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DOCTORATE DEGREES
Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.)
Click HERE for Entrance Requirements.
Majors In:
Biblical Preaching
Biblical Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Biblical Counseling
Theology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
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Majors In:
Biblical Preaching
Biblical Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Biblical Counseling
Theology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)
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Doctor of Practical Theology (D.P.Th.)
Click HERE for Entrance Requirements.
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Second Doctorate Privilege

Individuals holding an acceptable relevant earned doctorate from an approved institution, may apply for either the Doctor of Biblical Studies or the Doctor of Ministry Second Doctorate Privilege.  This option makes it possible to earn the second doctorate by completing three core courses and the doctoral writing project.  Click HERE for more details.

 

Major in Biblical Preaching
Special Program Information

Due to the nature of this ministry discipline, three of the courses are completed in residency seminars of two days each. An MISD Admissions Advisor will provide additional details.

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
Readings In Biblical Preaching BPR-701
Leadership and the Practice of Spiritual Gifts BLG-7201
Application of Apologetics AAP-701
Exegetical Tools for Effective Preaching ET-701 (seminar only)
Logic and Pulpit Communication LP-701 (seminar only)
Preaching Practicum PP-701 (seminar only)
Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
2
8
44

Doctor of Ministry
34 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
he Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
Readings In Biblical Preaching BPR-701
Leadership and the Practice of Spiritual Gifts BLG-7201
Application of Apologetics AAP-701
Exegetical Tools for Effective Preaching ET-701 (seminar only)
Logic and Pulpit Communication LP-701 (seminar only)
Preaching Practicum PP-701 (seminar only)
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34

Major in Biblical Leadership
More Program Details.

Doctor of Biblical StudiesActual graduate.
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Biblical Leadership BLG-7101
Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-7102
Power: The Issue of Glory in Leadership BLG-7103
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
Leadership on the Edge BLG-7105
Elective taken from BLG-7201 – 7204
Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
Biblical Leadership Practicum BLP-7401
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
7
2
8
44

Doctor of Ministry
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Biblical Leadership BLG-7101
Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-7102
Power: The Issue of Glory in Leadership BLG-7103
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
Leadership on the Edge BLG-7105
Elective taken from BLG-7201 – 7204
Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
Biblical Leadership Practicum BLP-7401
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
7
2
8
44

Major in Pastoral Ministry

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
Making Disciples MD-701
Biblical Requisites for Churches that Heal CH-701
Advanced Biblical Directives for Pastors DP-701
Leadership and the Practice of Spiritual Gifts BLG-7201
Ministry Practicum DMP-700
Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
10
2
8
44

Doctor of Ministry
34 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
Making Disciples MD-701
Biblical Requisites for Churches that Heal CH-701
Advanced Biblical Directives for Pastors DP-701
Leadership and the Practice of Spiritual Gifts BLG-7201
Ministry Practicum DMP-700
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
2
8
34

Major in Biblical Counseling

Degrees Combined With IABC Certification - Two Majors:
1. Standard Biblical Counseling Degree
2. Specialized Degree With Concentration in: Sexual Addictions

Degrees Without Certification - Two Majors:
1. Standard Biblical Counseling Degree
 
2. Specialized Degree With Concentration in: Sexual Addictions

Biblical Counseling Major With IABC Certification
Students graduating in Degree/Certification Track will receive the IABC seal on their degree.

IABC STANDARD DEGREE

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
Counseling Practicum CP-701
Elective
Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
2
8
44

Doctor of Ministry
34 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
Counseling Practicum CP-701
Elective
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34

 

APPROVED IABC ELECTIVE COURSES:  |Crisis Counseling|  |Counseling ADHD from a Biblical Perspective|  |Counseling Youth|  |Counseling the Victim|  |Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ|  | Counseling From James|  |Premarital Counseling|  |The Biblical Foundation for Self-awareness|  |Understanding Sexual Addictions and the Biblical Process for Deliverance|  |Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant (from a Biblical Perspective)|  |Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin|  |Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance|  More Biblical Counseling Insights.

