Overview

Students in the Pastoral Care and Counseling program of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will be equipped to integrate theology with psychological theories to address human suffering and facilitate the healing and flourishing of persons and communities.

Clinical Track Option

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling Clinical Track is a 65-hour degree that gives you the clinical training and academic coursework necessary to sit for the Illinois state licensure exam for professional counselors. Garrett-Evangelical partners with Northwestern University and The Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago (CRPC) to provide the necessary clinical courses for licensure in Illinois, with the bulk of the clinical courses being at CRPC.

The MAPCC Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care track is a 48-credit hour hybrid degree track where students can complete nearly all of their required coursework online without needing to move to Evanston/Chicago area.

Within the requirements of the program are a short, intensive cohort retreat, and two weeklong in-person intensives during the second year of the program – one during the Fall semester and one during the Spring semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pastoral Care and Counseling

Psychology of Religion

Premarital, Marital, and Family Counseling

Pastor as Counselor

Practicum in Pastoral Care and Counseling

Global Christianity in an Interfaith World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

Credits

48 SCH

MAPCC Clinical track is a 65-credit hour
The MAPCC Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care track is a 48-credit hour

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 476 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application for Admission

Statement of Purpose

Resume

Three letters of recommendation, including one church reference and at least one academic reference

Official copies of transcripts from each college or university you have attended

A $75 application processing fee which can be submitted online via debit or credit card when submitting your application as final, or mailed to us via check or money order

Official TOEFL scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21576 USD / year

≈ 21576 USD / year
Out-of-State

21576 USD / year

≈ 21576 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21576 USD / year

≈ 21576 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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