Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC)
Overview
Provide Biblical Soul Care for the Church
The MABC degree provides significant training in the principles and methods of biblical counseling, preparing students for service in local churches, biblical counseling centers, and wider ministry settings. The residential MABC satisfies all the necessary requirements to become an ACBC certified counselor. The Online MABC prepares students to pursue certification with ACBC. The MABC is not intended to prepare graduates for state licensure.
Available: Residential & Fully Online
60
Credit hours
20
Classes
2–3
Years to complete
$310
Per credit hour
TMaster of Arts in Biblical Counseling
At a Glance
Discover Midwestern’s Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree.
The Midwestern MABC
Explore the MA in Biblical Counseling program at Midwestern, including curriculum, concentrations, and FAQs.
Midwestern’s foundational core courses: (30 Hours)
The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling includes Midwestern’s foundational core:
- 2210 Old Testament Survey I
- 2211 Old Testament Survey II
- 2310 New Testament Survey I
- 2311 New Testament Survey II
- 2400 Introduction to Hermeneutics
- 3200 Theology I
- 3201 Theology II
- 3232 Survey of Historical Theology
- 3400 Christian Ethics
- 5006 Biblical Spirituality
Biblical Counseling Concentration (30 Hours)
- 5501 Biblical Counseling & Psychological Theories
- 5510 Biblical Counseling in the Local Church
- 5511 Biblical Interpretation & Counseling Methods
- 5512 History and Theology of Soul-Care
- 5513 Biblical Counseling & Emotional Issues
- 5514 Addictive Behaviors & Biblical Counseling
- 5515 Supervised Counseling Practicum I
- 5516 Supervised Counseling Practicum II
- 5522 Marriage & Family Counseling
- 5525 Contemporary Issues in Biblical Counseling
Total Hours (60 hours)
Yes! The MABC is available fully online or on campus, allowing you to study for the Church while serving the church where you are.
We are happy to provide you with various ways to manage the cost of your education. Learn more and even apply for scholarships, financial aid, and military assistance by clicking here.
In addition to providing all the necessary requirements for certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), this degree features several courses taught by ACBC staff. You will have opportunities to learn directly from them and establish relationships for your counseling ministry.
The best way to know for sure is to reach out to our Admissions Office! You may qualify to have up to two-thirds of your MABC credits granted on the basis of transfer credits. To be considered for transfer credit, courses must meet certain requirements.
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Program Outcomes
Students graduating from the MA in Biblical Counseling degree program will be able to do the following:
- Evaluate secular and integrative counseling models based on biblical and historical perspectives.
- Interpret and apply Scripture to soul-care in local church and related settings using appropriate hermeneutical principles.
- Address the most common counseling problems and challenges of counseling using appropriate methods of biblical counseling.
- Formulate a personal strategy of biblical counseling for ministry in the local church.
Distinctive Resources
MA students have access to community life that provides informal educational experiences, religious fellowship, and opportunity for reflection upon the meaning of faith in its relation to education for ministry.
This Degree in Ministry
Dig a deep well in preparation for a lifetime of faithful ministry in the church or overseas, and be equipped to bring glory to God through…
- Beholding Christ and His Word
- Pastoral ministry
- Counseling ministry
- Discipleship in the local church
This Degree in Future Studies
Study to serve the Church with future preparation in mind. Midwestern offers more advanced degrees equipping you for leadership and scholarship in biblical counseling.
- Master of Divinity (MDiv)
- PhD, Applied Theology
- Doctor of ministry (DMin)
