Master of Arts in Counseling Goals
1. To understand the basic content and themes of the Old and New Testaments in their historical
and cultural settings, as well as the historical and theological dimensions of the Christian faith
2. To demonstrate academic excellence in the ability to communicate effectively materials from
the study of psychology and the biblical, historical and theological disciplines
3. To integrate psychological theory with biblical truth so that the knowledge and skills learned
in studies and practice will be realized in professional application
4. To evidence a commitment to the authority of Scripture in personal and community
relationships, as well as a personal commitment to spiritual formation
5. To foster love for God and his Word and therefore to cultivate the practices of spiritual
maturity and Christ-like character, and to understand the Christian’s ethical responsibility in
church and society
6. To gain experience in an understanding of cultural backgrounds toward effective expression of
biblical truth, with the goal of ministering to Christians and to those who are not Christian
believers
7. To demonstrate an awareness of national, racial, ethnic and cultural factors that impinge upon
the teaching and modeling of biblical truth, and to develop the capacity for a critical evaluation
of important cultural changes within the discipline of counseling.
