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.

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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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At a Glance

  • 63

    MDiv hours

  • 28

    Biblical Counseling hours

  • 91

    Total credit hours

Program Courses

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.

Mark Turner MDiv and PhD

Ministry in Context

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

  • Work with non-profit ministries as a counselor

  • Lead a counseling ministry at your local church

  • Work with secular agencies to encourage the world with the gospel

  • Encourage the body of Christ through counseling

What Classes Will I Take?

Master of Divinity Core

Intro to Seminary

  • SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education

Biblical Studies

  • NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
  • NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
  • OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
  • OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

Greek

  • GRK 5110 – Biblical Greek for Ministry I
  • GRK 5120 – Biblical Greek for Ministry II

Hebrew

  • HEB 5110 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry I
  • HEB 5120 – Biblical Hebrew for Ministry II

Theological Studies

  • ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
  • PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
  • THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
  • THE 6120 – Christian Theology II

Christian History

  • HIS 5110 – Church History I: Patristic, Medieval, and Pre-Reformation
  • HIS 5120 – Church History II: Reformation and Modern
  • HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

Bible Exposition

Select one of the following courses:

  • PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation
  • CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I

Hermeneutics

  • BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

  • EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
  • MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

Leadership Selective

Select one of the following courses:

  • PMN 6500 – Pastoral Ministry and Leadership
  • PMN 6730 – Christian Leadership

Electives

Select any three hours of graduate-level credit (5000, 6000, or 7000 level courses).

 

Biblical Counseling

Foundations for Counseling

  • BCO 6000 – Foundations for Counseling

Counseling Practicum

  • BCO 7500 – Practicum Preparation Lab
  • BCO 7501 – Counseling Practicum I
  • BCO 7502 – Counseling Practicum II

Relational Counseling

  • BCO 6551 – Counseling Individuals with Problematic Emotions
  • BCO 6560 – Marital and Pre-marital Counseling
  • BCO 6580 – Counseling and the Church

Biblical Counseling Selectives

Select three of the following courses:

  • BCO 6500 – Counseling Theory & Methods
  • BCO 6552 – Trauma & Abuse Counseling
  • BCO 6570 – Counseling Parents and Children
  • BCO 6860 – Cross-Cultural Counseling
  • BCO 7130 – Evidence-Based Practices for Counseling
  • BCO 7503 – Counseling Practicum III
  • BCO 7900 – Counseling Practicum Mentored Internship

  • I can say without reservation that I believe we have the best counseling program out there. It is grounded in Scripture, practical in its nature, and missional in its application.

    Kristin Kellen

    Assoc. Professor of Biblical Counseling

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What is Clinically Informed Biblical Counseling?

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