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as a Calvary Chapel University Graduate

Your education already counts — now let’s build upon it.

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As a CCU graduate, you’ve invested in your training and spiritual formation. The Biblical Counseling Academy (BCA) values that foundation. Through our agreement with Calvary Chapel University, we offer a case-by-case accelerated path toward IABC certification, giving you the opportunity to leverage your previous coursework and experience toward your certification goals.

This means less repetition, more focus on what truly matters—practical ministry, personal growth, and Spirit-led counseling.

How It Works

1️⃣ Enroll in the Academy
Start your certification journey with a simple monthly subscription. This grants you immediate access to your student dashboard, community, and onboarding.

2️⃣ Transcript Evaluation
Once enrolled, we’ll evaluate your CCU coursework on a case-by-case basis to determine your accelerated pathway.

3️⃣ Begin Exams & Supervision
After review, you’ll be cleared to start your certification exams and supervision — moving faster toward IABC certification.

"We honor the investment you’ve already made in your biblical education so you can focus on equipping others for soul care and discipleship."

Typical Outline for Accelerated CCU Graduates

This represents the usual flow for those entering through our CCU partnership. Final pathways are customized after transcript review to reflect your previous coursework and ministry preparation.

Exam & Evaluation Course

  1. Orientation

    1. Welcome to the Written Exams

  2. Getting Started: Instructions & Formatting

    1. Master Working Document & Formatting
    2. Bite-size Uploads & Final Submission

  3. PART A: Theology Exam

    1. Theology Exam – Introduction

    1. Section 1: Authority & Sufficiency of Scripture

      1. Lesson 1.1: Demonstrate by using your Bible, its own claim to authority
      2. Lesson 1.2: What it meant by the term “The Inspiration of Scripture?"
      3. Lesson 1.3: Give your understanding of “Biblical Inerrancy.”
      4. Lesson 1.4: Explain your understanding of the “Sufficiency of Scripture.”
      5. Lesson 1.5: Explain the statement — “As inerrancy speaks to the rule of faith, so sufficiency speaks to the rule of practice.”
      6. Lesson 1.6: General Revelation & Special Revelation
      7. Section 1 Submission — Authority & Sufficiency of Scripture

    2. Section 2: God the Father

      1. Lesson 2.1: The Unique Ministry of God the Father in the Godhead
      2. Lesson 2.2: Define "The Decrees of God."
      3. Lesson 2.3: Defend biblically how the sovereignty of God and man's will are both essential truths.
      4. Section 2 Submission — God The Father

    3. Section 3: God the Son

      1. Lesson 3.1: Give your understanding of who Jesus is.
      2. Lesson 3.2: What is meant by the term "the deity of Christ"?
      3. Lesson 3.3: What is the role, if any, of the Lordship of Christ in Biblical Counseling?
      4. Lesson 3.4: Explain your understanding of the humanity of Jesus Christ and why it is essential for you as a counselor and for your counselee.
      5. Section 3 Submission — God The Son

    4. Section 4: God the Holy Spirit

      1. Lesson 4.1: Describe the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Give scriptural evidence of His Deity and personhood.
      2. Lesson 4.2: Give your understanding of the Trinity.
      3. Lesson 4.3: The Spirit's Role in Counseling
      4. Lesson 4.4: Describe the ministry of the Holy Spirit in relation to the will of God
      5. Lesson 4.5: Describe the ministry of the Holy Spirit in relation to the meaning and application of God's Word
      6. Section 4 Submission — God The Holy Spirit

    5. Section 5: Man

      1. Lesson 5.1: Describe your view of man's nature.
      2. Lesson 5.2: How would you depict man's present condition?
      3. Lesson 5.3: What is meant by the "depravity of man," and why is it important to understand this doctrine in counseling?
      4. Lesson 5.4: What is the problem with the present-day "self-esteem" theology?
      5. Lesson 5.5: How would you describe a believer's new identity in Christ?
      6. Section 5 Submission — Man

    6. Section 6: Salvation

      1. Lesson 6.1: How do you believe a person is "saved"?
      2. Lesson 6.2: Is it ethical or unethical to explain the Gospel in a counseling session? Why?
      3. Lesson 6.3: Describe how important it is to bring a counselee to Christ.
      4. Lesson 6.4: Describe what role, if any, baptism plays in your salvation.
      5. Lesson 6.5: How does one attain greater intimacy with God?
      6. Section 6 Submission — Salvation

    7. Section 7: Satan

      1. Lesson 7.1: What is your understanding of "spiritual warfare?"
      2. Lesson 7.2: Using Scripture, describe your understanding of Satan.
      3. Section 7 Submission — Satan

    8. Section 8: The Church

      1. Lesson 8.1: We affirm that Biblical Counseling falls under the authority and oversight of the body of Christ, the Church.
      2. Lesson 8.2: We deny that Biblical Counseling falls under the authority of psychology.
      3. Lesson 8.3: We affirm active church participation is vital for the counselor and counselee.
      4. Section 8 Submission — The Church

    9. Section 9: Christian Living

      1. Lesson 9.1: Is counseling alone sufficient for the long-term maturity of the counselee?
      2. Lesson 9.2: How does Biblical Counseling relate to the biblical mandate of discipleship?
      3. Lesson 9.3: Explain the following affirmation: "Sanctification is a lifelong process, not a one-time event."
      4. Section 9 Submission — Christian Living

