Master of Divinity with a concentration in biblical counseling

Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling

This degree program is designed to prepare students for a ministry of biblical counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a congregational, denominational agency, counseling center, or missions setting.

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Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to…

Demonstrate a growing, Christ-like character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
Understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
Demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
Integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
Demonstrate skill in the practice of biblical counseling.
Work toward biblical counseling certification through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Click here for more information.

Program Requirements

Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses
31980	Written Communication (if required)¹	(2)

Biblical and Theological Studies		39
20200	Introduction to the Old Testament I	3
20220	Introduction to the Old Testament II	3
22100	Biblical Hermeneutics	3
22200	Introduction to the New Testament I	3
22220	Introduction to the New Testament II	3
26200	Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission	3
27060	Systematic Theology I	3
27070	Systematic Theology II	3
27080	Systematic Theology III	3
32100	Personal Evangelism	3
32960	Introduction to Missiology	3
40150	Personal Spiritual Disciplines	3
45260	Discipleship and Family Ministry	3

Biblical Counseling Concentration		21-23
34300	Introduction to Biblical Counseling	3
34305	Biblical and Theological Foundations for Counseling	3
34325	The Care of the Souls in the Congregation	3
34330	Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling	3
35100	Marriage and Family Counseling	3
35585	Biblical Counseling Practicum I	3
35590	Biblical Counseling Practicum II	3
35595	Biblical Counseling Portfolio	0
35999	Thesis Research and Writing²	2

Total Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Requirements		60
	Written Communication (if required)	+2
	Thesis (if required)	+2

¹See Written Communication Requirement here.

²Students interested in pursuing the thesis option must consult with the department chair for Biblical Counseling.

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