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Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries
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Program Goals
The Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries is designed to prepare students to be capable counselors who
are able to integrate their Christian faith with competent pastoral care and counseling abilities. Students
can find themselves employed in numerous church, parachurch and ministry positions where pastoral care
and counseling skills are utilized. This degree is not intended for licensed therapy positions. For some
faith groups, it may suffice for ordination.
Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs.
Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries Core Courses
Old Testament Survey for Counseling OT 509 2
New Testament Survey for Counseling NT 509 2
Pastoral Care and Counseling Relationship CO 500 3
Theological Foundations of Counseling CO 501 3
Human Development and Counseling CO 503 3
Groups in Counseling CO 505 3
Mentored Formation TM 500, TM 501, TM 601, TM 604 4
Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries Degree Courses
Therapeutic Communication CO 526 2
Crisis Counseling CO 551 2
Marriage and Family Counseling CO 552 3
Addictions in Counseling CO 555 3
Brief Counseling in Ministry Settings CO 560 2
Brief Counseling Practicum in Ministry Settings CO 570 1
Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling CO 621 3
Grief and Loss Counseling CO 647 2
Counseling for Crisis and Disaster CO 657 2
Community-Based Ministry Internship CO 775 4
Comprehensive Exam EX CM 0
Open Electives 6
Total required hours for degree: 50
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This program does not lead to licensure as a mental health professional, nor vocations requiring a clinical license.
