Master's and Doctorate in Ministry with Emphasis on Mental Health Counseling and Christian Ethics
Doctorate: 2,500 hours
Doctorate: 03 to 05 years
Program Overview
This program trains highly qualified professionals in the intersection of mental health and Christian ethics, developing counseling techniques that respect the spiritual and psychological dimensions of human experiences.
Differences Between Master's and Doctorate
Both programs are conducted in a 100% online modality with high scientific support, adapting perfectly to your academic pace.
Research Lines and Emphases
Program Objectives
General Objective
Qualify specialists to integrate evidence-based counseling practices with a Christian worldview, addressing behavioral and emotional conditions.
Specific Objectives
- Study spiritual trauma, crisis intervention, and family mediation.
- Explore bioethics and theological pastoral care of the soul.
- Develop advanced skills in listening and clinical counseling models.
Teaching Methodology
Target Audience
Program & Curricular Matrix
1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
- •Introduction to Mental Health Counseling.
- •Foundations of Psychology and Psychopathology.
- •Spirituality and Mental Health.
- •Scientific Methodology.
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
- •Pastoral Theology and Soul Care.
- •Ethics and Bioethics in Religious Counseling.
- •Listening Techniques and Therapeutic Communication.
- •Research Seminars I.
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
- •Mental Disorders and Therapeutic Approaches.
- •Crisis Intervention and Spiritual Trauma.
- •Family and Community Counseling.
- •Research Seminars II.
4th Semester — Qualification and Thesis Development
- •Scientific Research in Counseling (3 credits).
- •Supervised Counseling Practice (4 credits).
- •Guidance and Dissertation/Thesis Development.
5th and 6th Semesters — Exclusive for Doctoral Candidates (PhD Thesis)
*Please note: This advanced module of experimental research and thesis writing has a flexible average duration of 1 to 2 semesters.*
- •Advanced Topics I.
- •Advanced Topics II.
- •Advanced Topics III.
- •Advanced Topics IV.
- •Thesis Guidance and Development.
Elective and Optional Courses
The postgraduate student may take optional courses to enrich their curriculum and deepen their research topic:
Accreditation and Validity
Master's and Doctoral degrees are conferred internationally by UniChristian in the US under religious and ministerial exemption in South Dakota, complete with official transcripts and credit distribution.
Learn more about validityStart Your Selection and Research Process
To enter the Stricto Sensu Master's and Doctoral programs of UniChristian, you must submit your academic transcript, updated resume, and a preliminary research proposal (pre-project). Our academic committee will provide support for pairing with PhD advisors.