Throughout your degree, you’ll be learning core skills that can be used in nearly any profession. You’ll take courses on communication, critical thinking, and cultural studies. These will give you foundational knowledge to help you succeed in your career or future studies.
Doctor of Christian Leadership
Credit Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Christian Leadership degree provides advanced biblical, theological, and leadership training for experienced ministry leaders. The program emphasizes Christian leadership, organizational development, strategic ministry, biblical decision-making, and practical application, preparing graduates to lead churches, ministries, organizations, and Christian institutions with wisdom, integrity, and excellence.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Christian Leadership degree provides advanced biblical, theological, and leadership training for experienced ministry leaders. The program emphasizes Christian leadership, organizational development, strategic ministry, biblical decision-making, and practical application, preparing graduates to lead churches, ministries, organizations, and Christian institutions with wisdom, integrity, and excellence.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- GBTH630 - Rightly Dividing the New Testament
- GBTH635 - Rightly Dividing the Old Testament
- GBTH524 - 20th Century Church History
- GADM520 - Mentoring and Releasing to Ministry
- GBTH560 - Graduate Hermeneutics
- GCED600 - Creative Bible Teaching
- ADM311 - Leadership in Ministry I
- ADM422 - Leadership in Ministry II
- GCCS629 - Counseling, Psychology and the Christian
- GADM510 - Principles of Leadership
- GBPA520 - Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
- GADM651 - Building Strong Leaders
- BPA360 - Ethics and Excellence
- DISS401 - Dissertation
Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Credit Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling degree provides advanced training in pastoral counseling, Christian care, and applied ministry. The program equips experienced ministry leaders to provide biblically informed guidance, counseling, and support to individuals, couples, families, and communities while integrating Christian principles with foundational counseling practices.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling degree provides advanced training in pastoral counseling, Christian care, and applied ministry. The program equips experienced ministry leaders to provide biblically informed guidance, counseling, and support to individuals, couples, families, and communities while integrating Christian principles with foundational counseling practices.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- GCCS629 - Christian Psychology and Counseling
- BCC101 - Basic Christian Counseling
- GCCS610 - Crisis Counseling I
- GCCS620 - Crisis Counseling II
- GCCS623 - Counseling for Change
- GBPA540 - Anger’s Slippery Slope
- GCCS301 - Building Strong Marriages and Families
- GCCS650 - Suicide and the Evil Force Behind It
- GCCS540 - Pastoral Counseling
- GCCS530 - Conflict Management and Resolution
- DISS424 - Dissertation
Doctor of Clinical Christian Counseling
Credit Hours: 48
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Clinical Christian Counseling degree focuses on advanced counseling theory, clinical practice, human development, and evidence-informed approaches within a Christian framework. The program develops practitioners’ skills in understanding complex personal and relational concerns, applying counseling interventions, conducting scholarly inquiry, and integrating faith with professional counseling practice.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Clinical Christian Counseling degree focuses on advanced counseling theory, clinical practice, human development, and evidence-informed approaches within a Christian framework. The program develops practitioners’ skills in understanding complex personal and relational concerns, applying counseling interventions, conducting scholarly inquiry, and integrating faith with professional counseling practice.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- BTH106 - Bible Doctrines
- CED140 - A Survey of the Bible
- BPA211 - Study Methods
- GCCS610 - Crisis Counseling I
- GCCS620 - Crisis Counseling II
- GCCS623 - Counseling for Change
- GBPA540 - Anger’s Slippery Slope
- GCCS301 - Building Strong Marriages and Families
- GCCS650 - Suicide and the Evil Force Behind It
- GCCS530 - Conflict Management and Resolution
- BCC101 - Basic Christian Counseling
- GCCS629 - Christian Psychology and Counseling
Doctor of Christian Counseling and Psychology (CPsy.D.)
Credit Hours: 39
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
A Doctoral Degree in Christian Counseling and Psychology is one of the highest-level degrees you can earn in the field of Christian Counseling psychology. This is a relatively new degree option, also known as the CPsy.D.
The Doctor of Christian Counseling and Psychology program is open to those who have been actively engaged in some form of professional ministry (parish, social service, community outreach, chaplaincy, etc.) and who meet the admission requirements listed for this degree. The degree is offered to credentialed ministry professionals and is not designed for those just entering the field of counseling. A doctorate in Christian Counseling and Psychology is required if you desire to open your own private practice.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
A Doctoral Degree in Christian Counseling and Psychology is one of the highest-level degrees you can earn in the field of Christian Counseling psychology. This is a relatively new degree option, also known as the CPsy.D.
