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Academic Catalog
   
    Mar 28, 2024  
Academic Catalog - Spring 2018 
    
Academic Catalog - Spring 2018 [ARCHIVED]

PhD in Biblical Counseling


The Biblical Counseling PhD is designed for counselors, pastors, and educators who are seeking advanced scholarship and practical competence in biblical counseling. The degree provides advanced study in biblical psychology, is grounded in a commitment to the authority of Scripture, a theological anthropology and is devoted to the development of practical skills in counseling. The student will critically interact with contemporary developments in Christian counseling and selected psychotherapies. A modified residency format allows for students already established in their vocation to pursue the highest level academic degree while remaining in their current context.

Admissions Requirements: In addition to the regular PhD requirements, students must have earned a master’s degree in biblical counseling from an accredited institution.

Biblical Counseling Seminars - 24 hours


Each PhD student will carry 3-5 counseling clients throughout their “residency” (seminar) semesters, and conduct at least 3 sessions per week. Supervision will be provided by their reading seminar professor(s) during year one and by their mentor in year two. In addition, counseling cases will be discussed in every seminar, as they pertain to the seminar topic. Students are encouraged to continue counseling and supervision through their mentor during the “candidacy” (dissertation) as much as is feasible. 

PhD Examinations - 4 hours


PhD Candidacy - 18 hours