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The 72-hour Master of Arts in Christian Psychology (MACP) at Houston Baptist University includes 12 hours in Christian worldview studies (biblical studies, theology, and philosophy) and 6 hours of spiritual formation training, as well as all of the courses required for LPA, though they too are informed by Christian content, resulting in a program unique in the field of psychology and psychotherapy: Christ-centered, biblically-rooted, and clinically informed.

Bringing together the rich theological, spiritual and pastoral care traditions of Christianity with the clinical advances of contemporary psychology, psychotherapy, and counseling, this degree enables a graduate to become a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Texas (and other states with similar requirements). The MACP and the MA in Christian Counseling programs (MACC) at HCU share 80% of their courses. However, in contrast to the LPC, there is greater emphasis on psychological science (physiological psychology and personality dynamics) and additional courses on psychological assessment.

Along with the MACC, this degree is distinguished by its thorough grounding in a Christian worldview (in contrast to the worldview of naturalism that dominates contemporary psychotherapy and counseling). However, graduates will be trained to practice effectively in both Christian and public mental health settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Christian Spiritual Direction

Methods of Group Process

Clinical Psychopathology

Methods and Techniques in Counseling

Form Psychology

Cultural Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Online program: 6 start dates/ year

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Christian Studies Counselling Psychology View 475 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Show proof of sufficient English skills
TOEFL, IELTS, SAT and/or ACT scores, OR
Completion of two (2) classes of collegiate English taken in the United States
Certificate of completion from Language Consultants International (ESL program)
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent at an accredited institution of higher education whose instruction is conducted in English.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11470 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11470 USD / year

≈ 11470 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11470 USD / year

≈ 11470 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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