Christian Counseling Master’s Degree
A Masters degree in Christian counseling is an interesting combination of courses in psychology with ones that will develop their knowledge of this religious faith. Students learn techniques for working with children, adolescents, and adults as part of this degree program. End-of-life issues and substance abuse counseling will be addressed as part of the program of study.
Students enrolled in a Christian counseling degree program learn the techniques of common approaches to therapy. Examples of the types of courses you would be taking if you decided to major in Christian counseling include:
• Adult Development and Aging
• Child and Adolescent Christian Counseling
• Counseling Theory and Practice
• Death and Dying
• Epistle Themes
• Ethics and Law for the Christian Counselor
• Gospel Themes
• Introduction to Scripture
• Life Cycle Counseling
• Marriage and Family Counseling Christian Perspective
• New Testament I
• Old Testament I
• Old Testament Themes
• Personal Development
• Professional Issues in Counseling
• Psychopathology and Pharmacology
• Substance Abuse and Addiction
• Theory and Practice in Family Counseling
• World Religions
Career Options
A graduate from a Christian counseling program would be qualified for these types of careers:
• Christian Counselor
• Christian Missionary
• Director of Church Services
• Director of Worship
• Pastoral Assistant
• Youth Counselor
• Youth Pastor
