Doctor of Christian Counseling – Full
Two-Year Program
Equipping Christian Leaders with Advanced Administrative and Theological Skills for Ministry Excellence
Program Overview
The Doctor of Christian Counseling program is designed to equip advanced-level Christian counselors with the theological, psychological, and pastoral skills needed to minister to individuals and communities in need of emotional, mental, and spiritual healing. Rooted in biblical truth, this program integrates Christian theology with principles of counseling, pastoral care, and emotional wellness, preparing leaders for both church-based and clinical environments.
Program Purpose
- To provide biblical and theological foundations for Christian counseling.
- To train students in advanced counseling techniques that integrate psychology with Christian faith.
- To address contemporary issues facing individuals and families from a Christian perspective.
- To prepare students for academic research and dissertation writing in the field of Christian counseling.
Trimester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
Trimester 1
| DCC 701 | Biblical Foundations for Christian Counseling | 3 |
Trimester 1
| DCC 702 | Theology of Human Nature and Sin | 3 |
Trimester 1
| DCC 703 | Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
Trimester 1
| DCC 704 | Ethics in Christian Counseling | 2 |
Trimester 2 | DCC 705 | Psychopathology and Spiritual Discernment | 3 |
Trimester 2
| DCC 706 | Marriage and Family Counseling | 3 |
Trimester 2 | DCC 707 | Trauma, Grief, and Crisis Counseling | 3 |
Trimester 2
| DCC 708 | Integration of Psychology and Theology | 2 |
Trimester 3 | DCC 709 | Addiction and Deliverance Counseling | 3 |
Trimester 3 | DCC 710 | Counseling in Multicultural and Global Contexts | 2 |
Trimester 2
| DCC 711 | Research Methodology and Academic Writing | 3 |
Total Credit Hours for Year 1: 33 credits
Year 2: Dissertation Phase
The second year of the Doctor of Christian Counseling program is devoted to the completion of an original dissertation that contributes to the field of Christian counseling. The student will work closely with a dissertation supervisor to design, research, write, and defend a scholarly work rooted in theological, psychological, and counseling frameworks.
Dissertation Focus
- Develop an original research topic relevant to Christian counseling and ministry.
- Demonstrate academic and theological rigor in methodology and writing.
- Present findings that contribute to pastoral care, church counseling, or Christian mental health practice.
- Defend the dissertation before a panel of academic and professional reviewers.
Course Code | Dissertation Component
| Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
DCC 801
| Dissertation Proposal and Literature Review | 6 |
DCC 802
| Data Collection and Field Research | 6 |
DCC 803 | Data Analysis and Theological Reflection | 6 |
DCC 804 | Dissertation Writing and Final Defense | 6 |
Total Credit Hours for Year 2: 24 credits
Accreditation & Affiliations
Committed to Credibility and Quality
SBU holds recognized accreditations and works in affiliation with global theological networks, ministry associations, and academic institutions to ensure our programs meet international standards in both faith and scholarship.
University Leadership
Guided by Vision. Led by Servants.
At SBU, our leadership is comprised of spiritually mature, academically accomplished, and visionary individuals committed to shaping the next generation of Christian leaders.
Bishop
Title
Ph.D. Phillip Sudders
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Dr. Katherine Field
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PhD. Mary Simons
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