The student with a grade point average between 3.0 and 2.5 will be admitted on probation. The candidate must produce an original thesis demonstrating his ability to perform Biblical and theological research on a scholarly level. Six hours of academic credit, as a part of the 36 hours required for the Doctor of Ministry degree, will be granted for the thesis project. Students who have not prepared a thesis as part of their graduate studies will be required to take Mechanics of Research as a non-credit course. Doctor of Christian Counselling Courses are offered in one week modules each December and July.
Students can earn up to six hours of credit towards their degree at each session.
Most students will be able to complete the required thirty-six hours for this degree within three years without leaving their ministry or counselling practice to spend a year in school. Required courses in Doctor of Christian Counselling will be offered at the college during the winter and summer session each year. Students enrolled in a Doctor of Christian Counselling program achieve candidate status when they complete the six required courses and submit an acceptable thesis prospectus. The student with a grade point average between 3.0 and 2.5 will be admitted on probation. Six hours of academic credit, as a part of the 36 hours required for the Doctor of Christian Counselling degree, will be granted for the thesis project.