2025 - 2026 Academic Catalog

Master of Theological Studies with Christian Counseling

The Master of Theological Studies with Christian Counseling is designed to provide graduate level ministry preparation for both a person with a bachelor’s degree in another field and a person with a bachelor’s degree in a ministry field. The purpose is to prepare a graduate for effective ministry and missionary work with a concentration in Christian Counseling. This degree will meet the pre-requisites for the BUF Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling.

Requirements

Bible

OTS 5001Introduction to Old Testament I

3

OTS 5002Introduction to Old Testament II

3

NTS 5001Introduction to New Testament I

3

NTS 5002Introduction to New Testament II

3

BIB 6001Biblical Hermeneutics

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Theology

THL 6001Systematic Theology I

3

THL 6002Systematic Theology II

3

Total Credit Hours:6

History

HIS 6001Christian History I

3

HIS 6002Christian History II

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Evangelism

EVA 6020Personal Evangelism

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Missions

MIS 6030Introduction to Missiology

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Proclamation

Choose one of the following:

PRC 6015Homiletics

3

PRC 6016Bible Study Methods for Non- Platform Ministers

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Christian Counseling

CO 510Counseling & Spirituality Integration

3

CO 520Counseling Models & Strategies

3

CO 550Multicultural Counseling

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 45