Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling
Curriculum Overview of the Ph.D. Degree Program

Chaplains College offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of counseling techniques and the role of spirituality in counseling. One of the primary benefits of this degree is that it prepares graduates to provide effective counseling services to individuals, couples, and families struggling with emotional and spiritual issues. Graduates will also be equipped to address complex issues such as addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship problems from a Christian perspective. Chaplains College also has highly qualified faculty members who bring academic expertise and practical experience to the classroom. These professors offer personalized attention and guidance to each student throughout their studies. They also serve as mentors, providing valuable insights into Christian counseling and helping students develop their professional goals.

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5 Sessions | 2-4 Courses per Session |3-4 Credit Hours per Course | 60 Total Credit Hours |

Session 1
PHD - 491 Christ Our Healer - 3 credits
PHD - 492 Abnormal Psychology—3 credits
PHD - 493 Mentoring and Releasing to Ministry - 3 credits

Session 2
PHD-494  Conflict Management and
                 Resolution - 3 credits
PHD–495 Bioethics and Pastoral Care 4
                credits
PHD-496 Divine Guidance - 3 credits

Session 3
PHD-497 Integrity - 3 credits
PHD–498 Anger’s Slippery Slope – 4 credits
PHD-499 Discipleship– Call to God’s
                Discipline - 3 credits

Session 4
PHD-500  The effects Transference and
                 Counter Transference - 3 credits
PHD-502  Spiritual Warfare - 3 credits
PHD–503 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
                 with Couples and Families - 4
                 credits

Session 5
PHD – 504 Christian Counseling Ethics – 3 credits
PHD – 505 Treating Trauma in Christian
                  Counseling - 4 credits
PHD–506  Theology of Christian Counseling
                  – 4 credits

Dissertation:
Dissertation: Graduate papers must be 220-250 pages in length. Topic of Dissertation (10 credit hours) will be selected by the professor. Total of 60 Earned Credit Hours

American Psychological Association (APA) Requirements

​Students are required to utilize American Psychological Association (APA) formatting and maintain a level of quality as required for all CCSGS Programs. Written research assignments must reference sources when utilized in research assignments. References must include the title of the manuscript, page location, book author name, and name of publisher, and date of publication. The student must write a research paper for each course of study. All graduate-level students will be required to write a thesis or dissertation.