From certificates to master's degrees to working towards licensure, Biblical has classes and programs that help you get prepared 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.

Our options include:

Master of Arts in Counseling

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.

Master of Arts in Ministry, counseling concentration

This 48-hour degree is delivered in a traditional class format with an emphasis in practical theology and counseling. See details under "degree" learning opportunities.

Certificate in Biblical Counseling

An excellent means of developing basic counseling competencies at the graduate level. This certificate benefits pastors, church leaders, and many others interested in counseling others from a biblical perspective. Courses taken in the certificate are eligible to be transferred into the master of arts in counseling degree.

Certificate in Advanced Professional Counseling

This certificate allows students with a master's degree in counseling to acquire advanced counseling training. Many students who complete the CAPC are interested in licensure.

Summer Counseling Institute

The institute is open to current students needing to complete their elective credits, alumni, and those desiring additional training at the graduate level. Course topics have included anxiety, suffering and disability, depression, grief, victimology, and more. CEU credits are also available. The courses are given in a weekend format (Friday night and all day Saturday).

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Additional counseling training is available. For full details check out the "Learning Opportunities" menu at left.

L.E.A.P. Ed Lifelong Learning

L.E.A.P. Ed classes are designed for adults who desire training in the Bible, theology, counseling skills, and other topics.