Biblical Counseling - Dallas Theological Seminary

Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Purpose The program leading to the professional Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree provides a graduate-level, biblically and theologically focused education for people who desire to enter into Christian counseling practice. The training prepares men and women to engage in church, institutional, or private counseling practices. Meeting the program requirements enables a student to apply to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for licensure and complete the state's post-graduate licensure requirements, including additional internship hours and a state licensing examination. Goals Educational Goals To enable students to: demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible , including a synthetic understanding of the major books evidence an understanding of the historical development of theology, a knowledge of premillennial theology, and an ability to support their theological views and apply them to contemporary issues understand and explain the issues and problems that people face in life from a thoroughly biblical point of view enter deeply into people's lives with the truth and power of God's Word and the gospel of His redemptive grace understand and evaluate secular and Christian psychological theories and practices from a sound biblical and theological point of view in order to develop professional competence within a thoroughly biblical framework with a focus on ministry. Spiritual Goals To enable students to: evidence an increasing likeness to Christ as manifested in love for God, love for others, and the fruit of the Spirit develop deep levels of biblical and spiritual integrity in their own personal life, relationships, and ministry develop a deep level of commitment to people and to a ministry of helping them with their lives in a way that is pleasing to God. Ministry Goals To enable students to: possess the personal and spiritual maturity, discernment, and wisdom needed to help people resolve spiritual, relational, and behavioral issues and problems engage in effective biblically based counseling in the context of a local church, private practice, or mental health institution. View more details on Dallas Theological Seminary . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.