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Academic Catalog
   
    Dec 03, 2024  
Academic Catalog - Spring 2025 
    
Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

Master of Arts in Christian Education with Biblical Counselingᵈˡ


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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


Intro to Seminary (1)


Theological Studies (6)


Theological Studies Selective (3)


Choose one of the following courses:

Christian History (3)


Bible Exposition (3)


Choose one of the following courses:

Practicum Selective (3)


Choose one of the following courses:

Christian Education with Biblical Counseling - 31 Hours


Foundations for Counseling (3)


Choose one of the following courses:

Christian Education (3)


Choose one course with the following prefixes (5000-level or above):

  • CED****
  • PMN****

Counseling Practicum (4)


Biblical Counseling Selectives (9)


Choose three courses with the following prefixes (6000-level or above):

  • BCO6***
  • BCO7***

Total Hours - 68


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