Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling

Deepen your understanding of Christian counseling at the doctoral level through six focused courses, verbatim reports, and a comprehensive dissertation.

6 Courses (30 hrs) 50 Total Hours All Levels

About This Program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling degree program increases the doctoral candidate's understanding in the area of Christian counseling. The program consists of six courses (equivalent to 30 hours), a dissertation (equivalent to 20 hours), plus ten Christian Counseling Verbatim Reports (reduced to five if the student has completed an M.A. in Christian Counseling with FTSO).

Once a textbook is read, a 10–20 page paper must be submitted for grading. A 1–3 page paper is required for each verbatim report. Verbatim reports are approximate word-for-word reports or summaries of actual counseling or ministry care dialogue sessions — including formal counseling sessions, hospital visits, nursing home visits, or pastoral conversations. Each report should begin with a paragraph describing the setting and conclude with a paragraph summarizing the student's perception of the result.

Application Requirements

The prospective doctoral candidate must hold an earned Master's degree from an approved educational institution. Upon receipt of the application and consultation, a determination will be made concerning the candidate's eligibility.