essentials of biblical counseling certificate

Scripture for Life & Ministry

with Aaron Sironi

sample lecture

Scripture is authoritative and sufficient for counseling ministry. But how do you connect God’s Word effectively to the complex struggles in your life and in the lives of those around you? How do you use the Bible’s redemptive story so that others might grow in their knowledge of and love for the sovereign Lord? This course will equip you to understand both people and the Bible more thoroughly and is designed to strengthen your ability to rivet Scripture to real-life situations.

What to Expect

Course Work

Each week you'll listen to pre-recorded lectures, read articles and books, and engage with other students through online forums.
You'll complete various projects and papers that build on each previous assignment culminating in a final paper applying the Psalms to real life. You will demonstrate your understanding and personal growth in the topics covered during the lectures and reading.
Your online instructor will give you feedback and interact with you throughout the course.
Throughout the term, you'll have the opportunity to participate in optional online engagements with your instructor.
Please note: you must have access to a computer to complete this course.

Course Objectives

Grow in excitement and passion for the personal application of God’s Word in your own life and in the lives of others.
Learn and practice a method of biblical counseling that makes connections between the details of particular passages and the wider story of Scripture that centers on Jesus Christ.
Practice moving from Scripture to life by making gospel-centered connections between specific passages and the particulars of a person’s life.
Practice moving from life to Scripture by learning to frame people’s struggles in ways that naturally connect with particular biblical themes and passages.

At a Glance

terms offered

Every January & June

course cost

$700–$750

course length

10 weeks

workload

6–9 hours/week

Essentials of Biblical Counseling Certificate

Scripture for Life & Ministry is one of four courses in the Essentials of Biblical Counseling Certificate. Learn more about our current courses and certificates of completion below.

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Meet the Lecturing Faculty

Aaron Sironi is a faculty member and counselor at CCEF, where he has served since 2008. He holds a master of science in marital and family therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and has earned counseling certificates from CCEF. Aaron is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and has counseled in community mental health, psychiatric hospital, and outpatient settings. He has a passion for building strong relationships with local churches and coming alongside pastoral ministers through consultation, training, and counseling services. In addition to his work at CCEF, Aaron serves on the board of CCEF Montana, an affiliate counseling office in Billings, MT.

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