The Doctor of Philosophy degree program is permitted for persons with a M.Div. or Th.M. degree. The Ph.D. prepares persons for the ministry of pastoral counseling at the doctoral level by combining rigorous academic and theological work with supervised clinical practice.

Organization chart

• Th.M. (2 year course) : Recipient of Bachelor of Theology from a Methodist-associated school
• Ph.D. course : Recipient of Master of Theology/Divinity