Courses | M.A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (Pastoral Care and Counseling)
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Program Structure
The academic program leading to the degree Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with a specialization in Pastoral Care and Counseling is comprised of 49 credits, including:
- Biblical and theological foundations.
- Spiritual Formation Focus (SFF).
- Ministry skills.
- Additional elective courses determined by the student in consultation with the advisor.
Combined B.A. - M.A. Program
Students in Biola University's Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling may take graduate courses in their senior year, allowing the completion of a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in an accelerated format. See the Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Theology, and Ministry for the undergraduate portion of the accelerated B.A. - M.A. program.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| Old Testament Survey | ||
| New Testament Survey | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| TTBE 517 | Hermeneutics and Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| TTSF 501 | Introduction to Spiritual Theology and Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 503 | Personal Foundations for Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| TTSF 504 | Spiritual Formation, Vocation, and the Disciplines | 1 |
| TTSF 505 | Talbot Spiritual Direction I | 0 |
| TTSF 506 | Talbot Spiritual Direction II | 0 |
| TTTH 521 | Theology I: God, Scripture, Creation | 3 |
| TTTH 522 | Theology II: Christ, Humanity, Sin, Salvation | 3 |
| TTTH 623 | Theology III: Spirit, Church, Last Things | 3 |
| Pastoral Care and Counseling Specialization Courses | ||
| TTPT 604 | Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy | 3 |
| TTPT 628 | Marital Counseling | 3 |
| TTPT 693 | Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship I | 1 |
| TTPT 694 | Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship II | 1 |
| TTPT 695 | Pastoral Care and Counseling Internship III 1 | 1 |
| TTPT 702 | Intermediate Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| TTPT 707 | Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling | 2 |
| TTPT 708 | Advanced Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| TTPT 716 | Addressing Common Pastoral Counseling Concerns | 3 |
| TTPT 725 | Counseling Troubled Families | 3 |
| TTPT 765 | Seminar in Pastoral Counseling | 1 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| General elective courses 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
- 1
TTPT 695 may be taken for 1 or 2 credits. If taken for 2 credits, the second credit may count toward required elective credits.
- 2
Up to 6 graduate general elective credits may be taken in other schools in Biola University with advisor's approval.
Learn more about Biola's master's program in Christian leadership and its concentrations.