Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Purpose
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) program is to train you to serve as a counselor in local churches and other ministry settings. This program provides you the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide leadership in a church counseling center or in an independent lay counseling ministry. It is not intended, nor is it adequate, to prepare you for professional state licensure.
The MABC is a 36 semester hour degree program consisting of 18 semester hours of core courses and 18 semester hours of Biblical Counseling courses.
If you have completed a masters degree in a religion/theology related subject area you may be eligible to transfer in up to 6 credit hours.
You can complete the degree 100% online, by campus-based studies in Metro Atlanta, or in any combination.
Program Requirements
MABC Program requirements (PDF)
Department Chairman: Dr. Ron Cobb
Contact at: rcobb@LRU.edu
1-800-442-1577 ext. 230
Program Objectives
Graduates of the MABC program will be prepared to:
- Accurately interpret the Bible in light of its historical-grammatical context.
- Utilize the Church’s theological heritage as an important resource in their personal spiritual development and ministry.
- Articulate a biblical philosophy counseling.
- Communicate biblical and theological truths through preaching, teaching, writing, or in such other ways as may be appropriate.
- Evaluate and develop ministries in light of the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.
- Accurately and empathetically evaluate people and their personal circumstances and provide appropriate pastoral care or referral.
- Serve with Christian character in their personal and professional lives.
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible in the application of the Biblical Counseling Process.
- To apply empathic interpersonal skills in the context of the counseling environment to help people resolve spiritual, relational, and behavioral issues and problems.
- To implement ethically and legally informed counseling practices.
