Master of Science in Biblical Counseling
The Master of Science degree in Biblical Counseling is designed to prepare students for a wide range of biblical counseling opportunities, particularly those within a Christian setting. Counselors require a firm foundation in Scripture which is addressed in the 15 semester hours of Bible required in the program. All counseling classes are built on the premise that God is glorified through the ministry of His sufficient Word as believers progress in their sanctification. Courses in Bible and Biblical Counseling prepare students to understand and apply how a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ enables one practically to experience grace and peace as they grow in conformity to Christ.
Curriculum Highlights
Survey of the New Testament
Biblical Hermeneutics
Survey of the Old
Testament
Systematic Theology
Tests & Measurements
Theories of Counseling
Counseling
For further details see complete major information:
Master of Science in Biblical Counseling Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Theories of Counseling provides an introduction to the historical development of secular counseling, integerational counseling, and biblical counseling. You will examine and critique the counseling theories of prominent Christian psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors. You will also be guided toward the development of a distinctly Christian counseling model which is based on the doctrine of sufficiency, and critically examine the integrational model that permeates much of evangelicalism today.
Systematic Theology is a study of the nature, necessity, methods, and materials of theology; and the application of the principles of systematic theology to the scriptural revelation about God, man, and sin, following a biblical dispensational hermeneutic.
Counseling is a theological and practical introduction to the ministry of biblical counseling including the establishment of a biblical foundation, a focus on sanctification, getting to the heart of real change, the development of effective procedures, and the discussion of specific issues and problems in counseling. The goal is to prepare believers to glorify God as they minister God's sufficient Word to others-and to themselves!
Career Opportunities
A Principals' Recruitment Conference is sponsored by the Career Development and Placement Office each February. Approximately 140 administrators and principals from many states and some foreign countries gather to interview and hire new teachers for their schools. This conference will give you many opportunities to find a place of service after you graduate. In addition, the Career Office maintains a file of miscellaneous information about various Christian schools across the country. This file, too, may provide you with a contact that could lead to many years of active service for the Lord.