Academic Outline

The Doctorate of Pastoral Counseling is a professional doctoral program designed to prepare experienced ministry leaders for advanced practice, supervision, and leadership in pastoral counseling contexts. The program integrates theological reflection, advanced counseling theory, ethical responsibility, and applied research to strengthen ministry-based counseling effectiveness.
This degree builds upon prior graduate theological and counseling education, equipping students to address complex spiritual, relational, and emotional issues within church and ministry environments. The program emphasizes applied research and the development of a ministry-focused doctoral project rather than a traditional academic dissertation.