Graduate Certificate in Lay Counseling
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Program Details

Learn how to help others through pastoral care and counseling with this online pastoral counseling degree. This is an introductory program that introduces essential tools for an informed approach to these areas. You will learn how to communicate with others using a productive and healing dialogue. The curriculum also generates greater sensitivity for current complex issues, so your personal and pastoral ministry engagement will be enhanced. 

This online pastoral counseling degree does not prepare students for professional careers in clinical counseling. However, these courses may be applied to a Master of Arts in Counseling.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent