Biblical Counseling - Luther Rice University

Biblical Counseling from Luther Rice University is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Purpose The purpose of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) program is to train you to serve as a counselor in local churches and other ministry settings. This program provides you the biblical, theological, and practical education required to provide leadership in a church counseling center or in an independent lay counseling ministry. It is not intended, nor is it adequate, to prepare you for professional state licensure. Program Objectives Graduates of the MABC program will be prepared to: 1. Accurately interpret the Bible in light of its historical-grammatical context. 2. Utilize the Church's theological heritage as an important resource in their personal spiritual development and ministry. 3. Articulate a biblical philosophy counseling. 4. Communicate biblical and theological truths through preaching, teaching, writing, or in such other ways as may be appropriate. 5. Evaluate and develop ministries in light of the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. 6. Accurately and empathetically evaluate people and their personal circumstances and provide appropriate pastoral care or referral. 7. Serve with Christian character in their personal and professional lives. 8. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the Bible in the application of the Biblical Counseling Process. 9. To apply empathic interpersonal skills in the context of the counseling environment to help people resolve spiritual, relational, and behavioral issues and problems. 10. To implement ethically and legally informed counseling practices. View more details on Luther Rice University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.