“The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling is a three-year program designed to prepare biblically grounded, spiritually mature counselors who are equipped to serve the church and broader community with wisdom and compassion. ”
How do we define Biblical Counseling? Biblical Counseling seeks to bring focus and clarity in addressing human problems drawing from the standard of God’s word and the perspective, training and discernment of the biblical counselor. Biblical counseling is aware of the value of other disciplines such as psychology, sociology, social work and secular counseling. However, the biblical counselor holds, as the highest value, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, working in both the counselor and the counselee. This work is theological in nature, pastoral in focus, and life-changing in intention.
Our MABC program reflects Metro Atlanta Seminary’s commitment to Christ-centered care and practical ministry application. We aim to equip students with a biblical foundation and practical strategies to foster effective ministry practices. The seminary combines academic study with mentoring and practical experience, preparing graduates to minister with wisdom, compassion, and impact in their ministry contexts.
Students meet weekday evenings for 8-week terms, with 4 terms per academic year. This approach makes the program uniquely suited for those called into or currently engaged in ministry. The format combines theology and practical counseling courses, allowing each student to integrate truth with practical skills/tools and immediate application in real-life ministry settings. Our ideal MABC candidates come from all walks of life. They are diverse in many ways but they all desire to serve the Lord and feel called to a season of study and reflection.
While MAS formally is a non-denominational seminary, we are theologically Reformed, affirming the system of doctrine expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms.
If you are interested in learning more about how the MAS MABC could benefit your life and ministry, we are glad to help you navigate questions. You may contact the Dean of Biblical Counseling, Dr. Robbie Sherrill, at robbies@metroatlantaseminary.org.
