Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Arts in Christian Caregiving and Counseling is a 100% online program that can equip you with the philosophy, methods, and resources suited for professional or lay ministry in a broad range of pastoral settings. You will graduate equipped for lay counselling roles within the local church context and other church-related bodies.
More than this, our commitment to educating your whole person—mind, body, and spirit—can truly set you apart for ministerial roles. You will be equipped to help people realize wholeness in all aspects of their lives.
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With an education at ORU, the value is more than the cost. ORU's Christian Caregiving and Counseling degree is ranked #1 Online Counseling Degree Program! |
As a university, we meet the accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission
(HLC). This program, offered by our Graduate School of Theology and Ministry, is also
accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
in the United States and Canada (ATS).
*Note: Counseling professionals typically need a master’s degree to become licensed, although requirements vary from state to state. Talk with an ORU Admissions representative for more information.
You will take various courses such as:
This program is 124 credit hours. If you were to begin without transferring credit, you could still complete this degree in as little as 3.5 years when you enroll full-time. We consider full-time enrollment for this program as 6 credit hours per 7-week term with 6 terms per year.
Our affordable tuition means your finances go further. In addition, many students benefit from federal aid and our interest-free payment plan. To view your cost, click here.
Ask us about our introductory Online Strategies class that will jump-start your journey with 3 credit hours towards your degree. Experience what students around the world have gained earning a degree 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.
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