Doctoral Programs


You need a community to collaborate with you to address professional challenges in your context. Our unique doctoral programs invite you to address the needs of our world and help form you as a ministry leader to bring about change in our world.

Broaden Your Experience & Cultivate Your Growth


Texas Seminary Christian University doctoral programs are the most advanced degrees for educated, experienced leaders as they help to cultivate and grow their influence.

Texas Seminary Christian University online doctoral programs develop confident, Christ-centered leaders skilled in creatively addressing the needs, problems or opportunities in their contexts.



IN EACH DOCTORAL PROGRAM, YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM:

  • A lead faculty mentor, there to shape and inspire your experience as you travel throughout your program
  • A close, cohort community
  • A flexible, Self Pace, and online format
  • Intentional and formative experiences
  • The Collaborative Design methodology for addressing a need, problem, or opportunity in your context
  • A Project Portfolio research sequence created to facilitate on-time graduation with a Dissertation & Non - Dissertation Track




OUR DOCTOR TRACKS

Address real-world concerns with a researched or practical approach



The health and growth of churches today depends on "doctors of the church" who are dynamic in their problem solving and passionate about the church’s vitality. 


Texas Seminary Christian University program will equip you to address the needs of your community in a tangible, practical way. Now more than ever, churches, and nonprofits need growing leaders, renewed in their calling, who are able to solve real-world problems in their context. 

Doctor of Philosophy

  • Flexible. The PhD is a 60 credit hour program is offered through Online and Hybrid
  • Fast. Our flexible transfer credit policy can decrease the length of time in the program
  • Affordable. Our affordable tuition puts a PhD within your reach
  • Faith-based. Our courses reflect a Christian worldview with a biblical philosophy of intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development
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Doctors of Ministry

  • Flexible. DMin classes are offered using a combination of  hybrid and online learning model
  • Fast. Our flexible transfer credit policy can decrease the length of time in the program
  • Affordable. Our affordable tuition puts a DMin within your reach
  • Faith-based. Our courses reflect a Christian worldview with a biblical philosophy of intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development.
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Doctors of Christian Education

  • Flexible. Ed.D classes are offered using a combination of  hybrid and online learning model
  • Fast. Our flexible transfer credit policy can decrease the length of time in the program
  • Affordable. Our affordable tuition puts a Ed.D within your reach
  • Faith-based. Our courses reflect a Christian worldview with a biblical philosophy of intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development.
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Doctor of Christian Counseling and Psychology (CPsy.D.)

  • Flexible CPsyD classes are offered using a combination of  hybrid and online learning model
  • Fast. Our flexible transfer credit policy can decrease the length of time in the program
  • Affordable. Our affordable tuition puts a CPsyD within your reach
  • Faith-based. Our courses reflect a Christian worldview with a biblical philosophy of intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development.
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Doctoral Programs

The Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling is designed for counselors, pastors, and educators who are seeking advanced scholarship and practical competence in biblical counseling. The Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling prepares our students to attend to issues of faith and spirituality while addressing the mental health needs of persons.

TUITION COST $5,600.00

Prerequisites: Masters Degree or Equivalent

Courses are taken one at a time and are completed 100% online

The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work degree program requires a total of 45 hours

Courses/Textbooks may not be utilized for more than one degree program.


  • Master’s degree in a cognate field of ministry or counseling validated by a transcript.
  • Five years of full-time professional experience in pastoral ministry or counseling
  • Completion of the Application Procedure
  • Doctoral students are encouraged to consider professional membership in the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC).

Dissertation: The traditional dissertation format involves the proposal, the research defense and an oral defense.

Degree programs in professional fields often focus on practical skills and real-world

experience over strictly academic research. But that doesn't mean a no-dissertation

degree program is for slouches.


They still include rigorous coursework, field experience, exams, and other assessments

(like capstone projects or research papers) to ensure students become true experts in

their fields.




  • Sample Course Outline

    General Education

    EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 102 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech



    Bible Courses

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA370 Homiletics

    BPA240 Preparation for Ministry I

    BPA250 Preparation for Ministry II

    ADM311 Leadership in Ministry I

    ADM422 Leadership in Ministry II

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    GCCS629 Counseling, Psychology and the Christian

    BPA333 Nature of Faith

    BPA230 Living Epistles

    MIS340 Comparative Religions

    BTH331 The Anointing

    MIS232 Biblical Foundations for World Missions



    Business Courses: 

    BUS 102 Introduction to Business

    BUS 221 Business Workshop

    BUS 103 Information Systems for Business

    BUS 113 Foundations of Accounting

    BUS 205 Finance

    BUS 230 Leadership

    BUS 302 Marketing

    BUS 307 Business Law

    BUS 305 Operations Management

    BUS 402 International Business

    BUS/MKT/ACC Major Elective

    BUS 204 Managerial Economics

    BUS 425 Personal Finance

    BUS 350 Business Internship I

    BUS 410 Career Planning Seminar

    BUS 400 Cross-Cultural Experience

    EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 1EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 102 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech

