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Master of Arts in Divinity (M.Div.) — Major in Chaplaincy, Counseling, Psychotherapy

Academic unitHBIU SeminaryTotal credits108Estimated duration3 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

M.A. in Divinity — Major in Chaplaincy, Counseling, Psychotherapy

Total program length

108 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced Divinity, Chaplaincy, and Psychotherapy core

48 credit hours

Research, assessment, and program evaluation

12 credit hours

Professional application and field experience

12 credit hours

Graduate capstone requirement

36 credit hours

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) with a major in Chaplaincy, Counseling, and Psychotherapy is designed to equip students with the theological, psychological, and practical skills for effective ministry. Throughout this two-year program, students will engage in comprehensive coursework covering theology, ethics, counseling techniques, and the art of chaplaincy. Practical training through internships and field experiences prepares graduates to serve in various contexts, including healthcare, military, and community organizations. This program emphasizes the integration of faith and mental health, enabling students to support individuals spiritually and emotionally. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers that require compassionate care, sound ethical decision-making, and advanced counseling skills in diverse environments.

Complete Master of Divinity (M.Div.) curriculum with course codes for a Major in Chaplaincy, Counseling, & Psychotherapy, built to match the “must-have” seminary and professional formation standards used across regionally accredited theological schools and widely recognized programs (Harvard/Liberty-style expectations: Bible, theology, ethics, ministry formation + clinical pastoral care, counseling theories, assessment basics, crisis/trauma, and supervised practice).

Format: 3 years • 9 semesters (Semester 1–9) • 4 courses per semester • 3 credits each

Total: 36 courses = 108 credits (a very common M.Div. credit total range is ~72–108 depending on institution; this is a “full professional” model.)

Required “Secular Core” Embedded (Top-University Expectations)

These are the non-sectarian, professionally standard courses that align with what major universities expect for competent counseling/psychotherapy formation inside a ministry degree:

Human Development: CNS 530

Psychopathology/Diagnosis & Case Conceptualization: CNS 531

Trauma/Crisis/Grief: CNS 540

Multicultural Counseling: CNS 541

Family Systems: CNS 550

Group Counseling: CNS 551

Ethics & Law: CNS 560

Interviewing/Intake/Treatment Planning: CNS 561

Evidence-Based Practice: CNS 570

Addictions: CNS 571

Assessment Foundations (screening/referral): CNS 580

Research Methods/Program Evaluation: CNS 581

Supervised Clinical Practice: CHP 531, CHP 541, INT 580, INT 581

Chaplaincy “Must-Be” Requirements (Professional Formation)

To reflect widely recognized chaplaincy formation patterns:

Intro to Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care: CHP 510

Pastoral Theology & Care: CHP 520

Healthcare Chaplaincy: CHP 530

Interfaith Spiritual Care: CHP 550

Crisis/Disaster Chaplaincy: CHP 540

CPE Seminars + Practicums: CHP 521, 532, 531, 541

Internship with Portfolio: INT 580–581

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation
M.A. in Divinity — Major in Chaplaincy, Counseling, Psychotherapy
Total program length
108 graduate semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Two academic years of full-time study
Academic unit
HBIU Seminary
Total credits
108
Duration
3 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of theological concepts and their application in counseling and chaplaincy.
  • Apply effective counseling techniques to support individuals in crisis and promote mental well-being.
  • Integrate psychological principles with spiritual care practices in diverse contexts.
  • Conduct ethical assessments and provide guidance in spiritual and emotional matters.
  • Foster a therapeutic relationship with clients, utilizing active listening and empathy.
  • Navigate the complexities of providing care in multi-faith and multi-cultural settings.
  • Implement practical skills in crisis intervention and chaplaincy in institutional settings.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MDV 501
  • Old Testament Foundations I
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 502
  • New Testament Foundations I
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 503
  • Christian Theology I: Doctrine of God, Christ & Salvation
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 510
  • Introduction to Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 511
  • Old Testament Foundations II
  • 3
  • Old Testament Foundations I or equivalent
  • MDV 512
  • New Testament Foundations II
  • 3
  • New Testament Foundations I
  • MDV 513
  • Christian Theology II: Spirit, Church & Eschatology
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 520
  • Pastoral Theology & Care in Contemporary Contexts
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 520
  • Foundations of Counseling & Helping Relationships
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 521
  • CPE Seminar I: Spiritual Assessment & Care Planning
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 501 — Old Testament Foundations I: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 502 — New Testament Foundations I: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 503 — Christian Theology I: Doctrine of God, Christ & Salvation: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 510 — Introduction to Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 511 — Old Testament Foundations II: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 512 — New Testament Foundations II: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 513 — Christian Theology II: Spirit, Church & Eschatology: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 520 — Pastoral Theology & Care in Contemporary Contexts: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 520 — Foundations of Counseling & Helping Relationships: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 521 — CPE Seminar I: Spiritual Assessment & Care Planning: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CNS 521
  • Counseling Theories & Psychotherapy Models
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 521
  • Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 522
  • Church History & Historical Theology
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 523
  • Christian Ethics & Moral Theology
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 530
  • Hospital, Hospice, & Healthcare Chaplaincy
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 530
  • Human Growth & Lifespan Development
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 531
  • CPE Practicum I: Supervised Clinical Pastoral Care
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 531
  • Psychopathology & Clinical Case Conceptualization
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 532
  • CPE Seminar II: Interdisciplinary Care & Documentation
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 540
  • Chaplaincy in Crisis: Disaster, Violence, and Public Trauma
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 521 — Counseling Theories & Psychotherapy Models: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 521 — Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 522 — Church History & Historical Theology: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 523 — Christian Ethics & Moral Theology: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 530 — Hospital, Hospice, & Healthcare Chaplaincy: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 530 — Human Growth & Lifespan Development: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 531 — CPE Practicum I: Supervised Clinical Pastoral Care: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 531 — Psychopathology & Clinical Case Conceptualization: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 532 — CPE Seminar II: Interdisciplinary Care & Documentation: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 540 — Chaplaincy in Crisis: Disaster, Violence, and Public Trauma: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CNS 540
  • Trauma, Crisis, & Grief Counseling
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 540
  • Pastoral Leadership, Administration & Ministry Strategy
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 541
  • CPE Practicum II: Advanced Supervised Spiritual Care
  • 3
  • CPE Practicum I or equivalent experience
  • CNS 541
  • Multicultural Counseling & Cultural Humility
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 550
  • Spiritual Care Across Faith Traditions (Interfaith Chaplaincy)
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 550
  • Marriage, Couples, & Family Systems
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 551
  • Group Counseling & Therapeutic Process
  • 3
  • None
  • CHP 560
  • Ethics of Spiritual Care, Power, and Professional Boundaries
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 560
  • Ethics & Law in Counseling and Chaplaincy Practice
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 561
  • Clinical Interviewing, Intake, & Treatment Planning
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 540 — Trauma, Crisis, & Grief Counseling: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 540 — Pastoral Leadership, Administration & Ministry Strategy: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 541 — CPE Practicum II: Advanced Supervised Spiritual Care: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 541 — Multicultural Counseling & Cultural Humility: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 550 — Spiritual Care Across Faith Traditions (Interfaith Chaplaincy): This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 550 — Marriage, Couples, & Family Systems: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 551 — Group Counseling & Therapeutic Process: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHP 560 — Ethics of Spiritual Care, Power, and Professional Boundaries: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 560 — Ethics & Law in Counseling and Chaplaincy Practice: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 561 — Clinical Interviewing, Intake, & Treatment Planning: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CNS 570