IABC SPECIALIZED DEGREE SEXUAL ADDICTIONS

Doctor of Biblical Studies
47 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
SA-702 See Below
SA-703 See Below
SA-704 See Below
Counseling Practicum CP-701
Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
2
8
47

Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant SA-702
Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin SA-703
Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance SA-704

Doctor of Ministry
37 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
SA-702 See Below
SA-703 See Below
SA-704 See Below
Counseling Practicum CP-701
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
37

Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant SA-702
Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin SA-703
Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance SA-704
 

The Biblical Counseling degrees listed above are recognized by the International Association of Biblical Counselors. Upon final completion of all requirements, the student is awarded both the corresponding MISD degree and IABC Certification.  For more details click HERE. An MISD admissions counselor will provide additional details.  Students graduating from the Degree/Certification Track will receive the IABC seal on their degree.

SPECIAL NOTE:  If you live in the St. Louis Metro area, we encourage you to consider the evening class program offered at Gateway Biblical Counseling and Training Center, which is also IABC approved. Click HERE for more information.

Biblical Counseling Major Without Certification

STANDARD DEGREE

Actual graduate.Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling II BD-702
Counseling the Victim CV-701
Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
Counseling the Victims of Abortion AV-702
Personhood from a Biblical Perspective PH-702
Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
Elective
Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
2
8
44

Doctor of Ministry
34 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling II BD-702
Counseling the Victim CV-701
Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
Counseling the Victims of Abortion AV-702
Personhood from a Biblical Perspective PH-702
Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
Elective
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34

 

ELECTIVE COURSES:  |Crisis Counseling|  |Counseling ADHD from a Biblical Perspective| |Counseling Youth|  |Counseling the Victim|  |Counseling the Woman of Trauma|  |Counseling and the Finished Work of Christ|  | Counseling From James| |Introduction to Abortion Counseling|  |Post-Abortion Counseling|  |Premarital Counseling|  |Sexual Abstinence Counseling|  |The Biblical Foundation for Self-awareness|  |Understanding Sexual Addictions and the Biblical Process for Deliverance|  |Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant (from a Biblical Perspective)|  |Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin|  |Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance|  More Biblical Counseling Insights.

SPECIALIZED DEGREE SEXUAL ADDICTIONS

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling II BD-702
Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
SA-702 See Below
Counseling the Victims of Abortion AV-702
Personhood from a Biblical Perspective PH-702
SA-703 See Below
SA-704 See Below
Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
2
8
44

Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant SA-702
Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin SA-703
Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance SA-704

Doctor of Ministry
34 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling II BD-702
Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
SA-702 See Below
SA-703 See Below
Counseling the Victims of Abortion AV-702
Personhood from a Biblical Perspective PH-702
Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
SA-704 See Below
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34

Understanding the Consequences of Sexual Sins Upon the Marriage Covenant SA-702
Understanding Pride as a Root of Habitual Sexual Sin SA-703
Understanding the Importance of Repentance in the Biblical Process of Deliverance SA-704

Major in Theology

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
Advanced Spiritual Warfare ASW-701
Application of Apologetics AAP-701
Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
Theology of the New Testament NTH-701
Theology of the Old Testament OTH-701
Doctoral Theology Project
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
2
8
44

Doctor of MinistryActual graduate.
34 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
Advanced Spiritual Warfare ASW-701
Application of Apologetics AAP-701
Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
Theology of the New Testament NTH-701
Theology of the Old Testament OTH-701
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34
 


Concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Doctoral Theology Project
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
10
2
8
44

Doctor of Ministry
34 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Research and Writing RW-700
Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34
 

Doctor of Practical Theology
30 credits

Orientation OR-DO
Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
Theology of the Old Testament OTH-701
Theology of the New Testament NTH-701
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
30


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