    COM 100 Communication Seminar

    COM 102 Introduction to Communication

    COM 201 Communication Ethics

    COM 202 Principles & Practices

    COM 212 Media: Conveyor of Cultural Ideas

    COM 221 Co-Curricular Credit

    COM 222 Co-Curricular Credit

    COM 223 Co-Curricular Credit

    COM 224 Co-Curricular Credit

    COM 320 Marketing Communication

    COM 330 Survey of Web Design

    COM 400 Cross-Cultural Experience

    COM 450 Communication Internship

    COM 470 Communication Senior Project

    PRO 101 Introduction to Electronic Media

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA370 Homiletics

    BPA240 Preparation for Ministry I

    BPA250 Preparation for Ministry II

    ADM311 Leadership in Ministry I

    ADM422 Leadership in Ministry II

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    02 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA370 Homiletics

    BPA240 Preparation for Ministry I

    BPA250 Preparation for Ministry II

    ADM311 Leadership in Ministry I

    ADM422 Leadership in Ministry II

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    GCCS629 Counseling, Psychology and the Christian

    BPA333 Nature of Faith

    BPA230 Living Epistles

    MIS340 Comparative Religions

    BTH331 The Anointing

    MIS232 Biblical Foundations for World Missions

    EN 101 English Composition I  

    EN 102 English Composition II 

    HI 101 History of Civilization I 

     HI 102 History of Civilization II  

    MA 201 College Mathematics  

    SP 201 Principles of Public Speaking

    HI 201 U.S. History I

    HI 202 U.S. History II

    SP 301 Instructing Speech

    BOT111 Old Testament Survey I

    BOT122 Old Testament Survey II

    BNT100 New Testament Survey

    BTH106 Bible Doctrines

    BPA475 Understanding Prayer

    BTH121 Systematic Theology I

    BTH221 Systematic Theology II

    BTH460 Biblical Hermeneutics

    BPA230 Living Epistles

    BPA460 Ethics and Excellence

    BPA333 Nature of Faith

    BTH331 The Anointing

    CCS101 Christian Counseling 100

    CCS211 Christian Counseling 200

    GCCS629 Counseling, Psychology and the Christian

    GCCS635 Dealing with Anger

    CCS301 Building Strong Marriages and Families

    GCCS630 Marriage Counseling

    GCCS530 Conflict Management and Resolution

    GCCS650 Suicide and the Evil Force Behind It

  • Authorized Textbooks

    CSM 320 How To Close The Sale - Secrets of Closing the Sale by Zig Ziglar(Sep 1, 2004)


    CSM 350 Developing Life Independence - Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can't Wait to Live by Zig Ziglar (Hardcover - April 1, 2006)


    CSM 370  Building Your Self-Image - Succ


    CSM 400    Basics of Professional Sales - Ziglar on Selling: The Ultimate Handbook for the Complete Sales Professional by Zig Ziglar (May 15, 2007)


    CSM 430    Successful Selling - 5 Steps To Successful Selling [Abridged, Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]by ZIG ZIGLAR (2002)


    CSM 450    Christian Sales Principles - Christian Success Principles: For the Sales Professional by Thomas E. Briggs (Paperback - Jun 19, 2003)


    CSM 470  Selling 101 - Selling 101: What Every Successful Sales Professional Needs to Know by Zig Ziglar(Apr 3, 2003)


    CSM 800 Ministry Studies Practical Survey: Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a Fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette - CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASETH 300  Foundational Studies of Christ:  Required Text -   The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (1988)


    TH 320  Systematic Theology: Required Text - Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem (Jan 3, 1995)


    TH 330   Old and New Testament Review: Required Text -  Books of the Bible: A Survey of the Old and New Testaments by John H. Hayes (Mar 1998)


    TH 340   Church History: Required Text -  A History of the Christian Church by Williston Walker, Richard A. Norris, David W. Lotz and Robert T. Handy (May 1, 1985)


    TH 370   Luther's Theology: Required Text -  The Genius of Luther's Theology: A Wittenberg Way of Thinking for the Contemporary Church by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand (Feb 1, 2008)


    TH 400   Understanding Christianity: Required Text -  Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis and Kathleen Norris (Mar 3, 2009) - Deckle Edge


    TH420 Basic Theology: Required Text - Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth by Charles C. Ryrie (Jan 11, 1999)


    TH 440 Christian Theology: Required Text -  Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson (Aug 1, 1998)


    TH 720 Comprehensive Theology: Required Text - Theology for the 21st Century,  Dr. William Perry, Order Via Amazon.com


    TH 800 Ministry Studies Practical Survey: Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a Fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette -  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASEBS 300 Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover- May 1, 2008)OR Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies) 2nd (second) edition by Bill T. Arnold(Hardcover– 2009)


    BS 320 A Survey of Old Testament Introduction by Gleason Leonard Archer(Hardcover- Oct 1, 2007)


    BS 340 30 Days to Understanding the Bibleby Max E. Anders(Paperback- Mar 29, 2011) OR30 Days to Understanding the Bible in 15 Minutes a Day: Expanded Editionby Max Anders (Paperback- Aug 15, 1998)


