Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Description
The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree is a professional graduate degree beyond the Bachelor of Arts or equivalent. It is designed to equip both male and female students for effective ministry as biblical counselors. The degree focuses on counseling that is strictly biblical in nature (nouthetic), and students receive a background in the theology of counseling and evidence that the Word is sufficient to bring about change. The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree requires 60 semester hours of course credit for graduation.
Completion Requirements
General Requirements
To qualify for graduation from Mid-America Seminary or College, each student seeking the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree must satisfy the general requirements for graduation as set forth in this catalog.
Course Requirements
Students seeking the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling are required to complete the 60 semester hours of courses specified in the following chart.
Required Courses
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| OT 5101 & OT 5102 | Old Testament Survey 1 and Old Testament Survey 2 | 6 |
| CN 7103 | Introduction to Biblical Counseling | 3 |
| PM 7300 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| EV 6200 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| EN 7900 | Introduction to Research and Writing | 3 |
| CN 7195 | Addictions and Emotions | 3 |
| BH 5100 | Hermeneutics | 3 |
| CN 7176 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| CN 7193 | Biblical Counseling and Psychological Theories | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| NT 5601 & NT 5602 | New Testament Survey 1 and New Testament Survey 2 | 6 |
| TH 6701 & TH 6702 | Systematic Theology 1 and Systematic Theology 2 | 6 |
| CH 6150 | The History of the Baptists | 3 |
| CN 7194 | ACBC Membership Seminar | 3 |
| CN 7172 | Theology of Counseling | 3 |
| CN 7174 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
| CN 7190 | Counseling Practicum 1 * | 3 |
| CN 7192 | Counseling Practicum 2 ** | 3 |
| Hours | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Practicum Prerequisite: CN 7176 Crisis Counseling
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Practicum Prerequisite: CN 7190 Counseling Practicum 1