Audio (MP3) Classes
Biblical Counseling BC301
3 Credits
Course Description:
This class will examine how believers can counsel others from the Word of God. It will discuss
how we can live a better Christian life and help others do the same. There will be a comparison
between biblical counsel and psychological counsel.
Mp3 Teaching Pastor:
Bob Hoekstra
Class Materials:
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14 MP3 classes
How to Counsel God's Way by Bob Hoekstra
Class Requirements:
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Listen to all of each message and write one FULL page, 1.5 spaced, of notes per message
(600-700 words) about the content and application of the message.
Read How to Counsel God's Way by Bob Hoekstra.
1. Complete study guide by submitting answers on the Moodle
One topical paper is required for this class.
1. Biblical Counseling - Confrontation
 Listen to the message by Phil Metzger.
 Read the paper on Biblical Counseling
 What are some general presuppositions we can make regarding behavior
and counseling? There are six of them. Summarize them.
 What is the Basis for Biblical Counseling?
 Do an in depth study on 2 Timothy 3:15-17. What are the five key words
in this passage in regards to Biblical Counseling? Describe them.
 This paper should be 1800-3600 pages. See the syllabus for paper writing
guidelines.
Assignments:
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Class notes (14 classes)
Topical Paper
Book Study Guide
Important Notes:
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Directly copying (word for word) from the Bible commentaries (even from the Bible
software) is NOT permitted. Copying from someone else’s work and not giving the credit
to the person but trying to look like it is your work is called "plagiarism." Please note that
this is a serious offence, and this will cause you to fail your class. However, you can still
read and use someone else’s work as long as you use quotation marks ("…") and then
state the source of the information used. If you do this, please add footnotes and also to
make sure to include an additional page of bibliography (works cited) to your paper.
Please limit the use of quotations to those quotes that are directly relevant to your topic.
Research papers are to be the end result of research put into your own words and
understanding – not copying another’s work.
Not following the instructions that are given in this syllabus will lower your final grade.
Class Grading:
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Notes: 30 %
Study Guide: 30%
Topical Paper: 40 %