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MTS - Christian Counseling Emphasis

MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES with emphasis in CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

Objectives of the Program

The M.T.S. with emphasis in Christian Counseling is especially developed for men and women desiring advanced skills in Christian or Pastoral counseling for usage in the life of the church and for family ministry. It is an integrative program of Human behavior studies and theology. The program is designed to equip men and women for further study, research, or teaching.

Goals

The M.T.S. degree program in Christian Counseling has as its goals that students undertake a rigorous course of academic study that will provide an opportunity to explore foundational issues in Christian theology as related to the counseling ministry.

The twelve courses listed comprise the Master’s degree in Christian Counseling. Changes or substitutions are subject to the approval of the Academic Dean. Substitutions may be made if some of the above courses have already been taken. A Master’s Thesis or Comprehensive Exam based on the course content may be required.

CO500 Psychology and Theology
CO502 Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management
CO530 Counseling Strategies and Practices
CO540 Crisis Counseling
CO560 Assessment and Diagnosis
CO620 Addictions Counseling
CO680 Pastoral Care of the Elderly
MT504 Evangelism and the Local Church
NT502 The Pastoral Epistles
NT504 The Gospels/Life of Christ
OT509 The Christian & Old Testament Theology
PT504 Christian Worldview