Ministry Preparation & Professional Requirements.
Logos University offers ministry-focused counseling education for church, ministry, and nonprofit settings. Logos does not offer licensure-track counseling programs. The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling does not meet educational requirements for state-licensed clinical practice or qualify graduates for any state mental-health licensure examination. Students are responsible for understanding the requirements for faith-based counseling in their own state or country; a degree does not establish clergy eligibility.
Read the program requirements in the course catalog →Specialty Doctoral Programs.
Three applied doctoral programs for practitioners with graduate-level preparation in their field. Each is 36 credit hours — 21 hours of advanced core coursework, 6 elective hours, and a 9-hour practicum, dissertation, or applied project.
Doctoral Program — D.C.C.
Doctor of Christian Counseling
The Doctor of Christian Counseling advances practitioners with a master's-level counseling background into doctoral depth — integrating advanced pastoral care practices with biblical theology, ethics, and the full range of human need. Designed for counseling educators, practitioners, and ministry leaders who want the highest level of preparation for Spirit-empowered care.
Prerequisite
Master's degree in Christian Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
Program Components
Advanced Christian Counseling courses
Drawn from any doctoral-level department
Applied ministry project under faculty supervision
Doctoral Program — D.C.E.
Doctor of Christian Education
The Doctor of Christian Education prepares educational scholars and ministry leaders for the highest level of practice and research in Christian Education. Doctoral-level engagement with educational philosophy, administration, curriculum theory, and teaching methodology — all integrated with a comprehensive theology of formation and learning.
Prerequisite
Master's degree in Christian Education, Education, or an educational discipline
Program Components
Advanced Christian Education courses
Drawn from any doctoral-level department
Original scholarly or applied educational project
Doctoral Program — D.C.L.M.
Doctor of Christian Leadership and Management
The Doctor of Christian Leadership and Management develops executive-level ministry leaders for the demands of leading complex organizations, churches, and para-church ministries. Doctoral depth in organizational theory, strategic leadership, governance, financial stewardship, and the theology of servant leadership.
Prerequisite
Master's degree in Christian Leadership, Business Administration, Management, or a related field
Program Components
Advanced Leadership and Management courses
Drawn from any doctoral-level department
Original scholarly or applied leadership project
Th.D. and Ph.D. Programs.
Two advanced research doctorates in theology and philosophy for scholars seeking the highest academic preparation. Credit hours vary based on your prior graduate education — doctoral work builds on what you have already completed.
Research Doctorate
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.)
Advanced theological scholarship for ministry scholars and educators.
The Doctor of Theology is a research doctorate in theological studies — designed for scholars, professors, and senior ministry leaders who want the deepest possible academic formation in Christian theology. Credit hours required depend on your prior graduate degree; doctoral work builds on the foundation already in place.
For M.Div. or Th.M. Holders
36 Credit Hours
For Other 36-Hour Master's Holders
60 Credit Hours
Research Doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The highest academic degree in biblical and theological studies.
The Doctor of Philosophy is Logos University's highest research degree — a rigorous academic doctorate in biblical and theological studies for scholars seeking the most advanced preparation in the field. The Ph.D. requires a master's degree in a biblical or theological discipline. Additional hours required vary based on the depth of prior graduate preparation.
All Ph.D. students complete PHL501 (Philosophy) and PHL601 (Advanced Philosophy) as required foundational courses, plus a 12-hour dissertation and a doctoral concentration of courses, seminars, and directed research proportional to their prior degree level.
With
36-Hour or Less Master's
60 Additional Hours
With
Th.M. (48+ hrs) or M.Div. (72+ hrs)
36 Additional Hours
With
D.Min.
24 Additional Hours
Required Courses — All Ph.D. Students
The Highest Level of Theological Formation.
Logos University doctoral programs are designed for leaders and scholars who have answered a clear calling to the highest level of academic and ministry preparation. Talk with an admissions advisor to determine which doctoral program is right for your background and calling.
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Doctoral Programs
D.C.C. — Ph.D.
Practice to Research
100%
Online
$600
Per 3-Credit Course