The 30 Best Christian Counseling Degree Programs in 2024

Amridge University offers a top-notch Christian counseling degree. This program can also be completed entirely over the Internet. Graduation prepares students to take the professional licensure exam.

Maranatha Baptist University offers a unique Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling. This degree program is focused on those who want to go into ministry. All students must complete a practicum under a university-approved mentor.

Bob Jones University is one of the most well-known Christian universities, and it has a top-notch Master’s in Biblical Counseling program. This degree can be completed over the Internet. Students get practical experience under an experienced mentor.

The University of the Southwest is a Christian institution with an excellent counseling graduate degree. The Master’s in Clinical Mental Health prepares students for licensure as professional counselors. 63 credits are required for graduation.

Columbia International University is an accredited Christian institution in South Carolina. It offers a fully online Master of Arts in Care and Counseling that utilizes live student interaction. This program is intended for those who plan to (go into the) serve in a ministry context. Specialized tracks are Addictions, Marriage & Family, and Mission Care & Counseling. A Postgraduate Certificate offers specialization in a track if the student has a Master’s degree.

Faulkner University has the top Christian counseling program in Alabama. Its Master of Science in Counseling blends traditional counseling techniques with a Christian influence. As with most of the programs on this list, students can complete this degree in about two years.

Regent University has a unique counseling program for graduate students. Its Master’s in Pastoral Counseling is intended for future ministers, rather than future clinical mental health counselors This 30-credit program can be completed in roughly one year.

Grand Rapids Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University has the top Christian counseling program in Michigan. Its Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling can be completed either online or on-campus. Students must do a practicum and two internships. This degree program meets the criteria for licensure in many states.

Ohio Christian University has one of the leading Christian counseling programs in the state. Its Master’s in Ministry-Pastoral Care and Counseling can be taken over the Internet. This degree is aimed at prospective pastors rather than prospective clinical mental health counselors.

Grace College & Seminary has a top-notch Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This program can be completed online, with the exception of a yearly week-long residency in Winona Lake, Indiana. This 60-credit program can be completed in two years.

Liberty University is another one of the best-known Christian universities in the country. It has a top Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This program prepares students to become licensed counselors.

Clarks Summit University offers an elite graduate-level Christian counseling program. The Master of Science in Counseling can be completed entirely over the Internet. It also qualifies students to take the state licensure exam.

Missouri Baptist University has a unique graduate counseling program. It offers a Master’s in School Counseling. This program prepares students for state licensure. It can be completed over the Internet.

Carolina University is a leading Christian school in North Carolina. Its Master’s in Counseling offers tracks in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling. This program can be completed in about two years. The total tuition for the program is $29,700.

Crown College, a Christian institution in Minnesota, offers an accredited Master’s in Counseling. This program can be completed online with the exception of a yearly four-day residency. Students are eligible to take the licensure exam in Minnesota after graduating.

Campbellsville University, a respected Christian institution, offers a Master’s in School Guidance Counseling. This program blends advanced counseling theory and practice with Christian values. The degree can be completed over the Internet.

LeTourneau University, a Christian school in Texas, has a top-notch graduate counseling program. Its Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling can be completed online. This 66-credit program takes roughly two years to complete.

Dallas Baptist University is another well-respected Christian university in Texas. DBU offers a Master’s in Christian Counseling. Like many of the other programs on this list, this program can be completed over the Internet.

Messiah University in Pennsylvania offers an accredited Master of Arts in Counseling. This program can be taken online, with the exception of yearly week-long residencies in Pennsylvania. Graduates are eligible for licensure exams in many states.

Montreat College is a small Christian institution in North Carolina. The school offers an online master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This 60-credit program can be completed in two years.

St. Bonaventure University in New York offers a Master’s in Education with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration. This program prepares students to train mental health counseling students. Graduates are eligible to take state licensure exams and become licensed mental health counselors themselves.

Eastern University is a Christian institution with a strong graduate counseling program. Its online Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling offers a general track, and tracks in Trauma Studies, or Applied Behavior Analysis Certification. Graduation qualifies students to take the licensure exam in many states.

California Baptist University is known for preparing students to become mental health caregivers. Its Masters in Counseling Psychology blends a Christian worldview with advanced psychological theories. This program meets California licensure requirements.

Abilene Christian University has one of the top graduate counseling programs in Texas. Its Master’s in Counseling Psychology can be completed online. Graduates are eligible to take state licensure exams in Texas and many other states.

Concordia University Irvine is a Christian school in California. It offers a Master’s in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health. This online program can be completed in roughly two years of full-time study.

Houston Baptist University is the final Texan institution on this list. It offers an online Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students must complete a practicum to get hands-on experience. Graduates are eligible to take the licensure exam in Texas and other states.

Ottawa University is a Christian institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers an elite online Master of Arts in Counseling. Specializations include Christian Counseling, Professional Counseling, Expressive Arts Therapy Gerocounseling, and Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation.

Hope International University is a Christian school in Fullerton, California. Hope has a top online Master of Science in Counseling degree program. Graduation from this program qualifies students to take the counseling licensure exam in California and in many other states.

Colorado Christian University is the only institution from the state to make our list. It offers an online Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students can complete this program in roughly two and a half years on a part-time schedule.