Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling — Specialization in Life Coaching

Advanced doctoral study in Christian Life Coaching. 8 core courses + 10 verbatim reports + dissertation, 60 hours.

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

RequirementCourses / Hours
Total Courses8 courses / 40 hours
Verbatim Reports10 reports
Dissertation20 hours
No Travel SeminarsMaximum 4 (Core only)
Total Program Hours60 hours

Tuition

Monthly Payment Plan

$2,795

$200 down, then $100/month until paid in full.

Pay Up Front

Save $300

$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.

CLC 600

Christian Life Coaching Handbook

by Tony Stoltzfus

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CLC 610

Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality

by Gary Collins

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CLC 620

Coaching Questions: A Coach's Guide to Powerful Asking Skills

by Tony Stoltzfus

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CLC 630

Character Makeover: 40 Days with a Life Coach to Create the Best You

by Katherine Brazelton and Shelley Leith

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CLC 640

Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills and Heart of a Christian Coach

by Tony Stoltzfus

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CLC 650

Christian Life Coaching For Widowed Men and Women

by Gail Ruth Peterson

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