Do you desire to be a wise counselor? Are you in full-time ministry, or perhaps a different vocation, but want to be a more effective communicator of biblical counsel for those who are spiritually weak, discouraged, abused, or struggling with sin? If so, consider a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling. The curriculum includes practical courses in topics such as crisis counseling and addictive behavior, while providing a solid foundation of biblical and theological courses.
Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Do you desire to be a wise counselor? Are you in full-time ministry, or perhaps a different vocation, but want to be a more effective communicator of biblical counsel for those who are spiritually weak, discouraged, abused, or struggling with sin? If so, consider a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling. The curriculum includes practical courses in topics such as crisis counseling and addictive behavior, while providing a solid foundation of biblical and theological courses.
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Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
FEATURED COURSES
COUNSELING ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR
CRISIS COUNSELING
Methods of Biblical Change
Marriage and Family Counseling
Counseling Survivors of Abuse
Biblical Counseling Practicum
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LEARNING OPTIONS FOR MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING
Available with a blend of online and virtual classes. The entire program may be completed at a distance or on campus.
Take online courses in 8-week sessions with no required attendance or in live full-semester virtual classes .
All students must take at least 2 live classes, either virtually or on-campus.
MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program seeks to prepare students to do the following:
To articulate biblical and systematic theology with scriptural support using a dispensational hermeneutical fra mework. - To exercise biblical discernment in assessing cultural issues and behavioral norms.
- To communicate God’s Word effectively in response to common counseling issues.
To evaluate dispositions of listening and relating to counselees for the purpose of leading them toward spiritual restoration and growth. - To demonstrate faithfulness in ministry at a baptistic, separatist church.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 33 semester hours of approved credit must be completed for the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree.
- Applicants to the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree program must have completed a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree from an approved institution.
- No more than 12 semester hours of graduate credit from another institution may be applied toward this degree.
- A grade point average of 3.0 or better must be earned. A maximum of two C grades will be credited toward graduation.
- Applicants may be required to make up deficiencies without credit in any of the departments at the discretion of the Academic Senate.