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.

Counseling Catalog

Dr. Phil Monroe, director, MA in counseling program, welcomes
incoming students and describes Biblical's approach to counseling.

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Our options include:

Professional/Licensure Track

• 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 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 (CAPC) -- 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.

Find out more about licensure.

Ministry Track

• Master of Arts, Church Counseling Concentration (MA, CCC) -- This 48-hour degree is delivered in a traditional class format with an emphasis in practical theology and counseling.
• Master of Divinity degree with a counseling concentration (MDiv, CC).

Summer Counseling Institute

The institute is open to current students completeing their elective credits, alumni, and those desiring additional counseling education  and  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).  2011 Summer Counseling Institute Brochure

Converting credits from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF)

This option makes it possible for CCEF students to convert their completed course credits into accredited Biblical credits. These can be applied to a Biblical degree or transferred elsewhere (check with the institution before proceeding).

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For more information, contact admissions at 800.235.4021 or 215.368.5000 x106 or e-mail admissions.

Theresa Kastawa, RN 
Program Coordinator
215.368.5000 x117
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BA, LaSalle University; BSN, Gwynedd Mercy College; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary

Counseling catalog

LEAP Ed Lifelong Learning

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