Description
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 prospective doctoral candidate’s eligibility.
DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
TUITION – $1,500 per quarter
Automatic Monthly Payment Program: $500 down and $500 a month for a total of $1,500 per quarter $18,000.
Up Front Payment Program: $2000 reduction for a total of $15,000 paid at enrollment.
Tuition does not include textbooks. Please purchase them at your favorite book dealer or www.Amazon.com.
ABOUT THIS DEGREE PROGRAM: The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling degree program will increase the doctoral candidate’s understanding in the area of Christian counseling. The Ph.D. in Christian Counseling program at Fellowship Theological Seminary Online offers an advanced, biblically grounded education that equips students to become transformative leaders in pastoral care, clinical counseling, and spiritual formation. Through a series of specialized courses, students engage deeply with subjects such as Biblical Psychology, Theology of Suffering and Healing, Advanced Pastoral Counseling Techniques, and Integration of Faith and Clinical Practice. Courses like Counseling Ethics and Christian Worldview challenge students to navigate contemporary ethical dilemmas while remaining rooted in scriptural truth. Additionally, Research Methodology in Christian Counseling empowers learners to contribute original scholarship to the field, while Spiritual Formation and Human Development provides critical insights into the holistic care of individuals across the lifespan. Each course is designed not only to deepen theological understanding but also to develop practical, Spirit-led strategies for helping individuals and families navigate emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges. The education attained through these courses forms a solid foundation for graduates to serve in academic, pastoral, clinical, and missionary contexts with both competence and compassion.
The program consists of all courses, which are the equivalent of hours using a “study-as you-go” matriculation, a dissertation, which is the equivalent of twenty hours of study plus Christian Counseling Verbatim Reports. Texts must be selected from the list of Authorized Textbooks provided below. Although all textbooks may be ordered simultaneously, assignments must be submitted one at a time. Once a textbook is read, a 10-to-20-page paper describing what was read must be submitted for grading. A four-to-six-page paper is required for each chapter. We are simply asking students for a summary of the material for each chapter of the book required for each course.
A one-to-three-page paper is required for each Christian Counseling verbatim report. Verbatim reports are approximate word-for-word reports or summaries of actual counseling or ministry care dialogue sessions. Verbatim reports may cover, but are not limited to, formal counseling sessions as well as time spent with someone in a helpful situation such as a hospital visit, nursing home visit or a conversation with someone at church. Each verbatim report should begin with paragraph describing the setting and should conclude with a paragraph summarizing the student’s perception of the result of the counseling or ministry care dialogue session. Review the How to Submit Your Work tab concerning submission of assignments.
SPECIFIC DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: The Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling degree program requires a “study-as you-go” matriculation. This is comprised of all listed courses a dissertation (20 hours) plus ten Christian Counseling Verbatim Reports. Three of the six required courses must be core courses chosen from the list of Authorized Textbooks provided below.
Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.
Step-by-Step Enrollment Instructions
- Visit the Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling page.
- Click the “Register Now” button.
- Review and select the degree program most suited to your current academic qualifications.
- Click “Get Started” under the program description.
- Use PayPal for secure payment processing. You can select the PayPal Logo or Pay with Debit or With Credit Card to complete your payment.
- Upon completing the payment, your coursework will be unlocked. Coursework is drip-released, ensuring step-by-step progression.
- An email will be sent to you to arrange an introductory virtual conversation via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, etc. to welcome you, provide orientation and personally answer any questions.
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