Nov 21, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2019

Academic Catalog - Spring 2019 [ARCHIVED]

Christian Education and Biblical Counseling, M.A.

The purpose of the Master of Arts in Christian Education and Biblical Counseling degree program is to equip students with the essential tools for service in the local church in both educational and biblical counseling ministries. The program is designed to be completed within two academic years, beginning in the Fall semester.

Candidates for this degree program should consult with a member of the Christian Education faculty and a member of the Biblical Counseling faculty to plan the most effective program of study to accomplish their ministry objectives.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to this program is limited to persons holding a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent who also meet all other admission requirements for the Seminary.

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts in Christian Education and Biblical Counseling students must complete 37 hours of core studies, 15 hours of Christian Education courses, and 15 hours of Biblical Counseling courses, for a total of 67 semester hours of credit with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better.

Master of Arts Core - 37 Hours

SEM 5000 - Introduction to Seminary Education 1 semester hr(s). Taken during first semester.
OTS 5110 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets 3 semester hr(s).
OTS 5120 - Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5110 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels 3 semester hr(s).
NTS 5120 - New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation 3 semester hr(s).
EVA 6610 - Personal Discipleship & Disciple-making 3 semester hr(s).
HIS 5130 - Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 5000 - Introduction to Great Commission Studies 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6110 - Christian Theology I 3 semester hr(s).
THE 6120 - Christian Theology II 3 semester hr(s).
PRS 6100 - Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation 3 semester hr(s).
ETH 5100 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 semester hr(s).
OR
PHI 5100 - Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics 3 semester hr(s).
Select ONE of the following courses:
PMN 7900 - Mentored Internship 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6901 - Missions Practicum 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6990 - Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).
MIS 6991 - Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip] 3 semester hr(s).

Christian Education Core Requirements - 12 Hours

Select FOUR of the following courses:
CED 6500 - Organizational Change and Conflict Resolution 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6610 - Ministry of Teaching & Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6630 - Ministry of Leadership and Equipping 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6640 - Team Ministry Leadership 3 semester hr(s).
CED 6800 - Spiritual Formation and Discipleship 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6720 - Administration and Education in the Local Church 3 semester hr(s).
PMN 6730 - Christian Leadership 3 semester hr(s).

Christian Education Selectives - 3 Hours

Choose any CED**** or PMN**** graduate level course (5000 level and above). 3 semester hr(s).

Biblical Counseling Core Requirements - 6 Hours

BCO 5500 - Biblical Counseling 3 semester hr(s).
OR
BCO 6000 - Foundations for Counseling 3 semester hr(s). *
BCO 7501 - Counseling Practicum I 3 semester hr(s).
OR
BCO 7502 - Counseling Practicum II 3 semester hr(s).
*BCO6000 is recommended, but not required.

Biblical Counseling Selectives - 9 Hours

Choose any BCO**** graduate level courses (6000 level and above). 9 semester hr(s).