Earn Your Certificate in Biblical Counseling

Do people often come to you for advice or encouragement, but you wish you better understood the issues they wrestle with? Maybe you aren’t confident enough in using the Bible to serve them effectively…

Biblical Counselors are uniquely equipped to use God’s Word as the foundation for all their guidance and support. It’s not about having the perfect answer — it’s about grounding ourselves in Scripture and relying on Christ-centered wisdom from the One who truly understands.

If you desire to use the Bible confidently to help others, click the button below to gain access to the premier Biblical Counseling training program from AACC and Light University.

The World’s Premier Biblical Counseling Training Program

Originally launched in 1997, Caring for People God’s Way has equipped hundreds of thousands of individuals globally. Now fully revised and updated, this program features the latest Biblical Counseling methods and strategies. 

From core biblical counseling principles and active listening skills to crisis intervention, empathy-building, and integrating spiritual disciplines like prayer and scripture into your sessions, this curriculum is designed for real-world application. 

Our goal is to help you understand the tough issues people wrestle with today and use the Bible with confidence with those who need clear direction and encouragement. 

Watch the course preview to learn more about the Caring for People God’s Way program. 

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30 Course Modules

Course Lessons and Descriptions

What is a Biblical Counselor?

A Biblical Counselor uses principles from God’s Word as the foundation for guidance, support, and personal growth. Biblical Counselors integrate spiritual truths from the Bible with counseling techniques to help individuals address emotional, relational, and mental health challenges. They aim to facilitate healing, transformation, and restoration in a person’s life by aligning their approach with Christian faith and values. Often, they operate within a church or paraprofessional ministry setting, providing support in a community or faith-based environment. 

What is the Role of a Biblical Counselor?

The role of a Biblical Counselor is to provide spiritual guidance and support to individuals facing various personal, relational, or spiritual challenges. Grounded in Christian beliefs, Biblical Counselors help clients understand their struggles through the lens of Scripture, emphasizing the transformative power of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. Their primary goal is to guide people towards spiritual growth, healing, and lasting change by aligning their thoughts and behaviors with Biblical principles. 

Biblical Counseling often operates within a church or paraprofessional ministry setting, focusing on spiritual development rather than clinical diagnosis or therapy. It complements rather than replaces traditional mental health counseling, especially for those seeking guidance grounded in Christian faith. 

Why Become a Biblical Counselor? 

Becoming a Biblical Counselor offers a unique opportunity to bring spiritual transformation and healing into people’s lives, helping them navigate challenges with faith-centered guidance. 

Biblical Counselors are uniquely equipped to offer guidance based on Scripture, helping individuals align their lives with Biblical truths — a much-needed role within ministry settings. 

Someone who is not trained as a Biblical Counselor may face the following challenges:

• Misunderstanding the spiritual roots of issues
• Neglecting the power of Scripture in the healing process
• Focusing solely on behavior modification rather than spiritual transformation
• Missing opportunities for repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual growth 

What is the difference between Biblical Counseling and Therapy? 

There is a clear distinction between the two. While both Biblical Counseling and therapy aim to help individuals find healing and growth, their foundations and approaches differ. Biblical Counselors use Scripture to address life struggles, focusing on spiritual growth, repentance, and alignment with Biblical principles. In contrast, therapists use evidence-based psychological methods, often providing diagnosis and clinical interventions. 

While this course does not license an individual to do therapy, licensed therapists can benefit from integrating Biblical Counseling principles into their practice. It offers a deeper understanding of how spiritual growth and Scriptural insights can complement clinical techniques. By learning these methods, therapists can enhance their approach, addressing both the psychological and spiritual needs of clients who seek faith-based guidance. 

Who is this course for?

The course is for individuals who:

• • • Desire to use a faith-based approach to help others navigate personal, relational, and spiritual struggles.
    • Feel called to provide Biblical guidance and support to those seeking healing and transformation.
    • Seek to deepen their understanding of Scripture as it applies to counseling and spiritual growth.
    • Need practical tools and strategies for addressing a wide range of issues through a Biblical lens.
    • Are eager to strengthen their ministry by offering Biblically grounded, compassionate support to individuals facing difficult circumstances.

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