The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling program is a 36-credit hour curriculum that builds on foundation, theory, and practice to help graduates successfully apply their knowledge and to real life situations.
There are three main categories of our counseling curriculum:
Foundation: 15 credit hours
Theory: 12 credit hours
Practice: 9 credit hours
Our Course Catalog and Schedule have additional details regarding our seminary and the MABC Program. Click on the links to find out more!
Each course is 3 credit hours
BC505 |
Introduction to Biblical Counseling |
Introduces the concept of biblical counseling and distinguishes biblical counseling from other types of counseling approaches and explains the basic tenets of biblical counseling and requirements in order to be a biblical counselor. |
BC506 |
Principles of Bible Study |
An explanation of the plot line of the Bible, crucial principles needed to interpret the Bible accurately, and how Bible study principles must be used to counsel with excellence. |
BC507 |
Theology of Biblical Counseling |
Evaluates theological concerns such as progressive sanctification, the Bible’s view of man/sin/fall, the importance of Christ (and the believers’ union with Christ), the church, and the role of the Holy Spirit with their impact on counseling philosophy. |
BC508 |
Methods of Biblical Change |
Provides a detailed explanation of the heart, helping students explain the process of biblical change as well as helping the student identify and facilitate biblical change in the counselee. |
BC509 |
Spiritual Formation and Self Counsel |
Helps students develop a more meaningful relationship to God and focuses on specifically applying the Word of God to areas of difficulty in the lives of the students. |
| BC510 | Common Counseling Issues I | A careful examination of common counseling problems such as anger, worry, fear, or depression showing students how to discern the ways these attitudes are expressed and how to help the counselee respond biblically. |
| BC511 | Common Counseling Issues II (Prerequisites: BC505, BC506, BC509) | This course addresses the following counseling issues: eating disorders, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and aging. |
| BC512 | Marriage and Family Counseling(Prerequisites: BC505, BC507, BC509) | An examination of family problems including marriage, parenting, financial issues, and pre-marital counseling. |
| BC513 | Advanced Counseling Issues (Prerequisites: BC505, BC506, BC507, BC508, BC509, BC510) | An examination of complex counseling subjects including; those in crisis (e.g. suicide), those with mental health diagnoses, and those struggling with addictions (e.g. alcohol) as well as explaining some of the partnering opportunities between churches/counseling ministries and residential treatment facilities. |
| BC611 | Counseling Lab (Prerequisite: 27 Credit hours competed) | This course helps students learn counseling skills through the use of life counseling, role-play, and peer evaluation. |
| BC701 | Supervised Counseling (Prerequisite: 21 Credit hours competed) | Requires 30 hours of supervised counseling in order to demonstrate competence in a counseling setting. |
| BC702 | Written and Oral Exam (Prerequisite: BC701) | Student will complete the written and oral exams required to graduate from the MABC |
| BC800 | Master’s Thesis Project (Prerequisite: BC702) | A project consisting of (1) developing a plan for and completing a written thesis, (2) a written exam, and (3) an oral examination regarding a predetermined case study. |
Below is the preferred sequence for all MABC classes. However, since not every class is offer every semester, FBS understands that completing the below sequence in order can be difficult. Exceptions will be made on an individual basis and at FBS’ discretion. However, several classes have pre-requisites that FBS will not consider changing except in extreme circumstances. Additionally, FBS will offer online classes between August and November to aid in completion.
BC611: Students must complete 15 or more credits before being eligible for this class
BC701: Students must complete 21 or more credits to enroll in this class
BC702: Students must complete BC701.
BC800: Student must have complete all prior course work (33 credits and BC702)
| Course | Course Type | Course Time |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| BC505: Introduction to Biblical Counseling | Online | Summer |
| BC506: Principles of Bible Study | Online | Winter |
| BC509: Spiritual Formation and Self Counsel | Module | Summer |
| Year 2 | ||
| BC507: Theology of Biblical Counseling | Online | Winter |
| BC509: Methods of Biblical Change | Online | Summer |
| BC510: Common Counseling Issues I | Module | Winter |
| BC512: Marriage and Family Counseling | Module | Summer |
| Year 3 | ||
| BC511: Common Counseling Issues II | Online | Winter |
| BC513: Advanced Counseling Issues | Module | Summer |
| BC611: Counseling Lab | Module | Winter |
| Year 4 | ||
| BC701: Supervised Counseling Practicum | Independent | N/A |
| BC702: Oral and Written Exam | Independent | N/A |
| BC800: Master’s Thesis Project | Independent | N/A |