Our School of Christian Counseling offers you an education as Associate of Christian Counseling, Bachelor of Christian Counseling, Master of Christian Counseling, and Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling.

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Who is our Christian Counseling major designed for?

  • Pastors, ministers, parents and anyone interested in Christian counseling ministry. (See * below)
  • Christian school teachers and administrators.
  • Christians working in the public school system.

This major equips the student to counsel from a Biblical worldview. Christian counseling is vastly different from secular counseling.

What Will A Christian Counseling Graduate Be Equipped To Do?

  • Will know Biblical principles which lead to strong and successful homes, including the proper role of husband, wife, and children.
  • Will know the proactive steps of relational parenting.
  • Will know Biblical principles to the wise use of money.
  • Will know the Biblical truths for achieving true contentment and purpose in life.
  • Will know the Biblical approach in dealing with the emotional problems that trouble Christians today.
  • Will be equipped to help others deal with unforgiveness and bitterness. This is one of the most important tasks Christian counselors face today.
  • Will know the skills needed for ministering to the grief of those left behind following the death of a loved one.
  • Will be equipped to give good Biblical advice for couples having problems with their relationships.

Bachelor of Christian Counseling – 4 Year Degree

Students are required to complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category listed in their program. Each Bachelor program requires a total of 64 courses (128 credits).

Associate of Christian Counseling – 2 Year Degree

Students are required to complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category listed in their program. Each Associate degree program requires a total of 32 courses (64 credits).

Master of Christian Counseling – 2 Year Degree

Students must complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category. Each Master degree program requires ten courses (30 credits), plus a Thesis (6 credits) for a total of 36 credits.

Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling – 3 Year Degree

Students must complete the minimum number of courses indicated in each category. Each Doctoral degree program requires twelve courses (36 credits), plus a Dissertation (9 credits) for a total of 45 credits. (All graduate courses offer three credits.)

* Please note that most states have licensing requirements before you can set up a business of counseling. Please check your state requirements if this is your goal. Our Bible degree is designed to equip counselors to be in the ministry of counseling within the confines of a Christian ministry or church. If you are an ordained, licensed or commissioned minister, you probably can accept remuneration for counseling since most states exempt clergy from having to be state licensed.