"Biblical counseling involves walking patiently with someone, while wisely connecting them to Christ through the grace-centered message of the Bible. This one-on-one ministry is done in the community of the church where both the normal and complex problems of daily life can be addressed."

- Dr. Tim Lane, CCEF, in an interview

Biblical Seminary partners with the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) to provide the best counseling education through distance learning. In addition, Biblical Seminary provides the opportunity for CCEF students to possibly convert their non-accredited CCEF credits to accredited credits. Any courses that have been completed with a grade B or higher within the past five years are eligible.

How can you use these credits?

Simple. Biblical has classes and programs that are custom tailored to assist in preparing you for a career or ministry in the helping field. Our courses and programs train pastors, teachers, mentors, and others who plan to counsel in professional and lay counseling environments. The converted credits can be applied to the following programs at Biblical Seminary:

• Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) - This 52-hour degree is delivered in a cohort class format that meets one night a week and one Saturday a month for two years. It includes a reduced schedule in the summer (see summer counseling institute) and two fall retreats.
• Certificate in Biblical Counseling (CBC) - An excellent means of developing basic counseling competencies at the graduate level. This certificate benefits pastors, church leaders and many others interested in counseling from a biblical perspective. Courses taken in the certificate program are eligible to be transfered into the Master of Arts in Counseling degree.
• Certificate in Advanced Professional Counseling (CAPC) - This certificate allows students with a master's degree in counseling to acquire advanced counseling training. Many students who complete the CAPC program pursue full licensure.
• Master of Arts, Church Counseling Concentration (MA,CCC) - This 48-hour degree is delivered in a traditional class format with an emphasis in pratical theology and counseling.
• Master of Divinity degree with a Counseling Concentration (MDiv, CC) - The language-based Master of Divinity consists of 90 credits, in a convenient format. Due to block scheduling, full-time students are on campus a maximum of only two days per week. Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening so students may work and minister as they complete their degree.

Additional information on converting your credits are available here, and you can visit our Financial Aid page for more details on how much our programs will cost.

Steps to complete CCEF Courses:

Step 1: Complete an undergraduate degree

Step 2: Register for CCEF Courses (If you have already completed the course(s) please go to step 4.

To register: Enroll through the CCEF website.

Step 3: Complete the course with a 3.0/B or higher grade.

Step 4: Convert your courses to Biblical credits.

Complete and Submit to Biblical Seminary the non-degree CCEF Application, Credit Conversion form, official undergraduate transcript, and CCEF Transcripts.

Convert Non-Credit CCEF Courses to Graduate Credits at Biblical

Have you taken CCEF courses in the past five years? You may be able to convert CCEF credits to Biblical accredited credits. Use them toward a Biblical degree, a graduate certificate in counseling, or possibly at another institution (check with the institution before converting your courses). An administration fee and tuition differential applies to courses accepted for conversion.

Students may request a certificate from CCEF if they took CCEF courses and then converted them for accredited credit through Biblical Seminary. CCEF charges a $25.00 fee to issue the certificate after qualifying courses have been completed. Contact CCEF for more details.

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Step 5: Biblical will notify you of your transfer acceptance and bill you the tuition differential.

CCEF Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CCEF – Biblical partnership all about?

CCEF and Biblical have partnered to:

• Provide the opportunity for CCEF students to possibly convert their non‐accredited CCEF credits to accredited credits through Biblical Seminary.
• Mutually promote our programs and certificates.

What is required to complete a CCEF course and then convert those non-accredited CCEF credits to accredited credits through Biblical Seminary?

Students must:

• Have earned a Bachelor’s degree before the course was completed (transcript required)
• Have earned grade B or higher in the CCEF course
• Submit the Credit Conversion Form to the seminary along with official undergraduate transcript. Submit their official CCEF transcript
• Biblical will notify you of your transfer acceptance and bill you the tuition differential.

Which CCEF courses can be converted?

Any course that was completed with a grade B or higher within the past five years (after 2004). See chart below for transfer options into one of Biblical’s degree programs.

How much does converting a course cost?

Beginning with the 2012‐13 academic year, you will pay Biblical Seminary $312 per CCEF credit you want converted to Biblical accredited credits.

How long does it take?

A decision will be made within one week of receiving a student’s Credit Conversion Form and transcripts.

How can CCEF accredited credits be used at Biblical Seminary?

There are several ways to use your credits:

• Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program (pre‐licensure program)
• Master of Arts in Ministry, counseling concentration (see program requirements below)
• Elective courses in the Master of Divinity or Master of Arts programs

How do the CCEF converted course credits fit into existing programs at Biblical?

How do the CCEF converted course credits transfer into programs at other institutions?

CCEF converted credits are accredited credits that meet the qualifications for graduate level education. These courses may be eligible for transfer to other graduate institutions. However, Biblical Seminary does not guarantee that converted credits will be accepted by another institution. Every institution sets their own policies regarding the transfer of courses into their degree programs. It is the student’s responsibility to investigate transfer credit policies with the institution.