Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling 

Biblically Grounded — God transforms the hearts and lives of His people through His Word. You will be rooted in Scripture as you learn to creatively and effectively apply biblical truth to those who are hurting, broken, or trapped in sin in your ministry.

Speed to Completion — Can be completed in just four seven-week courses.

Affordable — Among the lowest cost options you'll find, Cedarville is committed to affordability.

Universal — Open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree in any field.

Real-World Application — God's Word is relevant for issues of life. This program will give you the tools to be able to bridge the gap between understanding and applying God's Word to the struggles your people will face in ministry.

You will be equipped to provide biblically faithful counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a church, ministry, or missions setting. Furthermore, you'll be taught to see the applicability of biblical counseling’s philosophy to the whole church. Not only will you be equipped for the ministry counseling room; you'll also be prepared to rightly apply God's Word throughout your local church ministries, helping mobilize your church community to create a culture of care.

This program provides rigorous training in biblically grounded counseling, equipping graduates for ministry roles that apply Scripture to life’s challenges. While not designed to meet state licensure requirements, it serves as a solid foundation for those pursuing biblical counseling certification.