Master of Arts in

Cross-Cultural Counseling

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The Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Counseling is a specialized degree offered by Southeastern that is designed to prepare students for counseling ministry focusing on international contexts and cross-cultural settings. The degree combines on-campus and/or distance learning course options and the field-based ministry and practicum requirements.

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At a Glance

  • 36

    Master of Arts hours

  • 28

    Cross-Cultural Counseling hours

  • 64

    Total Credit Hours

Program Courses

Southeastern helped me to pursue the Great Commission with my head, heart, and hands.

Lauren Pratt MAIS alum

MA in Context

What can I do with this degree?

  • Become a missionary with the IMB or NAMB or other missions entity

  • Counsel others from different cultures and nationalities in a North American or international context

  • Lead missions teams as a member of a non-profit in a variety of settings

What courses will I take?

Master of Arts Core

Intro to Seminary

  • SEM 5000 – Introduction to Seminary Education

Biblical Studies

  • NTS 5110 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Jesus and the Gospels
  • NTS 5120 – New Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Acts, Epistles, and Revelation
  • OTS 5110 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
  • OTS 5120 – Old Testament Introduction and Interpretation II: Latter Prophets and Writings

Theological Studies

  • THE 6110 – Christian Theology I
  • THE 6120 – Christian Theology II

Theological Studies Selective

Choose one of the following courses:

  • ETH 5100 – Introduction to Christian Ethics
  • PHI 5100 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics

Christian History

  • HIS 5130 – Baptist History: Identity, Heritage, and Polity

Bible Exposition

Choose one of the following courses:

  • CED 6300 – Bible Exposition for Ministry to Women I
  • PRS 6100 – Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation

Hermeneutics

  • BTI 5100 – Hermeneutics

Ministry Studies

  • EVA 5150 – Disciplemaking: Personal Evangelism and Discipleship
  • MIS 5100 – Christian Missions: Principles and Practice

 

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Practicum Selective

  • BCO 7500 – Practicum Preparation Lab
  • Choose two of the following courses (one must be a trip and one must be a counseling practicum):
    • Trip Options:
      • MIS 6901 – Missions Practicum
      • MIS 6990 – Practicum in International Missions: [Location of trip]
      • MIS 6991 – Practicum in North American Missions: [Location of trip]
    • Counseling Practicum Options:
      • BCO 7501 – Counseling Practicum I
      • PMN 7903 – Pastoral Ministry and Counseling Mentored Internship

Biblical Counseling & Missiology

  • BCO 6000 – Foundations for Counseling
  • BCO 6860 – Cross-Cultural Counseling
  • MIS 7870 – Studies in Contextualization Theory

Biblical Counseling Selectives

Choose two of the following courses:

  • BCO 6551 – Counseling Individuals with Problematic Emotions
  • BCO 6552 – Trauma & Abuse Counseling
  • BCO 6560 – Marital and Pre-marital Counseling
  • BCO 6570 – Counseling Parents and Children

Missiology Selectives

Choose two of the following courses:

  • MIS 6520 – Anthropology for Cross-cultural Understanding
  • MIS 6700 – A Theology of Christian World Mission
  • MIS 6770 – The Christian Faith and World Religions
  • MIS 6800 – History of Christian Missions
  • MIS 7510 – Cross-Cultural Communication

  • At SEBTS, you will be encouraged to find your place in his mission. We will also equip you with the skills to be effective in your ministry for the nations.

    Scott Hildreth

    Assoc. Professor of Missiology

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