The Master of Arts in Counseling/Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies dual degree track is specifically designed for students who envision their future will include a significant amount of involvement with both counseling and intercultural settings. The program is an excellent choice for those individuals who desire to utilize counseling skills as a missionary or some other position within a different culture. While the program cannot apply counseling training specific to any one culture, students are equipped to begin the process of application for their intended setting.

Two internship periods highlight the program. Students will train in counseling internships in the Portland metropolitan area. Additionally, students will complete a full-time, supervised intercultural internship lasting six months or longer (see the MA in Intercultural Studies program description, p. 51).

(This dual degree track requires 38 hours in addition to the 70 hours of the M.A. Counseling program listed above.)

Spiritual formation studies: 2 hours additional
Substitute SFS 502 and SFS 504 for SFS 512 and SFS 514

Biblical interpretation studies: 6 hours additional
Substitute BLS 501, BLS 502, BLS 503 for BLS 511, BLS 512, BLS 513

Intercultural foundation studies: 8 hours
DIS 501 Communicating Christ in Culture (2)
DIS 505 Biblical Theology of Mission (2)
DIS 506 Applied Cultural Analysis (2)
DIS 508 Applied Anthropology (2)

Intercultural specialization studies: 8 hours
Restricted electives—Select 8 hours from among the following:
DIS 516 Applied Linguistics (2)
DIS 520 History of Missions (2)
DIS 522 Starting and Developing Churches (2)
DIS 526 Religions of the World (2)
DIS 553 History of Women in Missions (2)
DIS 562H Introduction to Islam (2)
DIS 562J Theological Issues of At Risk Children / Youth(2)
DIS 562L Intervention Strategies for At Risk Children / Youth (2)
DIS 562N Church, Mission and At Risk Children / Youth (2)
DIS 570 Senior Project (2)

Restricted electives: 8 hours
Choose from DIS or TSL electives: 8 hours

Intercultural Internship: 6 hours
DIS 534 Adapting Cross-Culturally (2)
DIS 531 Intercultural Ministry Internship (4)

Total: 70 & 38 = 108 hours

M.A. in Counseling/M.Div. in Pastoral Counseling
(Dual Degree) Track

The M.A. in Counseling/M.Div. in Pastoral Counseling dual degree track program expands the student’s preparation in the biblical and theological areas, and adds a substantial ministerial emphasis (see the M.Div. program description). It is designed to prepare individuals for both professional counseling and such ministries as the pastorate, pastoral counseling, family
ministries, pastoral care, chaplaincy, discipleship, and small group ministries. Additionally, the dual degree track program begins preparation for membership in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. The Master of Arts in Counseling degree program is designed to meet the educational requirements for licensure by the Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.

This dual degree track requires 46 hours in addition to the 70 hours listed above for the M.A. Counseling degree.

Spiritual formation studies: 2 hours additional
Substitute SFS 502 and SFS 504 for SFS 512 and SFS 514

Biblical interpretation studies: 8 hours additional
Substitute DBS 506, BLS 501, BLS 502, BLS 503 for DBS 516, BLS 511,
BLS 512, BLS 513

Biblical language studies: 12 hours additional
(see p. 36 on biblical language options)
NTS 501 Functional Foundations of Greek (3)
NTS 502 Functional Application of Greek (3)
or
NTS 508 Introducing Foundation for Greek Exegesis (3)
NTS 509 Greek Reading and Syntax (3)
(Students complete either NTS 501/502 or NTS 508/509)
OTS 501 Functional Foundations of Hebrew (3)
OTS 502 Functional Application of Hebrew (3)
or
OTS 508 Introducing Foundation for Hebrew Exegesis (3)
OTS 509 Hebrew Reading and Syntax (3)
(Students complete either OTS 501/502 or OTS 508/509)

Theological studies: 6 hours additional
THS 508 Integrating Ministry and Theology (2)
CHS 505 Wisdom from Church History (4)
or
CHS 506 Insight and Inspiration from Church History (2)
CHS 5xx Church History elective (2)
(Students complete either CHS 505 or CHS 506 and a CHS elective)

Ministerial studies: 18 hours
DIS 501 Communicating Christ in Culture (2)
DMS 501 Thinking Theologically about Ministry (2)
DMS 502 Introducing Theology and Practice of Worship (2)
DMS 506 Developing Godly Leadership for the 21st Century (2)
EMS 505 Growing Disciples Intentionally (2)
PTS 503 Practicing Evangelism and Apologetics (2)
PTS 504 Maximizing the Church’s Redemptive Influence (2)
PTS 508 Developing Strong Families (2)
PTS 510 Preparing and Preaching Expository Sermons (2)

Total: 70 & 46 = 116 hours

• M.A. in Counseling Degree Tracks
• Main Page for the M.A. Counseling Program

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