The Academic Committee of the Board of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary (CBTS) is pleased to announce that its Master of Arts in Theological Studies with a counseling concentration will now be formally recognized as the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to providing confessional, church-centered theological education that is deeply rooted in the sufficiency of Scripture and the supremacy of Christ.
This name change is not merely cosmetic—it affirms the Seminary’s dedication to training men and women to counsel from the whole counsel of God. At CBTS, we believe that the Bible speaks authoritatively to all matters of life and godliness, and that pastoral care and counseling must flow from a robust biblical and theological foundation. Our updated degree title more clearly communicates this conviction to our students, partner churches, and ministry supporters.
The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling will continue to be grounded in Scripture and our confessional standards, shaped by our Reformed heritage, and centered on the local church. Students will be equipped to minister effectively in counseling contexts with a gospel-centered, Christ-exalting approach that upholds the sufficiency of Scripture in addressing the heart of human struggle.
We rejoice in this step forward and remain steadfast in our mission to serve Christ and His church by training faithful shepherds and counselors for the next generation.
Brice Bigham serves as the Director of Development & Marketing at CBTS. He is an M.Div. Student at CBTS and serves as a Deacon at Grace Reformed Baptist Church of Owensboro, KY. He lives with his wife Alina and their four children. Brice particularly enjoys church history, homesteading, and spending time with his family.
