The MABC and DBC programs are designed to equip biblical counselors for practical ministry with a balanced theological curriculum. The primary goal for the program is to train aspiring pastors who want to be better equipped in biblical counseling. The program is also intended for the benefit of non-pastors, both men and women, who desire to counsel well under the authority of local church pastors.

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At CBTS, we believe that the Bible speaks authoritatively to all matters of life and godliness, and that pastoral care and counseling must flow from a robust biblical and theological foundation.

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The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling will be grounded in our confessional standards, shaped by our Reformed heritage, and centered on the local church. Students will be equipped to minister effectively in counseling contexts with a gospel-centered, Christ-exalting approach that upholds the sufficiency of Scripture in addressing the heart of human struggle.

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We rejoice in this step forward and remain steadfast in our mission to serve Christ and His church by training faithful shepherds and counselors for the next generation.

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Similar to the Master of Divinity program, usually only individuals who are at least 21 years of age, hold a Bachelor’s Degree and are members in good standing of an evangelical church shall be eligible for acceptance to the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling program. Those meeting these qualifications without a Bachelor’s Degree shall be eligible for acceptance to the Diploma of Biblical Counseling program. The administration of CBTS reserves the right to waive any or all of these entrance requirements or to decline the application of any man to CBTS at its own discretion.

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A total of 57 credit hours is necessary to complete this curriculum.