MCC400: Master of Christian Counseling
MCC400: Master of Christian Counseling
Course Overview:
MCC400 is a graduate-level course designed for ministry professionals. It includes a focused study of the Scriptures alongside theoretical and practical challenges in church leadership and advancing the Kingdom of God.
Instructor & Contact Information:
- Instructor: Dr. Ludie L. Hoffman
- Email: interfaithu.help@gmail.com
- Office Hours: Online
Course Description:
This course builds on undergraduate-level knowledge, focusing on effective counseling from a Christian perspective. Students are required to complete advanced coursework and a thesis to earn the Master of Christian Counseling degree. Topics include Scriptural truth, leadership challenges in the church, and counseling strategies grounded in a Christian worldview.
Course Goals and Objectives:
- Understand Christian attitudes, behaviors, and motives.
- Strengthen teaching practices with clarity and effective communication.
- Transition from theory to practical application in ministry.
- Deepen self-reflection as a minister and refine teaching approaches.
Required Texts and Materials:
- God's Plan for Man: Dispensation of Innocence (pg. 150-164) by Finis Jennings Dake
- God's Plan for Man: Providence (pg. 166-178) by Finis Jennings Dake
- God's Plan for Man: Divine Healing (pg. 234-256) by Finis Jennings Dake
- How to Get Answers Every Time You Pray by Dr. A. Turner
- Focuses on the spiritual power of forgiveness and its role in prayer.
Essay is required to complete this course
- 7 Steps to Overcoming Bullying by Tiffany "Mikki High" Hoffman
- Offers methods and tools for overcoming bullying and includes real-life examples.
- How to Get Answers Every Time You Pray About Who You Are by A.D. Long
- Ruth: A Faithful Friend and Accepted by God by S.A. Polk
- How to Get Answers Every Time You Worship by Dr. R. Buffer
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- How to Get Answers Every Time You Pray All Alone by D. Renae Pugh (Essay Summary Required)
Essay is required to complete this course
Course Policies:
- Attendance and Participation:
Attendance is required. Missing a class without prior notice may result in a grade reduction of 50 points per session. Classes may include webinars.
- Assignments:
- Must be typed, double-spaced, and follow APA guidelines.
- A 48-hour extension is automatically granted for late submissions, but no further extensions are permitted.
- Student Behavior:
Respectful conduct is mandatory. Disruptive behavior will result in removal from the class and possible administrative action.
- Academic Integrity:
- Cheating: Unauthorized sharing or use of information during exams or assignments.
- Plagiarism: Using someone else’s ideas or words without proper citation.
- Violations will result in penalties ranging from zero on the assignment to failing the course.
Disclaimer:
Course details are subject to change at the instructor's discretion.