    10. Section 10: Marriage & Family

      1. Lesson 10.1: Using Ephesians 5, explain the biblical roles of the husband and wife.
      2. Lesson 10.2: Using Ephesians 6:1-4 and Colossians 3:20-21, explain the biblical responsibilities of the parents and children.
      3. Lesson 10.3: Under what conditions, if any, is divorce permitted? Use Scripture references to defend your answer.
      4. Section 10 Submission — Marriage & Family

  4. PART B: Biblical Counselor's Evaluation

    1. Biblical Counselor’s Evaluation – Introduction

    1. Section 1: Counseling Philosophy & Influences

      1. Q1: Influences on Your Ministry
      2. Q2: Influential Counseling Resources
      3. Q3: Understanding Integration
      4. Q4: Self-Love Statement
      5. Section 1 Submission — Counseling Philosophy & Influences

    2. Section 2: Theological Application in Counseling

      1. Q5: God’s Sovereignty in Ministry
      2. Q6: God’s Providence in Ministry
      3. Q7: God’s Justice in Ministry
      4. Q8: God’s Love in Ministry
      5. Section 2 Submission — Theological Application in Counseling

    3. Section 3: Practical Counseling Scenarios

      1. Q9: Counseling Fear of World Events
      2. Q10: Counseling Marital Conflict with James 4
      3. Q11: Trials and God’s Discipline
      4. Q12: Biblical Approach to Homosexuality
      5. Section 3 Submission — Practical Counseling Scenarios

    4. Section 4: Counseling Labels and Case Studies

      1. Q13: Common Counseling Labels
      2. Q14: Counseling Verbal Abuse
      3. Q15: Counseling Forgiveness
      4. Q16: Workaholic Husband & Father
      5. Q17: Philippians 4:4-9 Instructions
      6. Q18: Teaching Faith to Children
      7. Q19: Marital Sex & Intimacy
      8. Q20: Living with Past Sin
      9. Section 4 Submission — Counseling Labels and Case Studies

  5. Final Exam Submission

    1. Preparing Your Final Exam

    1. Initial Draft Submission

      1. Final Exam — Initial Draft Upload

    2. Revised Exam Submission

      1. Final Exam — Revised Copy Upload

  6. Downloads & Resources

    1. How to Insert Footnote in Word
    2. Bible Translation Guidelines
    3. Sample Research Exam Guidelines
    4. Turabian Quick Guide
    5. Recommended Resource List
    6. Submission Checklist
    7. FAQs & Support

  7. What's Next?

    1. What’s Next: Preparing for Supervised Counseling

Supervised Counseling Practicum

  1. Prerequisite

    1. Prerequisite: Guidelines for Christ-Centered Biblical Care and Discipleship

  2. Welcome & Onboarding

    1. Lesson 1: Course Overview
    2. Lesson 2: Forms & Applications
    3. Lesson 3: Audio Session Submission Guidelines

  3. Case Reviews

    1. Lesson 1: How to Use Case Report Forms

  4. Counseling Sessions

    1. First Milestone

      1. Counseling Session #1
      2. Counseling Session #2
      3. Counseling Session #3
      4. Counseling Session #4
      5. Counseling Session #5

    2. Second Milestone

      1. Counseling Session #6
      2. Counseling Session #7
      3. Counseling Session #8
      4. Counseling Session #9
      5. Counseling Session #10
      6. Counseling Session #11
      7. Counseling Session #12
      8. Counseling Session #13
      9. Counseling Session #14
      10. Counseling Session #15
      11. Counseling Session #16
      12. Counseling Session #17
      13. Counseling Session #18
      14. Counseling Session #19
      15. Counseling Session #20

    3. Third Milestone

      1. Counseling Session #21
      2. Counseling Session #22
      3. Counseling Session #23
      4. Counseling Session #24
      5. Counseling Session #25
      6. Counseling Session #26
      7. Counseling Session #27
      8. Counseling Session #28
      9. Counseling Session #29
      10. Counseling Session #30

    4. Fourth Milestone

      1. Counseling Session #31
      2. Counseling Session #32
      3. Counseling Session #33
      4. Counseling Session #34
      5. Counseling Session #35
      6. Counseling Session #36
      7. Counseling Session #37
      8. Counseling Session #38
      9. Counseling Session #39
      10. Counseling Session #40
      11. Counseling Session #41
      12. Counseling Session #42
      13. Counseling Session #43
      14. Counseling Session #44
      15. Counseling Session #45
      16. Counseling Session #46
      17. Counseling Session #47
      18. Counseling Session #48
      19. Counseling Session #49
      20. Counseling Session #50

  5. Audio Session Recordings

    1. Audio Recording #1
    2. Audio Recording #2
    3. Audio Recording #3

  6. Digital Portfolio Compilation

    1. Portfolio Overview
    2. Background Check & Safety Training
    3. Church Letter of Recommendation
    4. BCA Diploma

  7. Resource Downloads

    1. Consent to Biblical Care and Discipleship Form
    2. Parental Consent to Counsel Minor Child
    3. Getting To Know You Form
    4. Guidelines for the Counseling Situation
    5. Case Report Form Template
    6. One-Week Reading Journal
    7. Daily Prayer Journal
    8. Sample Church Reference Letter

  8. Wrapping Up & Final Steps

    1. Lesson 1: Completing Your Portfolio
    2. Lesson 2: Preparing for the IABC Conference
    3. Lesson 3: Final Review & Next Steps
    4. Exit Survey


You’ve Done the Work. We’ll Help You Finish the Journey.

“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” — Hebrews 12:1–2 (NKJV)

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