This course aids the student in developing an integrated and comprehensive philosophy of counseling as discipleship informed by a Christian Worldview. Personal beliefs that impact the delivery of counseling services are identified and critiqued. Discussions will include the roles of the counselor and client. Students will develop an understanding of how to implement ethical standards and assess legal considerations when counseling in a church or pastoral setting.

This course serves as an introduction to graduate theological education at Cornerstone Theological Seminary. It prepares students for the rigors of graduate scholarship by honing the skills of graduate research, reading, writing, and citations