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…
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 | |
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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.
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