International Theological Seminary

Degree Programs / Biblical Counseling Doctor of Philosophy

Biblical Counseling Doctor of Philosophy

Entrance Requirements

  • Masters Degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Written letter of intent

Course Requirements

  • Minimum of 60 Credit Hours
  • Required Courses: 45 hours
  • Elective Courses: 15 hours
  • Successful completion of courses BCRES01-BCRES06 qualifies a student for Restorative Therapy Certification with FBCTI

Tuition

  • Single payment option: $2,400.00
  • Monthly payment option: $140.00 down payment includes application fee, plus 23 additional monthly payments of $115.00

Required Courses

  • PRM505GInterpersonal Communication and Conflict Management (3)
  • PSY10Counseling for Family Violence and Abuse (3)
  • PSY11Counseling and Children (3)
  • PSY13Counseling And Families (3)
  • PSY14Counseling and Families of Children with Disabilities (3)
  • PSY15Counseling In Times Of Crisis (3)
  • PSY16Counseling The Depressed (3)
  • PSY18Counseling the Sick and Terminally Ill (3)
  • PSY22Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction (3)
  • PSY23Excellence and Ethics in Counseling (3)
  • PSY26Cognitive Therapy Techniques (3)
  • PSY29Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy (3)
  • RSH06GDoctoral Independent Research (6)
  • THE501GChristian Ethics (3)

Prerequisite Courses

  • BCARES01Advanced Anger Management (8)
  • BCARES02Complex Family Issues (4)
  • BCARES03The Spiritual Dynamics of Addiction (8)
  • BCARES04Crisis Chaplaincy (4)
  • BCARES05Certified Leadership Coach (4)
  • BCARES06Youth Violence Intervention Specialists (4)
  • BCRES01Foundational Principles of Faith-Based Counseling (2)
  • BCRES02Chemical Dependency (2)
  • BCRES03Crisis Intervention Counseling (3)
  • BCRES04Anger Management (3)
  • BCRES05Setting Up a Faith-Based Counseling Center (3)
  • BCRES06Marriage and Family (3)
  • BIS05UComplete Bible Survey (3)
  • PSY01Creation Therapy (6)
  • SPL01Ten Basic Foundations (3)

Recommended Elective Courses

  • MIS508GAfrican Theology and Religions (3)
  • PRM05GPractical Pastoral Ministry (3)
  • PSY22Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction (3)
  • PSY26Cognitive Therapy Techniques (3)
  • THE504GThe Doctrine of Man and Sin (3)
  • THE520GBarth and Neo-Orthodoxy (3)
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