  • Evidence-Based Practice & Integrative Psychotherapy
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 571
  • Substance Use, Addictions & Recovery Counseling
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 580
  • Assessment Foundations for Counselors (Screening & Referral)
  • 3
  • None
  • INT 580
  • Internship I: Chaplaincy/Counseling Placement
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 581
  • Counseling Research Methods & Program Evaluation
  • 3
  • None
  • INT 581
  • Internship II: Professional Practice & Portfolio
  • 3
  • Successful completion of Internship I
  • CNS 590
  • Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 591
  • CBT Skills for Pastoral Clinicians
  • 3
  • None
  • CNS 592
  • Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy
  • 3
  • None
  • MDV 599
  • M.Div. Capstone: Integrative Theology & Practice
  • 3
  • Completion of prior coursework in chaplaincy, counseling, or psychotherapy courses
  • CNS 570 — Evidence-Based Practice & Integrative Psychotherapy: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 571 — Substance Use, Addictions & Recovery Counseling: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 580 — Assessment Foundations for Counselors (Screening & Referral): This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • INT 580 — Internship I: Chaplaincy/Counseling Placement: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 581 — Counseling Research Methods & Program Evaluation: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • INT 581 — Internship II: Professional Practice & Portfolio: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 590 — Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 591 — CBT Skills for Pastoral Clinicians: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CNS 592 — Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MDV 599 — M.Div. Capstone: Integrative Theology & Practice: This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additionally, candidates should provide a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and demonstrate a commitment to ministry or counseling. Career Opportunities Healthcare Chaplain Military Chaplain Counselor in Mental Health Settings Spiritual Care Provider Community Outreach Coordinator Clergy with Counseling Skills Crisis Intervention Specialist Important Notices The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly. HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education. HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals. Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization. The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services. Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise. Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title. This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements. Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule. Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals. Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status. Degree abbreviation | M.A. in Divinity — Major in Chaplaincy, Counseling, Psychotherapy Total program length | 108 graduate semester credit hours Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study Advanced Divinity, Chaplaincy, and Psychotherapy core | 48 credit hours Research, assessment, and program evaluation | 12 credit hours Professional application and field experience | 12 credit hours Graduate capstone requirement | 36 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites MDV 501 | Old Testament Foundations I | 3 | None MDV 502 | New Testament Foundations I | 3 | None MDV 503 | Christian Theology I: Doctrine of God, Christ & Salvation | 3 | None CHP 510 | Introduction to Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care | 3 | None MDV 511 | Old Testament Foundations II | 3 | Old Testament Foundations I or equivalent MDV 512 | New Testament Foundations II | 3 | New Testament Foundations I MDV 513 | Christian Theology II: Spirit, Church & Eschatology | 3 | None CHP 520 | Pastoral Theology & Care in Contemporary Contexts | 3 | None CNS 520 | Foundations of Counseling & Helping Relationships | 3 | None CHP 521 | CPE Seminar I: Spiritual Assessment & Care Planning | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites CNS 521 | Counseling Theories & Psychotherapy Models | 3 | None MDV 521 | Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation | 3 | None MDV 522 | Church History & Historical Theology | 3 | None MDV 523 | Christian Ethics & Moral Theology | 3 | None CHP 530 | Hospital, Hospice, & Healthcare Chaplaincy | 3 | None CNS 530 | Human Growth & Lifespan Development | 3 | None CHP 531 | CPE Practicum I: Supervised Clinical Pastoral Care | 3 | None CNS 531 | Psychopathology & Clinical Case Conceptualization | 3 | None CHP 532 | CPE Seminar II: Interdisciplinary Care & Documentation | 3 | None CHP 540 | Chaplaincy in Crisis: Disaster, Violence, and Public Trauma | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites CNS 540 | Trauma, Crisis, & Grief Counseling | 3 | None MDV 540 | Pastoral Leadership, Administration & Ministry Strategy | 3 | None CHP 541 | CPE Practicum II: Advanced Supervised Spiritual Care | 3 | CPE Practicum I or equivalent experience CNS 541 | Multicultural Counseling & Cultural Humility | 3 | None CHP 550 | Spiritual Care Across Faith Traditions (Interfaith Chaplaincy) | 3 | None CNS 550 | Marriage, Couples, & Family Systems | 3 | None CNS 551 | Group Counseling & Therapeutic Process | 3 | None CHP 560 | Ethics of Spiritual Care, Power, and Professional Boundaries | 3 | None CNS 560 | Ethics & Law in Counseling and Chaplaincy Practice | 3 | None CNS 561 | Clinical Interviewing, Intake, & Treatment Planning | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites CNS 570 | Evidence-Based Practice & Integrative Psychotherapy | 3 | None CNS 571 | Substance Use, Addictions & Recovery Counseling | 3 | None CNS 580 | Assessment Foundations for Counselors (Screening & Referral) | 3 | None INT 580 | Internship I: Chaplaincy/Counseling Placement | 3 | None CNS 581 | Counseling Research Methods & Program Evaluation | 3 | None INT 581 | Internship II: Professional Practice & Portfolio | 3 | Successful completion of Internship I CNS 590 | Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning | 3 | None CNS 591 | CBT Skills for Pastoral Clinicians | 3 | None CNS 592 | Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy | 3 | None MDV 599 | M.Div. Capstone: Integrative Theology & Practice | 3 | Completion of prior coursework in chaplaincy, counseling, or psychotherapy courses