The Doctor of Christian Counseling and Psychology program is open to those who have been actively engaged in some form of professional ministry (parish, social service, community outreach, chaplaincy, etc.) and who meet the admission requirements listed for this degree. The degree is offered to credentialed ministry professionals and is not designed for those just entering the field of counseling. A doctorate in Christian Counseling and Psychology is required if you desire to open your own private practice.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- GCCS610 - Crisis Counseling I
- GCCS620 - Crisis Counseling II
- GCCS623 - Counseling for Change
- GBPA540 - Anger’s Slippery Slope
- GCCS301 - Building Strong Marriages and Families
- GCCS630 - Marriage Counseling
- GCCS650 - Suicide and the Evil Force Behind It
- GCCS629 - Counseling, Psychology and the Christian
- GCCS510 - Spiritual Navigation
- GCCS520 - Abnormal Psychology
- GCCS530 - Conflict Management and Resolution
- DISS424 - Dissertation
Doctor of Christian Education
Credit Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Christian Education degree (EdD) provides advanced study in Christian education, instructional development, curriculum design, educational leadership, and faith-based learning. The program equips experienced educators and ministry leaders to develop effective teaching strategies, lead educational programs, train others, and advance biblical learning within churches, schools, and Christian organizations.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Christian Education degree (EdD) provides advanced study in Christian education, instructional development, curriculum design, educational leadership, and faith-based learning. The program equips experienced educators and ministry leaders to develop effective teaching strategies, lead educational programs, train others, and advance biblical learning within churches, schools, and Christian organizations.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- CED211 - An Introduction to Christian Education
- CED311 - Childhood Christian Education
- GCED500 - Christian Education
- BTH351 - New Testament Church History
- ADM201 - Ministry Administration (Local Guidelines)
- ADM311 - Leadership in Ministry I
- BTH121 - Systematic Theology I
- BTH221 - Systematic Theology II
- BTH490 - Blood Covenant
- BPA360 - Ethics and Excellence
- ADM400 - Making of a Leader
- DISS424 - Dissertation
Doctor of Ministry
Credit Hours: 51
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry degree is to provide advanced practical and theological training for experienced ministry leaders. The program focuses on strengthening ministry practice, developing leadership capacity, addressing contemporary ministry challenges, and applying biblical principles to real-world ministry contexts. It prepares graduates to serve with greater depth, effectiveness, and spiritual maturity.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry degree is to provide advanced practical and theological training for experienced ministry leaders. The program focuses on strengthening ministry practice, developing leadership capacity, addressing contemporary ministry challenges, and applying biblical principles to real-world ministry contexts. It prepares graduates to serve with greater depth, effectiveness, and spiritual maturity.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- GBTH635 - Rightly Dividing the Old Testament
- GBTH630 - Rightly Dividing the New Testament
- BTH106 - Bible Doctrines
- BPA240 - Preparation for Ministry I
- BPA250 - Preparation for Ministry II
- GBTH560 - Graduate Hermeneutics
- GBTH570 - Understanding and Ministering in the Anointing
- GCED610 - The Importance of Christian Education
- GADM550 - Church Growth
- ADM311 - Leadership in Ministry I
- ADM422 - Leadership in Ministry II
- GCCS629 - Counseling, Psychology and the Christian
- GBPA520 - Leadership Roles and Responsibilities
- GADM651 - Building Strong Leaders
- BPA360 - Ethics and Excellence
- DISS401 - Dissertation
Doctor of Theology
Credit Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Theology degree provides advanced study and research in biblical and theological disciplines. The program emphasizes theological scholarship, biblical interpretation, critical research, and the development of a deeper understanding of Christian doctrine and its application to the Church, ministry, and contemporary society.
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Theology degree provides advanced study and research in biblical and theological disciplines. The program emphasizes theological scholarship, biblical interpretation, critical research, and the development of a deeper understanding of Christian doctrine and its application to the Church, ministry, and contemporary society.
Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree
- GBTH635 - Rightly Dividing the Old Testament
- GBTH630 - Rightly Dividing the New Testament
- GBTH640 - Covenants
- BTH121 - Systematic Theology I
- BTH221 - Systematic Theology II
- BTH343 - Systematic Theology III
- BTH454 - Systematic Theology IV
- GBTH600 - Advanced Theology
- GBTH500 - The Pastor as a Theologian
- GBTH560 - Graduate Hermeneutics
- GCED600 - Creative Bible Teaching
- GBTH615 - The Kingdom of God
- GBTH620 - Christian Apologetics
- DISS401 - Dissertation