Online Biblical Counseling Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Arts in Religion with a Biblical Counseling minor (BARBC) is designed to introduce you to the essentials of biblical counseling. The program is not designed to prepare one for professional state licensure, however, you will be equipped to serve as a biblical counselor in the local church, on the mission field, or in biblical counseling centers, among other related occupations.

Luther Rice is a Christian university that offers fully online biblical degree programs, or on campus classes in Atlanta.

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- Fully-accredited Christian university

- 120 hour undergraduate degree program

- Over 96% of graduates report satisfaction with their academic experience

- Transfer in up to 90 credit hours

- Available 100% online or through traditional on campus classes

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school from an accredited institution.

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The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) degree is designed to train you to serve as a counselor in local churches and other ministry settings. You will be equipped with the necessary skills to assist those in need of Christ-centered counseling and/or pastoral care.

This graduate-level program, while not designed to prepare students for state licensure, will prepare you to serve as a non-licensed counselor in a variety of contexts.

Students will complete a counseling practicum as part of the course requirements. The practicum can occur in a variety of settings. You should communicate with Dr. Ron Cobb before registering for the course.

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- Fully-accredited

- 36 hour graduate degree program

- Over 96% of graduates report satisfaction with their academic experience

- Transfer in up to 6 credit hours

- Available 100% online or through on campus classes in Atlanta

- Tuition $237 per credit for online courses

- Includes practicum requirement for hands-on learning

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized institution.

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GCU‛s transformative Christian Counseling programs create an opportunity to integrate Christian principles within a professional counseling practice. The Master of Science in Christian Counseling prepares graduates to serve clients who are searching for counseling services with Christian faith elements integrated.

The program offers a strong foundation in biblical knowledge and theological wisdom, which can be applied in a client-driven counseling setting. This includes an exploration of spiritual health, growth and character development for the counselor in life and practice. Learners develop a deep understanding of the gospel to discuss relevant issues from a Christian perspective.

The program meets the academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Learners are provided with comprehensive training to achieve national certification and licensure in Arizona as a counselor.

Graduates from other states may have the academic preparation to begin the process of seeking certification and licensure in their respective states. A master's degree in counseling is needed to become licensed as a counselor in 48 states, including Arizona. But, additional requirements may vary from state to state.

Graduates of this degree program will be prepared to treat individuals who suffer from social, psychological and emotional disabilities. Learners can focus their counseling careers on a variety of disorders such as behavior, mental health, substance abuse, and marriage and family.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Christian Counseling is designed to help you understand the multi-faceted aspects of Christian Counseling. This specialization will allow you to learn more about counseling from a Christian perspective, equipping you to work in the Christian counseling fields of lay ministry.

In addition to gaining insight into the development and influence of personality based on current theories, you will delve into courses which discuss the diverse theoretical approaches of counseling and psychotherapy by evaluating associated methods and techniques, all biblically based.

This degree can prepare for non-clinical positions in the field of psychology and counseling.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or for high school.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 500 paper-based test, 173 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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GCU‛s transformative Christian Counseling programs create an opportunity to integrate Christian principles within a professional counseling practice. A career as a licensed addiction counselor begins with the Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders.

The program offers a strong foundation in biblical knowledge and theological wisdom, to serve clients who are searching for treatments that instill Christian faith. Learners develop a deep understanding of the gospel to discuss relevant issues from a Christian perspective. This includes an exploration of spiritual health, growth and character development for the counselor in life and practice.

The program concludes with a supervised practicum or internship experience, to create an avenue for learners to further nurture and develop their counseling skills. Interns will have an opportunity to provide substance abuse disorder services under clinical supervision.

Graduates of this degree are open to the possibilities to own and operate their own counseling clinic or work in a variety of settings, such as:

Private practices
Substance abuse clinics
Group practices
Hospitals

Licensed substance abuse counselors are expected to be in heavier demand in both the public and private sector for the forseeable future. A master's degree is needed to achieve the highest level of licensing and certification in many states.

Learners are provided with comprehensive training and academic preparation to achieve national certification and licensure in Arizona as an addiction counselor. Graduates from other states may have the academic preparation to begin the process to seek certification and licensure in their respective states. But, additional requirements may vary from state to state.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

OR

A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Other Fees

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