Protected Curriculum

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Healthcare Chaplain
  • Military Chaplain
  • Counselor in Mental Health Settings
  • Spiritual Care Provider
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Clergy with Counseling Skills
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

Important Notices

  • The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
  • HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
  • HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
  • Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
  • The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
  • Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
  • Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
  • This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
  • Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
  • Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
  • Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
  • Degree abbreviation | M.A. in Divinity — Major in Chaplaincy, Counseling, Psychotherapy
  • Total program length | 108 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced Divinity, Chaplaincy, and Psychotherapy core | 48 credit hours
  • Research, assessment, and program evaluation | 12 credit hours
  • Professional application and field experience | 12 credit hours
  • Graduate capstone requirement | 36 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MDV 501 | Old Testament Foundations I | 3 | None
  • MDV 502 | New Testament Foundations I | 3 | None
  • MDV 503 | Christian Theology I: Doctrine of God, Christ & Salvation | 3 | None
  • CHP 510 | Introduction to Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care | 3 | None
  • MDV 511 | Old Testament Foundations II | 3 | Old Testament Foundations I or equivalent
  • MDV 512 | New Testament Foundations II | 3 | New Testament Foundations I
  • MDV 513 | Christian Theology II: Spirit, Church & Eschatology | 3 | None
  • CHP 520 | Pastoral Theology & Care in Contemporary Contexts | 3 | None
  • CNS 520 | Foundations of Counseling & Helping Relationships | 3 | None
  • CHP 521 | CPE Seminar I: Spiritual Assessment & Care Planning | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CNS 521 | Counseling Theories & Psychotherapy Models | 3 | None
  • MDV 521 | Hermeneutics & Biblical Interpretation | 3 | None
  • MDV 522 | Church History & Historical Theology | 3 | None
  • MDV 523 | Christian Ethics & Moral Theology | 3 | None
  • CHP 530 | Hospital, Hospice, & Healthcare Chaplaincy | 3 | None
  • CNS 530 | Human Growth & Lifespan Development | 3 | None
  • CHP 531 | CPE Practicum I: Supervised Clinical Pastoral Care | 3 | None
  • CNS 531 | Psychopathology & Clinical Case Conceptualization | 3 | None
  • CHP 532 | CPE Seminar II: Interdisciplinary Care & Documentation | 3 | None
  • CHP 540 | Chaplaincy in Crisis: Disaster, Violence, and Public Trauma | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CNS 540 | Trauma, Crisis, & Grief Counseling | 3 | None
  • MDV 540 | Pastoral Leadership, Administration & Ministry Strategy | 3 | None
  • CHP 541 | CPE Practicum II: Advanced Supervised Spiritual Care | 3 | CPE Practicum I or equivalent experience
  • CNS 541 | Multicultural Counseling & Cultural Humility | 3 | None
  • CHP 550 | Spiritual Care Across Faith Traditions (Interfaith Chaplaincy) | 3 | None
  • CNS 550 | Marriage, Couples, & Family Systems | 3 | None
  • CNS 551 | Group Counseling & Therapeutic Process | 3 | None
  • CHP 560 | Ethics of Spiritual Care, Power, and Professional Boundaries | 3 | None
  • CNS 560 | Ethics & Law in Counseling and Chaplaincy Practice | 3 | None
  • CNS 561 | Clinical Interviewing, Intake, & Treatment Planning | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CNS 570 | Evidence-Based Practice & Integrative Psychotherapy | 3 | None
  • CNS 571 | Substance Use, Addictions & Recovery Counseling | 3 | None
  • CNS 580 | Assessment Foundations for Counselors (Screening & Referral) | 3 | None
  • INT 580 | Internship I: Chaplaincy/Counseling Placement | 3 | None
  • CNS 581 | Counseling Research Methods & Program Evaluation | 3 | None
  • INT 581 | Internship II: Professional Practice & Portfolio | 3 | Successful completion of Internship I
  • CNS 590 | Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning | 3 | None
  • CNS 591 | CBT Skills for Pastoral Clinicians | 3 | None
  • CNS 592 | Narrative & Solution-Focused Therapy | 3 | None
  • MDV 599 | M.Div. Capstone: Integrative Theology & Practice | 3 | Completion of prior coursework in chaplaincy, counseling, or psychotherapy courses