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Master of Christian Counseling

  • MASTER OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING: 60 credit hours
    The church is a healing community. The message of the Gospel is one of hope and
    healing for hurting individuals and families.
    Damascus Bible College has partnered with the National Christian Counselor’s
    Association (NCCA) to utilize its extensive curriculum to offer the Master of Christian
    Counseling (MCC).
    Requirements for the Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling include advanced
    specialized training in Christian Counseling, clinical supervision, internship, practicum,
    and thesis), and qualify the graduate as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor or
    Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor, with Board Certification in his or her chosen
    specialty areas, certified by the NCCA. More than 1,700 persons in the United States
    have been certified by NCCA as licensed Christian counselors, making it the largest
    such credentialing agency in the nation. (Over 4,000 counselors have been licensed
    world-wide by NCCA.)
    Admission Requirements
    The applicant must present evidence of completion of Bible College and present
    evidence of dedication in some ministry area.
    Course Requirements
    The Master of Christian Counseling degree requires 60 credit-hours. A minimum of 36
    credit hours must be completed at DBC.

Selected Required Courses

Biblical Studies

  • BI500 Introduction to the Old Testament
  • BI501 Introduction to the New Testament
  • BI550 The Book of Isaiah
  • BI551 The Gospel of Mark

Theological Studies

  • TH500 Christian Doctrine
  • TH600 Apologetics
  • TH601 Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

  • MS500 Christ centered Preaching
  • MS502 Church Administration and Leadership
  • MS560 Christian Worship and Spiritual Renewal
  • MS570 Globalization and the Great Commission
  • MS600 Evangelism and Discipleship in the Local Church
  • MS601 Survey of Pastoral Ministry
  • MS610 Ministry Practicum

Church History Studies

  • CH600 Church History