Oral Roberts University’s Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling and Chaplaincy is a 100% online program that can equip you to serve on the front lines of the Spirit-empowered movement today. You will graduate with practical knowledge, grounded in Scripture, with applied skills related to the ministry of pastoral counseling, taught by faculty who have both pastoral and clinical experience.
More than this, our commitment to educating your whole person—mind, body, and spirit—can truly set you apart with a practical online ministry degree for anyone who feels called to serve in church, para-church, or ministry training settings. It is designed for who have been out of college for at least two years, and who are looking for an affordable way to study scripture and theology, along with methods of pastoral counseling.
This program is offered by ORU’s Graduate School of Theology and Ministry. As a university, we meet the accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Our unique mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders can enhance your effectiveness as you serve in these ministry-related occupations:
To earn a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling you will take various courses that will set you apart as a skilled pastoral counselor. A few of the courses that will set you apart in ministry:
This degree program requires 12 credit hours. If you enroll full-time, you could finish it in just two semesters. Students take one 3-credit hour course over a 7-week term. During each course, you will meet your instructor and classmates in a live-stream webinar four times.
Ask us about our introductory 7-day Graduate Orientation class that will jump-start your studies. Experience what students worldwide have gained by earning a certificate with ORU Online.
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Oral Roberts University is one of the largest and most influential Christian universities in the world. We develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Spirit-empowered leaders come to ORU, not to “stay” in their faith, but to GROW in faith.