Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling

This three-course (9 credit hour) certificate is ideal for those who desire focused training in biblical counseling but need a flexible entry point into graduate-level study. Whether you are exploring a future in counseling ministry or seeking formal training for present ministry responsibilities, this certificate offers both immediate preparation and a pathway toward further study. 

The graduate certificate in biblical counseling equips students for Christ-centered, biblically faithful, and clinically informed ministry care in church and Christian ministry settings. Rooted in the truth of Scripture, this certificate provides a strong foundation in counseling principles, family dynamics, and crisis intervention, preparing students to offer wise, compassionate, and biblically faithful care to others.

A Flexible Pathway into Biblical Counseling - All coursework in the certificate is transferable into the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling at Luther Rice, allowing students to begin with confidence and continue seamlessly into the full degree program if desired. Students interested in applying certificate credits toward a master’s degree should contact the Office of Admissions for guidance.

Course Selection & Tuition

Each course is 3 credit hours, and the costs for the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling are below:

• Tuition per credit hour: $391
• Technology Fee per course: $190
• Total cost of a course: $1,363

Total Cost of a Graduate Certificate: $4,089

READY TO APPLY? Submit your application for FREE with promo code "luther" at www.lutherrice.edu/apply 

*Prior credit-bearing work completed at Luther Rice and/or other institutions cannot be transferred into the Graduate Certificate Program.

*Certificate programs are NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid.  Please contact the Office of Student Accounts for information concerning payment options, including monthly payment plans at StudentAccounts@LutherRice.edu