Master of Divinity / Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Dual Degree
The Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Counseling dual degree offered by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary-Charlotte is a master's level program intended to prepare students for pastoral ministry, as well as counseling ministry in a variety of pastoral and clinical settings. In effect, the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling courses emphasize the pastoral care component of pastoral ministry, and the Master of Divinity courses expand the biblical and theological foundation for Christian counseling.
The degree is 120 credit hours or 40 courses comprised of both pastoral and counseling courses. A distinction of the dual degree is the emphasis on supervised counseling practica (4 rotations or 6 credit hours), as compared to Mentored Ministry rotations (6 one-credit hour internships) required for the individual Master of Divinity degree. In addition, the ministry requirements for the Master of Divinity specialize in counseling. The nature of this combined program is such that certain requirements for the individual programs are augmented in the dual program. Those interested in this program should contact the Admissions Office for details.
Students who successfully complete this program will be awarded two separate degrees: The Master of Divinity and the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling.
