Overview

The Christian Counseling program at Dallas Baptist University provides both a theological and counseling foundation enabling the student to incorporate biblical principles into a counseling ministry. The program is designed for graduates who plan to counsel in the local church, denominational agencies, and ministry-based organizations.

How Our Graduates Impact Their World

Graduates use their skills in shepherding and servant leadership to serve as age-group ministers, pastors, and leaders in non-profit or para-church organizations. They are also well equipped to pursue roles in recreation ministry, men's and women's ministry, missions, or in denominational organizations.

Experienced Faculty. Servant Leaders.

Learn from faculty practitioners who teach not only from the textbook but also from their ministry experience. We intentionally integrate Christ-centered, servant leadership principles into every aspect of study-from the courses students take, to the professors who teach. This DBU distinctive sets our program, and our graduates, apart.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Group Counseling Methods
Addictive and Compulsive Disorders
Marriage and Family Counseling
Counseling Victims of Trauma
A Christian Approach to Human Sexuality
Conflict Resolution in Ministry
Victim Assistance Ministry Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

DBU Admissions deadlines are rolling for most programs, and applicants are welcome to apply at any time.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence that the student is a Christian and is compatible with DBU's mission by proven conduct in accordance with Christian standards set forth in the Bible by announced intent, and by church involvement.
A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission
A likelihood of academic success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all previous course work
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members
A current professional résumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49716 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49716 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

49716 USD / year

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Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

How Our Graduates Impact Their World

Experienced Faculty. Servant Leaders.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dallas

Funding

Scholarships Information

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