be faced by a missionary from calling to relationships to culture shock to homesickness and hitting the wall. 21

22 MISS 102 Practical Issues in Missions 2 3 hours This course will go one step further for the person called to missions in dealing the practical issues faced while on the mission field. MISS 201 Missions in the Book of Acts 1 3 hours This course will survey the first half of the Book of Acts and to view how mission ministry is seen as the heart of God from the inception of the church. MISS 202 Missions in the Book of Acts 2 3 hours This course will survey the second half of the Book of Acts and to view how mission ministry is seen as the heart of God from the inception of the church. MISS 301 World Perspectives 3 hours This course will address the biblical basis for community development and the Christian's involvement in Majority World development on the personal and systemic levels. MISS 302 Cross Cultural Principles 3 hours This course focuses on how to make disciples and plant churches as missionaries ministering in various multicultural and cross-cultural settings: urban, rural, and tribal. Students will learn principles and strategies for successful evangelism and church planting efforts in difficult religious contexts. MISS 401 Missions Anthropology 3 hours This course will deal with the fundamentals of culture, social structure, group organization, and social change studied as a basis for intercultural understanding and communication. Attention given to issues which constitute challenges and opportunities to cross-cultural workers. MISS 402 Short-Term Trips 3 hours This course will give the student the basic tool and resources that are essential for planning a short-term mission trip with regard to finances, planning, working with a missionary, understanding, the culture, and staying focused on the real mission at hand. Personal Life (4 classes) OVERVIEW: This section of classes will deal with the specific challenges that will be faced in the personal life of every committed believer. LIFE 101 The Personal Life of a Minister 3 hours This course will deal with the personal life of the minister in helping to develop a personal prayer and devotional life, maintaining integrity, and forming accountability. This class is crucial because if the student fails in integrity, everything else in life and ministry can be invalidated. LIFE 201 Personal Management (Family, self, ministry, time, etc.) 3 hours The course will deal with the practical challenges faced by every minister as they try to balance the relationship between ministry and family. The student will learn from various ministers who have lived out the challenges and will discover great advice to protect their marriage, family, and personal time. LIFE 301 The Minister's Finances 3 hours The course will deal with the practical aspect of the minister s personal finances to help the minister live in today while planning for the future and retirement. Numerous strategies will be given to provide a Kingdom mentality for utilizing your finances and protecting your family. LIFE 401 Practical Duties Of The Minister 3 hours This course will study the practical responsibilities of the minister including funerals, weddings, hospital visitation, and other practical responsibilities that will be faced daily in the life of a minister. 22