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Associate of Biblical Counseling & Practical Theology
The focus of the Associate of Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology (ABCPT) degree program is to equip students for the personal ministry of the Scripture. Particular attention is given both to accurate interpretation of Scripture as well as wise and insightful application of it to discipleship and counseling opportunities—profoundly considering the thoughts and intentions of the human heart, and grasping the complexity and practicality of theology in order to speak truth in love.
This program would be the degree of choice for someone who wishes to pursue ministry vocation or opportunities such as an associate pastor of community, counseling, education, or family ministry; educational roles such as a Christian high school counselor, teacher, or dean of students; leadership roles at para-church organizations such as a biblical counseling center director or counselor; or to prepare for an advanced degree.
This program is not designed to lead toward licensure through the state; however, students will obtain both the rigorous training of a respected associate degree, and begin the certification process with the premier biblical counseling certifying agency, the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
This program would be the degree of choice for someone who wishes to pursue ministry vocation or opportunities such as an associate pastor of community, counseling, education, or family ministry; educational roles such as a Christian high school counselor, teacher, or dean of students; leadership roles at para-church organizations such as a biblical counseling center director or counselor; or to prepare for an advanced degree.
This program is not designed to lead toward licensure through the state; however, students will obtain both the rigorous training of a respected associate degree, and begin the certification process with the premier biblical counseling certifying agency, the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Program Outline
The Associate of Biblical Counseling & Practical Theology is a 64 credit-hour undergraduate program, comprising the following course requirements:
