Master of Arts in Christian Counseling

The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (MACC) prepares students to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of people in their churches and ministries. Students pursuing the MACC develop a strong theological foundation in addition to practical training in counseling methodology. The MACC degree will prepare students to serve as Christian counselors in a variety of church-related settings. It is beneficial for pastors and ministry leaders who practice pastoral care. It is a non-licensure 2-year professional master’s degree. This degree is not designed to fulfill state licensure requirements that allow a person to seek credentialing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (M.A.C.C.) equips church leaders with a high degree of competence in counseling ministries. Christian counseling involves caring for people in the deepest and most profound aspects of their lives. The M.A.C.C. provides more than just counseling theory; it promotes ministry discernment within the counseling context based on the leadership of the Holy Spirit. In addition, students will learn to demonstrate compassion, mediate grace, and bring others into direct personal contact with God. The M.A.C.C. distinguishes itself from the typical secular counseling program by including coursework which assists the student in developing a Christian biblical and theological framework from which to deliver effective Christian counseling.