About This Program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling, Specialization in Life Coaching acquaints the student with a broad perspective of Life Coaching.
The program consists of eight courses (40 hours) and a dissertation (20 hours), plus ten Counseling Verbatim Reports (1–3 pages each). A 60–150 page dissertation is required.
Note: If a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Specialization in Life Coaching has been completed, the student is not eligible for this doctoral program.
Prerequisite: An earned Master's degree from an approved educational institution. All 8 required courses must be core courses — electives may not be utilized.
Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Courses / Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Courses | 8 courses / 40 hours |
| Verbatim Reports | 10 reports |
| Dissertation | 20 hours |
| No Travel Seminars | Maximum 4 (Core only) |
| Total Program Hours | 60 hours |
Tuition
Monthly Payment Plan
$2,795
$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.
Pay Up Front
$2,495
Full payment at enrollment. Textbooks not included.
* Tuition does not include textbooks. Purchase at your favorite book dealer or Amazon.com.
Curriculum — Authorized Textbooks
Select your core and elective courses from the approved textbook list below.
Christian Life Coaching Handbook
by Tony Stoltzfus
Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality
by Gary Collins
Coaching Questions: A Coach's Guide to Powerful Asking Skills
by Tony Stoltzfus
Character Makeover: 40 Days with a Life Coach to Create the Best You
by Katherine Brazelton and Shelley Leith
Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills and Heart of a Christian Coach
by Tony Stoltzfus
Christian Life Coaching For Widowed Men and Women
by Gail Ruth Peterson