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Program Distinctives

The MABC-SIP, established in 1998, is a 35 (thesis track) or 40 (non-thesis track) semester unit, non-conventional curriculum designed for individuals such as
pastors, missionaries, teachers or school administrators who are actively involved in ministry. This modular based program enables students to earn a graduate degree in two to six summers depending on their own schedule and commitments. This allows each student to pursue in-depth training in biblical counseling while continuing in his or her current ministry or occupation.

Program Length

The SIP modular courses are offered for three weeks each summer. Up to three weeks of classes can be taken each summer allowing students to complete their classroom work in two summers. Each week consists of 4 - 6 units of classes. In addition to the modular courses, each student will be required to take 9 (thesis track) or 14 (non-thesis track) units of Independent Study coursework. Two of these elective units include the BC599 Counseling Research Project for both tracks.

Each of our modular courses is divided into three parts: a one-week, in-session lecture in addition to extensive pre-session and post-session assignments.

Degree Requirements

Summer Modules

Block #1:
BC500s: Spiritual Formations (1)
BC501s: Introduction to Biblical Counseling (3)

Block #2:
BC511s: Theological Basis for Biblical Counseling I (1)
BC531s: Hermeneutics (3)

Block #3:
BC503s: Methods of Biblical Change (2)
BC512s: Theological Basis for Biblical Counseling II (2)

Block #4:
BC513s: Theological Basis for Biblical Counseling III (1)
BC521s: Problems and Procedures (3)

Block #5:
BC590s: Counseling Practicum (2)
BC591s: Counseling Observations (2)

Block #6:
BC502s: Essential Qualities of a Biblical Counselor (2)
BC592s: Counseling Internship (4)

Required Independent Study Courses:
BC542s: Marriage and Family Counseling (3)
BC556s: NANC Membership Seminar (1)
BC599s: Counseling Research Project (2)


Elective Independent Study Courses:
BC506s: Theoretical Constructs of Psychology (2)
BC509s: Counseling and Apologetics (2)
BC518s: Counseling and the Book of Proverbs (2)
BC519s: Counseling and the Book of Ecclesiastes (2)
BC548s: Counseling and Youth (2)
BC552s: Marriage and Family Topics (2)
BC557s: Counseling and Medical Issues (2)
BC558s: Christian Life Issues I (3)
BC560s: Biblical Conflict Resolution (2)
BC581s: Counseling Issues I (1)

TWO YEAR TRACK
First Year

The Summer Institute Program course numbers are the same with an "s" added (e.g. BC501s).

Block #1
BC500s: Spiritual Formations (1)
BC501s: Introduction to Biblical Counseling (3)

Block #2
BC511s: Theological Basis I (1)
BC531s: Hermeneutics (3)

Block #3
BC503s: Methods of Biblical Change (2)
BC512s: Theological Basis II (2)

Second Year

Block #4
BC513s: Theological Basis III (1)
BC521s: Problems & Procedures (3)

Block #5
BC590s: Counseling Practicum (2)
BC591s: Counseling Observations (2)

Block #6
BC502s Essential Qualities of a Biblical Counselor (2)
BC592s Counseling Internship (4)

Independent Study
A total of 9 (thesis track) or 14 (non-thesis track) independent study units need to be completed before the student is able to graduate from the program. These may be taken in between the first and second year or after the summer sessions have been completed. Students have one year from the time of enrollment in an independent study course to complete the course.

Course Registration

Registration forms for MABC-SIP will be mailed in early spring to each student who has already been accepted into the MABC program. In addition to registering for specific courses, this form allows the student to make housing and meal plan reservations. Housing and meal plans are available for the student's spouse and his/her entire family. Included with this course registration packet will be a SIP Book Order form which lists the required texts for each course and allows the purchasing of these books from The Master's College Bookstore.

Remote Library Access

In order to facilitate research from off campus locations, the college library provides remote access to many of The Master's College's online databases. This access allows the student to search the available databases from any computer off campus that has an Internet connection. Currently The Master's College has over 20 databases available with remote access. Students are welcome to contact the library directly if they need help with their research needs.