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Schools Offering Training in Christian Counseling
To the best of our knowledge, the following institutions meet the criteria at the end of this list and are suitable for those interested in pursuing careers in counseling. However, inclusion doesn’t imply an endorsement of any specific program.
Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, Nyack College
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Mid-American Nazarene University
Moody Theological Seminary
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Criteria for inclusion:
- Institutions granting at least the Master of Arts degree in psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
- Official accreditation status by regional and national accrediting bodies
- Existence of the program(s) for at least one year
- Acceptable standards for admission into the program(s)
- Programs whose practicum and internship site includes Christian settings
- High level of preparation for state licensure
- Institutions which employ an evangelical Christian mission statement
- High level of faculty commitment to the integration of psychological theory and biblical truth