Doctoral Courses

Program: Doctorate Degree
Credits: 36

Courses:
Theology
Christian Education
Christian Counselling
Divinity

DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY
MODULES:
Advanced Homiletics III
Greek I
Greek II (Greek I Required)
Psychology of Personality
Mechanics of Research
Introduction To Research Methods
Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology
Contemporary Issues in Theology

DOCTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
MODULES:
Curriculum Development in Christian Education
Christian Counselling Theories and Strategies
Ethics in Christian Education
Philosophy of Christian Education III
Church History II
Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour
Introduction To Research Methods
Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology

DOCTOR OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING
MODULES:

Core Courses (18 credits)

  • Foundations of Christian Counseling (3 credits)
  • Theological Perspectives in Counseling (3 credits)
  • Ethics, Law, and Professional Identity in Christian Counseling (3 credits)
  • Psychological Theories in Christian Counseling (3 credits)
  • Advanced Pastoral Care and Counseling (3 credits)
  • Crisis Intervention from a Christian Perspective (3 credits)

Electives/Specializations (6 credits)

Students can choose two or more specialized courses based on their interests or intended area of practice within Christian counseling, such as:

  • Marriage and Family Counseling in Christian Practice (3 credits)
  • Counseling Techniques for Addiction and Recovery (3 credits)
  • Child and Adolescent Counseling in Christian Practice (3 credits)
  • Group Therapy in Christian Contexts (3 credits)

Research and Dissertation (12 credits)

  • Research Methods in Christian Counseling (3 credits)
  • Dissertation Seminar (3 credits)
  • Dissertation Research and Writing (6 credits): This component involves conducting original research under the supervision of a faculty advisor, culminating in a dissertation that contributes new insights to the field of Christian counseling.

DOCTOR OF DIVINITY
MODULES:
Advanced Homiletics III
Greek I
Greek II (Greek I Required)
Church History II
Psychology of Testing: Measurement
Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour
Introduction To Research Methods
Old Testament Theology
New Testament Theology

**THESIS
To complete any of the listed Doctorate Degree Courses you must a thesis. Your tutor will speak more to you about this once you have enrolled on to your chosen Doctorate Degree course.