M.A. – Biblical Counseling
The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling 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.
The degree is designed for non-pastoral staff members and other church leaders who seek to do a significant amount of counseling from the framework of a biblical counseling model. The degree blends academic and classroom preparation with practical training in a ministry setting. Students desiring to pursue D.Min. or Ph.D. studies should seek entry into the M.Div. with a Concentration in Biblical Counseling degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a growing, Christlike character and a sense of God’s calling to ministry.
- Students will be able to understand the Christian worldview and have a global vision for fulfilling the Great Commission.
- Students will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge of the Bible, interpret Scripture’s original meaning, and apply Scripture to contemporary situations.
- Students will be able to integrate systematic and historical theology into a larger biblical framework.
- Students will be able to demonstrate skill in the practice of biblical counseling.
Vocational Objectives
- Biblical Counseling
- Marriage and Family Ministry
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)u | (2) |
| 42490 | Cooperative Program | (0) |
| Biblical/Theological Studies (30 hours) | ||
| 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 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 35040 | Leadership and Family Ministry | 3 |
| Biblical Counseling (21 hours) | ||
| 34300 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 34305 | Biblical and Theological Foundations for Counseling | 3 |
| 35100 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| 34330 | Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 34310 | Essential Qualities of the Biblical Counselor | 3 |
| 35530 | Reformational Counseling Training I or | |
| 35585 | Counseling Observations and Practicum | 3 |
| 35540 | Reformational Counseling Training II or | |
| 35590 | Counseling Internships | 3 |
| Total Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Requirements |
51 | |
| • Written Communication (if required) | +2 | |
uSee Written Communication Requirement in Academic Section.
