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Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.)
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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.)
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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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
3. The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
4. Readings In Biblical Preaching BPR-701
5. Leadership and the Practice of Spiritual Gifts BLG-7201
6. Application of Apologetics AAP-701
7. Exegetical Tools for Effective Preaching ET-701 (seminar only)
8. Logic and Pulpit Communication LP-701 (seminar only)
9. Preaching Practicum PP-701 (seminar only)
10. Doctoral Theology Project
11. Research and Writing RW-700
12. 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

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

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34
 

 

Major in Biblical Leadership
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PLEASE NOTE:  STUDENTS ADMITTED INTO THIS PROGRAM MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER WITH A CD PLAYER, AND ACCESS TO THE INTERNET.

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Biblical Leadership BLG-7101
3. Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-7102
4. Power: The Issue of Glory in Leadership BLG-7103
5. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
6. Leadership on the Edge BLG-7105
7. Elective taken from BLG-7201 – 7204
8. Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
9. Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
10. Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
11. Biblical Leadership Practicum BLP-7401
12. Research and Writing RW-700
13. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Biblical Leadership BLG-7101
3. Mission Strategy and Tactics BLG-7102
4. Power: The Issue of Glory in Leadership BLG-7103
5. Prayer: Leadership Available to God BLG-7104
6. Leadership on the Edge BLG-7105
7. Elective taken from BLG-7201 – 7204
8. Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
9. Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
10. Elective taken from BLG-7301-7304
11. Biblical Leadership Practicum BLP-7401
12. Research and Writing RW-700
13. Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

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

 

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

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

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

Doctor of Ministry
34 credits

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

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
2
8
34
 

 

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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
3. Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
4. Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
5. Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
6. Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
7. Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
8. Counseling Practicum CP-701
9. Elective
10. Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
11. Research and Writing RW-700
12. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
3. Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
4. Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
5. Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
6. Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
7. Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
8. Counseling Practicum CP-701
9. Elective
10. Research and Writing RW-700
11. 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 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
3. Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
4. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
5. Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
6. Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
7. SA-702 See Below
8. SA-703 See Below
9. SA-704 See Below
10. Counseling Practicum CP-701
11. Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
12. Research and Writing RW-700
13. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Essentials in Biblical Counseling II AE-702
3. Focus in Biblical Counseling II FB-702
4. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
5. Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
6. Advanced Counseling Theology II AT-702
7. SA-702 See Below
8. SA-703 See Below
9. SA-704 See Below
10. Counseling Practicum CP-701
11. Research and Writing RW-700
12. 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 two 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

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling II BD-702
3. Counseling the Victim CV-701
4. Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
5. Preparing Couples for a Biblically Based Marriage BBM-701
6. Counseling the Victims of Abortion AV-702
7. Personhood from a Biblical Perspective PH-702
8. Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
9. Elective
10. Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
11. Research and Writing RW-700
12. 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

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

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

ELECTIVE COURSES:  |Crisis Counseling|  |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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling II BD-702
3. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
4. Advanced Crisis Counseling CC-702
5. SA-702 See Below
6. Counseling the Victims of Abortion AV-702
7. Personhood from a Biblical Perspective PH-702
8. SA-703 See Below
9. SA-704 See Below
10. Doctoral Theology Project DTP-700
11. Research and Writing RW-700
12. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Biblical Directionism Counseling II BD-702
3. Understanding Sexual Addictions SA-701
4. SA-702 See Below
5. SA-703 See Below
6. Counseling the Victims of Abortion AV-702
7. Personhood from a Biblical Perspective PH-702
8. Drugs, Mental Health and the Biblical Counselor DM-701
9. SA-704 See Below
10. Research and Writing RW-700
11. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
3. The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
4. Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
5. Advanced Spiritual Warfare ASW-701
6. Application of Apologetics AAP-701
7. Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
8. Theology of the New Testament NTH-701
9. Theology of the Old Testament OTH-701
10. Doctoral Theology Project
11. Research and Writing RW-700
12. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
3. The Philosophical Problem of Evil PE-701
4. Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
5. Advanced Spiritual Warfare ASW-701
6. Application of Apologetics AAP-701
7. Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
8. Theology of the New Testament NTH-701
9. Theology of the Old Testament OTH-701
10. Research and Writing RW-700
11. Doctoral Writing Project DRP-700
TOTAL CREDITS

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
8
34
 

 

Doctor of Biblical Studies
44 credits

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
3. Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
4. Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
5. Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective
8. Elective
9. Elective
10. Doctoral Theology Project
11. Research and Writing RW-700
12. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
3. Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
4. Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
5. Elective
6. Elective
7. Elective
8. Elective
9. Elective
10. Research and Writing RW-700
11. 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

1. Orientation OR-DO
2. Doctrine of Biblical Inspiration BI-701
3. Advanced Systematic Theology I AST-701
4. Advanced Systematic Theology II AST-702
5. Theology of the Old Testament OTH-701
6. Theology of the New Testament NTH-701
7. Elective
8. Elective
9. Elective
10. Elective
11. Elective
TOTAL CREDITS

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

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