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Columbia International University’s Master of Arts in Care and Counseling will equip you to offer compassionate, Christ-centered pastoral care, helping individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world through God’s perspective. Whether serving in church ministry, non-profit organizations, or cross-cultural settings, you will learn to provide short-term pastoral care and counseling that addresses emotional, relational, and spiritual needs within a holistic approach. You will develop the tools to foster growth and healing in light of the gospel and a biblical-theological outlook for any ministry that God calls you to.
As a student, you’ll integrate theological wisdom with evidence-based counseling techniques, equipping you to provide care that is both biblically grounded and clinically informed. With mentorship from experienced faculty, you’ll develop the confidence and expertise to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, making a meaningful and lasting impact in their lives.
Campus • Online
Campus – August 25
Online – May 5
39
$550
Seminary & School of Counseling
ABHE, ATS, SACSCOC
The MA in Care & Counseling offers a transformative educational experience that combines interactive residential or online classes with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, all committed to the Bible’s call to care for those made in God’s image and make Him known.
At the heart of this program is a faculty comprised of caring, scholarly, and experienced practitioners who are deeply invested in your academic and spiritual growth.
You will graduate with the confidence and competence to provide holistic care, utilizing both theological and evidence-based counseling skills, to address the emotional, relational, and spiritual needs of others in any ministry you serve in.
Here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
You will engage in a study of God's redemptive plan as it progressively unfolds throughout the Bible. Special attention will be given to the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ as He brings to fulfillment the promises, prophecies, and types of the Old Testament.
In this course, you will examine the development of individuals from conception through old age. Drawing from a biblical framework informed by major theories of human growth, you will learn to conceptualize human biological, cognitive, socio-emotional, and spiritual growth and development and will consider how your understanding can inform the care of others. Course assignments will challenge you to explore your own developmental journey.
In this specialization course (one of many you might consider), you will explore pivotal moments in the various seasons of missionary service that ensure growth and longevity in a lifelong commitment to the missionary call. You will study the career span of a missionary and will define critical seasons and decisions. Special attention will be given to designing models for the missionary care provider, which will enable you to minister to life-long needs and enhance career health and satisfaction.
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