Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies – Biblical Counseling Concentration
One does not need to look far to see that our culture is full of hurting people; those who have been drastically affected by their own sin and those whose lives have been impacted by the sin of others. Many are looking for help, hope, anything to bring some meaning to the pain and struggle they’ve known in their lives. A student pursuing the Biblical counseling concentration program will be thoroughly equipped to provide encouragement, support, and Biblical direction to those in need. The focus of the program is not to ready a student to open a counseling clinic, but to have tools to minister within his or her local body of believers.
Discipleship is still the key focus of this concentration. Students are taught to counsel through Biblical study and personal accountability. Students are trained to help Christians identify and reject root sins in their character, subsequently replacing old sinful habits with habits of holiness.
In addition to the general objectives of the B.A. degree, students completing this concentration will be able to:
- Disciple in an intensive format in the local church with people who have identifiable root sins impacting their habits, emotions, and character.
- Demonstrate sympathy and empathy as one who is also on the path of sanctification.
- Identify and interact with various approaches to spiritual health and growth in sanctification.
See the MBC Catalog for more information such as core curriculum courses, concentration specific courses, and general education requirements.