Christ-Centered Education for Pastoral Care and Ministry Leadership

Academic Programs

We offer two credit bearing programs including:

  • Graduate Level Clinical Pastoral Education
  • CPE 4 Courses 10 Credits Each
  • Doctoral Level DMin in Pastoral Supervision Including
  • Master Christian Life Coach 4 Courses 1 Credit Each
  • Supervisory Education 4 Courses 8 Credits Each
  • Final DMin Project paper 4 Credits

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education that equips Christian chaplains and ministry leaders for effective spiritual and pastoral care through Clinical Pastoral Education and the Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Supervision, while also providing non-credit continuing education and certification training for Christian Chaplains & Coaching.

Non-Academic Programs

We offer a growing number of non-credit bearing courses and certification programs. These courses are excellent, high quality, Biblically sound. Certification in Chaplaincy, Christian Life Coaching, Prison Ministry, and other areas is offered by Christian Chaplains & Coaching. These courses and programs are designed to support the Chaplains, Pastors, and Friends of Christian Chaplains & Coaching.

Doctorate in Ministry - Pastoral Supervision

To apply, scroll down and start your application.

Pre-requisite for admission:

Minimum of Master's degree in divinity, ministry, or theology. Four completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Certification as: Board Certified Chaplain, or Board Endorsed Clinical Chaplain, or Certified Clinical Chaplain.

Coursework Required:

Certified Christian Life Coach Program (4 Courses = 4 Credits)

Supervisor Coach Candidate Program With Practicum (4 Courses =32 Credits)

Doctoral Project Paper on Applied Pastoral Supervision (Final Paper = 4 Credits)

Total 40 Credit Hours

Coursework will average 25 hours per week to complete. Budget appropriately.

Tuition and Fees

There are Five course semesters of four months each in this DMin. program. Each unit includes the fully online standardized curriculum using the award-winning Populi Learning Management System.

Learning outcomes are designed specifically for 10 learning outcomes and teaching 34 competencies which include the 29 Common Qualifications required by BCCI/APC and the 5 Christian distinctives of the National Association of Evangelicals.

Tuition Cost (Per Semester - See refund policy) $1,375

Technology and Library Fee (Per Semester - Not Refundable) $375

Application fee - (New Applicants Only - Not Refundable) $25

DMin Final Project Submission and Review - $2,200


Total Cost = $8,900

Payment Options

Option 1. Credit or Debit Card:

We offer this as a convenience to our students. However, the transaction fees we are charged must be pass along to our students at 3% additional cost.

Option 2: ACH Bank Payment:

We can accept ACH payments directly from your bank. You will need to provide the appropriate account and routing number to process. The fee for this is a flat $5.00 charge.

Option 3: Pay by Check:

We are happy to accept pay by check at zero cost or additional fee. Simply request pay by check and we will provide an invoice. Your application will be on hold until payment is received.

The non-refundable Technology and Library fee is required to reserve your spot in a class.

We maintain small class size and have limited space available for each course.

Refund Policy

Non-Refundable Fees: 

  • Application Fee: $25 
  • Library & Technology Fee: $375


Refundable Tuition

  • Before classes begin: 100% refund 
  • Week 1: 75% refund 
  • Week 2: 50% refund 
  • Weeks 3–4: 25% refund 
  • After Week 4: No refund 

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Registrar’s Office. 

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY AND START YOUR APPLICATION HERE