Overview
This Christian Counseling program of study from Southern California Seminary is most useful for persons seeking to focus their education on the interdisciplinary counseling and Christian studies.
This program provides students with a biblical and theological foundation that is significant for counseling from a biblical worldview.
The program can be completed between 16-24 months if students take 9-12 units each trimester.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling program students will be able to:
- Interpret the content of the Old and New Testaments utilizing a literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutic;
- Demonstrate a graduate-level proficiency on a range of issues related to biblical studies and Christian counseling;
- Expound Biblical truths in a variety of settings;
- Apply biblical knowledge for spiritual growth and discipleship; and
- Demonstrate competencies in counseling from a biblical framework.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Theological Foundations of Counseling
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Conflict Resolution
- Faith Integration and Praxis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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All parts of a student’s application should be received by SCS six months before the beginning of the fall or spring trimester.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Christian Studies Counselling Psychology View 324 other Masters in Christian Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply for admission
- Request Official Transcripts
- Submit Essay (2-essays for DMin)
- Submit Reference (Pastor/Chaplain)
- Apply for Financial Aid
Tuition Fee
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International
22464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 468 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
22464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 468 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for El Cajon
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.