Christian Counseling Degree

Grace Bible College & Theological Seminary is now a Certified National Christian Counseling Association Academic Institution.

Bachelor’s Degree – Credit Hours: 60
Prerequisites: Associate Degree or Equivalent

The Bachelor in Christian Counseling (B.C.C.) degree is designed to broaden the understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of Christian counseling. This program will equip ministry practitioners with the necessary skills to counsel from a biblical and Christian perspective and will enhance their effectiveness in ministering to people.

Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree

  • BOT111 Old Testament Survey I
  • BOT122 Old Testament Survey II
  • BNT100 New Testament Survey
  • BTH106 Bible Doctrines
  • BPA475 Understanding Prayer
  • BPA230 Living Epistles
  • BPA460 Ethics and Excellence
  • BPA333 Nature of Faith
  • BTH331 The Anointing
  • NCCA Basic Christian Counseling
  • NCCA Temperamant Theory
  • NCCA Testing/Measurements
  • NCCA Christian Counseling Integrating Temperament and Psychology
  • GCCS530 Conflict Management and Resolution

(Courses are subject to change at the suggestion of the Chancellor)

A total of 60 semester hours are required, with a minimum of thirty semester hours from CBIS. A 2.5 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0.

Master’s Degree – Credit Hours: 42
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

The Master in Christian Counseling (M.C.C.) Degree Program is designed to prepare the student for a specialized ministry in the counseling of individuals, couples, families, and special focus groups within the context of the local church, para-church ministries, church-related agencies, or other religious settings.

The program enables the student to employ integrative therapies: integrating proven, effective counseling methods, models, and modalities, with sound biblical and theological principles. The vision of the church is to be a healing community. Hope for hurting individuals and families is an essential element of the Christian message. This program equips the student to help people realize personhood and wholeness in every area of human life – spirit, mind, and body.

Courses You’ll Complete to Earn Your Degree

  • GCCS610 Crisis Counseling I
  • GCCS620 Crisis Counseling II
  • GCCS520 Abnormal Psychology
  • GCCS650 Suicide and the Evil Force Behind It
  • NCCA Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
  • CC209 Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction
  • CC104 Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
  • NCCA  Temperament Case Studies
  • CO560 Assessment and Diagnosis
  • NCCA Counseling the Codependent

(Courses are subject to change at the suggestion of the Chancellor)

A total of 42 semester hours are required, with a minimum of thirty semester hours from GBCTS. A 3.0 GPA is required on a scale of 4.0.

Doctor of Christian Counseling – Phase III

Below are the courses for the Doctor of Christian Counseling program, which includes licensure with the National Christian Counseling Association.  You will take the NCCA-specific courses. 
Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent
The Doctor of Christian Counseling Program (DCC) is designed to provide students with an advanced background in Christian Counseling and incorporates programs that enable licensure by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA).

DISSERTATION to include 35 Case Studies and additional courses based on specific interest.