I believe it’s important to connect biblical counselors and provide links to biblical counseling resources. So, thus far in 2019, I’ve collated the following biblical counseling info on my RPM Ministries Truth & Love blog:
- 12 Biblical Counseling Bloggers to Read in 2019 Shortened Link: http://bit.ly/12BibleCn2019
- 9 National (United States) Biblical Counseling Organizations to Follow Shortened Link: http://bit.ly/9NatBCorg
- 10 International Biblical Counseling Organizations to Follow Shortened Link: http://bit.ly/10IBibleCN
- 24 Top Biblical Counseling Books of 2018 Shortened Link: http://bit.ly/24TopBC2018
Higher Ed Degrees in BC
Today, I’m highlighting higher education institutions (undergrad and grad) in the United States where you can earn a biblical counseling degree—either a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate.
I’m including schools that are self-described as committed to biblical counseling and that would affirm the Biblical Counseling Coalition’s Confessional Statement.
Baptist Bible College (MO): They offer a BS in Biblical Counseling (123 SH) and an MA in Biblical Counseling (60 SH).
Bob Jones University (BJU): BJU offers a BA in Biblical Counseling (120 SH) and an MA in Biblical Counseling (45 SH).
Birmingham Theological Seminary: They offer an MA in Biblical Counseling (63 SH) and a D.Min. in Biblical Counseling (40 SH).
Central Baptist Theological Seminary (CBTS) (MN): Located in Plymouth, MN, CBTS offers an MA in Biblical Counseling (36 SH).
Christ’s Theological Seminary: CTS, located in Ormond Beach, FL, offers an MA in Biblical Counseling (60 SH).
College of Biblical Studies: Located in Houston, CBS offers a BS with a Major in Biblical Counseling (120 SH).
Crossroads Bible College: Located in Indianapolis, CBC offers a BS in Biblical Counseling and Equipping (120 SH).
Faith Bible Seminary: FBS is located in Lafayette, IN. I am VP, Academic Dean, and a professor at FBS. FBS offers a blended (online and onsite modular classes) MA in Biblical Counseling (36 SH).
Maranatha Baptist University (MBU): Located in Watertown, WI (formerly Maranatha Baptist Bible College), MBU offers a BA in Biblical Counseling (120 SH) and an MA in Biblical Counseling (33 SH).
The Master’s University/Seminary/Graduate School: They offer a BS in Biblical Studies with a Biblical Counseling Major (122 SH), an online BS in Biblical Counseling (122 SH), and an MA in Biblical Counseling (34 SH).
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary: In conjunction with The Institute for Nouthetic Studies (Jay Adams and Donn Arms), MABTS offers several degrees in biblical counseling including a BA in Biblical Counseling and an M.Div. in Biblical Counseling.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: They offer an MA in Counseling (48 SH). MWBTS recently announced the hiring of Dr. Dale Johnson to oversee their counseling program.
Montana Bible College (MBC): MBC offers a BA in Biblical Studies with a Biblical Counseling Concentration (120 SH).
The North American Reformed Seminary (TNARS): TNARS offers a self-paced, independent study D.Min. in Nouthetic Counseling (36 SH).
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary: Located in Pittsburg, RPTS offers biblical counseling concentrations in their M.Div., MTS, and D.Min. programs.
Reformed Theological Seminary Charlotte: RTS Charlotte offers an MA in Christian Counseling (66 SH) along with M.Div. with a Counseling Emphasis (106 SH).
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: SEBTS offers several degrees in biblical counseling including an MA in Biblical Counseling (64 SH), an M.Div. in Biblical Counseling (88 SH), and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling (60 SH).
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary/Boyce College: SBTS offers an MA in Biblical Counseling (60 SH), an M.Div. in Biblical Counseling (88 SH), a D.Min. with a Concentration in Biblical Counseling (32 SH), and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling (71 SH). Boyce offers a BS in Biblical Counseling (129 SH).
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: SWBTS offers an MA in Biblical Counseling (65 SH) and a Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling (52 SH).
Westminster Theological Seminary: WTS offers an MA in Counseling (60 SH).
Note: If you are involved in leadership with any of the schools I’ve listed and you would like to add additional information, please use the Comment feature.
Join the Conversation
What other schools in the United States would you add to this list of degree-granting higher education institutions with a commitment to biblical counseling?
My husband will be teaching Greek in the second year of Christ Theological Seminary (CTS http://www.christseminary.org) in Ormond Beach, Florida. It offers 4 advanced degrees, one an MABC. Ernie Baker is a part of the faculty. I hope to be teaching some of the Women’s Studies courses. It is connected to Riverbend Community Church. It is very affordable and has a modular format with evening and Saturday classes.
Hey Bob,
This year ACBC will be holding its annual conference at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary where we offer a BA, MA, MDiv, DMin, and PhD in Biblical Counseling. The Institute for Nouthetic Studies is housed there and they are now the publishers of most of Jay Adams’ books. We are fully accredited and offer these degrees online as well as in house. We offer the most affordable degree programs and, as Jay’s health allows, offer students the opportunity to interact with Jay Adams.
https://www.mabts.edu/
Hope you are well and prospering on the left coast Bob.
Thanks, Donn. I’ll need to change the title to “14” instead of 13. I’ll add that info shortly. Bob
The North American Reformed Seminary (TNARS.net) offers a DMin in Nouthetic Counseling. It’s online-but-mentored, academically rigorous, confessionally Reformed, and free.
Maranatha Baptist University located in Watertown, WI (formerly Marantha Baptist Bible College)
Has an BA and MA available in Biblical Counseling. It is a fully accredited, 4 year college and seminary program. I received my degree in Biblical Counseling there and am also a ACBC certified counselor who worked at VOH for a time. Thanks.
I’ve added the schools noted as of 1/8/19. Thank you.We are now up to 17 schools (started with 13). And tomorrow I will provide a list of international schools that offer BC training.
Montana Bible College offers a B. A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Counseling and is a training center for ACBC. A few distinctives of our school: we are affordable and graduate students debt free, our small size and discipleship focus brings a family atmosphere, and we focus on the needs of rural churches. http://www.montanabiblecollege.edu
Thanks, Jenni. That info is being added. Bob
Thanks, Bob. At RTS Charlotte we offer several degrees – a MACC, Mdiv with counseling emphasis, and a certificate program.
Nate
Thanks, Nate. Could you send a direct link to the RTS Charlotte M.Div. with a BC Concentration? Bob
We should be added to this list!
I am Dr. Luther Smith. Associate Professor and Program Director of the undergraduate Biblical Counseling Department at Calvary University. We are located in Kansas City MO. We are an accredited instutition that has been around for over 60 years. There has been a biblical counseling department here for many years (both undergrad and graduate).
Hey Dr. Kellemen,
I am in the final year of my Doctor of Ministry in biblical counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (not just an MA as listed). It has been an incredible program; have truly loved being part of such a great school and people.