Tate Cockrell
Master of Divinity with
Biblical Counseling
The concentration in Biblical Counseling provided by this track will prepare students for a wide variety of biblical guidance ministries in local churches. Students completing the MDiv or MA degree programs in the Biblical Counseling track will be prepared to serve as a chaplain or on a local church staff with special responsibilities for counseling, pastoral care, and family ministries.
The MDiv, B.C. track is better preparation for those with long-term local church ministry goals. The MA in B.C. is for those who will be specializing primarily in vocational counseling ministries. Pastoral candidates seeking a specialization in counseling ministries are advised to complete both the MDiv following the Pastoral Ministry track and the MA in B.C. The Registrar can help a student design a program of study leading to the completion of both degrees.
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Available as Distance Learning
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On-Campus
Some people describe seminary as a hoop to jump through, but I found my time at Southeastern to be a life-giving, spiritually edifying experience. Southeastern encouraged in me an undeniable love for God’s word. No amount of effort is too great to understand it or communicate it to someone else. What I saw, exemplified both in the classroom and even just in the culture of Southeastern, is the non-negotiable nature of the Great Commission. Southeastern emphasized that all of us are called to go in some capacity, and that we are most like Christ when we go to hard places.
Ministry in Context
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
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Work with non-profit ministries as a counselor
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Lead a counseling ministry at your local church
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Work with secular agencies to encourage the world with the gospel
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Encourage the body of Christ through counseling
WHAT COURSES WILL I TAKE?
Below is a sample of the required courses. To see a complete list, view the academic catalog.
- BCO 6551 – Counseling Individuals with Problematic Emotions
- BCO 6580 – Counseling and the Church
- BCO 6552 – Counseling Individuals with Addiction Problems
- BCO 6570 – Counseling Parents and Children
- BCO 6860 – Cross-cultural Counseling
