Master's Degrees
Master of Christian Counseling
Advanced Christian counseling study integrating Scripture, counseling theory, and pastoral practice, with supervised case work and a research thesis.
- Tuition
- $5,500full program
- Credit Hours
- 36
- Duration
- 24–36 mo
- Format
- 100% Online
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Integrate Scripture with counseling theory and practice
- Conduct pastoral counseling sessions with structure and skill
- Assess presenting concerns and identify referral thresholds
- Apply ethical standards, confidentiality, and documentation
- Care for individuals in grief, crisis, and spiritual struggle
Core Coursework
- 01Introduction to Christian Counseling
- 02Theories of Counseling in Christian Perspective
- 03Human Growth and Development
- 04Crisis and Trauma Care
- 05Grief and Loss
- 06Counseling Ethics and Confidentiality
- 07Group and Family Dynamics
- 08Abnormal Behavior and Referral
- 09Supervised Practicum
- 10Research and Thesis
Course sequence and titles are subject to catalog revision. See the state course catalogs for the governing version.
Who This Program Is For
Pastoral counselors, ministry care teams, and lay counselors in church settings.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree or equivalent standing
What This Credential Does and Doesn't Do
CRITICAL: This degree does not lead to state licensure as an LPC, LMHC, LMFT, or clinical psychologist. Clinical licensure requires a regionally accredited degree, supervised clinical hours, and state board examination. Do not enroll expecting a clinical license.
FMI holds degree-granting authority in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia, and is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Read our full accreditation statement.
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