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PhD IN CLINICAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING

This is a 60 credit hour, research based program intended to prepare participants to engage in theological reflection and undertake original research in the area of holistic ministry to needy children both in the church and outside the church. The program will also develop faculty for HCD programs in theological schools.

MISSION AND
VISION

The Narramore Christian Foundation founded and supports the doctoral program in Southeast Asia, an area of the world underserved by mental health practitioners, especially those who view emotional disorders from a Christian perspective.

Our mission is to provide psychological understanding, training, and theological integration in an Asian context with the following emphases:

  1. Clinical: We strive to develop skilled, compassionate, and competent practitioners of counseling and psychotherapy.
  2. Instructional: We prepare well-informed instructors and teachers who articulate psycho- spiritual principles of Christian emotional health.
  3. Integration: We develop Christian counselors who personally exemplify Christ-like character and emotional maturity in their endeavor to integrate Biblical truths with the principles of true psychological research and knowledge.
  4. Research: We train Christian counselors who contribute original research and written resources to the field.

As the only clinical Christian counseling doctoral program in Southeast Asia, our vision is to see our graduates use their knowledge and deep understanding of psychotherapy to minister in a variety of modalities to suffering and broken people.

Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Counselling

Structure and Credits

  1. Integration of Theology & Psychology (3)
  2. Attachment & Lifespan Development
  3. Psychodynamic Therapy and Case Studies (3)
  4. Emotion-Focused Principle in Couple (3)
  5. Psychotherapy (3)
  6. Personality Disorders (3)
  7. Psychological Tests & Assessments (3)
  8. Integrating EDMR in Psychodynamic Context
  9. Pharmacology and Clinical Neurology (3)
  10. Group Counselling and Psychotherapy (3)
  11. Ministry in the Church (3)

Dissertation Sequence

  1. Research Methods
  2. Applied Qualitative Research
  3. Applied Quantitative Research
  4. Advanced Counselling Research Methods
  5. Dissertation (12)

About the Dissertation

    The dissertation represents the culmination of studies. It involves original research relevant to the student’s area of interest and must demonstrate scholarly theological reflection, thoughtful contextual analysis, and social science research methodology.

    Personal Therapy

    Minimum of 40 hours required. The Program Director will assign an individual therapist for each student.

    Comprehensive Examination

    A series of written exams is administered to assess the student’s competency and understanding of the program’s relevant material.

    Internship

    Total of 400 hours required

    HOST SCHOOL:
    Biblical Seminary of the Philippines (BSOP)

    FACULTY

    Aier, Akumsugla, EdD

    Good, Mark, PhD

    Blaney, Tim, PhD

    Hibma, Timothy, MS

    Butts, Randy, PhD

    Kirwan, William, PhD

    Cimene, Francis T., PhD

    Lee, Libertine, EdD

    Davis, Pamela, PhD.

    Penaso, Anthony, PhD

    Edwards, Keith, PhD

    Yang, Irene, EdD

    Whitman, Mitchell, PhD

    OTHER DETAILS YOU’LL NEED FOR

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
    • Official Transcript of Record from previous academic institution
    •  Three (3) character references
    •  Brief essay on “calling” to counseling
    •  TOEFL score of 550 if English was not medium of previous education

    Master’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 15 units of counseling, 12 units in Biblical / theological studies, and 6 units of coursework in research methods and statistics

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    Application fee (nonrefundable).….…….……….US$50

    Registration fee (per trimester)…………………..US$35

    Tuition fee (per unit) ……………………………….. US$105

    Library fee (per trimester) ……………………….. US$20

    Administration fee (per trimester) …………….. US$45

    Residency Fee (per trimester) …………………. US$35

    Student Visa (annual)…………………. approx. US$300

    Book Expenses (per module) ………. approx.US$100

    Comprehensive Exam Fee……………………………US$50

    Dissertation Panel Fee ………………………………US$800

    Total program cost, including tuition, books, and most fees and expenses, is approximately $10,500. Fees may be paid in either Philippine pesos or U.S. dollars. Students are encouraged to find sponsors to cover program costs and living expenses. Academic scholarships based on financial need are available to eligible students

    eligible students

    COMMUNICATIONS

    For information about the program:

    Libertine Lee, EdD

    Dean of Students Executive Assitant to Program Director
    Email: tynlee@gmail.com

    For information about AGST:

    Dr. Romerlito C. Macalinao

    AGST Dean
    Email: dean.agst@gmail.com
    Tel. Office: (63-2) 668 1906

    Program Location:

    Biblical Seminary of the Philippines

    Address:
    77B Karuhatan Road, Bible Street, Valenzuela
    1441, Metro Manila