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Nov 21, 2024
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Academic Catalog - Spring 2020 [ARCHIVED]
PhD in Biblical Counseling
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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.
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PhD Introduction - 5 Hours
PhD Integrative Colloquium - 3 Hours
PhD Research Seminars - 24 Hours
NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in one research language before beginning their fifth seminar.
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 Mentor Directed Studies - 6 Hours
PhD Comprehensive Exams - 4 Hours
NOTE: Students must demonstrate proficiency in their second research language before beginning sitting for comprehensive exams.
PhD Prospectus and Dissertation - 18 Hours
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