P.A.C.E. Bachelor of Counselling and Ministry

Bachelor of Arts

Counselling and Ministry
2 Years + 2 Years Transfer
128 Credit Hours
2.00 G.P.A. Minimum

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Note

This Degree Completion Program requires 60 - 80 transfer credits from other Post-Secondary institutions.

Purpose

This Bachelor of Arts degree is offered uniquely through the PACE (Professional Adult Career Education) program and is designed to equip learners 25 years old and over with the biblical foundation and counselling skills / resources with the following goals:

1. Lay the groundwork for graduate studies in Counselling
2. Prepare for associate ministry positions where strong skills are needed in pastoral care
3. Prepare for employment in para-counselling and care ministries and organizations
4. Provide foundational counselling skills for pastors who wish to enlarge their skills and resources in pastoral counselling and care
5. Prepare for careers requiring a non-specific college degree, where relational skills are an asset

Objective

Adults completing the PACE Program in Counselling & Ministry will:

1. Have a clear understanding of their goals, their mission for life derived from an explored faith in God, and skills to accomplish these
2. Possess and be able to articulate a biblical worldview
3. Be able to relate biblical, theological and historical truths to their own life decisions and to those touched by their care-giving ministry
4. Apply the character, values and compassion necessary for Christian care-giving consistently in their lives
5. Have demonstrated these skills in a practical ministry setting

Degree Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Counselling & Ministry, you must complete the following requirements:

1. Complete 128 semester hours acceptable to Alberta Bible College with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.
2. Complete 51 semester hours in the PACE Program in Counselling & Ministry with a grade of “C” or better in each course.
3. Complete 36 semester hours of General Education
4. Complete at least 42 semester hours of course work at Alberta Bible College.
5. Complete the Counselling Research Project and Counselling Practicum.
6. Fulfill all financial obligations to the College.
7. Satisfactory Christian character, recommendation of the Administration and approval of the Board.