Master of Divinity 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.
Program Requirements
Concentration in Biblical Counseling
| 34305 | Biblical and Theological Foundations for Counseling | 3 |
| 34330 | Typical Problems in Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 34325 | The Care of Souls in the Congregation | 3 |
| 35100 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| 35585 | Biblical Counseling Practicum I | 3 |
| 35590 | Biblical Counseling Practicum II | 3 |
| Total Biblical Counseling Concentration Requirements | 18 | |
|---|---|---|
Master of Divinity Core
This core curriculum is required for the Master of Divinity degree in the Billy Graham School. It applies to all concentrations. Click here for information on Biblical Counseling certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
| Remedial/Pre-requisite Courses | (8) | |
|---|---|---|
| 20400 | Elementary Hebrew1 | (3) |
| 22400 | Elementary Greek1 | (3) |
| 31980 | Written Communication (if required)2 | (2) |
| Biblical and Theological Studies | 42 | |
| 20200 | Introduction to the Old Testament I | 3 |
| 20220 | Introduction to the Old Testament II | 3 |
| 20440 | Hebrew Syntax and Exegesis or | 3 |
| 22440 | Greek Syntax and Exegesis | |
| 22100 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| 22200 | Introduction to the New Testament I | 3 |
| 22220 | Introduction to the New Testament II | 3 |
| 25100 | Introduction to Church History I | 3 |
| 25120 | Introduction to Church History II | 3 |
| 26200 | Southern Baptist Heritage and Mission | 3 |
| 27060 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| 27070 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| 27080 | Systematic Theology III | 3 |
| 29250 | Survey of Christian Ethics | 3 |
| 40150 | Personal Spiritual Disciplines | 3 |
| Missions, Evangelism and Ministry | 27 | |
| 28700 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| 30000 | Christian Preaching or | 3 |
| 45400 | Christian Teaching3 | |
| 30020 | Preaching Practicum or | 3 |
| 40200 | The Worshiping Church3 | |
| 32100 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| 32960 | Introduction to Missiology | 3 |
| 32980 | World Religions and Christian Mission | 3 |
| 34300 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| 40080 | Christian Leadership or | 3 |
| 40301 | Pastoral Ministry3 | |
| 45260 | Discipleship and Family Ministry | 3 |
| Applied Ministry | 1 | |
| 44920 | Applied Ministry: BGS or | 1 |
| 44930 | Applied Ministry: Mission Trips/Partnership | |
| Total Master of Divinity, Biblical Counseling Requirements | 88 | |
1Elementary Language courses may be counted as free elective courses for Billy Graham School students.
2See Written Communication Requirement here.
3Courses 30000, 30020, and 40301 are reserved for, but not required of, men.
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