Dallas Baptist University Online MA Christian Counseling
Dallas Baptist University offers a master of arts program in Christian counseling through its Graduate School of Ministry. This is a Christ-centered, non-licensure graduate program designed to prepare servant leaders for practical Christian counseling ministry in the local church, denominational agencies, and ministry-based organizations.
The program is built around biblical foundations, counseling skills, and professional academic study. Students can complete the degree through online, hybrid, or evening courses, which gives flexibility for those balancing career, family, and ministry. The curriculum is designed to help students understand biblical principles, evaluate secular and Christian psychology from a theological perspective, and apply Christian counseling methods in real ministry settings. Faculty members bring both classroom knowledge and ministry experience, and the program reflects the university’s emphasis on servant leadership and faith integration.
This 36-credit program prepares students to provide counseling support in church and ministry settings rather than to become licensed professional counselors. The program focuses on theological and counseling foundations that help students guide hurting individuals and families with biblical wisdom and practical care. Key courses include abnormal psychology; introduction to Christian counseling, Christian counseling skills; contemporary Christian counseling theories; and faith formation in life.
Applicants must complete the graduate application process and submit a formal application for admission, official final transcripts from the institution where the bachelor’s degree was earned, transcripts from any post-baccalaureate or graduate study, a statement of purpose, and a current professional resume. The Graduate School of Ministry also requires a church membership recommendation from a staff member or church official, agreement with the university’s stated biblical beliefs, and completion of requisites such as Old Testament survey, New Testament survey, and general psychology, which may be met through equivalent courses or equivalency exams. Additional conditions may apply after the first semester.
Dallas Baptist University is a private Baptist university in Dallas, Texas, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The university presents its counseling program as part of a Christ-centered community committed to developing Christian servant leaders who serve throughout the world.
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MA – Christian Counseling
3000 Mountain Creek PkwyDallas, Texas
Program Essentials
Master's Degree
Counseling: Spiritual Counseling
Yes
0 – No required campus visits
36
Spring, Spring II, Summer, Fall, Fall II
Complete in as few as 18 to 24 months
Program Admissions
No GRE required
3.0
CA
Program Tuition
36
$1,432.00
$51,552.00
$1,432.00
$51,552.00
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