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.
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.
- Describe the theology and methodology of biblical counseling.
- Demonstrate skill in the practice of biblical counseling.
Note: Continuing students should consult the Academic Catalog for the year in which they started for course requirements as the current requirements may have changed.
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| Biblical and Theological Studies | 36 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Biblical Counseling Concentration | 24-26 | |
| 34300 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 34305 | Practical Theology in Context | 3 |
| 34325 | The Care of the Souls in the Congregation | 3 |
| 34330 | Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 34830 | Trauma and Crisis in 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 Writing1 | 2 |
| Total Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Requirements | 60 | |
| Thesis (if required) | +2 | |
1Students interested in pursuing the thesis option must consult with the department chair for Biblical Counseling.
Be trained to speak the truth of Scripture to hurting people.
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