Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling
The Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling is designed to equip you to boldly and compassionately care for others through sound, Christ-centered counseling. Grounded in Scripture with an emphasis on practical scholarship, this graduate-level certificate will train you to offer wise, biblically faithful care with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Whether you’re serving in ministry, the marketplace, or simply looking to strengthen your ability to counsel others from a biblical worldview, this certificate provides a solid foundation in counseling principles, family dynamics, and crisis intervention.
Why Choose Luther Rice?
- 100% Online - Study right where you are while maintaining your current ministry or professional work.
- Efficient & Transferable - Complete 3 for-credit courses (9 credit hours), which can be applied toward a master’s degree at Luther Rice in the future. Time to completion: The certificate can be completed in 1-3 semesters.
- Accessible - Gain a transformative online education grounded in a biblical worldview.
Certificate Program Courses
Course selections for the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling are the following:
| Course Title | |
| CO 5702 - Foundations in Counseling | |
| CO 5704 - Marriage and Family Counseling | |
| CO 6706 - Crisis Counseling |
Program Costs
Each course is 3 credit hours and the costs for the Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling are below:
- Tuition per credit hour: $397
- Technology Fee per course: $195
- Total cost of a course: $1,386
Total Cost of a Graduate Certificate: $4,158
Certificate programs are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
If you are hesitant to return to graduate-level education because of time or financial concerns, this 3-course (9 credit hr) certificate provides a focused, accessible pathway into biblical counseling study and practice. All coursework completed may be applied toward select master’s degree programs at Luther Rice, including the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling. (Contact the Office of Admissions for details on transferability.)
Prior credit-bearing work completed at Luther Rice and/or other institutions cannot be transferred into the Graduate Certificate Program.
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