PTC 621 Course at a Glance

Ethics in Biblical Counseling

Lecturing Faculty: Jonathan Holmes

Effective for the 2024-2025 Academic Year


Course Description

In Ethics of Biblical Counseling, students will develop a biblical-theological framework to navigate and evaluate the ethics of biblical counseling. Students will be equipped to assess situations related to their context, calling, and counseling relationships in a biblical, ethical manner. A framework will be offered to help students evaluate various ethical dilemmas and come to decisions that ultimately glorify the Lord and edify the body.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Christian Counseling Ethics (2nd ed)
by Randolph K. Sanders (editor)
IVP Academic, 2013
ISBN: 9780830839940

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
1-1.5 20-60 2-3
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • 1-2 page reflection paper
  • 2-3 page compare/contrast paper
  • 1-2 page interview/reflection
  • 2-3 page case study
  • 2-3 page interview/reflection
  • 4-5 page case study/final paper