The Doctor of Philosophy

Christian Counseling

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Christian Counseling

The Christian 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.

  • Modified Residency

  • Residential

At a Glance

  • 5

    phd introduction

  • 3

    phd integrative colloquium

  • 24

    phd seminars

  • 6

    phd mentor directed studies

  • 4

    phd comprehensive exams

  • 18

    phd prospectus and dissertation

Program Courses

At Southeastern, I really saw the benefit of helping me think better as a theologian. Everything that we do in the classroom is also spiritual formation as well.

Devin Maddox PhD Graduate, 2022

PhD in Context

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

  • Teach in Higher Education

  • Do Christian Counseling

  • Train Counselors in the Local Church

Requirements

Below is a sample of the required courses. To see a complete list, view the academic catalog.

  • BCO9100 – Advanced Counseling Methods and Skills
  • BCO9350 – Counseling and the Academy
  • BCO9605 – Biblical and Theological Analysis of Models of Christian Counseling
  • BCO9615 – Theological Studies for the Practice of Counseling
  • BCO9650 – Theological Anthropology for Counseling
  • BCO9900 – Current Issues in Counseling

  • Our counseling programs beautifully marry biblical teaching and God-given wisdom through the psychological sciences to produce competent theologian-counselors who can apply knowledge from God's Word and God's world to hurting people.

    Kristin Kellen

    Assoc. Professor of Biblical Counseling

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