• Program 2 – Combined License & B.A.

  • Procedures & Requirements

     A student can qualify for a License and B.A. in Christian Counseling by completing Three Phases of training.

    Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

    • A Certified Temperament Counselor certificate and
    • Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin.

     Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

    Certified Pastoral Counselor (high-school diploma, GED or Associates)

    • Licensed Pastoral Counselor (holds a Bachelors)
    • Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (holds a Masters)
    • Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certified (holds a Doctorate)
    • Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional fee applies)  Available also if the laws of your state prohibit the use of term pastoral license.

  • After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

    • A Licensed Pastoral Counselor certificate, card and
    • The Appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selectedspecialty areas completed and
    • A Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling

    Phase 1

    A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required

    Each candidate must complete the following 5 courses:

    1. Basic Christian Counseling
    2. Temperament Theory
    3. Testing/Measurements
    4. emperament Therapy
    5. Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology

    There are additional requirements, which will include a Practicum Phase.

    Phase 2

    Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:

    1. Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
    2. Temperament Case Studies
    3. Counseling the Codependent

    There are additional requirements which will include a practicum phase

     Phase 3

    Each student must select and complete six (6) advanced courses. A complete list will be provided to the student to choose from.

    Upon completion of the required courses, the student must submit written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament — KJV). (may be waived depending upon the educational level and training of the student upon enrollment).

  • Program 2

    Combined NCCA Licensed Christian Counseling & B.A. Program

    This program is for those who already hold a High School diploma and are experienced Christians.   Most candidates complete this process in one to two years, although it has been accomplished in less time.