A Word from Bob
I’ve collated today’s post from The Annual Guide to Biblical Counseling Resources: 2020 Edition. This guide provides 230 pages that collate 920 biblical counseling resources. I’ve since transferred The Annual Guide to the Biblical Counseling Coalition. You can find the current year edition here at the BCC.
Note #1: For a list of 20 US schools with BC degree programs, you can read the earlier post: 20 US Schools with Biblical Counseling Degree Programs.
Note #2: This list highlights schools outside the US that teach biblical counseling. In most cases only schools that have full degree programs in biblical counseling have been included. However, some schools have been included that currently only have individual biblical counseling courses, but have a vision to develop a biblical counseling degree program.
Note #3: The following information was accurate at the time of the release of this year’s Annual Guide. Information of this type is subject to change—including links and leadership.
International Schools (Undergrad and Grad) with Biblical Counseling Degree Programs
Christ Bible Seminary (CBS) (Of Christ Bible Institute) (Japan)
CBS is in Japan and is connected with Christ Bible Institute, the Joy of Japan church planting center, and the Christian Counseling for Japan Project. There is not currently a full degree program in biblical counseling. However, Ric Rodeheaver is teaching a biblical counseling course at the seminary. For a two-part blog post at the Biblical Counseling Coalition by Pastor Rodeheaver on Biblical Counseling in the Land of the Rising Sun visit Part 1 and Part 2. Here is a link to the seminary programs.
Czech Bible Institute (CBI)
CBI offers a Program in Biblical Counseling. Their summary: “This program is designed to equip students to accurately interpret the Scripture and discern how to appropriately apply the Scripture in truth and grace in evangelism, counseling, and discipleship. The intent of the program is to be practical, and emphasize the practical skills of counseling without neglecting the solid biblical foundations on which these skills are built.”
Doane Baptist Seminary, Iloilo, Philippines (DBS)
DBS, in conjunction with Overseas instruction in Counseling (OIC), offers an MABC. You can learn more about DBS at the Overseas Instruction in Counseling site here.
The European Bible Training Center (EBTC) (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)
EBTC is a bi-vocational Bible school. All faculty and staff acknowledge the inerrancy, sufficiency, and authority of Scripture. EBTC is a Member School The Master’s Academy International (TMAI). TMAI is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission by training indigenous church leaders to be approved pastor-teachers, able to equip churches to make biblically-sound disciples. EBCT offers training in biblical counseling.
Heritage Seminary (HS) (English-Speaking Canada)
Heritage Seminary offers academic equipping in biblical counseling via a graduate-level certificate with five courses in Biblical Care and Counseling. Their summary statement: “The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Care and Counselling applies theology practically in the lives of broken and hurting people. This certificate is designed to: 1.) Equip God’s people to minister to one another through biblical counsel. 2.) Encourage students to grow in Christ-like character as God’s people relate with one another. 3.) Encourage students to grow in practical experience dealing with difficult and challenging problems. 4.) Encourage students in the role of the Holy Spirit, who is our great Counsellor. Additionally, this graduate certificate will be of special interest to active church leaders looking to provide wisdom, care, hope, and love, trusting God’s Word by His Spirit. The five courses are designed to be sufficient and relevant, equipping you to encourage deep, meaningful, and lasting change.”
Kyiv (Ukraine) Theological Seminary
They offer an MA in Biblical Counseling in association with Overseas Instruction in Counseling. Their Mission Statement: “The mission of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree program at Kyiv Theological Seminary is to train pastors and Christian leaders to skillfully use the Word of God in personal discipleship (1 Tim. 4:16; Heb. 4:12). Students learn to keep close watch of their own hearts (Mt. 7:5), leading them to God (Mt. 22:37-38), to provide appropriate biblical counsel individually (1 Thess. 5:14), and to train others to do the same (2 Tim. 2:2).”
The Master Academy International (TMAI)
TMAI is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission by training indigenous church leaders to be approved pastor-teachers, able to equip churches to make biblically-sound disciples. Find links to their member schools here. Some of those schools provide training in biblical counseling.
The Samara Center for Biblical Training, through The Master Academy International, offers training in biblical counseling.
Through the ministries of Grace Bible Seminary and The Master Academy International, TMAI in Singapore/China offers a certificate and an MA in Biblical Counseling.
TMS has pastoral training in Spanish, including training in pastoral care and biblical counseling.
National Theological College and Graduate School (BTCGC) (Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon)
Headquartered in Lexington, North Carolina, NTCGC offers a Masters of Biblical Studies with a concentration in Biblical Counseling in partnership with Overseas Instruction in Counseling (in various countries in the Middle East).
Novosibirsk Bible Theological Seminary (NBTS)
NBTS in Siberia, Russia offers an MA in Biblical Counseling.
Oak Hill College (OHC)
OHC is in the UK. While they do not yet have a full degree program in biblical counseling, there are two modules that relate to BC. Those courses are taught by Steve Midgley and Andrew Nicholls who both provide leadership for Biblical Counselling UK. Watch this Biblical Counseling Coalition video interview with Steve Midgley about BC in the UK. At OHC, they offer Pastoral Theology and Care which all those studying for the two-year foundation degree take. They also offer Advanced Pastoral Counselling which some in the three-year BA take.
Overseas Instruction in Counseling (OIC)
OIC, under the leadership of Dr. Andrew Rogers and Dr. Wayne Vanderwier, provides international training in biblical counseling around the world. You can learn about their MA in Biblical Counseling here. Follow this link to a thought-provoking OIC post: Reflections on Doing International Biblical Counseling Training.
Presbyterian Theological Seminary’s College & Advanced Studies (PTS-CAS) (Philippines)
PTS-CAS, in partnership with Overseas Instruction in Counseling, offers a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling degree program. PTS-CAS is located on the island of Luzon, in the city of Cavite, in the Philippines.
SEMBEQ is a seminary in French-speaking Canada. “As commissioned by its association of churches, SEMBEQ exists to assist in raising up the next generation of Christians in Quebec. Specifically, SEMBEQ acts as a tool of the local churches in the training of their members and leaders. As a context-based and church-based seminary, most of SEMBEQ’s courses are taught within local churches. In some cases, a regional center will host courses that bring several churches together for the training.” SEMBEQ offers undergraduate and graduate programs in biblical counseling. Matthieu Caron is a lead professor in biblical counseling for SEMBEQ. Click here for an interview with Matthieu with the Biblical Counseling Coalition.
Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI) (South Africa)
SMTI is pursuing an MA in Biblical Counseling. To learn more about the planned design of that MABC visit their Modules site. Lead by Wayne Mack, Sybrand de Swardt, and Cillie Malan, “the master’s degree course presented by Strengthening Ministries Training Institute is comprised of modules suited to equip pastors and Christians to counsel from God’s Word.”
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