program overview
The Christian Coaching certificate offers an introduction to counseling for the non-licensed Christian professional seeking to improve their skillset. This 12-credit hour graduate certificate, offered through the College of Professional Studies, seeks to supplement the work of pastors, ministers, or lay-persons in supporting the mental health needs of their church or organization.
The curriculum within our Christian Coaching program emphasizes faith-based coaching principles, ensuring that students can provide guidance that aligns with Christian values. By participating in this program, you will be equipped to foster holistic growth within your community, addressing both spiritual and mental health needs. If you are looking to better assist your church body, students, employees, etc., or if you simply wish to learn more, consider our Christian Coaching certification with courses in:
- Crisis Counseling
- Addiction Counseling
- Spirituality in Counseling
- Love, Grief and Anger
AT A GLANCE
- Launching Spring 2025
- 12 credit hours
- Completion time: 1 semester minimum
- Cost: $450 per credit hour + $55 PCH technology fee (Financial Aid eligible with FAFSA completion)
- Fully online, asynchronous courses
- Credits earned can be applied to an eligible Carson-Newman graduate degree program
Admissions Requirements
Are you asking yourself how to become a Christian coach or do you simply want to be able to offer Christian mentorship to those around you? The first step is to apply. Students who complete the free online application will be required to show that they have earned a bachelor’s degree by submitting the following for admission:
- Official college transcript with a minimum GPA of 2.5