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Explore Regent's online MA in Human Services - Biblical Counseling program.

M.A. in Human Services – Biblical Counseling

Move Toward Association of Biblical Counselors Certification

You can help others face life’s challenges with biblical integrity. To help you advance confidently in this counseling specialty, pursue an online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services – Biblical Counseling. This nonlicensure biblical counseling degree will prepare you for work in the church, community, mission, biblical counseling center, and beyond. Courses are taught with a combination of real-time interaction with professors, small-group projects, podcast lectures and asynchronous chat room discussion.

Online
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January 13, 2025
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Empower Your Calling

Gain foundational skills in behavioral sciences with an emphasis on biblical application.

Become an Expert Mentor

Practice counseling techniques and explore assessment techniques and referral functions.

Be Mentored by Seasoned Counselors

Respected faculty will show you how to anchor your work in science and faith, together.

Courses, taught from a Christian worldview by faculty in Virginia Beach and beyond, may apply toward certification through the Association of Biblical Counselors.

Regent University ranked #6 of the 20 best online masters in human services degree programs | CollegeRank.net
Regent University ranked #23 of the top 54 online human services degree programs | Intelligent.com

Upon completion of the M.A. in Human Services – Biblical Counseling degree, you will be able to:

  • Study theology, theory and practice of diverse forms of Christian counseling.
  • Address legal, ethical and liability issues while discussing specific treatment issues.
  • Gain global and historical insight of the Christian faith as it applies to pastoral care.
  • Examine the practical application of ministry-oriented counseling for commonly addressed problems.

Career Opportunities

  • Human / Social Services Professional
  • Pastoral Counselor or Teacher
  • Youth, Young Adult, Family Ministry
  • Nonprofit Administrator
16%
Projected growth in social and human services employment from 2016-2026

2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:

All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session

Semester Check-In

Session Start Date

Session A

Friday, August 14

Monday, August 24

Session M

Friday, September 11

Monday, September 21

Session B

Friday, October 16

Monday, October 26

Session C

Tuesday, January 5

Monday, January 11

Session T

Friday, January 29

Monday, February 8

Session D

Friday, March 5

Monday, March 15

Session E

Friday, April 30

Monday, May 10

Session F

Friday, June 11

Monday, June 21

Prerequisites:

Master’s applicants must:

  • Hold a B.A. or B.S. from a regionally accredited college or university. Desirable degrees include those in counseling, psychology or related human behavioral fields. Other degree fields will also be considered.
  • Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for all undergraduate coursework.

Application Process:

The Admissions Committee may require a brief Admissions Interview on a case-by-case basis. Interviews are conducted over the phone or Skype with one of our admissions staff and/or SPC faculty members and typically take 20 minutes.

Step 1: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application

Step 2: Application Fee
Pay the nonrefundable $50 application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

Step 3: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SPC Master’s Application Pieces.

Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.

International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.

*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.

Step 4: Complete an Academic Background Questionnaire

Step 5: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4498 or email psycounadmissions@regent.edu, should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

2019-20 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / ProgramCost Per Credit Hour

M.A. in Human Services

$595 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)


 

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$550

2020-21 Tuition Rates

Degree Level / ProgramCost Per Credit Hour

M.A. in Human Services

$595 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state)


 

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$600

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“People, especially kids, need more than clichés. My training at Regent gave me a meaningful way to express my empathy - which is passion and compassion combined - and they could feel the authenticity of it.”

Cedric Rucker, M.A. in Counseling, 2008 Community Counseling

“Regent was a pivotal point in my professional career. I have been forever changed by my experience!”

Richard Mason, Ph.D. , 2007 Counselor Education & Supervision

“Regent ... opened up so many opportunities for further training and further education.”

Melanie Mosbarger, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2016

“I realized this is a place where I could grow and really be empowered in my future.”

Bethany Eisenhart, Psy.D., 2018 Clinical Psychology

“God ordained all the circumstances, and I simply made the step of faith to follow.”

Marina Kuzmina, M.A. in Counseling, 2010 Community Counseling