The Master of Arts in Counseling program educates students in counseling from a distinctly Christian perspective and meets the needs of those preparing for various counseling ministries in the local church or in para-church contexts. Course titles and content address key professional counseling areas of study while maintaining a biblical and ministry focus.

Many of our students are also interested in becoming licensed professional counselors in their particular states. Since no graduate program can guarantee licensure, we encourage students to consult the appropriate licensing agency as soon as possible to determine if our program meets their specific needs.

Program Purpose

To prepare Christian counselors for professional and non-professional ministry who love people in all their God-given diversity, who engage science and culture with wisdom and discernment, and who skillfully apply the grace and truth of the Gospel first to their own lives and then to their counselees.

Program Distinctives

• Wise Counsel
• Biblical Anthropology
• Counseling Skills and Practice
• Critique and Use of Contemporary Science of Counseling
• Cohort-based
• Generalist Program
• Bible & Theology developed for Counselors
  
  "Counseling classes at Biblical Seminary have helped us bring hope to those who are in this broken world." Wendy Chou, MA in Counseling candidate