    BS 360 The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginnersby Donald L. Griggs(Paperback- Mar 31, 2003)


    BS 380 Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)by Walter A. Elwell(Hardcover- Mar 1, 2005)


    BS 400 Bible Jesus Read Participant's Guide, Theby Philip Yancey(Paperback- Jun 1, 2002)


    BS 420 Who Wrote the Bible?by Richard Elliott Friedman(Paperback- Jan 1, 1987)


    BS 460 Introducing the New Testamentby John William Drane(Paperback- Dec 15, 2010)


    BS 480 The Epistle to the Romans (Pillar New Testament Commentary)by Leon Morris(Hardcover- Feb 5, 1988)


    BS 500 Review of Mormonisn -  Deception By Design: The Mormon Story by Allen F. Harrod (November 8, 2011)


    BS 820  Ministry Studies Practical Survey - Minister's Guidebook, Insights from a fellow Minister by Dr. Glenn W. Mollette-  CLICK HERE OR GO TO AMAZON.COM TO  PURCHASEAUTHORIZED TEXTBOOKS

  • LICENSED THERAPIST

    All Membership, Certification, and Licensing is applicable to Counseling and Therapy performed under the covering of a church, ministry, or other religious non-profit corporation.


    The NACC does not compete with state licensing. We do however offer an alternative for those “Pastors” and other Ministers who choose to make counseling their “ministry” and cannot for some reason pursue state licensing.


    Please check with your state to determine the use of the words “Clinical,” “Therapist,” and the term “Licensed.” If your state does not allow you to use these terms you need to know this information.

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Credit Hours: 45

Prerequisites:

  • Master’s degree in a cognate field of ministry or counseling validated by a transcript.
  • Five years of full-time professional experience in pastoral ministry or counseling
  • Completion of the Application Procedure
  • Doctoral students are encouraged to consider professional membership in the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC).



Tuition Total Cost: $5,600.00

Graduates should be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to provide mental health services to the church and community.
  • Be prepared to contribute to the development of knowledge as it relates to integrating faith and reasoning.
  • Be equipped to apply insights of Christian theology along with the knowledge and techniques of the behavioral sciences.


Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling

The Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling is designed for counselors, pastors, and educators who are seeking advanced scholarship and practical competence in biblical counseling. The Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling prepares our students to attend to issues of faith and spirituality while addressing the mental health needs of persons.


Learn more

Credit Hours: 48

Prerequisites:

  • Master’s degree in a cognate field of ministry or counseling validated by a transcript.
  • Five years of full-time professional experience in pastoral ministry or counseling
  • Completion of the Application Procedure



Tuition Total Cost: $5,600.00

Graduates should be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to provide mental health services to the church and community.
  • Be prepared to contribute to the development of knowledge as it relates to integrating faith and reasoning.
  • Be equipped to apply insights of Christian theology along with the knowledge and techniques of the behavioral sciences.


Doctor of Clinical Christian Counseling

The Doctor of Clinical Christian Counseling is designed for counselors, pastors, and educators who are seeking advanced scholarship and practical competence in biblical counseling. The Doctor of Clinical Christian Counseling prepares our students to attend to issues of faith and spirituality while addressing the mental health needs of persons.

Learn more

Credit Hours: 39

Prerequisites:

  • Master’s degree in a cognate field of ministry or counseling validated by a transcript.
  • Five years of full-time professional experience in pastoral ministry or counseling
  • Completion of the Application Procedure
  • Doctoral students are encouraged to consider becoming board certified christian counselors through the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC)


Tuition Cost: $5,600.00

Doctor of Christian Counseling and Psychology (CPsy.D.)

A Doctoral Degree in Christian Counseling and Psychology is one of the highest level degrees you can earn in the field of Christian Counseling psychology. This is relatively a recent new degree option also known as the CPsy.D.

The Doctor of Christian Counseling and Psychology program is open to those who have been actively engaged in some form of professional ministry (parish, social service, community outreach, chaplaincy, etc.) and who meet the admission requirements listed for this degree. The degree is offered to credentialed ministry professionals and is not designed for those just entering the field of counseling. This program is recommended for those who would like to start their own private counseling practice

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Credit Hours: 45

Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent


Tuition Total Cost: $5,600.00

Doctor of Christian Education

The Doctor of Christian Education (EdD) degree program is designed to provide advanced training in Biblical principles of Christian Education. This degree prepares one to do educational tasks in a Christian setting. Among these are teaching, supervising, developing, and implementing Christian education programs.


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Credit Hours: 51

Prerequisites: Master’s Degree or Equivalent

Tuition Total Cost: $5,600.00

Doctor of Ministry

The purpose of the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) degree program is to equip the student for a higher level of competence in the practice of ministry than that achieved in the foundation work normally resulting in a M.Div. degree. The Doctor of Ministry degree program is designed to serve the need of ministers for an experience of continuing education which renews the personal life of faith, further develops professional competence, and stimulates continued growth in biblical and theological foundations for ministry.

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